Konkani Kutam Bahrain in its endeavor to promote and keep Konkani language and culture alive in the heart and minds of people from the costal Karnataka hosted its annual Singing and Elocution Competition for children on Friday
Norbert Pereira, known popularly as Nobby by Konkani music lovers needs no introduction. He has created a niche for himself in Konkani music world through his unique, innovative and creative compositions. Despite being away from Mangalore for long, has remained in the hearts
Sheldon Crasta, former president of Mangalore diocesan ICYM and Konkani activist elected as president of Konkani Prachar Sanchalan during the annual general body meeting held here on Wednesday October 29.
John D’Silva, veteran of the co-operative movement in the metro and Konkani protagonist, was elected president of Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Maharashtra, during the annual general body meeting held at Saraswati Mandir, Mahim,
Konkani Manyatha Divas was celebrated by St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association, Mira Road® on 07.09.2014 at Community Hall of St. Joseph’s Church. His Excellancy Very Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul D”Souza, Bishop of Mangalore..
The 14th Inter Parish Dance competition was organized for the parishioners of Mangalore Diocese by the Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore in the Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday, August 31.The Competition was held in three categories i.e. below 10 years, 10 to 15 years and above 15 years...
Konkani Recognition Day was observed in St. Lawrence Composite PU College, Moodubelle on Thursday, 28 August 2014.
A delegation of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy president Roy Castelino, state health minister U T Khader and MLC Ivan D’Souza met CM Siddaramaiah here on Tuesday August 26, presented a memorandum in order to
Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy organized daylong event to commemorate twenty-second anniversary of Konkani Manyata Divas, a milestone event of inclusion of Konkani in the eighth schedule of national constitution, at
Konkani is one amongst Indian languages that has been included in eighth schedule of national constitution. Konkani that was not fostered by royal kingdoms, but survived only by speaking for thousands of years. It was a milestone for
St Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association, Mira Road® organized Konkani Talent Competition at Terrace Hall of St Joseph’s Church, Mira Road here on Sunday August 19. The competitions were held in elocution, singing and dance
The newly-appointed MLC Ivan D’Souza paid a visit to Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy here on Friday August 8. Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy president Roy Castelino congratulated MLC Ivan by presenting a bouquet.
Konkani Natak Sabha®(KNS) Mangalore organized 51st Inter Parish Singing Competition for the children of different parishes of Mangalore Diocese in the Don Bosco Hall Mangalore here on Sunday July 27.
Konkani Kutam, Bahrain organized the conferring of thirteen Konkani Kutam Award function at St Sebastian platinum jubilee auditorium, Bendore, here on Saturday July 26. Goa Konknni Academy president Pundalika Narayan Nayak
Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy organized Konkani teachers training workshop at Nalanda School auditorium, here on Wednesday July 23.The Academy president Roy Castelino inaugurated the training workshop here on
Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy launched the first ever Konkani Club at Rosario Pre-University College during the function held at Rosario Cathedral Hall, here on Thursday July 3 at 2.30pm.Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy with
The state Kannada and culture minister Umashree conferred Konkani Sahitya Academy Annual Awards 8 distinguished individuals during a function held at Dr Patil Puttappa Hall of Vidyavardhaka Sangh here on
’Konkani Sobhann’ a Konkani variety programme organized by Arthur Pereira along with his brother Allan Pereira and his dynamic team under the banner of Maa Creations enthralled one and all at Bangalore Empire Hotel in Karama, Dubai...
