WARDS TO VADDOS
Panjim’s venerable milkman-social worker Sheikh Abdul Gaffar has pedalled through generations
Long before ‘Home Delivery’ became a buzzword, Gaffar pioneered this service, and at 76 years young, he’s still at it,…
Birthday tradition: Chandor’s Menino ‘Minush’ Gomes gifts village with clean-up drive
Recognising his dedication to keeping the village pristine, the Panchayat has appointed Minush as a ‘Garbage Supervisor’—a role he fulfils…
Young math graduate revitalizes agriculture in Ibrampur, inspires youth to farm
Like many young people, Dheeraj Naik lacked interest in agriculture and chose the city life and a hefty salary, but…
Of faith, family and fresh produce: Meet ‘Disco’, Vasco’s endearing septuagenarian fruit vendor
VASCO: She is 71 but doesn’t look her age. When her customers call her by her nickname ‘Disco’, she responds…
Waste warrior Wilma Rodrigues believes Goa can become a zeroa-waste State
ASSAGAO: The issue of garbage management has taken centre stage, and solid waste has become a pressing concern. While various…
Three generations of gram roasters: Father-son duo Ramdas and Raghoba Sawant’s feast stall beckons
MARGAO: Ramdas Sawant, a 65-year-old resident of Margão, upholds a cherished family tradition by setting up a stall during feasts…
