Eric Alexander Ozario [18th May 1949 - 29th August 2025], an iconic Konkani music composer, cultural activist, and founder of Mandd Sobhann, significantly shaped Konkani art, culture, and language in Karnataka, India. As music director for the 2023 Konkani film ‘Ozmitay’, his legacy leaves a lasting imprint on the Konkani community and beyond.
Tag: Konkani Language
Konkani Should Be Used in Administration Too: Ramesh Gaonkar
At the inauguration of the third Official Language Training class for government employees in Madgaon, linguist and scholar Ramesh Gaonkar emphasized the richness of Konkani and called for its broader use in administration. The session was inaugurated by the Additional District Collector of South Goa.
“Konkani is Our Identity”: Vivek Naik Inaugurates Official Language Training for Government Employees
Art and Culture Director Vivek Naik inaugurated the second batch of Official Language Training for government employees, emphasizing the importance of conducting administration in Konkani. He stated that preserving the official language is integral to cultural identity and governance in Goa.
24th Shenoi Goembab Kathamal District & State Rounds on August 10 in Margao
The district and state rounds of the 24th Shenoi Goembab Kathamal Storytelling Competition, organised by Konkani Bhasha Mandal Goa, will take place on August 10 at Konkani Bhavan, Margao, with 125 contestants from across Goa participating.
Goa Gears Up for the 24th Shenoi Goembab Storytelling Competition – 2nd August 2025
Konkani Bhasha Mandal (KBM), Goa, will organize the 24th edition of the annual Shenoi Goembab Storytelling Competition on 2nd August 2025. Supported by the Directorate of Official Language, Government of Goa, and refreshment partner Monginis, this prestigious competition will be conducted across 19 centers statewide. With participation from hundreds of students and the support of over 160 judges and 300 volunteers, the event promotes creativity, confidence, and Konkani language skills among students from Classes 1 to 10.
