At a recent MOG Sunday session at the Museum of Goa, writers explored themes of desire, identity and land through the anthology Appetite: New Writing from Goa, challenging popular narratives about the state.
Tag: Goan Literature
Launch of John Aguiar’s Konkani Poetry Collection “Thembe” on February 28 in Panaji
Renowned writer, poet and lyricist John Aguiar will release his latest Konkani poetry collection Thembe (Drops) on February 28, 2026, at Shenai Goembab Sabhaghar, Panaji, marking another milestone in his distinguished literary journey.
Manohar Rai Sardessai’s Poetry Brings Goan Soul to Christmas Concert at Museum of Goa
Poems by legendary Goan poet Manohar Rai Sardessai were reimagined as Christmas carols at the Concerto De Natal held at the Museum of Goa, blending Konkani, Portuguese and Western musical traditions into a celebration of Goa’s cultural and literary heritage.
Pruthvi Naik’s Poetry Reflects a Strong Social Conscience: Hema Naik
At the launch of his Konkani poetry collection Thode Bold Thoden Old, young poet Pruthvi Naik was praised by noted author Hema Naik for his socially conscious themes and contemporary insight. The event, organised at the Government Arts, Science and Commerce College, Khandola, highlighted the growing boldness and maturity of Goa’s new generation of writers.
Damodar Mauzo’s ‘Panchkhadai’ Set for Launch on August 1st at Ravindra Bhavan
The much-anticipated launch of ‘Panchkhadai’, a new collection of five long short stories by Jnanpith award-winning author Damodar (Bhai) Mauzo, will take place on August 1st, 2025 at Ravindra Bhavan, Madgao at 5:00 pm. The event will be presided over by eminent poet Madhav Borkar, with Principal Dr. Bhushan Bhave gracing the occasion as chief guest.