[Goanet] Konkani Cinema Day
*To,* The Editor / Chief Reporter, Dear Sir, Dalgado Konknni Akademi releases special cover on Al Jerry Braganza at the venuw of Konkani Cinema Day on 24 April 2015 at 4.30 p.m. at Mhapuca, news of the same is attached below. Kindly publish the below given PRESS NOTE in your esttemed daily. Invitation Card is attached herewith which is to be treated as my Personal Invitation. Thankng you, we remain, Yours faithfully, Vincy Quadros Secretary - Dalgado Konknni Akademi *KONKANI CINEMA DAY MARKS RELEASE OF ‘SPECIAL COVER’ ON AL JERRY BRAGANZA TO HONOUR ‘FATHER OF KONKANI CINEMA’ TODAY* Dlagado Konknni Akademi (DKA) celebrates Konkani Cinema Day in a grand way at Hanuman Theatre, Mapusa on 24th April 2015 at 4.30 p.m.by releasing a special Cover on Al Jerry Braganza and premering 'Home Sweet Home' cinema for Konkani lovers. The Postmaster General of Goa Region, Shri Charles Lobo will present an album containing the ‘Special Cover’ to the Chief Guest, Adv. Francis D’Souza, Hon’ble Dy. Chief Minister of Goa in the presence of Guest of Honour, Shri Dharmanand Vernekar, noted film director and other dignitaries.On this occasion, DKA’s house magazine ‘Gõycho Pormoll’ edited by DKA Secretary Vincy Quadros will also be released. Containing informative and indispensable articles, this issue will be of immense help to new and upcoming Konkani writers. This brief function will be followed by the screening of Swapnil Shetkar’s much talked-about and appreciated Konkani film 'Home Sweet Home'. A counter for sale of special covers, commemorative postage stamps as well as a book exhibition will be held at the venue where attractive discounts will be available on Konkani books. DKA has also planned a exhibition of photos and pictures of first Konkani movie 'Mogacho Aunddo'. - Invitation attached. Special seats are reserved to our Press friends. Do visit us. -- *Vincy Quadros* *Chittnis* *Dalgado Konknni Akademi* *91 9822587498 (m) ; **(0832) 2746025 *
[Goanet] Konkani Cinema Day
*To,* The Editor / Chief Reporter, Dear Sir, Dalgado Konknni Akademi is organising Konkani Cinema Day on 24 April 2015 at Mhapuca, news of the same is attached below. Kindly publish the below given PRESS NOTE in your esttemed daily. Invitation Card is attached herewith which is to be treated as my Personal Invitation. Thankng you, we remain, Yours faithfully, Vincy Quadros Secretary - Dalgado Konknni Akademi *DKA TO RELEASE ‘SPECIAL COVER’ TO HONOUR ‘FATHER OF KONKANI CINEMA’* Dlagado Konknni Akademi (DKA) will release a ‘Special Cover’ to honour the ‘Father of Konkani Cinema’, AL Jerry Braganza at a special function to be held at Hanuman Theatre, Mapusa on 24th April 2015 on the occasion of Konkani Cinema Day. It was on this day in the year 1950 that the first Konkani film ‘Mogacho Aunddo’ was screened simultaneously at Mapusa and Mumbai. AL Jerry Braganza, a native of Mapusa, was the producer, director and hero of this film. To commemorate this day, DKA has been celebrating 24th April every year as Konkani Cinema Day. The Postmaster General of Goa Region, Shri Charles Lobo will present an album containing the ‘Special Cover’ to the Chief Guest, Adv. Francis D’Souza, Hon’ble Dy. Chief Minister of Goa in the presence of Guest of Honour, Shri Dharmanand Vernekar, noted film director and other dignitaries.On this occasion, DKA’s house magazine ‘Gõycho Pormoll’ edited by DKA Secretary Vincy Quadros will also be released. Containing informative and indispensable articles, this issue will be of immense help to new and upcoming Konkani writers. This brief function will be followed by the screening of Swapnil Shetkar’s much talked-about and appreciated Konkani film 'Home Sweet Home'. A counter for sale of special covers, commemorative postage stamps as well as a book exhibition will be held at the venue where attractive discounts will be available on Konkani books. DKA will screen 'Home Sweet Home' free of cost for the benefit of Konkani film lovers. To reserve your seat, complimentary passes are available with DKA President Premanand A. Lotlikar (9822135236), Secretary Vincy Quadros (9822587498), Treasurer Walter Menezes (9420768789) and Alphonso (Bond) Braganza (9822121498), Luizinha Stores, Market, Mapusa. -- *Vincy Quadros* *Chittnis* *Dalgado Konknni Akademi* *91 9822587498 (m) ; **(0832) 2746025 *
[Goanet] DKA Awards Press Note for kind publication.
