WARDS TO VADDOS
The women who craft fragrant mogra garlands for Shirgao’s famous Lairai Devi zatra
BICHOLIM: The zatra of Lairai Devi at Shirgao is a highly revered and popular event, drawing devotees not only from…
A family affair: Ramakant and Sumetra Shirodkar serve up home-style cooking at their Raia eatery
RAIA: Ramakant Shirodkar’s eatery, located within the serene village of Raia, just seven kilometres from Margao, offers a simple but…
Preserving the soul of Goan cuisine: Epifanio Braganca’s family bakery has churned out hot bread since 1857
PANJIM: Epifanio Braganca, who runs a bakery which was started in 1857, is a much sought after baker in the…
The golden touch: Akshay Purkhe’s entrepreneurial spirit transforms Sangolda’s farming scene
In an era where youth aspire to bag white-collar jobs, the Purke siblings Aakshay and Bindiya from Sangolda, choose to…
Art meets activism: Painting a future for Goa’s wildlife
Siolim’s Aaron Fernandes is a passionate wildlife rescuer and rehabilitator, a skill gained through hands-on experience and guidance from renowned…
Strokes of devotion: The artistic journey of Maximo Coutinho
The story of Maximo Coutinho from Tropa-Sodiem is one of grit, determination, and the desire to carve a niche for…
