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Mangaluru, Apr 10: Well-known Konkani writer Stan Ageira’s anthology of short stories ‘Cathillaacho Anamik’ has been selected for the prestigious Dr TMA Pai Appreciation Award for 2021. The award carries Rs 10000 and citation. This was announced recently by the foundation in Manipal. The book was published by Udupi diocese’s Uzvaad Prakashan.

A prolific writer in Konkani, Stan Ageira from Mulki has written 18 novels and over 250 short stories. Over 50 short stories are translated to Kannada, Telugu and English. Woman’s Era from New Delhi have been regularly publishing his stories in English for over 20 years. His collection of short stories ‘Tea, Coffee and Cheesecake’ was published by US based Raider publication. He is recipient of several literature awards including twice Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award. His short stories are available online under the Red Chillis column in Daijiworld.

Konkani poems, 'Gayathri Devi’, written by Professor Sudhir Manohar Tadkodkar from Panji, Goa, has been picked for the 'best Konkani work' award for the year 2021. This is given with Rs 25000 and citation. B Shantharam Baliga’s ‘Shachatushyaka Subashitha Ganga’ was given the consolation award with Rs 10000 and citation.

Dr TMA Pai Foundation, a Konkani linguistic minority trust, was established in 1981 to preserve the memory of (Padmashree) Dr TMA Pai, physician, educationist, banker, philanthropist, Konkani lover, one of the greatest visionaries and the founder of the internationally famous Manipal Educational Institutions. The trust was established with an objective to support and promote the advancement of educational activities and promote the Konkani Language and the culture of Konkani speaking people.