Mangalore: Dr Edward Nazareth’s Health Books Released
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Daijiworld Media Network—Mangalore (RS/CN)
Mangalore, Oct 2: Award winning Konkani writer, Daijiworld's health columnist, and Konkani activist Dr Edward Nazereth’s two books on health were released on Friday October 2, 2009 at the Fr Muller Conference Hall.
Fr Patric Rodrigues, director, Fr Muller Institutions, released the book ‘Bhalayche Jathan’ and Roy Castelino, president, Konkani Prachara Sanchalan, released ‘Kalokathlin Savalan’.
Chief guest of the function Narayana Kharvi, chairman, Konkani Sahitya Academy, said, “These two books are a gift to the whole Konkani-speaking community. Such writers and books can help in the development of Konkani literature”.
Fr Rodrigues said, “The books should reach the common man and then social awareness can be created. There are many doctors involved in their profession and have thorough knowledge of the subject. However, they do not write books and Dr Nazareth stands apart from those doctors due to his writing books and creating awareness among people”.
Castelino and Melvin D’Cunha, chairman, Mangalore Catholic Bank, appreciated the author for his efforts in bringing out health books in Konkani.
Fr Vincent Victor Menezes, parish priest, Cascia Church, gave an introduction to the book.
Dr Nelly, wife of Dr Nazareth, proposed the vote of thanks and sons Nithin and Naveen compered the programme.