Mr. Karthik Davey, Founder and Director, ‘Dhole’s Den’ boutique homestay in the buffer zone of the Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Karnataka spoke to students on the topic, ‘Chasing the Rainbow: From Passion to Purpose in the Wilderness’. The talk was held at Carmel College of Arts, Science, and Commerce for Women, Nuvem, Goa on 1 October 2026. The event was conceptualized by the Department of English to accentuate the multidisciplinary approach mandated by NEP.
Mr Davey spoke about his entrepreneurial journey inspite of losing his right arm in an accident when he was 24. He was inspired by the dhole and its fearless nature. Dr. Brian Mendonça introduced Mr. Davey. The vote of thanks was proposed by Professor Manoj Borkar. The event was compered by student Joselyn Thayil.
Later Mr. Davey also interacted with students of Creative Writing and discussed triggers for short stories. With students of communication he stressed the importance of speaking up and understanding one’s own uniqueness.