Konkan coast

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Echoes of Portugal ring out in tiny Maharashtra village

Home to 250 Catholic families, the coastal village of Korlai in Maharashtra stands out for its preservation of a rare creole dialect called Kristi, a mix of Portuguese, Marathi and Konkani.

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Maharashtra fisherwomen in deep water due to climate change

Fishers in Maharashtra’s Konkan coast, especially the women dependent on fishing, face hardships as the fish catch declines due to rising sea levels and marine pollution.