At the joint aegis of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy and Konkani Prachar Sanchalan, Konkani Jagruti Abhiyan by means of skit was held at Omzoor parish in Bantwal deanery on Saturday May 31 evening. It was presented with the support of parish priest James D’Souza, Hanley Coelho
Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy’s ambitious project Mobile Konkani Bazaar was inaugurated here on Saturday May 24.The state Kannada and culture minister Umashree inaugurated Mobile Konkani Bazaar during the function held
The Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy will bring out a Konkani language syllabus for Pre-University Colleges soon, said Roy Castelino, president of the academy
The youth Commission of Udupi diocese, along with its ICYM units will be organizing Konkani’s sensational musician Prajoth D’Sa’s musical concert here on Sunday April 20. Prajoth D’Sa has won the hearts of many music lovers with
Konkani activist Ronald Sebastian Castelino, popularly known as Roy Castelino, assumed charge as president of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy at their office here on Thursday March 8.Roy Castelino signed the documents and
In a glittering Ceremony “ Hello Deva “ third audio CD of Arthur Pereira, Omjoor, a well-known konkani poet and Global Konkani Music Award Best lyricist nominee), was released in Dubai on Friday 28th February 2014 at the
St Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association (SJKWA) of Mira Road, organized Konkani Utsav and food fest at St Joseph’s parish auditorium, Mira Road, here on Saturday February 15. Mira Road parish priest Fr Domkinic Vas OCD inaugurated two-day Konkani Utsav and food fest.
"Sezarnichi Kombi" a comedy tiatr presented by Vasai Konkani Welfare Association and staged in YMCA hall Vasai on feb 8 was a housefull show. The hilarious comedy tiatr was enjoyed by the interactive audiance with their cheers,
The Annual competitions of Konkani Kutam, Bahrain were held on Friday, 24th January 2014 at Pappilon Restaurant Hall. In its Endeavour to promote Konkani language among children in Bahrain, Konkani Kutam has been organizing...
The mother tongue and mother are equally important for an individual. Meanwhile, Konkani and its distinct culture will sustain longer only when the elders educate the new generation on its significance and need for posterity,
Those who study from primary to degree studies in their mother tongue, likely to become great achievers. The mother tongue Konkani tht is being learned at the lap of one’s mother will enable the child to easily understand the subject.
The city unit of Daiji Dubai organized a study tour for 84 chosen Konkani children from Mangalore and Kinnigoli deanery, to know the traditional life of their ancestors in rural villages on Sunday December 1.
Reeva Christelle, daughter of Rajesh and Preema D’Costa from Bajpe, Mangalore bagged the first prize, while Alisha Siyona, daughter of Steven and Anita D’Mello from Vamanjoor and Chris Shawn D’Mello, son of Ronald and
The Committee members of St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association Mira Road would like to bring to your kind notice that the “Konkani Utsav” which was announced earlier to be held on November 16th & 17th 2013, is being postponed...
The members of Konkani Kutam bid farewell to their long-serving convener Richard Moras, during their annual general body meeting held at Konkan Singers Club here on Friday October 25.The executive Committee senior member Henry Almeida unanimously elected as the new convener.
Parichaya- A forum to promote art, culture and literature, which is based at Pamboor in Udupi District is staging a Konkani Drama “Flat Form No. 3”, by First Ever Konkani Drama Repertoire Kala Kul by Mand Sobann on Sunday...
It’s the 2nd year anniversary celebration of konkanimilan.com site, publishing the national and international news in our mother tongue Konkani. Your favorite Two years old Konkani Milan requires cute and beautiful Toddler, as it has decided to have kid’s photo contest.
Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore celebrated its 70th anniversary on Sunday September 23 at Don Bosco Hall here. Roy Castelino, President of Konkani Prachar Sanchalan was the chief guest of the celebration. For the
“Dubau”, the eighth drama of Agnelo Mascarenhas will be staged on 19th October 2013 at 6.30 pm in Freeman’s Bay Community Hall in Auckland. Agnelo and his troupe are all set to entertain and look forward to seeing you there.
The prize distribution ceremony of the various Konkani competitions conducted during the year by Konkani Natak Sabha® was held on 21st September at Don Bosco Hall here. The competitions held during the year were Allocation,
The grand finale of the Inter-parish Golden Konkani Singing Competition of Konkani Natak Sabha was held on 15th September 2013 at Don Bosco hall here. Fr Valerian Mendonca, chancellor of Udupi Diocese presided over the..
