WARDS TO VADDOS
Gletta Mascarenhas’ family bakery has been dishing out Holy Week and Easter goodies since 1930
The family-run bakery was started on January 31, 1930, by Andre Mascarenhas, father-in-law of Gletta Mascarenhas. The bakery, which only…
In Pernem, bamboo artisan Chandrika Chopdekar weaves symbols of tradition and sustainability
In an era where simplicity and convenience often lead to the preference for plastic over natural materials, eco-friendly products like…
A newspaper agent at 76, Malini Naik’s work ethic makes Navelim proud
MARGAO: Age is no barrier when determination and perseverance drive one to pursue an honest livelihood. Malini Vitthal Naik exemplifies…
Luis Coutinho and his family choir revive motet singing in Orlim
A motet is a vocal musical composition, sung in several parts, with words. Believed to be derived from the Latin…
Legacy in leather: Panjim’s iconic shoemaker Loleshwar Nipanikar continues his craft at 88
PANJIM: Loleshwar Apa Nipanikar’s tiny makeshift place, squeezed between two buildings in Panjim, is more than just a place to…
Flower power: Yoganand Palkar turned his childhood passion into professional skill
This Savoi-Verem man’s love for cultural festivities and dressing up in costumes gives him an edge in the business; his…
