Mangaluru : Kannada writer Kum. Veerabhadrappa Inaugurated a day-long Konkani literary meet (Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Sammelan) at Scouts and Guide’s School on Saturday, December 20. Inaugurating the Konkani literary meet, he said Konkani had braved many onslaughts from the Dutch and Portuguese and emerged stronger. Describing it as a language that evoked a sense of […]

Mangaluru : Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy will organise Konkani literary convention and cultural fair at Scouts and Guides Bhavan in Mangaluru on December 20. Addressing a press meet here on Tuesday, Academy President Roy Castelino said that the meet will be inaugurated by Nrupathunga award winner Kum Veerabhadrappa. Senior Konkani writer Edwin Netto will be […]

Mangalore : The Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy inaugurated its first-ever Konkani Club at a ceremony held in Rosario auditorium here on Thursday July 3. Fr J B Crasta, parish priest of Rosario church inaugurated the first Konkani Club in presence of Roy Castelino President of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy. Speaking in his presidential address Roy […]

Mangalore : A Mobile vehicle ‘Konkani Bazaar’ to sell Konkani books and CDs, organised by the Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy arrived at Mangalore, on Tuesday June 3. Renowned Konkani singer Vishwas Rebimbus inaugurated the ‘Mobile Konkani Bazaar’ in a grand welcome ceremony at ‘Swarna Kala Mantapa’ in Kadri Park. Speaking on the occasion, Vishwas Rebimbus […]

Mangalore : Roy Castelino, president, Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy said that the Government must permit to include Konkani language in Pre-University level, which has been fighting for the cause from the two years. He also said that the Academy has already prepared Konkani syllabus and urged the government to include Konkani language in D.Ed/ B.Ed […]

Mangalore:  A talk on ‘Brand Mangalore in Present Scenario” was held in the city on August 26, Sunday under the auspices of Rachana and Catholic Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Speaking on the topic, Ronald Fernandes, Chief of Bureau, Deccan Herald, Mangalore, highlighted the  historical significance of Mangalore. He also briefed on the role of […]

Mangalore : A mega cake exhibition was inaugurated at the grounds of St. Agnes Special School on Dec 20, Monday. The public can view it anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m till Jan 2, 2011. Roy Castelino, renowned Konkani activist and proprietor of Roy Constructions, inaugurated the exhibition. There were wide range of cakes […]