Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru, Nov 10: ‘Jeeva Kodale? Chaha Kudiyale?’ novel by Damodar Mauzo which is now translated from Konkani by Kishoo Barkur was one among the first set of books under publication house Bahuvachana to be launched on Tuesday November 9.

Damodar Mauzo is renowned Goan short story writer, novelist, critic and script writer in Konkani, while Kishoo Barkur is also a renowned poet and actively involved in Konkani activities.

Bahuvachana was recently launched dedicated for translation. A group consisting of scholars, writers and journalist formed the Bahuvachana group. The group includes Vivek Shanbhag, novelist and playwright, Akshara K V, honorary director of the theatre institute Ninasam, and Deepa Ganesh executive director, Centre for Visual and Performing Arts, RV University.

Kishoo Barkur

Damodar Mauzo

Bahuvachana launched its first set of book which is translated to Kannada from other languages. The motive of the group is to create bridge between Kannada and other Indian languages.

Four books were launched under Bahuvachana publications including which includes Jeeva Kodale? Chaha Kudiyale?’.