Award | Poinnari Writer of the year 2025: Fr.Chetan Lobo
Noted
short story writer, editor Fr.Chetan
Lobo has been selected as the 'Poinnari
writer of the year 2025' by Ashawadi
Prakashan, for his significant contribution to
Konkani literature. His short stories have been
published in the National Level compilation of
short stories 'Sureo Udeta'
(2018),
Kallzachi Bhas Vegllich
(2006), Ek Novo Somsar
(2019). Ashawadi Prakashan will digitize his
short stories, transliterate them into Nagari
and his stories will be studied in
Kathapatt Series 6 (National Level
Webinar Series focused on Konkani short
stories).
News | Pustok Lokarponn Dobazo (5 Books in 3 Scripts are Released)
Ashawadi
Prakashan, Dalgado Konkani Akademi and
Konkani Akademi Goa held 'Pustok
Lokarpan Dobazo' at Reginald Fernandes
Conference hall at Dalgado Konkani Akademi
on 11 March 2025, 5 Konkani books in three
scripts were released during the first ever such
initiative in Konkani. President of the program
Bab Thomazine Cardoze urged all Konkani people
to come together to take Konkani to a newer
heights. Writers from Kannada, Nagari and Romi
scripts were part of the historic program. For
complete report and the photographs, kindly
visit the link.
News | 9 Books are Released on International Women's Day
Ashawadi
Prakashan and Konkani Women
Writers Forum celebrated Internationa
Women's Day at CODP (Mangalore) on 9th March, 9
Konkani books were released, Women achievers
were felicitated, Konkani poetry recital session
chaired by Salomi Mogarnad were the highlights
of the historic event. For detailed
report and photographs, kindly visit the link.
Poetry | Dhalleo (The cracked soil) by Dr.Zita Lobo, Mumbai
Bai
Dr.Zita Lobo, an English author, poet,
English Professor by profession has brought a
thought provoking poetry which shows mirror to
the harsh reality of Konkani. The truth is
always bitter, now it is we to ask ourselves if
we really have guts to digest these facts.
Poetry | Ujvaddachye Vengent by Andrew L DCunha
Bab
Andrew L DCunha has brought a beautiful
abstract poetry, that keep telling stories in
every line. Its sheer optimism with loads of
hope, just like most of his poems.
Poetry students must study this beautiful
poetry.
Workshop | Transliteration workshop, 5 Books released in, Goa
Ashawadi
Prakashan and Konkani Basha Mandal
(Goa) jointly in association with Quepem
Govt College Goa organised a technical
workshop on Transliteration using the
technology conducted by Valley Quadros. Sahitya Akademi awarded
Mukesh Thalli was the chief guest
of the program, presided over by Dr.Chandralekha
DSouza. 5 Konkani books were released. Please
visit the following link for detailed report and
the photographs.
Books | 5 Konkani Books RELEASED in Gantalkatte
Ashawadi
Prakashan began its silver jubilee year
with releasing 5 Konkani books in Gantalkatte
(Moodbidri) Church premises on Sunday the 19th
January 2025. Fr.Ronald Prakash DSouza presided over
the function, Dr.Jayanti Naik
was the chief guest,
Prakash D Naik and Uday Mhambro
amongst the guests of the program jointly
organised by Stree Songhotton
and ICYM Gantalkatte. Bai
Salomi Miyapadav Mogarnad chaired Konkani
Kovigoshtti. Read the following link
for the detailed report and the photographs.
Poetry | Rosteadegechim Fulam by Diana Sharal Lobo
Bai
Diana Sharal Lobo has brought a
powerful symbolic poetry, that exposes the harsh
reality and the narrow mindset of our
people and the bitter truth we
are trying to digest in today's time. The
mockery of our so called 'value-system',
beautifully presented.
Poetry | Ab ani Nisonn by Salomi Miyapadav, Mogarnad
Bai
Salomi Miyapadav, Mogarnad, the
recepient of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Akademi
award for her maiden poetry anthology 'Attvo
Sur' has brought a beautiful poetry, in
which she reflects the change of time and also
the change of value system.
Poetry | Apayacheo Ghantti by Felcy Lobo, Derebail
Bai
Felcy Lobo, Derebail, a teacher by
profession has brought a powerful poetry, in
which she exposes the harsh reality of our
society and how the human values are collapsing.
