“Mhalo” the traditional name used for Goa’s barber, would probably bring memories to most Goan’s. Today with more professional approaches to the business, this traditional name has been replaced as hair stylist. Here is the story of one such “Mhalo” of Arabo (A village in Pernem taluka), Mahadev Bala Navelkar from the traditional occupation of ‘Mhalepon’ who has been in this profession for close to 60 years. Mahadev Bala Navelkar Recalling his first day at work, 84 years Mahadev says “I got together my barber kit and sat down under a…
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