*PRESS NOTE 1* *DKA’S ANNUAL AWARDS FOR 2014 DECLARED* Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) has announced its annual awards for the year 2014 to personalities and institutions who have contributed to the development of Konkani in the Roman script and the preservation of Goa's rich cultural heritage. Instituted since 2005 onwards from the benevolence of well-wishers, these awards grew in number from the year 2008 when the academy started receiving grants from the Govt. of Goa. The Annual Awards for 2014 are as under: Dalgado Literary Award - Shri Tomazinho Cardozo Dalgado Cultural Award - Shri Mario Menezes Dalgado Heritage Award - Shri Francisco Martins Dalgado’s 'Fr Freddy J da Costa Award for Journalism’ - Shri Fausto V. Da Costa Dalgado Konkani Institution Award - Xaverian Publication Society ( for V. Ixtt weekly ) Dalgado Youth Award - Fr. Luis Xavier Gomes These awards will be presented on 23 March 2015 at 4.30 p.m. at a special function to be held at the Conference Hall of Institute Menezes Braganza, Panaji. Adv. Francis D’Souza, Hon’ble Dy. Chief Minister of Goa will the Chief Guest while Fr. Manuel Gomes, Visiting Professor of Rachol Seminary, Mater Dei, Old Goa ani Gujarat Vidyadeep, Baroda will be the Guest of Honour. DKA President Premanand A. Lotlikar will preside over the function. All the awards carry a shawl, memento, citation and a cash prize. DKA Secretary Vincy Quadros has appealed to all DKA members and lovers of Konkani to attend the function which is open to all. *Photos of the Awardees and Book photo are attached.* PRESS NOTE 2 *D’PIETRO’S ‘SANKOLL’ BAGS DKA’S ‘BOOK OF THE YEAR’ AWARD* Bonaventure D’Pietro’s novel, Sankoll has bagged the first ‘Book of the Year’ Award instituted by Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) from this year onwards. Sankoll dwells on the theme of Goa’s bygone traditions in Christian marriages and unfolds through weddings in different regions of Bardez, Saxtti, Quepem, etc. A CD of traditional songs such as zoti, vers and saud is also appended to the book. A renowned writer in Romi Konkani, D’Pietro has to his credit numerous books and novels, including 'Tichea Mornna Uprant' which has been included in the syllabus for MA (Konkani) of the Goa University. He is a reputed musician and has also written several tiatrs and composed Konkani songs. The award which carries a memento, citation and a cash prize of Rs. 20,000/- will be presented to D’Pietro on 23 March, 2015 at a function to be held at the Conference Hall of Institute Menezes Braganza, Panaji at 4.30 pm at the hands of Adv. Francis D’Souza, Hon. Dy. Chief Minister in the presence of Fr. Manuel Gomes, Visiting Professor of Rachol Seminary, Mater Dei, Old Goa ani Gujarat Vidyadeep, Baroda says the press note issued by Vincy Quadros, Secretary of DKA. -- *Vincy Quadros* *Chittnis* *Dalgado Konknni Akademi* *91 9822587498 (m) ; **(0832) 2746025 *
[Goanet] DKA workshops on 22nd 29th March 2015
Ref. No. 185/DKA/2014-15 11 March 2015 To, The Editor, Panjim, Goa. Dear Sir, Dalgado Konknni Akademi is organizing three workshops at its premises. The news is attached below for publication. Kindly publish the same in your esteemed daily / Channel for which Akademi will always be grateful to you. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, For Dalgado Konknni Akademi, (Vincy Quadros) Secretary *DKA CALLS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE WORKSHOPS* Dalgado Konknni Akademi while going ahead with their schemes to promote Romi Konkani in various forms, is organizing workshops on STORY, POETRY and ESSAYS. These workshops will help Romi Konkani writers to know the ins and outs of the subject while taking up writing as their profession. Experienced writers (Resource Persons) in the respective field will guide the writers to lift up Konkani to the national competition. The Story and Poetry Workshops will be held on Sunday, 22 March 2015 and Essay Workshop on Sunday, 29 March 2015. All the workshops will start at 10.00 a.m. in the morning at the office of Dalgado Konknni Akademi, Old Education Dept. Bldg. 2nd Floor, 18 June Road, Near Pharmacy College, Panaji. Eminent personalities from the field of Story, poetry and essays will be present to sort out the problems faced by the writers. Vincy Quadros, Secretary of DKA has called upon all the writers from Romi Konkani to register themselves and take advantage of these workshops to take their writings to the greater heights. The Secretary of DKA also appeals to the Editors of Romi Konkani news Bulletins, Magazines and Monthlies to send their writers to these workshops so that they will have an opportunity to revisit the new avenues in their writings. For further details, please call on DKA Office 0832 2221688 or Secretary Vincy Quadros 9822587498. -- *Vincy Quadros* *Chittnis* *Dalgado Konknni Akademi* *91 9822587498 (m) ; **(0832) 2746025 *
[Goanet] DKA Book of the Year Award 2014
Ref. No. 168/DKA/2014-15 2nd March 2014 To, The Editor / Chief Reporter, Panjim Goa. Dear Sir, Dalgado Konknni Akademi invites books for ‘Book of the Year Award 2014’. News (also emailed) of the same is attached herewith. We kindly request you to give publicity to the same. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, (Vincy Quadros) Secretary. 9822587498 *NEWS* Dalgado Konknni Akademi has asked for literature books in Roman script Konkani for ‘The Book of the Year Award 2014’. Books published during the period January 1st, 2013 to December 31st 2014 are eligible for the awards. The award carries Cash of Rs. 20,000/-, and felicitation. The awards will be presented on 23rd March 2015 at the function organised to present the Annual Awards of DKA. The books can be of fiction and non-fiction i.e. short story, poetry, essays, novel, tiatr or research work. Writers / Publishers are requested to submit three copies of their each book latest by 9th March 2015 at Dalgado Konknni Akademi, Old Education Dept. Bldg. 2nd Floor, 18 June Road, Near Pharmacy College, Panaji Goa. For more information call on DKA’s office at 0832 2221688 or The Secretary, Vincy Quadros at 9822587498. -- *Vincy Quadros* *Chittnis* *Dalgado Konknni Akademi* *91 9822587498 (m) ; **(0832) 2746025 *
[Goanet] Press Note - Release of books Tiatr - Goychea Somazacho Arso
-- *Vincy Quadros* *Chittnis* *Dalgado Konknni Akademi* *91 9822587498 (m) ; **(0832) 2746025 *
[Goanet] Amontronn / Invitation
