Media Release
Mumbai, Nov 29: Mangalore University Konkani Adhyayana Peetta and Ashawadi Prakashan on Sunday November 25 jointly conducted 'National Seminar on Writing Literary Criticism' at Atma Darshan, Andheri (E).
Convenor of Konkani Adhyayana Peetha Dr Jayavanta Nayak presided over the event, R P Naik (president of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy), Albert W DSouza (industrialist), Melwyn Rodrigues (Sahitya Akademi Awardee) were the guests of honour.
In the first part of the seminar, a symposium on 'Writing Literary Criticism' - Valley Quadras (editor - Poinnari.com) presented his paper, Dr Aravind Shanbhag from Mangaluru presented his paper. Guest Lawrence DSouza Kamani highlighted the need for 'Literary Criticism in Konkani'. This symposium was chaired by Melwyn Rodrigues who gave an overview on both the papers and a debate was conducted.
Four new Konkani books; 'Kallza Uddi' (poetry: Roshubaba, Barkur), 'Chabuk ani her Kotha (short stories: Rony Monteiro Katapady), 'Porno Rook ani Torni Vaal' (short stories: Avry Panglla), 'Shimtti Ani her Kotha (short stories: Stanro Ajekar) and a musical CD of Benny Teacher were released here. Hillary DSilva introduced the books/CD and the authors and Melwyn Rodrigues, Jayavanta Nayak, Albert W DSouza and John DSilva released the books respectively. Fr Charles Vas SVD released the CD post release, Rony Monteiro and Benny teacher spoke a few words and thanked all the supporters who encouraged them to filfil their dream.
Wilfy Rebimbus Memorial Poinnari Veez National dual script Konkani literary contest 2018 winners received prizes and certificates. Amongst those who were present; R S Bhaskaran (Kochin), Urjita Bhobe (Goa), Dr Aravind Shanbhag (Mangaluru), Benny Teacher (Dubai), Hillary DSilva (Mumbai). Best organised team 2018 prize was given to 'Assumption Konkani Association - Kandivali', Best organised team 2017 prize was given to 'Konkan Taram - Jerimeri', Hilda Pereira and Flora Kalmady received the prizes respectively.
In the multi-lingual poetry session, chaired by Philomena Samfransisco, Melwyn Rodrigues, R S Bhaskaran, Urjita Bhobe recited Konkani poems, Dr irija Shasthri, V S Shanbhag recited Kannada poems, Rita Albuquerque recited Tulu poem and Philomena Samfrasisco recited Hindi poem, Chief guests; Albert W DSouza, R P Naik spoke a few words, Dr Jayavantha Nayak highlighted the need for us to come together to work for Konkani.
Valley Quadras proposed the vote of thanks, Jerald DSouza and Sharal DSouza compered the event.