I am sure you will love reading this poetry.
Editorial | Human life between 0 and 1
The
root-cause of the conflict at global, regional,
local is the human greed. The greed has no
specific face, it can only divide in the
pre-text of religion, language, script/dialect.
Hence our nation is at risk, our language is at
risk, our script is at risk... bla.. bla.. bla..
But the fact of the matter is, those who divide
society neither follow what they preach, nor
they care. Their only motive is to satisfy their
ego. Hard hitting editorial by Valley Quadros.
Journal | Poinnari Digital Konkani Journal 7
Poinnari
Digital Konkani Literary Journal -7 consisting
of the work and chosen literature from noted
writers. Do not forget to read Dr.Austin
DSouza Prabhu's interview, his views straight
from his heart.
Digital | Golimaarcheo Kotha - 11th Audio Book Released
Poinnari
writer of the year 2024 Dr.Edward L Nazreth's
second digital audio book consisting of 20
fabulous stories at Ashawadi Prakashan
Channel on YouTube.
Digital | Stan Ageiracheo Kotha - 10th Audio Book Released
Daaiz
writer of the year 2006-7 Stan Ageira's
digital audio book consisting of 30 fabulous
stories at Ashawadi Prakashan
Channel on YouTube.
News | 12 Konkani Books Released
Ashawadi
Prakashan enters 25th year, while Poinnari.com
enters 10th year. To mark this celebration, 12
Konkani books (3 printed, 5 e-books, 2
a(audio)-books were released on 14th December
2024. Certainly never before such a program was
being conducted in Konkani, read the detailed
report, and the photographs, and Freely DOWNLOAD
the books online.
News | Varnamudra Second Digital e-Quarterly
The
second issue of 'Varnamudra'
containing quality literature in Konkani, edited
by Shailendra Mehta is
available for literary lovers across the globe.
Download the e-journal (Nagari).
News | Daiji Dubai Sahitik Puroskar 2025
Daiji
Dubai, Konkani writers forum in the
United Arab Emirates, which completes 25 years
has requested applications from the veterans who
have contributed to Konkani, speially in the
field of Konkani literature across the globe.
The prestigeous 'Daiji Dubai Literary
Award 2025'. The award carries Rs.75000
cash, citation and memento to be presented
during its Silver Jubilee function in 2025.
Story | Ti Ek Raat by Monica DSa Mathias, Dublin
Monica
DSa Mathias is one of the very few story writers
in Konkani from the medical field. Her maiden book 'Novi
Dixa' won her the best book award from
Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Akademi.
Ti ek Raat story is yet another
story based on a real incident.
Novel | Devil's Advocate - Chapter 5
Morris
West is noted novelist, who's 'The
Devil's Advocate' was one of his best Novels. A
Hollywood film has been made with the same title.
Gerald W. Carlo, one of the
finest translators in Konkani has translated
this in Konkani. Here is the fifth chapter of
the Konkani version of
the Novel in three scripts for Poinnari readers
across the globe.
News | MRIGZOLL - Digital Audio Book Release
Ashawadi
Prakashan's 7th album of digital audio books on
its YouTube channel 'MRIGZOLL, consisting of
Dr.Edward L Nazreth's top 20 Konkani short
stories, were released by Stany Alvares, the
president of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy
on 5th May 2024. Fr.Chetan Lobo inaugurated and
delivered keynotes, Bab Vasant Sawant (President
of Goa Konkani Akademi), Bab Celso Fernandes
(President of Dalgado Konkani Akademi), Bab Stan
Ageira, Bab Lawrence V Barboza, Bai Monica DSa
Mathias, Dr.Austin Prabhu, Dr.Chandralekha
DSouza, Dr.Edward L Nazreth were amongst the
dignitaries present. Megan De'Souza hosted the
webinar, Bab Shailendra Mehta proposed vote of
thanks.
Interview | DAYAN DSOUZA Mukamar
DAYAN
DSOUZA Mukamar is a big name in Konkani, a
leader, actor, writer, director, and a good
thinker. His experience, his knowledge and the
observation on every aspect of Konkani is
reflected in his interview, a must read
interview.