To, The Editors / Beaureu In-charge / Chief Reporters Dear Sirs, Sub : Request to cover the Book release function. Dalgado Konkani Akademi is releaseing 3 books on Sunday, 28th Dec, 2014 i.e. tomoroow at DKA Conference Hall, Old Education Bldg. 2nd Floor, Panaji Goa. Hon. M.L.A. of Calagute Shri Michael Lobo is the Chief Guest while National Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi award winner Shri Jess Fernandes is the Guest of Honour. We kindly request you to cover the function and give publicity. Invitation is attached herewith. Thanking you in anticipation, we remain, Yours faithfully, -- *Vincy Quadros* *Chittnis* *Dalgado Konknni Akademi* *91 9822587498 (m) ; **(0832) 2746025 *
[Goanet] DKA DECLARES PRIZES OF LITERARY COMPETITIONS
-- *Vincy Quadros* *Chittnis* *Dalgado Konknni Akademi* *91 9822587498 (m) ; **(0832) 2746025 *
[Goanet] DKA Competition results
Ref. No. 149/DKA/2014-15 Date: 22.12.2014 To, The Editor, Panaji, Goa. Dear Sir, Kindly publish the below given PRESS NOTE of our book release in your esteemed daily. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, For Dalgado konknni Akademi (Vincy Quadros Secretary (9822587498) *DKA TO RELEASE THREE NEW BOOKS* In its ongoing efforts to take Konkani literature in Romi script to greater heights, Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) will release three new books of reputed writers on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at 4 pm at the academy’s Conference Hall, Old Education Dept Bldg., Panaji. Shri Michael Lobo, the Hon’ble MLA of Calangute will release 'Na-Tem', a collection of poems by Guadalupe Dias, 'Kapaz Jaki', a novel by Willy Goes and another book of poems 'Motiam' by Anil Kamat Shankwalkar in the presence of Guest of Honour Shri Jess Fernandes, who is a well known writer and Sahitya Akademi award winner. Shri Premanand A. Lotlikar, DKA President will preside over the function. DKA Secretary Vincy Quadros has appealed to all members, writers and lovers of Konkani language to attend the function and also take advantage of the discount which will be available on the three new books to be released. Photos of the writers are attached, -- *Vincy Quadros* *Chittnis* *Dalgado Konknni Akademi* *91 9822587498 (m) ; **(0832) 2746025 *
[Goanet] Press Note - Meet the Writer programme
Ref. No. 137/DKA/2014-15 Date : 05.11.2014 To, The Editor, Dear Sir, We had organized a programme called “MEET THE WRITER” on November 29, 2014 in the Conference Hall of the Academy in Panjim. We kindly request you to publish the below given press note in your esteemed daily/magazine. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, *(Vincy Quadros)* *Secretary (9822587498)* *‘MEET THE WRITER’ PROGRAMME WITH BRAZINHO TURNS ABSORBING* The ‘Meet the Writer’ programme organized by Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) on November 29, 2014 In the Conference Hall of the Academy turned out to be an absorbing and entertaining evening event with Brazinho Soares who disclosed that apart from being a writer and a poet, he was also a* back-stage artiste *and even dressed the graves in the cemetery during month’s mind and death anniversaries. He assured the gathering that the rich and rare collection of Konkani books, newspapers, periodicals and hand-bills of tiatrs will be safeguarded by his children and extended his co-operation to DKA in case the Academy was interested in reprinting the novels of Reginald Fernandes. Brazinho has nearly 100 novels written by Reginald in his personal collection. The audience also got a see for the first time the ‘funny’ side of Brazinho Soares who recounted some humorous incidents of his life. The programme was anchored by noted Konkani writer Brenda Menezes. Prominent among those present for the programme were the two sons of Dr. Tamba where Brazinho once worked, former MLA of Santa Cruz Victoria Fernandes, Konkani playwright Mario Menezes, cartoonist Alexyz and other Konkani writers. In the previous ‘Meet the Writer’ programmes, DKA has featured *Dor Mhoineanchi Rotti* editor, Fr. Vasco do Rego, *Cine Times* editor Enclidas de Elly, senior Konkani novelist Bonaventure D’Pietro and *Amcho Avaz* editor Tomazinho Cardozo. A booklet on the life and contribution of Brazinho titled, Brazinho Soares - Jivit ani Kar'ya compiled and edited by DKA Secretary Vincy Quadros was also released on the occasion. A special memento in recognition of his services to Konkani was also presented to Brazinho by DKA President Premanand A Lotlikar in the presence of Secretary Vincy Quadros, Treasurer Walter Menezes, members Tomazinho Cardozo, Vassalo Carvalho and Brenda Menezes. Earlier, DKA President Premaand A Lotlikar welcomed the gathering while Vassalo Carvalho delivered the vote of thanks. The entire programme was compered by Vincy Quadros. *Photo caption* : Brazinho Soares (Middle) is being felicitated by DKA President Premanand A. Lotlikar (Brazinho’s Right) and Secretary Vincy Quadros (left) -- *Vincy Quadros* *Chittnis* *Dalgado Konknni Akademi* *91 9822587498 (m) ; **(0832) 2746025 *
[Goanet] Invitation
To, The Editors, Chief Reporters, Staff Reports, Dear Sir, We thank you very much for the coverages you give to our events. Today (29/11/14) at 4.00 p.m. Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) is organising their 'MEET THE WRITER' programme at DKA Coference Hall, Old Eduction Bldg, 2nd Floor, Panjim We kindly request you to cover the function and give publicity to the event. Awaiting your cooperation. Invitation card is attached. Kindly accept this as INVITATION. God Bless you. *Vincy Quadros* *Chittnis* *Dalgado Konknni Akademi* *91 9822587498 (m) ; **(0832) 2746025 *
[Goanet] Brazinho Soares to appear in DKA's 'Meet the Writer'
To, The Editor, Dear Sir, We kindly request you to give publicity to the following PRESS NOTE in your esteemed newspaper. Thanking you, Yours in service of Konkani, (Vincy Quadros) Secretary, Dalgado Konknni Akademi 9822587498 *PRESS NOTE FOR FAVOUR OF PUBLICATION* BRAZINHO SOARES TO FEATURE IN DKA’S ‘MEET THE WRITER’ PROGRAMME From publishing of books to showcasing the achievements and contribution of noted writers through “Meet the Writer’ programme, Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) has been constantly organizing various activities in an attempt to take Konkani to greater heights. Writer, Stage artist and Exhibitor of rarest of rare Roman script books, tiatr handbills and novels, Brazinho Soares will feature in DKA’s “Meet the Writer’ programme to be held on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014 at 4.00 pm at DKA’s Conference Hall, Old Education Bldg, 2nd Floor, 18th June Road, Near Pharmacy College, Panjim, Goa. Soares will speak on the remarkable journey he has travelled as a writer and exhibitor of Romi Konknni literature. The programme will be anchored by noted Konkani writer Brenda Menezes. In the past, other writers who have featured in this programme are the editor of *Dor Mhoineachi Rotti*, Fr. Vasco do Rego, novelist Bonaventure D’Pietro ani editor of *Cine Times* Enclidas de Elly, Former Speaker of Goa Assembly and editor of Romi Weekly Amcho Avaz, Tomazinho Cardozo. DKA President Premanand A Lotlikar will preside over the function. The function is open to all. However, all the writers and members of DKA are requested to attend the same in large number and get closer insight of Soares, appeals Vincy Quadros, Secretary of DKA. *Photo of Brazinho Soares attached. * -- *Vincy Quadros* *Chittnis* *Dalgado Konknni Akademi* *91 9822587498 (m) ; **(0832) 2746025 *
