Dubai: Stany Neerude New Convener of Daiji Dubai Writers' Forum
Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai
Dubai, Jun 5: Celebrated Konkani writer Stany Neerude has been elected the convener of Daiji Dubai, the prominent forum of Konkani writers in UAE. He will team up with well-known writers Rony Nazareth, the co-convener and Vincy Pinto, the treasurer.
The election for the term 2011-2013 was held at Shezan Restaurant Karama on Friday June 3.
Stany Neerude
Known as the romantic writer of Konkani literature, Stany Pinto has written fabulous novels like 'Tunch Mhojem Jivon', 'Moga Maka Zolaynaka', 'Jikloli Solvonn' and 'Mogak Tanel'lem Kalliz'. With over 100 short stories to his credit, he was awarded by Konkani Basha Mandal, Goa and honoured by Daiji Dubai in 2003. He had served Daiji Dubai as coordinator during 2003-2005.
Rony and Vincy
Rony Nazareth, a leading singing talent of Dubai from Baindoor, has penned short stories and poems. Vincy Pinto, the winner of several prizes in literary competitions has proven his forte in short stories, humour and poetry.
The outgoing convener Stan Ageira expressed his gratitude, showed appreciation for members' faith in him and declared his complete backing to the new team. Ex-co-convener Robert Udyavar and ex-treasurer Linus Moras thanked the forum in their address. In his inaugural speech Stany Pinto thanked the members, appealed for their support and assured that he would carry on with the literary missions of Daiji Dubai. Rony Byndoor and Vincy Pinto pledged absolute commitment in taking Daiji Dubai to new heights.
Daiji Dubai which was formed in 1999 has grown leaps and bounds during the last twelve years, that includes conferring annual literary awards, lifetime achievement awards, arranging workshops on literature, cultural programmes, Konkani standup comedy shows, publication of books, providing financial assistance to needy writers and getting involved in several other causes of Konkani.
The election was held under the supervision of founder member Walter Nandalike. Dayan D’Souza, the pillar and founder member of Daiji Dubai, assisted him in the election process.
Stany Neerude is the fourth convener of the forum ever since its inception in 1999. Dayan D'Souza was the founder convener of forum, followed by Hemacharya (Stephen Mascarenhas) and Stan Ageira.