Goa’s Oyster Shell Windowpanes
My education happened by the window. In my home in North Goa, the front door opened onto a balcony with stepped seating. It is here that us siblings sat, heads bowed, poring over homework. The seats...
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The Guardian Spirits of Goa
When I first moved into my home in Saligao in December 2006, I was advised by a neighbour to refrain from building a compound wall higher than what our vaddo rakhno could step over. “He walks around...
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The Azulejos in Panaji’s Former Central Library
When I moved to Panaji, also known as Panjim, almost 15 years ago, I was delighted to know that there was a thriving public library not too far from home. We had just relocated from the United...
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The Freshwater Springs that Dot Panaji
Like many ‘outsiders’, I am fascinated by the cultural and architectural history that Panaji (or Panjim) offers. This tiny capital city is unlike any other that I’ve visited or lived in. Having...
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