[Goanet] DKA released 3 poetry Books
Dear Editor Sir, DKA has recently released 3 new books. We are sending report and photo of the same. We kindly request you to give due publicity to our event. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, Vincy Quadros Secretary 9822587498 - DKA RELEASES THREE MORE ROMI KONKANI BOOKS Three Konkani books of poetry in Romi script, namely Lino B. Dourado’s ‘Sundoreacho Beij Pavsachie Rati’, Ashok R. Chodankar’s ‘Panvllio’ and Menino Almeida’s ‘Hanv To Hanv’ were released by Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) at an impressive function held on November 21, 2014 at Ravindra Bhavan’s ‘Black Box’, Margao. The Director of Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr (TSKK), Fr. Apolinario Cardozo, SJ was the Chief Guest while noted Konkani novelist Joe Meny Furtado was the Guest of Honour. DKA President Premanand A. Lotlikar presided over the function and Secretary Vincy Quadros and Treasurer Walter Menezes were also present on the dais along with the three poets whose books were released. Fr. Cardozo in his address spoke about the presence of various scripts of Konkani language in “Goa, Mangalore and other parts of the Eastern and Western coast of India” and reminded the audience that it was the diversity of the language which enabled us to experience its richness. He lamented that “the Konknni Language Act did not do justice to growth of the Konkani language in Roman script” and disclosed that the daunting task of compiling a Konkani Dictionary has been completed by his staff and urged DKA “to undertake this project and also to print and publish the same.” On behalf of TSKK, Fr. Cardozo also extended all support to DKA. DKA President Premanand A. Lotlikar while speaking about the need to foster unity, appealed to the writers to take advantage of the various schemes of the Academy. All the three poets also expressed their thoughts and shared their excitement on the occasion of the release of their respective book. Earlier, Secretary Vincy Quadros in his welcome address briefly spoke about the future projects and the new schemes launched by the academy and sought the co-operation of everyone to make them successful. Treasurer Walter Menezes delivered the vote of thanks while Sonia Gomes compered the function. Anthony Miranda who has recently released his audio album, ‘Lhan Zale Mhan’ recited two of his poems from the album and later the songs composed from the poems were played for the listening pleasure of the audience. Photograph of the function is attached herewith -- *Vincy Quadros* *Chittnis* *Dalgado Konknni Akademi* *91 9822587498 (m) ; **(0832) 2746025 *
[Goanet] Various Literary Competitons announcement
*Dear Editor sir,* *Kindly give publicity to the news item attached below. We are organising various Literary competitions for Roman Script Konkani Writers.* *Thanking you in advance,* *Yours faithfully,* *Vincy Quadros,* *Secretary* *DKA to hold Literary Competitions* Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA), an organization working for the promotion and development of Konkani in Roman script has organized various competitions. Applications for the competitions are invited from the writers, the details are as follows: *Short Story Writing Competition :* In this category, three best entries will be selected for prizes. First prize will be Rs. 7,000/-, Second prize will be Rs. 5,000/- and third prize will be Rs. 3,000/-. The story should be of minimum 1,500 words, unpublished and writer’s original piece in Roman script. *Poetry Writing Competition :* In this category, three best poems will be selected for prizes. First prize will be Rs. 3,000/-, Second prize will be Rs. 2,000/- and third prize will be Rs. 1,000/-. There is no bar on word restriction but the poem should be unpublished and original in Roman script. *One Act Play Writing Competition :* There is One-Act Play writing competition too. The first three plays will be awarded cash prize of Rs. 7,000/-, Rs. 5,000/- and Rs.3000/- respectively. The play when performed should be of minimum duration of 25 minutes and maximum of 35 minutes duration written in Roman script. *Essay Writing Competition :* How can most important essay writing competition can be left out? In this category, the essay should be of minimum 1,500 words and the first three entries will be awarded Rs.5,000/- Rs. 4000/- and Rs.3,000/- respectively. The article should be original and unpublished in Roman script. Besides cash prizes, winners of the respective competitions will be also awarded certificates and mementoes. These competitions are open for all, and participants can participate in more than one competition. The last date for submitting the entries is 05th October 2014, along with 3 copies of manuscripts. The entries are to be submitted to *“The Secretary, Dalgado Konknni Akademi, Education Dept ( Old Bldg.) 2nd Floor, 18 June Road, Near Pharmacy College, Panjim Goa”* For more details contact 0832-2221688 or 9822587498 (Vincy Quadros). -- *Vincy Quadros* *Chittnis* *Dalgado Konknni Akademi* *91 9822587498 (m) ; **(0832) 2746025 *
[Goanet] DKA's LITERARY CRITICISM
