CALANGUTE, March 2 -- MARIA JOSEPHINE PEREIRA

In the bustling fish market in Calangute, one figure stands out-not just for his skill but for the warmth and laughter he brings to his work and his customers' day. Francisco Luciana Pereira, better known as Abhie, is the last and only Goan fish cutter in the market. For over 24 years, he has been the go-to man for locals and tourists alike, expertly cleaning and cutting fish with the precision of a craftsman and the heart of a true Goan.

A line forms early each morning at his modest workstation, where he greets customers with a cheerful "Bai" or "Baba," his ever-present smile lighting up the space. "I start my day at 8 am, but even before that, my customers are already waiting. They trust m...