Mangalore: The book Kavyakriya, the latest research work by renowned Konkani poet, essayist and playwright Dr. Rajay Pawar, was released on Monday at St. Aloysius University, Mangalore.
The book was formally released by Rev. Dr. Pravin Martis, S.J., Vice-Chancellor of St. Aloysius University, in the presence of Registrar Dr. Ronald Nazareth.
Kavyakriya focuses on the intricate process of poetry creation and offers an in-depth academic exploration of how poetic expression evolves from thought to form. The book carries a blurb written by eminent critic and educationist Dr. Bhushan Bhave.
Dr. Rajay Pawar is a prolific Konkani writer with several acclaimed works to his credit. His poetry collections include Pavsfula and Aajol Album, while his essay collections include Girmit and Oli-Suki. He has also written a number of popular plays such as Jamle Re Jamle, Anta Anta Shirimanta, Amcho Hat Jagannath, Darne Ka Nay, and Tension Free. His research work Konkani Ksvitecho Itihas is also widely recognised in Konkani literary circles.
The book release event was attended by Sahitya Akademi awardee and Goa University professor Dr. Prakash Parienkar, along with members of the academic and literary community.
In a significant literary event, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant released the book “Virus of Fear” written by Shri Shyam Gaonkar at Sankhali. The book release ceremony marked a notable moment in the literary calendar, highlighting the author’s contribution to the world of literature.
The book “Virus of Fear” is a thought-provoking work that explores themes and ideas that resonate with readers. With its release, Shri Shyam Gaonkar’s writing will now reach a wider audience, sparking conversations and reflections on the topics covered in the book.
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant’s presence at the event underscores the importance of literature in society and the role it plays in shaping our understanding of the world. The release of “Virus of Fear” is a testament to the author’s dedication to their craft and their ability to engage readers with their work.
M.E.S. Vasant Joshi College of Arts & Commerce organized an International Conference on “Innovations in Social Sciences: Interventions, Challenges & Future Trends” in association with IQAC and the RDI Cell of the College, on 16th April 2025. The event, held in a hybrid mode, witnessed an impressive gathering of distinguished academicians, researchers, and students from across India and abroad, making it a vibrant platform for intellectual exchange.
A special highlight was the release of the book titled, Innovations in Social Sciences: Interventions, Challenges & Future Trends with an ISBN number comprising select papers presented at the conference. Dr. Manasvi M. Kamat, Dr. Freda Cota e Pereira, Convenor of the conference and Dr. S. Susan Deborah, Organising Secretary of the conference served as the editors of the volume.
The volume consisting of 33 articles brings together a wide range of scholarly inquiries that reflect the dynamic intersections of society, technology, environment, and human well-being in contemporary times. The collection serves as a confluence for voices from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, offering critical insights into both local and global concerns—from digital transformation in India’s financial inclusion efforts to climate consciousness among senior citizens, from theatrical portrayals of widowhood to cooperative learning models in education.
The book was released at the hands of the Chief Guest, eminent botanist and academician Prof. M. K. Janarthanam, the Keynote Speaker Lakshmi Subramanian, a Retd. Professor of History, and the President of the Inaugural Function, Ms. Lalita Joshi, alongside the Principal, the Convener of the conference and the organising secretary of the conference.
PANJIM, March 11: Goa’s media landscape is as vibrant and complex as the land it represents. From the early struggles of homegrown journalists to the modern day challenges of digital disruption, a new book paints a picture of the media through memories and musings of those in the field.
Through the voices of veteran reporters, photographers, editors, and young writers, this collection captures the spirit of storytelling, the struggle to tell the truth, and the ever-changing nature of the profession.
Noted Mumbai-based journalist and ex-editor Olga Tellis explains how she entered the field, and her experiences there. Journalists Dharmanand Kamat and Mohan Vaidya (ex-Gomantak) give their unusual insights into the field.
John Aguiar was a journalist from his schooldays; Julian D’Costa e D’Cruz narrates her victories over the years; Patricia Ann Alvares shares her freelance and fulltime journalism experiences; as does Cordelia B Francis.
The book is divided into sections — home-grown talent, younger voices, niche spaces, views from the outside, and looking in-looking back.
Besides Tellis, the other outstation journalists with strong Goan links or experiences include Ayesha Kagal, Lina Mathias, Reena Martins, Adrian da Cunha (who worked in circulation in some prominent organisations), Capt Norbert Rebello (whose family ran the community Romi Konkani ‘Cine Times’), and Olav Albuquerque.
Niche spaces focussed on include column writing (Miguel Braganza), Konkani journalism (Fausto V da Costa), from journalism to books (Sheela Jayway), alternative media (Frederick Noronha, who also edits the book), and radio (Nerita D’Cruz).
Younger journalists who share their experiences include Gerard de Souza, Anna Fernandes, Anish Esteves and Diana Fernandes.
Largest is the second of “home-grown talent”, including Pamela D’Mello, Fr Elvis H Fernandes, noted photographer Sandeep Naik, the late Joel D’Souza, Michael Fisher, Mayabhushan Nagvenkar, Camil Parkhe, and veteran late Mariio Cabral e Sa.
Daryl Pereira, an expat Goan who spent a year working in Goa, narrates his story of how he moved “from Goa to generative AI”. Pereira has worked for some giant IT corporations too.
Former journalists and non-journalists also share their experiences in Goa, including Debashish Munshi, Pushpa Iyengar, Gasper D’Souza, the late Ashley D’Mello (his last piece contributed here).
Whether it’s the nostalgia over scarce typewriters, the smell of newsprint, or the reality of pink slips in today’s newspaper industry, each chapter is a window into the lives of those who have shaped and chronicled history. Most of the writers are from Goa, though some are based outside.
With reflections on ethics, press freedom, and the impact of technology, this book is a sequel to the book ‘In Black and White: Insiders’ Stories about the Press in Goa’, which was published in 2008. Now out of print, the earlier title is available at archive.org.
The book will be shortly available in local bookstores, and also via mail-order from WhatsApp 9822122436.
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