Ref. No: 107/DKA-2014-15 04. 09.2014 Dear Sir, We kindly request you to give publicity to the following PRESS NOTE in your esteemed newspaper. Thanking you, Yours in service of Konkani, (Vincy Quadros) Secretary, Dalgado Konknni Akademi 9822587498 *DKA HELD ITS LITERARY CRITICISM* Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) recently held its ‘Obheas Yatra’ programme where promising Konkani writer Menino Almeida’s short story book, *Bandpas* was critically appreciated. Held on 27.08.2014, this was the first programme to be organized in the Conference Hall of the new premises of DKA at Old Education Bldg, Panjim. Fr. Jose Silveira, Assistant Director of Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr who was the key-note speaker spoke on the essentials of story and writing skills while dwelling on Menino’s book. Without going into the shortcomings, Fr. Silveira instead focused on how Menino’s stories could have been polished. Established Konkani writers Mathew D’ Costa, Vincy Quadros, Anthony Miranda, Vassalo Carvalho, Premanand Lotlikar and Rena D’Souza took part in the open session. Also making their debut appearance in DKA’s literary criticism programme were Sonia Gomes, Senisha D’Costa and Snable Antao, all student writers from Carmel College, Nuvem who also provided valuable inputs on Menino’s book. Later, author of the book, Menino Almeida answered the questions fielded to him and also accepted some of the suggestions made. He affirmed that all his stories were based on real-life incidents, many of which he personally experienced in the confines of his surroundings. Vincy Quadros also highlighted the importance of preface, foreword, writer’s thoughts, format of the book, cover, printing, type-setting and other inputs which go a long way to enhance the quality of a book. ** Please Note : Photograph is attached -- *Vincy Quadros* *Chittnis* *Dalgado Konknni Akademi* *91 9822587498 (m) ; **(0832) 2746025 *
[Goanet] Fr. Freddy Memorial Lecture news
Ref. No. 85/DKA/2014-15 Date : 24.07.2014 To, The Chief Editor, Panjim Goa Dear Sir, We had organized Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa Memorial Lecture at Margao on 20th July 2014. We give herebelow the report of the same. Photographs are emailed to your mailing address. Kindly give publicity to this news. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, (Vincy Quadros) Secretary, 9822587498 *CITIZENS SHOULD SHOULDER THEIR CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES TO TACKLE GARBAGE PROBLEM* - *Prof. Rajendra P. Kerkar* Citizens in Goa must shoulder their civic responsibilities to tackle the alarming garbage problem and understand the serious fall-out of reckless use of plastic. We have to go back to using bio-degradable products, urged Prof. Rajendra Kerkar and said that religious heads could play a significant role in this regard. The noted environmentalist was speaking at a function held on 20th July 2014 at Black Box, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao which was organized by Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) in association with *Fr. Freddy J Da Costa Memorial Trust *(FFJCMT) on the occasion of the 61st birth anniversary of Fr. Freddy da Costa. Prof. Rajendra Kerkar delivered his lecture on ‘The Natural and Cultural Heritage of Goa’ which was attended by FFJCMT President Fr. Manuel Gomes, DKA President Premanand Lotlikar, Vice-President Fr. Conceicao D’ Silva, Secretary Vincy Quadros, Treasurer Walter Menezes, member Nevena Furtado, Gulab Editor Fausto Da Costa and others. Garbage problem is assuming serious proportions every passing day and more so in the cities and towns. It was time to accept our shortcomings, asserted Kerkar while pointing out that we should stop blaming the Government alone for the mess. As per Article 41/48 of the Indian Constitution, it was our duty to safeguard our nature but plastic and thermocol was being indiscriminately used, he said while reminding that such garbage would take not less than 10 years to disintegrate. Prof. Rajendra Kerkar said that it was a matter of great concern that elephants, horses and wild boar were being hunted in Goa and disclosed that our state was home to some rare species of snakes and eagles, with places like Rivona and Sanguem abounding with amazing butterflies, birds and frogs. He feared that if we continued the pace with which we were consuming fast-foods, Goa would soon earn the dubious distinction of being the capital of diabetes. Organic food like mushrooms, home-grown vegetables and fruits would make our life better health-wise, he said and appealed to all to make use of bamboo and cane in our households. In the olden times, temples and churches were built with an eye on protecting the environment, he said and added that mining should not be at the cost of losing our rich forest cover. Natividade De Sa, Fr. Eusebio Gomes, Tomazinho Cardozo and Premanand Lotlikar took part in the open session that followed the memorial lecture. In his welcome address, Fr. Conceicao D’Silva recalled the contribution of Fr. Freddy J da Costa and said that in his untimely death, Konkani language had lost a great son. DKA President Premanand Lotlikar said religious heads in Goa could play a big role to change the mindset of the citizens regarding the use of plastic. He also appealed to everyone to strengthen the Konkani language and work towards its development without discriminating any scripts. On this occasion FFJCMT felicitated Maria Platilda Dias e Afonso (tiatrist), Pedro Thomas Fernandes (agriculturist) and Guadalupe Dias (writer) at the hands of Prof. Kerkar. Select compositions of late Fr. Freddy were presented by Ivor Gomes, Felipe Barreto and group. DKA Secretary Vincy Quadros proposed the vote of thanks while Daniel F. De Souza and Marcos Gonsalves compered the function. Photographs are attached.: DSC 0461 - Recipients of Felicitations all DSC 0372 - Fr. Freddy's potrait DSC 0381 - (From L to R)Jackson, Daphenie, Alida, Ivor, Joanro, Felipe, Ashley DSC 411 - DKA President Premanand Lotlikar offering flowers to Rajendra P Kerkar DSC 414 - Rajendra P Kerkar delivering Fr. Freddy Memorial Lecture DSC 416 - Fr. Eusebio Gomes at debate DSC 418 - Tomazinho Cardozo at debate DSC 422 - (From L to R) Fr. Conceicao D' Silva, Fr. Manuel Gomes, Rajendra P Kerkar, Premanand A Lotlikar and Vincy Quadros DSC 427 - Felicitation of Platilda Dias DSC 431 - Felicitation of Thomas Fernandes DSC 436 - Felicitation of Guadalupe Dias --
[Goanet] Fr. Freddy J Da Costa Memorial Lecture
