People – Goa Roots

Atmaram Naik, Passionate taxi driver – 93 years old

December 15, 2018February 7, 2019 admin

Many must have heard stories about driving Passionist, racing drivers or off-roading drivers but meet this legend who has carried his passion to his earning. Atamaram Naik, from Arabo-Pernem drives vehicle at the present age of 93 years. Atamaram Naik, born in village of Arabo in 1926 did his schooling in Portuguese medium. He has gone through various phases in his life and it is very uniquely interesting to know about this personality who at his early age of around 15 became post man, his 1 st job which he…

‘Mhalo’ or ‘The Local Barber’ | Traditional Occupation in Goa

April 20, 2016February 7, 2019 admin

“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…