WARDS TO VADDOS
A labour of devotion: Ulhas Shetkar’s family vocation of moulding clay Ganesh idols
As the eagerly anticipated Ganesh Chaturthi festival draws near, the skilled artisans of Salcete, who have been working round the…
Fresh fish, a sympathetic ear and a heart of gold: Sangolda’s favourite, Carmin Colaco
SANGOLDA: Talk about a long commute to work. At first glace, Carmin Colaco, a determined and hardworking woman now in…
Against all-odds, Madalena Saldanha has walked the difficult path to culinary success
Madalena has done it all — odd jobs, farm labour, cattle-rearing and cooking. She has also singlehandedly provided for her…
Retired seafarer, full-time farmer Dronby Fernandes’ agri-adventure in Curtorim
CURTORIM: Meet Captain Dronby Fernandes, a spry 74-year-old with a life story that's anything but ordinary. This retired seafarer, who…
Creating divine art with heart: Lala Surya Chari’s handcrafted Ganesh idols
PONDA: The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is exactly a week away, and preparations for the celebration have begun to gain…
For a greener tomorrow: The Roche family of Nachinola lead the way
For the Roches, sustainable living isn't just an ideology; it’s a way of life that can be embraced by anyone…
