The recent killing of tigress Avni in Maharashtra has once again brought the issue of man-animal conflict to the fore. Tiger reserves and other protected areas are the backbones for conserving India's ecological diversity. Rampant infrastructure expansion, however, is threatening animals in the wild.

In keeping with the ongoing discussion, Columbia Global Centres, Mumbai — a global organisation affiliated with Columbia University — will be screening a film, which talks about the significance of careful planning around protected areas.