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Mangaluru: Andrew D'Cunha chosen for Vimala V Pai Poetry Award

  •   Wed, Oct 07 2015 08:30:52 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Oct 7: Poet and author Andrew L D'Cunha has been chosen for this year's Vimala V Pai Vishwa Konkani Poetry Award for his anthology 'Anjurachem Paan'.

The Vimala V Pai annual awards, instituted by T V Mohandas Pai, are presented by World Konkani Centre, Mangaluru.

'Vastu', a novel written by popular Goan writer Meena S Kakodkar has been selected for Vimala V Pai Vishwa Konkani Best Book Award. Similarly, senior Konkani researcher, author, translator and intellectual Suresh G Ammonkar has been selected for 'Vishwa Konkani Jeevana Siddi' Award (Lifetime Achievement Award).

'Anjurachem Paan' was published by Kavita Trust, Mangaluru in January 2014 and the foreword for the book was written by Central Sahitya Akademi Award recipient Melvyn Rodrigues. The book has also won Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy Best Poetry Book Award as well as AIKWO (All India Konkani Writers’ Organization) Award. The book with 184 pages has 43 poems and 19 short poems.

Each award carries Rs 1 lac in cash, certificate, memento and shawl.

All the three awards will be presented in Mangaluru on November 6. Sponsor of the awards T V Mohandas Pai will be present in the programme, states a media release by Vishwa Konkani Kendra.
  

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  • Richard Maxim D souza, Bajpe/Cape Town SA

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    Congrats my friend. Proud of you. May you write many more books and more awards in your bag. God bless

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  • lavina jacob dsouza, neermarga mangalore

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    Congratulations for your achievement...

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  • callen dsouza, bendur

    Fri, Oct 09 2015

    congratulations mr andrew many more to come

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  • ALWYN NORONHA, BAHRAIN

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congratulations.Al the Best.

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  • Agnes Suares (D Cunha), Kowdoor / Navi Mumbai

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congrats Brother.

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  • Melvin Rodrigues, Valencia-Mangalore

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congratulations dear Andrew D'Cunha. Wish you all the best.

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  • Mark Denis Dsouza, Niddodi/Sharjah-U.A.E.

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congratulations Andrew D'cunha on chosen Vimala V Pai Poetry Award.Wish you many more accolades to your hat,God bless you and Good luck.
    Mark Denis D'souza.

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  • WILFRED DSOUZA, KULSHEKAR

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    congratulations Andrew. All the best From LEENA LEWIS

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  • Edwin & Jane, Highlands, Mangalore, Mangalore/Highlands

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congrats and God Bless.

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  • Vijay, Udupi/ Muscat

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Dear Andrew,
    hearty Congratulations.
    Even through your busy schedule and commitments, the efforts you put for Konkani is indeed praiseworthy.

    May God grant you more inspiration for many more poems & publications to spread the fragrance of Konkani.

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  • Glany Fernandes, Manglaore / Dubai

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congratulations to Mr. Andrew D'Cunha. It is pleasure reading your poems especially from 'Anjurachem Paan'.

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  • Antony Menezes, Bondel, Kuwait, Manglore

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congrats Mr. Andrew Dcunha and all the best.

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  • walter felix, Bajpe

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Hearty congratulations dear Andrew. Wish you brighter literary career.

    Best wishes from

    Walter felix d souza and Fly. - Bajpe

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  • John R Lobo, Kaikamba / Dubai

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congrats Andrew....

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  • Fr. Melwin Pinto SJ, Mangalore, Rome

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congrats Andrew... A well deserved award.. I remember your talent for writing, from college days! Keep it up!

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  • Merlyn, Mangalore/Abu Dhabi

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congratulation dear Andrew.

    All the best.
    Merlyn, Francis Abu Dhabi

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  • shivarekhar Raviraj, Udupi

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congrats Mr.Andrew. All the Best

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  • Rony & Aboline D'Cunha, Koppa - Dubai

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Dear Andrew,
    hearty felicitations to you on your achievement of being awarded the Vimala V Pai Vishwa Konkani Poetry Award for your anthology 'Anjurachem Paan'

    Continue writing and bring name & fame to our Konkan community. Being a daiji, we are very proud of you.Felicitations to your family and those who patronized you too.

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  • gratian dsouza, kuwait/ bejai

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    congratulations Andrew. all the best for your literary work

    gratian Kuwait/bejai

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  • CONRAD JOHN TAURO, SHIRVA/UDUPI/DUBAI

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congratulations and best of luck.

