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Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (SB)
Udupi, Apr 25: 'Jinnie Sotam,' a collection of essays by Dayan D'Souza was released at St Theresa of Child Jesus Church, Mukamar his native on Sunday April 24.
The book was released by Fr Louis D’Sa, parish priest along with Walter Nandalike, founder, Daijiworld media, Fr Peter Fernandes, Nancy D’Souza, vice president, parish council, Alan D’Souza, secretary, Marcel Mathias, president, 20th Commission, in the presence of Dayan D'Souza Mukamar.
Addressing the gathering after releasing the book, Fr Louis lauded Dayan and said, "We parishioners are all proud about Dayan D’Souza. Being a noted social worker, he always supported the activities held in our parish. He has vast experience in art and social activities. His leadership quality is highly appreciated by the entire community. He has now written a book named 'Jinnie Sotam'. I read the book and I felt it was worth reading. He wrote the incidents which happened in his and his friends' life with a flavour of little fun. Meanwhile, each article of the book delivers a good message to the readers. I congratulate Dayan and his family for a good project and wish many more books comes through him."
Expressing his feelings over 'Jinnie Sotam', Dayan said, “The book 'Jinnie Sotam' contains many real and funny incidents which happened in my life. I have recalled many incidents which happened in my friend circle and community in the articles. There are many things which can influence a person and change him. I hope, the book helps the readers understand where they are standing and what they are doing. The moral in the articles are purely picked by experience and by a bird’s eye view from my surroundings. I thank the parish priest and all parishioners for providing a chance for me to release my book in my native. The people of Mukamar are always an inspiration to me to do something good for society."
On behalf of the parishioners, Nancy D’Souza and Alan D’Souza, felicitated Dayan with a shawl and memento.
The book 'Jinnie Sotam' was earlier released in Dubai and Mangaluru. The book has gained popularity and has become one of the top sellers in Konkani. The book is ready with its second edition for printing.