Dear Sirs, We are organizing Fr. Freddy J. Da Costa Memorial Lecture to mark the birth anniversary of our Founder President on 20th July 2014 at Margao. Noted Environmentalist Prof. Rajendra P. Kerkar will deliver the lecture. In this regard, we are issuing a press note for which we kindly request you to give due publicity. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, sd/- (Vincy Quadros) Secretary Dalgado Konknni Akademi 9822587498 *PRESS NOTE* *MEMORIAL LECTURE AND FELICITATION TO MARK FR. FREDDY’S BIRTH ANNIVERSARY* In order to commemorate the memory of its Founder President, late Fr. Freddy J. da Costa, Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) in association with Fr. Freddy J. da Costa Memorial Trust has organized ‘Fr. Freddy J. da Costa Memorial Lecture’ on 20th July, 2014 on the occasion of his 61st birth anniversary. On this day, Prof. Rajendra P. Kerkar, eminent environmentalist and recipient of prestigious awards such as Vincent Xavier Verodiano Foundation Award, California (2001), Braganza Pereira Foundation’s Fellowship, Lisbon (2005), C.P.R. Environment Education Award from Chennai ( 2009) and Green Teacher Award (2011) of Sanctuaryasia Magazine, amongst others, will deliver ‘Fr. Freddy J. da Costa Memorial Lecture’ on ‘*Gõychem Soimbik ani Sonvskrutik Daiz*’ (Goa’s Natural and Cultural Heritage). *(Prof. Rajendra Pandurang Kerkar attached separately)* Rajendra Kerkar is General Secretary of Mhadei Bachao Abhiyan Goa, State Convenor, Goa River Conservation Network, Wildlife Core Group, Goa Foundation, Member of State Wildlife Advisory Board and Member of North Goa Private Forest Identifying Committee of Forest Department. He has worked as Member, Roots Shoots, The Jane Goodal Institution, U.S.A, International Bats Conservation, Texas, U.S.A., Convenor, Board of Studies in Environment and Value Education of Goa Board of Secondary and H.S. Education, Master Trainer for Environment Education, Directorate of Education, Member of The Cultural Heritage Committee and Fort Task Force, Convenor, Folklore Committee, State Cultural Policy besides being a member of various other committees. He has also published books like *Gomantakachi Sanskrutik Sanchite* (Marathi), *Majya Matiche Gayan (*Marathi), *Gramgatha (*Marathi). He has also presented various research papers and articles on subjects like environment, culture, literature and heritage. He has delivered more than 4000 lectures, slideshows in different parts of Goa and border areas of Karnataka and Maharashtra to create awareness among the various rural as well as urban communities on the environmental issues. He has also written and researched the National Award winning Film Documentary in the category of Wildlife and Environment for the year 2007 entitled “Devrai” of Goa Doordarshan, besides a documentary film on Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Chodan, ‘Flowing with Mhadei’ and ‘Undermining Goa’. On this occasion Fr. Freddy J. da Costa Memorial Trust will also felicitate three prominent personalities under the following categories ; Best Tiatrist : Platilda Dias e Afonso, Best Agriculturist : Thomas Fernandes Best Writer of Gulab magazine for 2013: Guadalupe Dias President of DKA Premanand A Lotlikar will preside over the function while Trustee of Fr. Freddy J. da Costa Memorial Trust, Fausto V. da Costa will conduct the proceedings of the felicitations which will be held at the hands of Prof. Rajendra P. Kerkar. The function will be organised at Black Box, Ravindra Bhavan, Margao at 4.30 pm. Select compositions of late Fr. Freddy will be also presented by Ivor Gomes, Felipe Barreto and others. In a press note issued by DKA Secretary Vincy Quadros, he has appealed to all Konkani lovers and members of DKA to attend the function in large number.
[Goanet] Press note of Book release function
To, The Editor, Dear Sir, We have released 3 nos books in Konkani on 22nd June 2014 at Margao. News and photos of the same are attached herewith. We kindly request you to give good publicity to the same. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, *(Vincy Quadros)* *Secretary* *9822587498* *DKA RELEASES 3 NEW BOOKS* There was a time when Konkani was treated with contempt as a language fit to be spoken in the kitchen but in spite of knowing its importance now we are not giving Konkani the respect it deserves. In our wedding receptions and other functions, we conveniently forget Konkani and take great delight in using English, thereby offending the elderly persons present who do not understand a word in English, said Fr. Eusebio Gomes, Editor of Konkani weekly, *Vavraddeancho Ixtt*. He was speaking as Chief Guest during the book release function organized by Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) at Ravindra Bhavan’s Black Box in Margao on Sunday, 22 June 2014. Also present on the dais were writers Mariano Lucas Diniz, Jeetendra R. Fadte and Jack de Vasco whose books were released besides DKA President Premanand A. Lotlikar, Secretary Vincy Quadros and Treasurer Walter Menezes. Not long ago, there was an enormous demand for literature in Romi Konkani but things are different today and to sell even 500 copies is a difficult task, regretted Fr. Gomes. He called upon everyone to read Konkani literature to encourage and support the writers. On this occasion, three Konkani books were released by Fr. Gomes - two poetry books, ‘Tuji Xokti’ by Mariano Lucas Diniz and ‘Zagor’ by Jeetendra R. Fadte and a book in tiatr form ‘Ragan Kazar Mogan Divors ani Eksuro’ by Jack de Vasco. All the three writers briefly shared their views about the books which were evaluated by Konkani writer and former Headmistress Irene Cardozo. DKA President in his address highlighted his presence and that of Jeetendra R. Fadte on the dais and said that it spoke volumes about the bond that existed between Hindus and Christians as well as Muslims in the academy and stated that the academy was making all efforts to increase Konkani readership. An emotionally-charged Lotlikar regretted that in spite of working round the clock for the development and progress of the academy since taking over the DKA reins after February 2014 elections, there were attempts made by a few members to cast stones at him and accused Fr. Pratap Naik of being the mastermind behind such moves. We have won the elections with a thumping majority and since Fr. Pratap did not succeed to defeat us in the elections, he has now launched a signature campaign to dislodge the Present President by moving an Amendment in the constitution, Lotlikar disclosed. He recalled the supreme sacrifice made by seven Goans – and not Mangaloreans - who laid down their lives to make Konkani the official language of the state and questioned how Fr. Pratap could ever think of working towards including Marathi also as the official language of Goa. He said he was ready to lay down his life for the academy but will not allow the sinister designs of Fr. Pratap to prevail. In his welcome address, DKA Secretary Vincy Quadros highlighted the salient features of Kombri scheme where all assistance and encouragement is provided to the writers to publish their first book in an attempt to iron out whatever difficulties that they may face, thus paving the way for their second book. Julio D’Cunha entertained the audience with a few choice Konkani songs before the commencement of the function. P. Agnel Fernandes compered the function while DKA Treasurer Walter Menezes delivered the vote of thanks. The function concluded with the national anthem.