Konkani Natak Sabha ® will be organizing the frand finale of inter-parish Konkani
Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore in association with Kavita Trust® organized Poetry reciting Competitions in the Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday September 1. The Competitions were held in two categories - below 18 years and above
Nearly 596 engineering and 28 MBBS students were awarded with scholarships worth Rs 2.5 crore from the Vishwa Konkani Student Scholarship Fund (VKSSF), established by World Konkani Center (WKC), at a programme
The Semifinal of the Golden Konkani Singing Competition of Konkani Natak Sabha for the children was held on Sunday August 4th 2013 at Don Bosco Hall here. The Semifinal of the Golden Konkani Singing Competition of Konkani Natak..
Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore organized elocution competition in the Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday August 4. The Competition was held in four categories - below 10 years, 10 to 15 years, 15 to 30 years and above 30 years..
Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Maharashtra (KBMM) organized a talent competition on recently at Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Mahim, Mumbai. Competition held in Singing, Dance and Elocution for Seniors, Juniors and Sub Juniors. Groups from Mira Road, Orlem and Mahakali took part in the competition..
Theatre artist Avitas Adolphus Cutinha also known as Dolla Mangalore will be awarded with twelfth Bahrain Konkani Kutam Award – 2013, in recognition of his contribution to Konkani.Announcing this to media
In commemoration of the Golden Inter Parish Konkani Singing Competition of Konkani Natak Sabha, Mangalore Episcopal City Deanery Inter Parish Singing competition was held on Sunday July 21st, 2013 at Don Bosco Hall here.
The first annual general body meeting of metro based Konkani Kulvar –was held at Dad hal, Cambridge Road, Ulsoor, here on Sunday June 30.Konkani Kulvar spiritual director Capuchin priest Fr V J Menezes and Carmelite priest
Konkani Museum, a mega project by Mandd Sobhann was inaugurated by NRI entrepreneur and philanthropist Ronald Colaco by unveiling the museum logo at Hotel Ocean Pearl here on Saturday. Chief guest James Mendonca, president of Mangalore Konkans of Dubai released the brochure.
The Konkani Community of the Sacred Heart Church (KCSHC) gained accolades from a full-house for their presentation of the konkani drama ’Konnakuch Khobor Nam’ on May 30, 2013. The drama written by
Karaval Milan, an association of Karavali Parishioners organized the Konkani Quiz Competition successfully. The four teams made it to the final out of 12 teams participated in this most eagerly awaited interesting competition.
Konkani teaching teachers play a major role in developing this language. Therefore, other than teaching, they should also try to include Konkani in other school activities, said Fr Francis Xavier Gomes, principal of Rosario Pre-University
Henry D’Almeida, past president of Konkani Singers Club – Bahrain, veteran Mangalorean community leader was felicitated by Konkani Singers Club during their thirty-fifth annual day celebrations held at Baan
Assembly Deputy Speaker N Yogish Bhat said that knowledge is essential to understand the life. Speaking after inaugurating Konkani Sahitya Academy award presentation ceremony here on Sunday, he said Konkani community is a
The members of St. Joseph’s welfare association (regd) a parish Konkani organisation of Mira Road achieved a new mile stone to fulfill thier long cherished dream to stage a professional drama by the members of their own association. "BOKRO" drama written by
Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore organized Dance competition for different parishes of Mangalore Diocese in the Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday September 2. The Competition was held in three categories i.e. Below below 10 years, 10 to 15 years and above 15 years in Ladies duet, Gents duet,
Konkani Christian Association (R) Mysore Celebrated "Konkani Manyatha Divas" on August 12 to mark the inclusion of Konkani language on 20th August 1992 in 8th Schedule of Indian Constitution giving it the status of one of the official languages. The programme was inaugurated...
