Mahatma Gandhi's autobiography translated into Konkani The Konkani translation of 'My experiments with truth', the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi, was recently released by Ushaben Gokani, Gandhi's granddaughter at a function held at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Among those present were chief minister Digambar Kamat, Konkani writer Gurunath Keleker, who translated the book, and Fr Muzinho de Ataide
Auction of usufruct mango, cashew trees: The auction for collection of usufruct of 90 mango trees and 105 cashew trees of the government cattle breeding farm, Copardem-Sattari, will be held on December 27, at 11am, at the office of the assistant director, government cattle breeding farm. The initial bidding price for the mango and cashew trees for the period of three years, from January 2011 to May 2014, is fixed at Rs20,000 and 7,000, respectively. Those interested should deposit Rs1000, which is refundable, as entry fee for each auction one hour before the start of the auction, states a press note. For more details contact the government cattle breeding farm. Release Mario Miranda's 5-book series: Architecture Autonomous will release cartoonist Mario Miranda's five-book series on January 8, 2011, at the Kala Academy. 'Goa', 'Travels', 'Bombay' and 'Best Cartoons Book 1' and 'Best Cartoons Book 2' are the titles of the books. According to Gerard da Cunha, the series editor, 'none of the pictures appear in the coffee table book Mario de Miranda'. Copies of the books can be booked at the at the Kala Academy (KA) from December 22 (except on December 25) till the release day, for a 'bargain prepublication offer'. The books are hardbound and are priced at Rs 495. There will also be a clearance sale of Mario Christmas gifts from December 22 to 24 at KA. Prize distribution at Bal Bhavan: The prize distribution of the drawing competition and greeting cards design contest will be held on December 21, at 3pm, at Bal Bhavan, Campal, Panaji. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Mahatma-Gandhis-autobiography-translated-into-Konkani/articleshow/7135981.cms ~Avelino
