Media Release

Mangaluru, Jun 6: E-magazines ‘Poinnari’ and ‘Veez’ will conduct 'Wilfy Rebimbus Memorial Literary Contest’, the first ever dual script literary contest in Konkani.

Categories

1. Translated short stories [Not exceeding 4000 words]
2. Short stories [Not exceeding 4000 words]
3. Article [Not exceeding 2000 words] Topic: Konkani promotion through digital media (Websites/e-Magazines).
4. Poetry [Not exceeding 500 words]

General Rules

1. Anyone can take part in this contest - no restrictions whatsoever.
2. The contest will be held in Kannada/Nagari script, hence invite entries in either Kannada/Nagari scripts.
3. Entry can be sent using Baraha/Nudi fonts, MS word or scanned copies, sent through emails.
4. Each entry must be self created and unpublished.
5. Selected writing will be published on Poinnari and Veez e-magazine.
6. Any entry not following the rules will not be considered for the contest - no scope for discussion.
7. Entry can be mailed to: poinnariveez@gmail.com. The last date to receive the entry is: 31 August 2018.
8. The result and prize winning writings will be published in the Poinnari Special Issue 2018, and also on Veez e-Magazine.
9. Translated shot story should include the consent/acceptance letter from the original writer. 
10. Decision from the panel of judges will be the final.

Each category has 5 prizes (Cash and through Konkani books).

Winners will be awarded cash prizes in three categories. The first prize will be Rs 5,000, second prize Rs 3000, and the third prize: Rs 2,000. Two encouraging prizes of Rs 1,000 each will also be awarded.

In the fourth category, first prize of Rs 3,000, second prize of Rs 2,000, and third prize Rs 1,000 will be awarded along with two encouraging prizes of Rs 500 each.