Konkani Kullvar, Kuwait, a Konkani Writer’s Forum in Kuwait will be celebrating `Konkani Day’ on Friday 24th of August 2012 at 06.00 pm onwards at Indian Community Girls School, Salmiya to commemorate the recognition of Konkani Language under the 8th schedule of Indian Constitution.
Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore organized Singing competition for the parishioners of different parishes of Mangalore Diocese in the Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday August 5. The Competition was held in two categories
Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore organized Poetry Competitions in the Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday July 29. The Competitions were held in two categories - below 18 years and above 18 years. In the below 18 years category
Well-known Konkani writer, poet and entrepreneur, Valerian D’Souza, popularly known as Vally Vagga will be conferred with the coveted Konkani Kutam Bahrain Award, 2012. The award will be conferred on him on
This PG course extensively covers subjects like Konkani history, prose, drama and poetry in the first year of the course and in second year students will be taught about Konkani folklore, literary criticism, linguistics, comparative literature, and grammar. Students have to take..
A novel Konkani news portal (http://konkaninews.com) was launched here at the riverbank of Jordan river today. This news website, with its motto of `for the people and amid the people’ dreams to serve the Konkani fraternity, who are away from their motherland and yearn for their mother..
Fr. Franklin D’Souza inaugurated the New Konkani Religious Album "Jezu Tum Mozo Sangati" during the three days retreat held at VASAI recently. This is the first Konkani Album of Fr. Ramesh D’Souza who has..
In a rare occasion in the history of Konkani language and literature the inauguration of the Malayalam book ’Visudha Poulose - Vijathiyarude Appostholan’ translated from Konkani mega Play book called â€Jenthilancho Apostle San Paul’, (St. Paul: An Apostle to the Gentiles) took place at
Sangeeth Sardhar Wilson Olivera’s new Album (CD) Volume 6 entitled "Oh Mhojea Bhangara" was released here in Sasthan during 31st Wilson Olivera Nite held at Sasthan Church Ground. This CD consisting of 12 sentimental as well as pop songs was released by Fr Valerian Fernandes..
The Konkani language is curious in many ways. Although interesting from a cultural perspective as it is spoken by a cross-section of people, creating online content in
The unusual warm weather in Chicago welcomed the inauguration of unique Vozram-Motiam CD, by the oldest Konkan cultural association of Kala Sampath, USA, Chicago at the residence of Melville and Merlyn D’Souza. The Founder President of the association Dr. Austin D’Souza
Vozram Motiam a treasure of Konkani Songs produced by Mandd Sobhann Vol. 8 composed by most renowned Konkani Kala Ratna Award Winner and Karnataka Rajyosthava Award winner Shri. Eric Ozario was released in National Capital New Delhi by the Spir..
"VOZRAM MOTIAM", The new music album released today in Vasai at 6.30pm under the banner of Vasai Konkani Welfare Association (Regd). The president of the association Mr. Stephen Fernandes released the album and we need to support such cause by purchasing the CD’s..
On the occasion of Christmas celebration at the end of the Christmas night Mass on 24 Dec. 2011 at Taccode, a Konkani Play book called Yuvajanancho Apostle Don Bosco (Apostle of Youth: Don Bosco) was released by Mr. Mark..
“Tuje Charanni”, the audio album of devotional songs was released by Fr Valerian Mendonca, director, Sandesha on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at the Press Club in Mangalore. The audio album is brought out under the banner of 3 Souzas. Melwyn Rodrigues, an..
After the success of 1st Konkani album "TUJINCH SWAPNNAM "emerging Konkani stat Jackson D’Souza, Kundapur released his most awaited 2nd album “SWAPANN TUM MUJEM” on Sunday 13th November 2011 at St. Antony’s Ashram Mangalore.
A few Wikipedians interested in developing online content in Konkani are grappling with the technical barriers of dealing with a language that is written in multiple scripts. At least, three Wikipedians are on the lookout for Konkani-speaking software developers who can help them..
