Renowned Konkani writer Pundalik Naik has been chosen for the prestigious Madhav Manjunath Shanbhag Lifetime Achievement Award by the Akhil Bharatiya Konkani Parishad (AIKP). The honour will be presented during AIKP's 88th Foundation Day celebrations in Sagar, Karnataka, on July 12.
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14th Shenoi Goembab Jayanti Utsav to Celebrate Goa’s Linguistic and Cultural Heritage
The 14th Shenoi Goembab Jayanti Utsav will be held at Hirabai Zantye Memorial Hall, Divar, Goa, featuring discussions and sessions dedicated to preserving linguistic roots and celebrating the legacy of Shenoi Goembab.
Konkani Writer and Actor Sanjay Sinai Talwadkar Passes Away at 72
Sanjay Shripad Sinai Talwadkar, noted Konkani writer, teacher and actor known for his humorous literary style, passed away on Friday night at the age of 72. He was widely admired for works like Ghost and Bhus Baro Dis Baro.
Goa Konkani Akademi to Host Konkani Theatre Writing Workshop in Porvorim, Abhiram Bhadkamkar to Mentor Participants
Goa Konkani Akademi, in collaboration with Konkani Natak Sangeet Akademi and Thomas Stephens Konkani Kendra, will organise a three-day Konkani theatre writing workshop in Porvorim from April 30 to May 2, 2026, with acclaimed playwright Abhiram Bhadkamkar mentoring selected participants.
Goa Book Festival 2026 Draws 1.25 Lakh Visitors, Sets a New Chapter for Literary Culture
The first-ever Goa Book Festival 2026 concluded on a high note at DB Bandodkar Grounds, Panaji, attracting over 1.25 lakh visitors across five days of books, ideas, culture, and conversations that celebrated reading across generations.