WARDS TO VADDOS
Daughter of the soil Poornima Sakhalkar moulds a legacy of clay knick-knacks in Siolim
SIOLIM: It’s not common to find individuals choosing an unconventional and challenging profession, one that's often overlooked. However, those who…
Siolim’s Luisa Dantas upholds her mother’s legacy of broom weaving
Luisa’s passion for her work knows no bounds, and she finds her fingers weaving brooms any time they’re free. Over…
Come rain or shine, septuagenarian Ahamad Fakir still shows up at his cycle repair shop everyday
CUNCOLIM: At the young age of 14, he embarked on the journey of repairing cycles, and now, 62 years later,…
Of foraged treasures and sacred healing: Pandurang Naik Gaonkar is Canacona’s last remaining ‘vakhdali’
AGONDA: Technological and scientific advancements in the modern world have undeniably made life more convenient for humans. Yet, this convenience…
Quepem’s Chandras Krishna Phal Desai has cultivated green dreams for 47 years
Even at the age of 74, his continued contribution to the world of agriculture and his commitment to preserving nature…
Salt of the earth: Siddhesh Alve’s struggle to preserve a traditional trade
MARGAO: Although 63 years have passed since Siddesh’s grandfather, Ramnath, initiated this wholesale business, most of the traders who used…
