WARDS TO VADDOS
Dog whisperer Guddi Notandas helps transform ‘problem pets’ into loving companions
PANJIM: The first question Guddi Notandas asks potential clients, who approach her for help with their ‘problem pets’ is, “Why…
Beyond words: The silent brilliance of Suryakant Raut’s carpentry
Apart from impeccable craftsmanship, this deaf-mute Aldona villager also possesses the unique ability to identify different types of wood by…
From wholesale to home-cooked: Mahesh Kaskar embodies the spirit of Goan entrepreneurship
MARGAO: Mahesh Naik Kaskar, a resident of Malbhat, Margao, has embarked on an incredible entrepreneurial journey inspired by his grandfather…
Anju, the last cane weaver of Assagao, fights to preserve Goa’s antique furniture
ASSAGAO: The once-cherished wooden furniture in Goa has taken a backseat as plastic and lightweight materials dominate the market. However,…
Pascoal ‘Pasku’ Barboza’s lifelong pursuit of fishing mastery
ALDONA: Pascoal Barboza, a tenacious 79-year-old fisherman from Quitla, exemplifies the spirit of Goa’s coastal heritage. ‘Pasku’, as the villagers…
From sunrise to sunset, Sangolda’s ‘Pigeon Warriors’ defend their crops against flock attacks
Farmers cultivating the adjoining fields also wait for the Tandels to begin ploughing their land, and follow suit, because they…
