http://www.konkandaiz.com/mankam.html (18 Konkani Songs for Children - in three scripts)
Ancy Paladka, popularly known for children's literature, written about 50 short stories, 300 poems,300 children songs,50 articles. He has also published Books 'Yego Baye' (Poetry collection), Chirputaam (100 children song), Baall Sangathi, and 3 Stage plays. Ancy Paladka is the winner of Karnataka Konkani Saahithyaa Akaademi award for his book "Yego Baye" and T.M.A.Pai award for his book "Chirputam". Professionally System Engineer Ancy is presently working in Dubai. Brief Profile in his own words: Though I write in several pen names I am popular by my pen name Ancy Paladka. I write regularly in Konkani since last 22 years. I have concentrated more on children's literature since last 10 years. I have written 300 poems, 800 Children's songs, 30 Short stories, 40 Childrens stories, 3 plays and several investigative and research articles. I have received Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Akademy award for the years 1995 to 1997; Dr. T. M. A. Pai Award for the year 1999. My several nursery rhymes are published in a book published by Goa Education board for the childrens of Upper KG and Lower KG classes. I was a honorary lecturer for Konkani Diploma classes in St. Aloysius college. I was editor of Amcho Yuvak and editorial board member of Raknno. I was a central council executive committee member of CYM Mangalore Diocese and also Catholic Sabha Mangalore Diocese for seven years and served in various positions at diocesan level. Some of the links of my writings. 1 http://mangalorean.com/konkani/archive.php?ltype=Ancy (11 Songs and 3 Stories in three scripts) 2 http://www.konkandaiz.com/mankam.html (18 Songs for Children in three scripts) 3 http://www.konkandaiz.com/KKancy.html (Poem) 4. http://www.maibhas.com/valley/partsixteen.html (Story) 5. http://mangalorean.com/konkani/archive.php?ltype=Lesson (4 Konkani Lessons) 6. http://www.maibhas.com/sahithy/ancy1.html (Poem) 7. http://www.maibhas.com/sahithy/ancy2.html (Article on Konkani History) 8. http://www.maibhas.com/sahithy/vachap.html (Article - Need for writing for children) 9. http://www.maibhas.com/sahithy/ancy5.html 10. http://www.maibhas.com/sahithy/ancy8.html (Poem) 11. http://www.maibhas.com/sahithy/ancy3.html (Poem) For more about myself please click the link http://www.maibhas.com/borpimithr/part7.html Here are some of my books. 1. IEGO BAYE (Poetry for elders, Two Editions, Kannada script), Copies sold out. First Edition: 1995 October, Second Edition: 1995 November Publisher of both books Raknno Publications, Mangalore Award: Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Akademy award for the years 1995-97 2. CHIRPUTAM (100 Songs for Childrens with colourful illustrations, Kannada script) Published by Prathibha Prakashana, Mangalore, Year - 1998 May Award: Dr. T. M. A Pai Foundation Appreciation award for the year 1999 3. BAALL SANGATI (Children's Education Companion) - Year 1999 Publisher Rego & Sons, Bangalore (This book is in Kannada, Tulu, and three scripts of Konkani ie Nagari, Roman and Kannada, so that all people can use it to learn Konkani) 4. PINOCIO (Translated Novel published by Raknno, Kannada Script) Year 1998-99 5. VINU SUNNI ANI SANGATI (Translated Novel published by Amchi Mai - Kannada Script) Year - 1998-99 6. PUT'TU XETICHIO KANNIO (Folklore style 16 stories with attractive illustrations specially targetted to the children in mumbai in Devnagiri script) Year: 2004 Size: Large Magazine Size Pages: 100 Price: Rs. 80/- 7. 40 Konkani Prayers (40 Konknni Magnni) - A booklet containing 40 Mangalorean Konkani basic prayers in Roman script speical targeted for the children of mumbai who are not aware about Kannada script. Rev Fr Ronald Serrao, Director of Mangala Jyoti, DBCLC Mangalore has verified these prayers and Most Rev Aloysius Paul D'Souza, Bishop of Mangalore has granted the imprimatur. Year: 2004 Size: Pocket Size Pages: 36 Price: Rs. 5/- 8. Books sheduled to be published in 2005. Kurkurith Kannio series - Eight books containing Childrens stories in Konkani in Kannada script Chitke Chitke Savalam - CHITKULAM - About 1000 Konkani ryddles for children - This book will be published later in the year 2005. I am also a regular contributor of various Konkani periodicals in a number of nick names. But I am known by my pen name Ancy Paladka. I also contribute to most of the Konkani websites like http://www.konkanuae.com http://www.daijiworld.com http://www.mangalorean.com http://www.maibhas.com http://www.bellevision.com http://www.konkaniworld.com It gives me immense joy to serve my community and my language. Dev Borem Korum (Ancy Paladka) Forwarded by: http://www.goa-world.com/ http://www.konkanifoundation.com/ancy/ Gulf-Goans e-Newsletter is moderated by AlmeidaG(ji) since 1994, and presented by Ulysses Menezes, owner of http://www.goa-world.com website. Any and all postings from Goans are welcomed - be it a Goan business enterprise, a Goan event/programme of cultural heritage, or of a personal nature. 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