Agnelo Mascarenhas, a producer, director and actor, along with his troupe Paul, Michael, Diego, Iva, Nita, Jane, Isidore, Benny, Ferdy and Edward presented his 6th drama “Toiar Rau” (Be Prepared) on 5th November 2011 in Freeman’s Bay community hall, Auckland to a
"Yeshu Mujhe Chulo" a maiden devotional DVD of Brother Vinay Ignatius Lobo released yesterday at Asha Ankur Hall, Fr. Agnelo Ashram of Canossian Fathers, Rajavali, Vasai East. Fr. Solomon Rodrigues, principal of St Gonzalo Garcia College released the DVD during four days residential retreat
A New Organisation with the name "REACH" is inaugurated today at Green Meadows, Sheetal Nagar, Mira Road. The punchline of the organisation is "Konkan Porvozanchen Daiz" and their motto is to safegurd Konkani language and
Auxiliary Bishop of Mumbai Most Rev Percevial Fernandes released new New Konkani religious album "Taram Gitam (Darshan)" yesterday at Prabodhan Thakrey Hall Borivli. This music album is produced by Konkan Taram
Konkani Milan – Konkani Moji Mai Bhas (Konkani is my Mother Tongue). This group has taken a great step in creating awareness and unity among the Konkani speaking troops. Three months ago this group “Konkani Milan” – Konkani Moji Mai Bhas was created by Reckson Pinto
The 5th Annual General Body Meeting of CANARA KONKANI ASSOCIATION ,BORIVLI was held on 6th October 2011 at 5.30 PM, at St.Francis Institutes MBA hall. The meeting began with a prayer led by Alice Monis. Secretary read out the minutes of 4th AGM, and Treasuerer presented the
After the grand success of Forever Konkani Hits Vol 1 & 2, JEDI MUSIC now comes out with Vol.3 titled " Rosaline Mojea Mogachem" which was released by Victor Concessao at a grand party organised by the producer at his residence. The Audio CD album contains 17 songs that includes
Konkani language has 42 communities as its mother tongue. Every community has its own unique lifestyle, celebration and traditions. There are many books and literatures, but with the effects of the modern electronic media the reading of these books has reduced among the younger
Konkani Video album DVD with the name "Tribute to JEROME DSOUZA" was released by Fr. Dominic Vas on Sep 8 at St. Josephs Church, Mira Road during the Monti Fest Konkani mass. The DVD is produced by Rayan D’Souza, the son of Late Jerome DSouza on be half of Shri Jerome D’Souza..
Konkani language has thousands of years of history and is the mother tongue of vast population in the coastal areas of three states. The Central and State governments have recognized Konkani language as one of the national languages and are also providing financial help
St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association Mira Road celebrated Konkani Diwas on Sunday 21st August 2011. The programme started with welcome Dance. Mr. William Machado, Dramatist, Fr. Ivan D’Souza, Fr. Dominic Vaz, Mr. John Crasta (President of Assocation), Mrs. Sofia D’Sa
Konkani language is one of the recognised languages in India and is also the mother tongue of Hindus, Muslims and Christians of the coastal areas from Cochin in Kerala up to South Kenara, Udupi, North Kenara and Goa. It has history, culture and has distinctive varieties.
Even though there are hundreds and thousands of languages and sub languages in India, Konkani has been recognized as one of the 18 National languages. Everyone belonging to the Konkani speaking community have to determine for the survival of Konkani language..
Konkani Kutam, Bahrain, will confer Konkani Kutam award on Stan Ageira at St Sebastian Platinum jubilee hall in Bendore on July 23 at 7 pm. Addressing a press meet here on Friday, Konkani Kutam Convenor Richard Moras said Konkani Kutam is a voluntary forum for promoting Konkani..
Karnataka Konkani Sahithya Academy President Kundapura Narayana Kharwi and
The "Mahoorth" programme of a Konkani play "Estel Konachi Vhokal" written by Joseph DSouza Borivli and directed by Francis Olivera was held at the authors residence Borivli on 18th June 2011. Mr. George DSouza a well..
