Mangalore: Kannik Founder-Editor Raymond Miranda Passes Away


Mangalore: Kannik Founder-Editor Raymond Miranda Passes Away

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (GA)

Mangalore, Feb 3: Well-known writer in Mangalore and Mumbai, Raymond Miranda who was also the founder-editor of Kannik monthly passed away in Chicago, Illinois on Sunday February 1.

He was born in Kinnigoly on June 17, 1931 to the late John Francis and Joanna Miranda couple.  He started his education at Pejavar (Pezar) primary school.  He joined St Aloysius High School and St. Aloysius College (B Com).  He became a Chartered Accountant (C A), and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Economics and also Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.  He had also passed the Hindi Visharad (was like a B.A. in Hindi in 1950s).

When Konkani journalism was not a rosy, profitable proposition and too risky, his love for the language made him go into the publication business boldly. He founded 'Kathanjelo' as a monthly and later on as a fortnightly, published from Mangalore and for sometime from Bajpe, under the banner of “Konkani Sahity Prakashan”.  He was its editor too in order to provide Konkani readers a chance to read fiction and other type of literature in book-form, and also to give budding writers a chance to show their originality or translation skills.  His younger brother Gilbert Miranda was the associate editor of the publication.  Raymond Miranda established the Book-a-Month Club in Konkani providing Konkani literature every month and delivering it at their doorsteps.

His magnum opus was' Patyenecho Ist ' in three big volumes using good quality paper, a real feat in Konkani at that time. It was the first instance in Konkani language that copy right material from abroad was published with the permission of the right holder.  He also got authorization to translate and publish in Konkani other copyrighted material. The enterprise had to be closed as he planned to go abroad. On his return some years later, on September 8, 1965 he co-founded with Andrew Mendonca - 'Kannik' monthly published from Bombay and was its first editor.

He managed to get permission for the Indian reprints of copyright books from the USA, in English.  Besides being a linguist, he knew Sanskrit, French and Hindi, and an author of note in Konkani, he also used to write articles to the periodicals on various issues including current affairs.

He will be remembered for his literary talents, generosity and strong family values.

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  • Marcel M. D'Souza, Mangalore

    Wed, Feb 04 2009

    "When Konkani journalism was not a rosy, profitable proposition and too risky, his love for the language made him go into the publication business boldly."- an unsung Konkani Hero of yester years. Because of such unsung Heroes in our midst Konkani still survives. He had that vision that one day or other Konkani will be recognised and will reach greater heights. It is our prime duty, Raymond Miranda, though forgotten will be remembered alongwith other Konkani Heroes equally. May his soul rest in peace.- President, Konkani Writers Forum,Karnataka (Mangalore)

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  • Walter Lobo, Bajpe/BOSTON USA

    Tue, Feb 03 2009

    Raymond stived to preserve konkani values and family values. He will be remembered for his love of his family and friends. He took utmost pleasure in knowing native family and friends and treated them with dignity and honor. May Goad grant him eternal happiness and peace.

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  • CGS Taccode, Mangalore

    Tue, Feb 03 2009

    Respectful homage to Mr.Raymond Miranda and deepest sympathies to all the members of the bereaved family.Mr.Raymond Miranda was the founder Editor of Kannik and Kathanjhelo.He had published more than 75 Konkani books through Konkani Sahitya Prakashan.I still recall that he had published my first novelette in 1967. Mr.Raymond Miranda had contributed a lot to Konkani literature. May his noble soul rest in Peace.

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  • Preetham Kirem- Sharjah, Kirem - Sharjah

    Tue, Feb 03 2009

    Never heard of Mr. Raymond Miranda eventhough he is from my native place. Praying for the Departed Soul.

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  • John Pinto, Mangalore/Canada

    Tue, Feb 03 2009

    Our heart felt condolences to you, Cyril and all members of your family

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