Mangalore: Fans Interact With Konkani Author Stan Ageira


Mangalore: Fans Interact With Konkani Author Stan Ageira 

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (CN)
Pics: Prajwal Ukkuda & Lionel Pinto

Mangalore, Jun 22: Konkani enthusiasts had the opportunity to interact with well-known Konkani novelist and short story writer Stan Ageira, at a 'Meet the Author' programme held at Sandesha Hall in the city on Sunday, June 22.

The event was organized by the Konkani writer's forum, Karnataka, in association with Daiji Dubai, the forum of Konkani writers in the UAE. The audience made full use of the opportunity and posed numerous questions to Ageira on various issues,some personal and some literary, in an effort to understand the author better.



Melvyn Rodrigues, Director Operations, Daijiworld Media Pvt Ltd, was the chief guest and he also inaugurated the programme. 'Man has been telling stories from the day he learnt language.  Stories give birth to communities.  It is a powerful medium which brings direct communication between the story teller and the listener. Through stories, a child can live the old age and an old person can learn to live as a child. A man can touch the conscience of his wife and vice versa.  A good story opens the main door of the writers world', said Rodrigues in his inaugural address.

Over the past three decades, Ageira has written more than 220 short stories. He will remain forever in the history of Konkani literature, added Rodrigues.

Ageira spoke about his journey as a writer, his life, various influences,and his views on short stories.



Dr Edward Nazareth, president, Konkani writers forum, Karnataka, also spoke on the occasion. Richard Moras, president, Konkani kuttom, Bahrain, was present and felicitated Ageira with a shawl,memento,and fruit basket.

Dolphy Cascia, secretary, Konkani Writers forum, Karnataka welcomed the gathering.  Marcel D'Souza compered the programme.  Joachim Pinto proposed vote of thanks.

Well-known Konkani wrtiers Edie Netto, Jerry Kulshekar, Irene Pinto, Shalini Valencia, HM Pernal, Andrew L DCunha, Liyab, Gladys Rego, Catherine Rodrigues, M Patrick and J F DSouza Attavar were present. 

  

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  • paul d`souza, balakunje

    Wed, Jun 25 2008

    Thank you so much dear Stany for your contribution & values towards Konkani .Today you go to a village or a mountain of ice land. all are busy. Out of that sparing time for our own sake is more than any thing. God bless you always.

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  • Sunil, Mumbai (Balkunje)

    Wed, Jun 25 2008

    Hi Stany Dattu . congrats You are still my favorite . I always see my self in your stories ... You deserve more awards all the best

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  • Arun Soz, Palimar / Riyadh

    Wed, Jun 25 2008

    Congrats to Konkani Lekakancho Ekvot,Mangloor & a great Konkani writer Stan, Ageira. When I was studing in primary school at Medeline Girls High School Mulky, Stan was a active member in Mulky Parish.. Really its a great job done by Daijiworld Mr. Melvyn Rudric.. Keep it up... Jeeo Konkani, Jai Konkan Matha... Mogasavem

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  • L . J , Brahmavar, BRAHMAVAR

    Tue, Jun 24 2008

    Congratulations . A great work of konkani writers Forum.

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  • Shally, Mangalore, Toronto

    Tue, Jun 24 2008

    Congratulations Stan !! Love to read your "Red Chillis" short stories. Best wishes to Yvonne, Shaun & Elton.

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  • stan Rodrigues, Farla/Italy

    Mon, Jun 23 2008

    I always liked reading Stan Ageira. His contributions towards the development of Konkani literature is praiseworthy. Keep it up Stan!

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  • Janet & Sam Mckenzie, Kankandy , Mangalore

    Mon, Jun 23 2008

    Congratulations ! short story writer Stan Ageira, at a 'Meet the Author' programme 2008

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  • Prakash Chandra Ajila, Mulki

    Mon, Jun 23 2008

    Congratulations Stany..I hope you remember from our vijaya college days in Mulki.. I am really proud of your achievements. Prakash Ajila,Doha,Qatar.

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  • James Peter D'Souza, Mulki / Abu Dhabi

    Mon, Jun 23 2008

    Congrats Stan and Hats off to Daiji Dubai for organizing such a programme. As my mentor, I learnt a lot with Stan and always a great help in studies, socializing, culture, journalism, literature, drama, leadership etc. He is an institute. Therefore, extracts from the above programme should be published on Daiji because it will help the young generation a lot.

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  • CGS, Daiji Doha

    Mon, Jun 23 2008

    Congrats and Best wishes to Konkani Lekakancho Ekvot,Mangllur and Daiji Dubai for organising such a beautiful programme Meet The Author.Stan Ageira is still a favourite author of young and old .Come on Stan...Keep the spirit(non alcoholic!)going....!!

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  • Austin Prabhu, Nanthur/Chicago

    Mon, Jun 23 2008

    Nice gesture to a great story writer in Konkani by Konkani Writers' Forum and Daiji Dubai. Keep up the good work, Konkani writers need such pat on the back for their hard work and dedication to Konkani language and culture.

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  • Gerry D'Mello, Bendur / Canada

    Mon, Jun 23 2008

    Hats off to the Konkani Writer's Forum, Karnataka & Daijidubai for organizing an interaction with Konkani's renowned writer & one of my most favourite Konkani Writers's Sri Stan Ageira. I was thrilled to see most of the TOP Konkani writers to witness this unique programme.

    I wish & pray that many more programmes of this kind may pop-up in order to encourage the veteran & budding Konkani Writers. Great Job KWF & DD, keep it up!

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  • Lancy Pinto Nayak, Kulshekar, kuwait.

    Mon, Jun 23 2008

    "Congratulations" to great Konkani writer Stan, Ageira. Kudos to Konkani writers forum and daiji dubai arranging a unique programe ... great job. well done. God bless you guys. I am happy to see all konkani great writers attending the function. I wish always we must be together...for the cause of Konkani Future. Missing Great writer Mr Edwin J.F. D'Souza. Dr Edward, Dolphy cascia...u great guys doing a great job. WE are with you.We Love you. Go ahead with your mission. With Lots of love and good wishes. Konkani Kullvar, Kuwait. Lancy Pinto Nayak, Kuwait.

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