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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (JD)
Mangaluru, Sep 13: "Veteran Konkani writer Gratian Pius D'Silva, popularly known as Herolpius, will be presented the 15th Konkani Kutam Award- 2016, by 'Konkani Kutam,' in Bahrain," announced award committee local convener Richard Moras, here on Tuesday September 13.
Addressing media persons in the city Richard Moras said that the award is in recognition of his contribution to the field of Konkani literature.
"The award will be presented at a glittering ceremony which will be held on Friday September 23 in Bahrain. The award consists of a citation, memento and a cash prize of Rs 50,000", he said.
Veteran Konkani writers Manu Bahrain, Cyril Sequeira, Titus Noronha and others were present at the meet.
About Gratian Pius D'Silva (Herolpius)
Born in Kudupu, on August 14, 1954, Gratian Pius D'Silva served as officer for Ministry of Home Affairs for 37 years. His first short story in Konkani was published when he was 16.
Since then, he has written 197 short stories, 225 poems, 329 articles, 5 serial articles, 127-'Theen Khille'- Nano serial articles, jokes and crosswords published in various Konkani magazines and websites. A serial of 16 chapters on the 'Kanara Konkani Christian marriage traditions' was published in Kannada, Hindi and English periodicals. He has written articles and stories in Hindi and English also. His 8 novels and 2 collections of satiric stories were published in book form. He has written and directed one drama and 5 one act plays in Konkani and has acted in one of the leading roles.
One of his novels, 'Dhon Thembe Dukhan'(two drops of tears) has won the Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Goa award. He is the recipient of 'Mahan Vyakti (2007) by Konkani Sahitya Academy and Daiji Dubai- 2012 award. He is currently living his retired life at Paldane, Mangaluru.