WARDS TO VADDOS
Dayanand Parab’s unique musical calling adds a magical touch to tabla repair
COLVALE: Goan artistes have always excelled in their own right, with numerous musicians leaving a mark on the national and…
A stroll down memory lane with the Andrades of Ambajim, once the vaddo of bakeries
Before the poders on cycles with their distinctive honk-honk, bread was delivered door-to-door by ‘bhoias’ on foot, wearing Cabaia and…
Theatre artiste Mahadev ‘Aapa’ Khanolkar, an icon in Ponda’s cultural and civic circles
PONDA: Formerly known as Antruz Mahal, Ponda has long been hailed as the cultural capital of the state—a treasure trove…
A vanishing tradition: Earnesto Fernandes’ earnest resolve to preserve toddy tapping
CUNCOLIM: In the old days, Cuncolim was renowned for its fertile land, and the farmers, belonging to the Kshatriya community,…
A battle for survival: The uncelebrated genius of coconut artist Sonu Shetgaonkar
Despite his talents and dedication, Sonu Shetgaonkar’s story is one of unfulfilled dreams, government neglect and the struggle to keep…
Entrepreneur, researcher and fun-guy Shivanand Volvoikar taps the magical potential of mushrooms
MAPUSA: Goans are generally considered to be ‘susegaad’ in nature, thanks to their laid-back attitude in life. This tag however…
