WARDS TO VADDOS
A life of grit and grind: Vaishali Chandru Goltekar’s fight for financial freedom
ANISHA FRANCIS [email protected] SIOLIM: Vaishali Chandru Goltekar is the first and only woman to run a rice and flour mill…
For the love of Goan bakes: Vinod and Rita Gajera’s shop is a hub of community spirit
MYOLA JOANES [email protected] MARGAO: Sitting at their cozy little shop in New Market, Vinod, 59, and Rita Gajera, 58, welcome…
A lifetime dedicated to nurturing coconuts: Dnyaneshwar Gauns swears by his special green manure
Coconuts are deeply woven into the fabric of Goan life. From enriching cuisine to influencing culture, the presence of coconuts…
Stitches in time: Nathania da Costa Lopes’ quest to revive the dying art of lace knitting
ANISHA FRANCIS [email protected] MERCES: A few decades ago, knitting lace was a highly valued skill among the women of upper-class…
Clay craftsman Antonio Fernandes’ journey as a fourth-generation potter
Despite the laborious process of pottery, Antonio has remained steadfast in his ancestors’ trade. The fact that he still has…
Paws and effect: Lawrence Rodrigues’ tireless efforts to feed the forgotten
Lawrence, a 44-year-old single woman from Vasvaddo, Benaulim, has become a dedicated caretaker for over 110 stray dogs in the…