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  • Eddie Sequeira, Bendore-Mangalore

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congratulations Andrew on winning the prestigious Vimala V.Pai Poetry Award for your 'Anjurachem Paan'. Thank you for enriching Konkani Poetry with your rich poems and being an inspiration for many including me...

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  • Agnel D'Silva, Katapadi / Dubai

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Dear Andrew
    Congratulations on winning this prestigious award for your book 'Anjurachem Paan' best wishes for your further work to spread Konkani through your books. also congratulations to Kavita Trust and all other winners.

    From Agnel D'Silva & Fly

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  • Preethi Dcosta, Bejai

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congrats Andrew... Proud to see your achievement and you deserve it. And also proud that I am your neighbour. Smiley 

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  • Lancy Pinto Nayak, Kulshekar / Kuwait

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congratulations dear Andrew.
    Keep up your good work.
    All the best.

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  • Prakash Rao Payyar, Dubai

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congratulations to Andrew L.D'Cunha for bagging the prestigious Vimala V.Pai Poetry Award for his 'Anjurachem Paan'.
    'Anjuranchem Paan' is a very beautiful unique book title.Good Luck.......

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  • Alwyn, Kinnikambla

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congratulations Andrew & all the best

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  • Alex Menezes, Karkala/Dubai

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    A well deserved appreciation in the form of Vimla V Pai award to our dear friend Andrew D'Cunha. His poems are simple with deep inner meanings. His poem's are a treat to read. Keep up the good work Andrew Baab and we would like to see many more of such awards bestowed on you in the coming days. Good Luck.

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  • Vincy Pinto , Angelore

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Great news...Congratulations & Best wishes to Kavi Andrew, as well as Kavita Trust

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  • Dr Edward & Dr. Nelly Nazareth, Mangaluru

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congratulations dear Andrew....All the best

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  • Veera D' Souza, Kinnikambla, Sharjah

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congratulations Andrew! May Almighty shower his blessings upon you always! Keep writing and keep winning! Good Luck!

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  • CGS, Mangllur

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congratulations and Best wishes to Andrew L.D'Cunha for bagging the prestigious Vimala V.Pai Petry Award for his 'Anjurachem Paan' book of poetry.
    Best wishes to Melwyn Rodrigues and his Kavita Publications.

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  • Anita, Mangalore/Melbourne

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Congratulations dear Andrew!!!
    greetings from all of us here.

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  • Dr.Maxim, Mangalore/Canada

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Hi Andrew,
    Congratulations...ras ras Ullas to be more accurate....
    I remember your prolific writings in Konkani while you were in Aloysius College 25 years ago on the college wall magazine on weekly basis, while I was junior partner playing second fiddle !!Your never die spirit is amazing.Konkani needs you....Anjurache pan ani Kinnigoliche Phul !!

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  • Gerry D'Mello, Bendur / Canada

    Thu, Oct 08 2015

    Hearty congrats Andrew for bagging this coveted 'Vimala V Pai Poetry Award'. You are one of my very favorite Konkani poets. You truly deserve this award. Great going Andrew.. we are proud of you! Keep up your great poetic spirit!

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  • Christopher DCunha, IXE/AUH

    Wed, Oct 07 2015

    Congratulations bro.....!!

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  • BABLA , KAIKAMBA

    Wed, Oct 07 2015

    congratulation Andrew Bab.

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  • Ivan Mascarenhas, Bejai-Mangalore

    Wed, Oct 07 2015

    Congratulations Andrew D'Cunha Sir on your great achievement. Wish you all the best.
    Ivan Mascarenhas
    Bejai-Mangalore.

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  • Henry Lewis, Sastan/Kuwait

    Wed, Oct 07 2015

    Congrats Mr.Andrew D'Cunha On your achievement May you have many more awards


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  • Fr. Vincent Menezes, BENDUR

    Wed, Oct 07 2015

    Congratulations dear Andrew.All the best.

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  • arthur pereira, omzoor

    Wed, Oct 07 2015

    DEAR BAB ANDREW ECUNHA CONGRATULATIONS .YOUR ANJOORACHEM PAAN REALLY WELL DESERVED FOR THIS AWARD.ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR LITERARY WOKS

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  • V V Gladys Noronha , Kuwait

    Wed, Oct 07 2015

    Congrats Andrew . I know you from your childhood days . Kawdoorians are proud of you . You inspired me to write short stories . Being your well wisher I congratulate for winning this prestigious award

    V V Gladys Noronha
    Kuwait / Bajpe / Bahrain

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  • Romans Lobo, Kaikamba

    Wed, Oct 07 2015

    Congratulations Mr. Andrew D'Cunha we are proud of your achievement. You definitely deserve this award for'Anjurachem Paan'poetry.

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