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The Grit of Siya Walke
Vegetable sellers always have distinctive integrity, and Siya Walke is full of it. I was intrigued by her when we…
Crochet: Finding calmness through creative stitches
The art of crocheting requires great dedication, creativity and maintains flexibility of the hands. Women in Goa create wonders with…
The Man of Good Counsel turns 90
As Dr Alvaro Noronha Ferreira celebrates his 90th birthday today, May 27, he is held in high esteem among the…
To the Everest and beyond
Everest is only the beginning for 13-year-old Shanaya Verlekar. On May 7, she summited the highest base camp in the…
The tradition of ‘Paim Buddounk’: An ocean salt water treatment
The timeless tradition of sea baths as the ultimate healing and wellness has been practised by generations of Goans. The…
Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of difficult times
Mary, Help of Christians is one of the oldest prayers addressed directly to Mother Mary. The patron saint of battling…