The two day State level Konkani Women’s Literature – Cultural Utsav 2010 – 11 in Shri Madhva Mantap, sponsored by Shri Mutt and conducted by Karnataka Konkani Sahithya Academy Mangalore is concluded on Sunday. Udupi MLA..
“Coastal District is Konkan region; Konkans are devotees, sathwik, simple and hardworking people. The contribution of Konkanis in the development of the district is enormous. Women’s literature and cultural Utsav taking place in the presence of Shrikrishna has brought so much joy”
State level Konkani Women’s Literature – Cultural Utsav will be held in Udupi on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th May 2011. The Utsav will be held with the support of Udupi Shri Krishna Mutt Paryaya Shri Shiruru Mutt Udupi..
Three day Konkani musical workshop on Lyrics, Devotional songs and Infant songs were inaugurated by Eric Ozario - Gurkar of Mand Sobhan and Former President of Konkani Sahithya Academy at Nalanda School, V.T. Road Mangalore. The workshop is jointly conducted by Karnataka Konkani
The Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy and Konkani Sahitya, Kala and Sanskrutik Sanghatan, Udupi District in association with the Catholic Sabha of Udupi Province organized a twin programme of Konkani Folklore awareness and Voviyo competition
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Twelve-year-old Melarie Crasta makes it a point not to use any English term while interacting with her friends. “But I do accidentally come out with English terms as it is a habit and my friends correct me,” Ms. Crastra said. She is among the 52 children who are taking part in a seven-day
Spreading the culture of languages through programmes ensure cordial atmosphere in society, opined chief executive officer of Zilla Panchayat, K Sundarnaik.
K. Narayana Kharvy, president of the Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy, said on Wednesday that Konkani should be made part of the timetable of
Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy has announced Honorary Awards for the year 2010 that is being given in the category Konkani language, culture and literature. Speaking to media persons here on Thursday, President Kundapur Narayan Kharvi informed that the awards
The Third Konkani (Romi Lipi) Literary and Cultural festival held here yesterday at Prof. Dr. Olivino Gomes Xar, B. E. Mendes Machi, D. M. K. Vosro, Kala Akademy. Enthusiastic Konkani (Romi Lipi) people enthralled in large numbers and almost filled the 1000 capacity Kala Akademy hall.
“Through the stories, poems and literatures, which generate interest, show values of life and also provides relaxation to the minds, the languages can be kept alive, hence the stories, poems and literature are important for the survival of language” said Karnataka Konkani
www.Kittall.com, the Konkani literary website has different sections — main story, short story, poems, humour, interviews with writers and artists, book reviews, music and art. It publishes special reports of Konkani events and news related to Konkani literature, art and music.
Konkani music today is going through a unique phase. The last one decade could well be called as the spring time of Konkani music. A number of up and coming musicians have stormed into the Konkani music world with experiments, innovation and quality. A super fusion
Mr. Paul Moras, President .Konkani writers Forum released a konkani poetry book, ’Moran Sanddleli Pakam’, written by Jo.Si. Siddakatte. "There is a need of standardization in Konkani."said Mr. Moras, the President of Konkani Writers Association. He appealed the gathering to fight
After her visit to Manipal, President Prathibha Patil, who arrived at the venue of Konkani Ekta Divas celebration at around 12:00 am on Thursday 09 December 2010, where she was offered a traditional â€pan uddak’ welcome by Louis J Pinto, the President of Mandd Sobhann,
Twin Konkani books full of satire and fun under the title of “Moum, Mog ani...” and “Ghov Rodlo”, written by eminent poet, story and play writer, Mr. Bernard D’Costa were released recently on the occasion of the Silver Wedding Jubilee of Mr. Bernard and Mrs. Vinaya D’Costa
Bhotam Boliye (Alban David Prakash Alva) is a well-known name in the Konkani literary circles. His third book of Konkani satires was released on the occasion of the Parish Day that was celebrated on Monday, 1 November 2010 at St. Lawrence Parish, Moodubelle
Konkani Language and Cultural Foundation, in its endeavour to give Konkani literature its due place under the sun, on Sunday announced the setting up of the Vimala V Pai Vishwa Konkani Sahitya Puraskar.
The Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) in its endeavour to increase the readership and simultaneously to inculcate the habit of reading Konknni in Roman Script and to instill the love of the language among the youth, had organized Story Reading Competition in Romi script
Karnataka Konkani Academy President Kundapur Narayana Kharvi has called upon the Konkani speaking population to ensure that the language is passed on to the next generation in pure and pristine form.
Konkani Writers’ Forum, Karnataka organized a condolence meeting on 5th September 2010 to pay tribute to Jnanapeeth award winning Konkani Writer Ravinda Kelekar who passed away recently, at Dirvem Mini Hall, Mangalore. H M Pernal, General Secretary of the Forum welcomed the gathering
The Konkani Divas 2010 was celebrated by the Konkani Kullvar Kuwait on 20 August 2010 at Indian community senior School, Salmiya,Kuwait. The whole programme was dedicated to the memory of the famous and most popular Mangalorean Konkani singer-Konkan Kogul
World Konkani Centre, Mangalore, will celebrate Konkani Recognition Day by conducting inter-school and inter-collegiate variety entertainment competitions in Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangalore, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts on August 22.
Konkani Kullvar. Kuwait, a Forum of Konkani Writers who resides in Kuwait, will be organizing One Day Workshop on Friday, 28th May, 2010. The theme of the Workshop will be `The Konkani Literature – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’.
Vasai Konknai Welfare Association (Regd) celebrated its first anniversary by organising a "CAREER GUIDANCE SEMINAR" for the children. The programme was held on 1st May 2010 at St. Gonsalo Garcia Church, New Barampur, Vasai West.
Konkani devotional hymns CD containing golden old hymns and produced by JEDI Music Company, namely "Somyak Dinvasuiam" was released in a function organised at Sarker Corner, Veer Desai Road, Andheri East on Friday, 23rd April.
The Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy will conduct a Konkani theatre festival at the Town Hall here from May 3 to 6.
Home Minister Dr V S Acharya has maintained that there is no problem in the State regarding linguistic issues.
The Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy has chosen three persons for its honorary award for 2009. In addition, it has chosen two persons for its annual book award for 2009.
The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan will present the Life Time Achievement Awards to renowned cartoonist R. K. Laxman and veteran journalist and former Chairman of Prasar Bharati M. V. Kamath at the Presidential Ball Room, Hotel President, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai at 7.30 p.m. on Friday, 19 March 2010.
It was a memorable day for the Konkani speaking people when celebrity journalist and CNN-IBN Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai inaugurated the Vishwa Konkani Keerti Mandir (Vishwa Konkani hall of fame) at Shakthinagar on Saturday evening.
The Konkani Sangh of St. Aloysius College and Kavitha Trust organised Kavyal Sambram. ‘Tarne valir ankrelli paanaa’, a poetry reciting competition, on Saturday, 6th March 2010 at
NRI Commissioner Eduardo Faleiro said that all incentives given to writers in Devanagiri script, including Sahitya Academy awards, representations on literary bodies and financial assistance should also be given to writers in the Roman script.
2nd Konkani (Roman Script) Literary and Cultural Convention held at Kudchodem was held at Frank Fernands Nagar, Ravindra Bhavan, Kudchodem, Goa on 20th and 21st February. The programme was organised by the Dalgado
Konkani Samudai, Bangalore Annual get together and talent show was held on 26th January 2010 at Christha Prabhaalaya church, Jayanagar. The main aim of this event is to bring together all the Konkani Samudai members under
"In order to achieve unity of all Konkani speaking people spread across the world adopt Konkani in Roman script" said Dr Austin D’Souza Prabhu during the book release of his devnagiri version of the 3500 collection of Konkani poems
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