Every afternoon, a feast is laid out in the bylanes of Nagpada. The culinary spread has been on offer for the last fortnight, and have-nots in the area have been lining up for a quick bite and conveying their heartfelt gratitude.
Jun 19, 2011
The poor have Shahid Balwa’s goat every day
Every afternoon, a feast is laid out in the bylanes of Nagpada. The culinary spread has been on offer for the last fortnight, and have-nots in the area have been lining up for a quick bite and conveying their heartfelt gratitude.
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