Press Release

Panaji, Feb 21: Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr has chosen Konknni book in Roman script 'Koslich Malis Nastana' written by Daniel F De Souza for its Konknni Martir Floriano Vaz Puroskar for the  year 2007.  

The book consists of Daniel's selected Konknni articles. The award consists of a memento and Rs 5,000 cash.

Daniel F De Souza was born in Mumbai and completed his education in Goa.  He started his literary career through Gulab and later he regularly contributed to Goencho Avaz, Konkan Mail, Vavraddeamcho Ixtt and The Goan Review.

He has written many one-act plays and is the recipient of several awards. He has also acted in Prince Jacob's film 'Padri.'  He is the recipient of 'Man of the Year 2002' title by The Goan Review.  He was felicitated by Francisco Sardinha during the silver jubilee celebrations of Gulab for contributing to Gulab for several years.

Daniel will receive the award on March 28 during the closing ceremony of Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr silver jubilee celebrations at Porvorim.