Goencho Avaz - 2010 ank

‘GOENCHO AVAZ’ hits the stands
2010 annual issue of ‘Goencho Avaz’ the literary Konkani magazine of late Fr. Freddy J. da Costa hits the stands.
The issue contains thoughtprovoking features and short stories by renowned Konkani litterateurs – Dr. Jayanti Naik, Ravindra Kelekar, Uday Bhembre, Felix P. da Cruz, Sudha S. Amonkar, John Aguiar, Guadalupe Dias, Yusuf Sheikh, Vincy Quadros, Marcos Gonsalves, Willy Goes et al.
Published and edited by Fausto V. da Costa on behalf of Fr. Freddy J. da Costa Memorial Trust, the issue is co-edited by Soter R. Barreto whose editorial ‘Gõy-cho Avaz Kanar Poddttolo Kai Gõykaranchea?’ makes a strong case for Konkani, while the last word of the editor ‘GOENCHO AVAZ ani Romi Konknni Disallem’ unfolds the history of Konkani publications and the attitude of ‘self-styled’, misguiding so-called Konkani leaders.
Priced at Rs. 15 the issue is available at the regular newspaper outlets in Goa, Mumbai and the Gulf. Those interested in receiving a complimentary copy anywhere in India may kindly forward their request via following email: fausto@vsnl.net



Goencho Avaz Bhair Sorlo
GOENCHO AVAZ hea sorgest Fr. Freddy J. da Costa hanchea sahityik pormollit jheleacho 2010 vorsuki ank bhair sorlo.
Hea ankant lovkik Konknni sahityikanche - Dr. Jayanti Naik, Ravindr Kelekar, Uday Bhembre, Felix P. da Cruz, Sudha S. Amonkar, John Aguiar, Guadalupe Dias, Yusuf Sheikh, Vincy Quadros, Marcos Gonsalves, Willy Goes - chintunk lavpi lekh ani unchlea dorjeacheo mottveo kannio asat.
Fr. Freddy J. da Costa Memorial Trust hanche torfen Fausto V. da Costa hannem sompadun uzvaddak haddlolea hea ankacho Soter R. Barreto up-sompadok zaun asa; zacho ‘Gõy-cho Avaz Kanant Poddttolo Kai Gõykaranchea?’ ogrlekh Konknni bhaxe khatir ek okhondd bazu manddtta, zalear ‘GOENCHO AVAZ ani Romi Konknni Disallem’ hem sompadok-uzvaddavpeachem nimannem utor Konknni porgottnneancho itihas vachpeam somor dovortana ‘self-styled’ ani aplea adava khatir lokam modem vankdde somzut nirmann korpi Konknniche fuddari mhonnloleanchi vrut’ti uktadar haddtta.
Pondra rupya molacho ho ank Gõy, Mumboi ani Golfant potram manddancher vikrek asa. Zori konnak hea ankachi mogachi bhett koxi ek proti (fokot Bharotant khoinsorui) topalantlean apnnak patthoyloli zai zalear fausto@vsnl.net hea e-mail-ar sompork sadum-ieta.


[As forwarded by the published to gaspar almeida, www.goa-world.com]

April issue of GULAB hits the news stand

April issue of GULAB hits the news stand

The April issue of Goa's most popular Konkani monthly GULAB hits the news stand. This issue carries a special feature on Konkani Associations, Language and promotion of Konkani.

Vincy Quadros in his article 'Konkani Sonstha, Sahit'ya Ani Konknnicho Prochar' gives a detailed account of the promotion of Konkani language through its associations.

Marcos Gonsalves highlights the many hurdles put forth by its so called leaders themselves in the promotion of Konkani language in his article 'Hi Dixa Naxil'li Konknni Chollvoll Kai?', while Soter Barreto wonders whether the many sammelans of Konkani held are successful in bringing together the Konkani speaking people or drifting them away in his article 'Konknni Bhaxechim Sommelonam Konknni Mon'xank Ektthaim Haddttat Kai? Vo."

This issue also carries Dilip Borkar's cover story on woman reservation Bill - 'Bailam Hatim Rajki Sot'ta Dadleank Porvoddtta?', besides thought provoking articles by the stalwarts Cursino R. Pinho, Sudha Amonkar, Felix P. da Cruz, Guadalupe Dias, Willy Goes, John Aguiar, etc.

Priced at Rs. 15/- this issue is available in Goa and Mumbai. For more details kindly contact 9821228684.

May issue of GULAB hits the news stand

The May 2010 issue of Goa’s most popular Konkani monthly GULAB hits the news stand. This issue carries a special feature on today’s eating habits and it’s effect on health.

The editorial ‘Aichim Jevnnam-khannam Ani Bholaiki’ gives a blow by blow account of unhealthy preparations and preservation of foods today and their ill-effects on health. Soter Barreto in his article ‘Fast Foods Amche Tornne Pillgek Girastolim Kai? highlights the addiction of the youth towards the fast food, while Vincy Quadros in his article ‘Bhailim Khannam, Jevnnam ani Pivonnam’ dwells on the habit of today’s families preference of consuming junk food or food prepared outside to the one being prepared in their own kitchens at home.

This issue also carries Dilip Borkar’s cover story on the Goan politicians holding the public to ransom – ‘Konn Soddoit Amkam Hea Chopkeantlean!’, besides thought provoking articles by the stalwarts Cursino R. Pinho, Sudha Amonkar, John M. Alfonso, Felix P. da Cruz, Guadalupe Dias, Willy Goes, Felicio Cardozo, John Aguiar etc. It also features an interview with Konkani Tiatr personality Chitra Shirvoikar e Afonso and short stories of Mahableshwar Sail ‘Robotic Warfare’ and Hema Naik’s ‘Benul’l’

Priced at Rs. 15/- this issue is available in Goa and Mumbai. For more details kindly contact 9821228684.