Poetry | Chitram Vichitram-7
The image must inspire a poet to test his/her poetry writing skills, the 7th episode of the 'Monthly poetry writing contest' of 'Chitram Vichitram'. Read selected entries and the winners of previous monthly poetry contests. Last date to send your entry is: 20 Apr 2024.
Poetry Contest | Prasann Niddodi - Poet of the Month
The winner of the poetry contest in the the 6th 'Monthly poetry writing contest' of 'Chitram Vichitram'. Prasann Niddodi from Mumbai has brought a thought provoking poetry on the given picture.
Novel | Devil's Advocate - Chapter 4
Morris West is note novelist, whose 'The Devil's Advocate' was one of his best Novels. A Hollywook film has been made in the same title. Gerald W. Carlo, one of the finest translators in Konkani has translated this in Konkani. Here is the fourth chapter of the Konkani version of the Novel in three scripts for Poinnari readers across the globe.
Result | Poet of the Month: R. Ramnath
The winner of March month's poetry contest in memory of Baki Bab Borkar - Kovi Ani Hokk-Man; is R. Ramnath from Goa for his thought provoking poetry 'Pormoll.
Contest | Kovi Ani Hokk-Man 11. Bab PG Kamath
April monthly poetry writing contest at National Level (Konkani) - 'Kovi Ani Hokk-Man; in memorial of Bab P.G.Kamath. (Last date to mail poetry to poetry@poinnari.com : 25 Apr 2024)
News | Menino Almeida's new BOOK
'Ek aslem Rishellem ani her Kanneo' new Konkani book consisting of children stories by noted story writer Menino Almeida was released on 11 March 2024. The book is published by Marrish Prakashan.
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.
News | DAIJIDUBAI 25 Years: New Leadership
DAIJI DUBAI, Konkani writers forum in United Arab Emirates has indeed contributed immensely in the transformation of Konkani literary work, particularly in Kannada script. Digital literary work began in the gulf, very much like how Konkani journalism began in Maharastra. Daiji Dubai completes 25 years, to make this more memorable, the new leadership has been selected. Dayan DSouza as the convenor, Alwyn Pinto and Arther Pereira are part of the leadership team.
Award | Writer of the Year 2024: Dr.Edward L Nazreth
Noted Konkani writer Dr.Edward L Nazreth, has been selected for Ashawadi Prakashan's 'Poinnari Story Writer of the year 2024', MRIGZOLL (Oasis) audio book consisting of his selected stories will be broadcasted, the stories will also be included in KATHAPATT Ser-V (National Level Webinar Series) from 4 Jul 2024. The papers presented in these webinars will be compiled into a a book, also these stories will be digitally published in three scripts (Kannada, Devnagari and Romi) and released during KATHASONDHI on 18 August 2024 at a National Symposium to be held in Goa.
News | International Women's Day Celebrated
Womens writers forum in Konkani, jointly with Konkani Songh, Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy celebrated International Women's Day at St.Aloysius College Mangalore on 1 March 2024. Poetry recital chaired by Salomi Miyapadav-Mogarnad was held, Mary DSilva was felicicated during this occation for her contribution to Konkani.
Editorial | Konkani Scripts - Where are we?
The world has transformed from the stone-age to the modern age of AI (Artificial Intelligence), but I wonder there are few still stuck at script/dialect issue rather than doing something useful for the development of Konkani language, a global language. Instead of pulling each other's legs and stop the progress, why cant we hold each others hands and move forward with new hope and optimism?. It is the time to realise the richness of Konkani literature spread across scripts, through building new bridges of harmony and brotherhood. Can this hard hitting editorial shake the brains (if its not already dead?).
Translation | Rongall Savlleo -Vasantha Bannadi
Konkani literature in Karnataka has a great influence from the literature from Kannada language, just like how Goa has the influence of Marathi. The translation from and into Konkani from other languages certainly enriches the literature. Vasantha Bannadi is one of the finest poets, playwrights in Kannada, its the translation by Prasann Niddodi, transliterated in three scripts of Konkani in the column Rongall Savlleo (Colorful Shadows).
Poetry | Ankor
Bab Uday Mhambro has brought a beautiful reflective poetry, reflecting on our thoughts, the transformation we've been witnessing. The poetry written in Nagari script (Antruz dialect) is transliterated into Kannada and Romi script.
News | Kallza Bhitorle Rong
Kallza Bhitorle Rong, maiden anthology of poems written by Avil Rasquinha, noted journalist, writer, poet and publisher who served as the Editor of 'Kannik' Konkani periodical for over 20 years. The book was released by Walter Nandalike (CEO of Daijiworld Media). Meena Rebimbus, Fr.Roshan Menezes, Fr.Patrick Sequeira, Mariette Rasquinha and Avil Rasqunha were at the stage during the book release program held on 17th December 2023 at Don Bosco Hall Mangalore.
News | Carlo Acutis Book Release
Carlo Acutis - translation book based on the life of Carlo Acutis, translated in Konkani by noted author Vincy Quadros, released by the Arch Bishop Most. Rev. Filip Neri Cardial Ferrao on 17th December 2023 at Madgaon.
KATHADAAIZ | Symposium on Translation and Transliteration
Ashawadi Prakashan, Dhempe College Goa in association with DOL (Govt of Goa) organised a National Symposium on translations and transliterations in Konkani (Kannada and Nagari script) KATHADAAIZ. Dr.Jayanti Naik presided over the symposium, Dr.Purnananda Chari was the chief guest, Valley Quadros, Dinesh Manerkar, Ramesh Lad and Shailendra Mehta were resource persons. MAYANAGARI (Mumbai based shortstory collection written by Valley Quadros), published by Sanjana Pubications, and G.V.Carlo's digital book of Konkani translation of Ernest Hemingway's novella 'Mhataro ani Dorea' were released during the symposium, attended by literary students from various colleges in Goa.
Translation | Dev ani Bazar
Jacinta Karketta's poetry book 'Ishwar aur Bazar' won her an award which she declined protesting the atrocity on tribals, dalit and weaker section of our society by the majority. Fabulous poetry translated in Konkani and transliterated in three scripts.
News | Konkani Stage & Dramas (29 Oct)
Ashawadi Prakashan organised symposium on Konkani stage & dramas on 29th October at St.Joseph's Seminary, Mangalore. Rev.Dr.Ronald Serrao's two books and 6th issue of Poinnari Digital Journal were released during the occation.
Travelogue | Visit to the Holy Land ROME
Monica DSa Mathias is a versatile writer, an award winning short story writer, a poet, photographer and also has written travelogues in the past. Now yet another fabulous writeup with breathtaking photographs will take the readers to a different world altogether.