[Goanet] Press Nore regarding DKA's Book releases
Dear Editor, Dalgado Konknni Akademi is realeasing a set of three books at Margao on 22nd June 2014. We kindly request you to give publicity to the news given below. We await your cooperation. Yours in service of Konkani, Vincy Quadros, Secretary, Dalgado Konknni Akademi 9822587498 ** * *Three Konkani books to be released at Margao * Under its ‘Kombri’ scheme, Dalgado Konkani Akademi is releasing three new Konkani books namely ‘Tuji Xokti’, ‘Zagor’ and ‘Ragan Kazar Mogan Divors’ on Sunday, June 22, 2014. While the first two books are of poetry, the third one is of tiatr. “Tuji Xokti’ is written by Mariano Lucas Diniz. Although this is his first book, he has been writing since his early childhood. His poems express his concern and love for nature and are rooted in moral thoughts. Mariano has been regularly writing in most of the Konkani magazines. ‘Zagor’ is written by Jeetendra R. Fadte. Fadte is a versatile writer and a poet, besides being a sculptor and painter. His poetry book deals with national integration, the unity of Goans and mankind. Love of different stature (shades?) is also depicted in his poems. “Ragan Kazar Mogan Divors ani Eksuro’ are two tiatrs in one book written by Jack de Vasco. A well known personality in the field of tiatr, his work has been appreciated by renowned tiatr artists which provoked him to publish his book. The book release function will be held at Ravindra Bhavan’s Black Box, Margao. Fr. Eusebio Gomes, Editor of Vavraddeancho Ixtt has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest. Shri Premanand A Lotlikar, President of the Akademi will preside over the function says the press note issued by Vincy Quadros, Secretary of Dalgado Konknni Akademi. The function is open to all and will be supported by Konkani songs presented by Julio D’Cunha before the commencement of the function. ** Photos of the Writers attached.
[Goanet] Story Reading Competition news
Dear Editor, Dalgado Konknni Akademi had organised Konkani Story Reading Competition at Canacona on 25th May 2014. News report of the same is attached below. We kindly request you to give publicity to the same. Photos of DKA officials along with prize winners and participants are attached herewith. We await your cooperation. Yours in service of Konkani, Vincy Quadros, Secretary, Dalgado Konknni Akademi 9822587498 *Enthusiastic Response for DKA’s Story Reading Competition * With an aim to inculcate the love of Konknni amongst the youngsters and cultivate reading habits, Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) organized Konknni Story Reading Competition on 25th May, 2014 at the Parish Hall of St. Theresa of Jesus Church, Chavdi, Canacona, Goa. More than 25 eager and enthusiastic participants took part in the competition and the manner in which they did their presentations spoke volumes of their preparations and seriousness. In the keenly contested competition, Monna Sitija Rodrigues stood first and received a cash award of Rs. 2000/- while Vania Carvalho bagged the second prize of Rs. 1500/- and the third prize of Rs. 1000/- was awarded to Jessie Falcao. Angelica Joan Gracias and Michelle Rebello received consolation prizes of Rs. 500/- each respectively. Certificates were also presented to all the prize winners and the participants. Earlier, the competition was declared open by lighting the traditional lamp in the presence of the Assistant Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Sucorro Colaco, renowned tiatrist and Konknni writer, R. B. S. Komarpant, DKA President Premanand A Lotlikar, DKA Secretary Vincy Quadros and DKA Treasurer Walter Menezes. In his welcome address, DKA Treasurer Walter Menezes said that rather than restrict itself to the major cities of Panaji and Margao, the time had come for the academy to expand the scope of its activities to the villages of Goa and informed that the Story Reading Competition held in Canacona was a step in this direction. Chief Guest Rev. Fr. Sucorro expressed happiness that such a competition was being held in Canacona and urged everyone to dedicate themselves to uplift the Konknni language. DKA President Premanand A Lotlikar in his address spoke of the inherent dangers as our beaches - and economic activities along the coast – were being taken over by non-Goans and the important role we all had to play to safeguard our unique Gõykarponn through Konknni. DKA Secretary Vincy Quadros briefly explained the objectives and the various schemes of the academy and called upon the participants to take advantage of the same. He highlighted the importance of reading and said we can take Konknni forward if use it in our day-to-day life. He also agreed in principle to organize a similar activity in Agonda when a request was made in this regard during the open session before the prize distribution ceremony. Book exhibition cum sale was also held for the benefit of the participants. R. B. S. Komarpant, Pandharinath Lotlikar and Brenda Menezes were the members of the jury for the competition. Vassalo Carvalho compered the programme and Albert Jaques delivered the vote of thanks. ** Photos are attached
[Goanet] DKA celebrates Dalgado Day
