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Goanetter Francis Rodrigues (Vasco/Toronto) unveils his book,
The Greatest Konkani Song Hits. Launch dates: Goa (Kala
Academy) on 9 Aug. 4 pm. U.K. (Staines) on 15 Aug. Canada on
20 Aug and US on 30 Aug. Details http://www.konkanisongbook.com/
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August issue of Gulab hits the news stands
The August issue of Goa's only illustrated Konkani monthly GULAB is out on
the stands. The main feature of the issue being Medium of Instruction for
Primary Schools in Goa, Fausto V. da Costa in the main feature 'Mullavem
Xikxonn Khoinche Bhaxentlean Aschem?' details the advantages and
disadvantages of having the medium of instruction in the regional languages
vis-à-vis in English through the opinions of parents, educationists,
linguists and the politicians. Vincy Quadros gives his view regarding the
government's new proposal in his article 'Dhavecheo Porikxa Optional'?,
while John Aguiar explains the new educational policy in 'Novem Xikxonnik
Dhoronn'.
Besides this main story the issue has a cover story on public health
'Bholaiki Bighoddtta Tedna." by Soter R Barreto and on Independence
'Khorench Ami Svotontr Kai?' by Guadalupe Dias.
This issue also features a number of other thought provoking articles by the
renowned Konkani writers - Dilip Borkar, Cursino R. Pinho, Felix da Cruz,
Sudha Amonkar, John Afonso and others. Short stories by J. B. Moraes,
Damodar Ghanekar and Brenda Menezes and 'Bhonvddi' a poetry by Walter
Menezes.
Priced at Rs. 15/- (outside Goa Rs. 20/-) the issue is available at all the
outlets in Goa, Mumbai and the Gulf countries, or contact the publisher on
9821228684 or Email: gulabm...@sancharnet.in
GULAB-acho Agost mhoineacho ank bhair sorlo
Gõychem ekuch rongit Mhoinallem GULAB hacho Agost mhoineacho ank bhair
sorlo. 'Xikxonn' he xins kothecher (cover story) adharlolea hea ankant
nanvvostea Konknni potrkaranchim hea vixoyacher vividh motam asat: Fausto V.
Da Costa 'Mullavem Xikxonn Khoinche Bhaxentlean Aschem?' he xins kothent
Gõychea mullavea xikxonna vixim vividh motam ukttaita. Vincy Quadros nove
xikxonnik yevzonne vixim motam dita aplea lekhant 'Dhavecheo Porikxa
Optional?' zalear John Aguiar 'Novem Xikxonnik Dhoronn' hea aplea lekhant he
nove yevzpnnecho upeg ani durupeg spoxtt korta.
He xivay hea ankant bholaike vixinche kovor kannient Soter R. Barreto
'Bholaiki Bighoddtta Tedna' hea lekhant aiche bholaike seve vixim nodor
bhonvddaita ani Bharotache svotontrayeche aiche doxe vixim boroun Guadalupe
Dias prosn korta: 'Khorench Ami Svotontr Kai?'
He xivay hea ankant asat anikui monar uzvadd ghalpi ani chintunk lavpi
okhondd Konknni borovpeanche lekh zoxe porim: Dilip Borkar, Cursin R. Pinho,
Felix da Cruz, Sudha Amonkar, John Alfonso ani hier. J. B. Moraes, Damodar
Ghanekar ani Brenda Menezes hancheo mottveo kannyo ani Walter Menezes hachi
'Bhonvddi' hi kovita.
Pondra rupia molacho (Gõya bhair Ru. 20/-) ho ank Gõychea toxeach Mumboichea
ani Golfantlea sodanchea vortoman-potram manddar uplobd asa. Odhik mahiti
khatir uzvaddavpea lagim sompork korum yeta: 9821228684 hea ankddeacher vo
e-pot'tear: gulabm...@sancharnet.in