To, The Editor, Dear Sir, Kindly publish the following news in your esteemed daily. We thank you for the support always given to us. May God bless you. Yours faithfully, Vincy Quadros Secretary Dalgado Konknni Akademi *Mobile : 9822587498* PRESS NOTE *DKA celebrates DALGADO DAY function on 8th May 2014* Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) is celebrating Dalgado Day on 8th May 2014 this year with a difference. This 8th May is the 159th birth anniversary of Mons. Sebastiao Rudolfo Dalgado, the patron of DKA. This year’s Dalgado Day celebrated as the Annual Day of DKA. 3 books of senior Romi Konkani writers will be released, namely ‘Chintnam ani Sopnam’, collection of poems by Felix P. Da Cruz, ‘Avoychem Ontoskornn’, collection of short stories by Pandharinath Lotlikar and a Tiatr in book form, “He Jinnent Kanttech Kantte’ by Cirilo D. Fernandes. Eminent personalities like Dr. Francisco Colaco, John Claro and Tomazinho Cardozo will release the books. This will be followed by a cultural programme consisting of songs, instrumentals and poetry recitation. Eminent tiatr personalities like C. D’Silva, Clarista Dias, Annie de Colvale, Aggy Fernandes, William Fernandes will perform to make the evening eventful. On this occasion, the staff members of DKA, Augostinho Fernandes and Ankush Paddekar will be honoured for their services to DKA. The function is being organized at Ravindra Bhavan, (Black Box) Margao and will commence at 4.00 p.m. The function will be presided over by Premanand A. Lotlikar, President of DKA, says press note issued by Vincy Quadros, Secretary of DKA *** Dear sir, Can you please request your Margao Reporter to cover the function? We would be highly obliged. Thank you once again.
[Goanet] Press Note of inauguration of Romi Konkani Course
Dear Editor, Kindly publish the following news itsm in your esteemed newspaper. Hard copy of the news is being sent to your office. Photos are also attached. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, (Vincy Quadros) Secretary Dalgado Konknni Akademi Mobile - 9822587498 PRESS NOTE *CRASH COURSE IN ROMI KONKANI BEGINS AT BORIM* It is our duty to know and learn our mother tongue to feel proud of ourselves, said Fr. Manuel Gomes, Parish Priest of St. Francis Xavier Church, Borim. He was speaking after lighting the traditional lamp to mark the formal inauguration of crash course on “Romi Lipint Konknni Borounchi Promann Rit” at the church premises. Fr.Gomes recalled Former German Chancellor, Helmut Kohl who while on his Indian tour never hesitated to talk in his mother tongue Germany and spoke in that language wherever he went and added that we must also learn English to explore employment avenues. Learning and having sufficient knowledge of our mother tongue is the proven asset of any citizen. Every year Diocese of Bombay sends its students aspiring for priesthood to have vocal and reading knowledge of Konkani in Goa. One such aspirant Bro.John Pereira of Gurgao has joined the crash course in Romi Konkani, Fr.Gomes informed. Premanand A. Lotlikar, President of Dalgado Konknni Akademi, Vincy Quadros, Secretary of Dalgado Konkani Akademi and Bro. John Pereira were on the dais along with Fr. Gomes. Around 60 participants from in and around Borim have enrolled for the course. This course will culminate on 27th April 2014 without a holiday in between. Premanand A. Lotlikar in his presidential address called upon the participants to preserve our mother tongue, as it is the only weapon to safeguard Gõykarponn. Vincy Quadros, Secretary of the Akademi while welcoming, called upon the particpants to take advantage of the schemes of the Akademi. Raymond Rodrigues proposed the vote of thanks while Walter Menezes, Treasurer of the Akademi compered the function. * Photo No. 0022 - Fr. Manuel Gomes lighting the traditional lamp. Others seen are Premanand A. Lotlikar, vincy Quadros, Walter Menezes and Bro. John Pereira Photo : ROmi Course - shows the participants along with Fr. manuel Gomes, Premanand A. Lotlikar, DKA President, Vincy Quadros, DKA Secretary, Walter Menezes, DKA, Treasurer and Bro, john Pereira
[Goanet] Certificate course in Romi Konkani
Dear Editor, Kindly publish the following news itsm in your esteemed newspaper. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, (Vincy Quadros) Secretary Dalgado Konknni Akademi Mobile - 9822587498 NEWS ITEM *CERTIFICATE COURSE IN ROMI KONKANI AT BORIM* St. Francis Xavier Parish, Borim is organizing a crash course on ROMI LIPINT KONKNNI BROUNCHI PROMANN RIT under the auspices of Dalgado Konknni Akademi from 15th April to 27th April 2014 (no holidays) from 9.30 am to 12.30 am at Borim church premises. Fr. Manuel Gomes, former Director of the Diocesan Centre for Biblical Apostolate and Professor of Pastoral Institute, old Goa will conduct the regular classes and will be assisted by Vincy Quadros, renowned Konkani writer. People want to learn computer, work on internet, use mobile phones. All these activities are dominated by Konkani in Roman script. Ignoring this fact, Konkani community is running away from their mother tongue. Akademi is delighted to see the people still want to learn Romi Konkani and have initiated yet another step towards the foundation of Konkani. Considering this as the need of the hour, Akademi facilitates all the requirements to the organisers in conducting the course. This is a certificate course recognized by the Akademi. Akademi intends to cater to more parishes in organizing this helpful course for their regular church readers and editorial board members of their church bulletin. Akademi provides standardized orthography book in Konkani for the learners at free of cost. More than 50 individuals have already enrolled themselves for the course. Still, those interested , please contact Fr. Manuel Gomes, Parish Priest, St. Francis Xavier Church, Borim Phone 2333520 or Vincy Quadros, Secretary of Akademi Phone 9822587498. **
