21 Feb 2008
Kavita Fest 2008 - Bulletin
-Theo & Carol van Besouw, Canada
From the publication we can see that you're making progress in the cultural field.
It is truly fantastic to see your enthusiasm. From the contents of the Kavita paper we understand that Konkani is a somewhat threatened language. It not the only one, because of the stampede unleashed by computer technology, nearly every non-English language is being threatened, albeit sometimes out of sheer necessity.
Still, it is as if a stranger is invited to the house who in turn re-arranges the cherished, familiar decor to a foreign taste. Culture is rooted in a community in a similar relation as pure sound in a fine tuned violin: it is also easily distorted by outside influences. To preserve that, needs efforts of people willing to man the trenches to guard and fight for one of the most essential elements of a culture, and that is the language. You're doing an incredible job there! Hopefully you'll be recognized for the important work!
31 Jan 2008
Cochin Parishad Neglects Konkani Poets from Karnataka
-Maxim Lobo, Italy
This attitude of the so-called Akhil Konkani Parishad is disgusting, deplorable and I condemn it outright.
23 Jan 2008
20 Nov 2007
Maurice Dsa Poem
-Valerian Dalmaida, Abu Dhabi
Dear Maurice, Melwyn says, after a long silence, you are back. I pray this silence has brought you back to the reality that we are pilgrims on this earth and our permanent home is with our Blessed Lord. Encourage people with your poetry and spread the message of life, love and truth of our Lord.
20 Nov 2007
Melwyn Nirude Poem
-Joachim D' Souza,Doha-Qatar
Dear Melwyn Nirude Nice Gazal, (Sukti) Keep it up & All the best. As a priest we want to read more from you in near future. Regards Joachim & Family, Doha-Qatar
20 Nov 2007
Melwyn Nirude Poem
-Cynthia DÇunha, Abu Dhabi, Nirude
Dear Melwyn, Your poem is so good and we are glad to know that you are writing beautiful poems
29 Oct 2007
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-D¹Ö£ï ¥Àæ¨sÀÄ, aPÁUÉÆ
±ÀºÀ¨sÁ¸ï «®ì£ï, PÀnïï! PÉÆAPÀt ¨ÁªÉÇÖ vÀÄeÁå «AZÁÚgï PÀ«vÁzÁéjA ªÉÄʸÀÆgï zÀ¸ÀgÁ ¸ÀA¨sÀæªÀiÁªÉ½A G¨sÀ¬Ä¯Áè÷åPï!! ¯ÁA¨ï fAiÉÆA PÉÆAPÀtÂ!
29 Oct 2007
Maurice Dsa Poem
-Melvin, Kaikaba
Maurice, as written by MR you were missing in 'Kavitha Sonsar for quite a long time now. But so many unwritten Kavithas might have registered in your mind during this time. I am even sad that you could continue(?) the Kannik. This Poetry is so sweet . The message must reach to the mass. regards
29 Oct 2007
Maurice Dsa Poem
-M.P. Rodrigues, Dubai
A very good piece of poetry in every respect. Keep it up!
19 Oct 2007
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-D¹Ö£ï ¥Àæ¨sÀÄ, aPÁUÉÆ
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17 Oct 2007
Maxim Lobo's Poem
-Melvin, Kaikamba
Maxim, first time I am reading you. You made me really happy with your poetry. Good Luck.
17 Oct 2007
Fr. Moreno's Poem
-Melvin Peres
I am pleased to see this page for the first time. Mhaka Somzana is a simple but powerful poetry.
05 Oct 2007
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-DåAqÀÆæ÷å J¯ï. r'PÀÄ£Áí
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03 Oct 2007
Congratulations to Winners
-C. Hillary D'Silva, Mumbai
Hearty congratulations to all the winners of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Akademy Awards. Dev Borem Korum
30 Sep 2007
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24 Sep 2007
Olivera Flavia's Poem Niromonn
-Lancy Noronha, Dubai / Bellore
mogachea olivera tuji kavita ek arthaborith. bov sobith. tuja kavite prakar aj harek monshani chintelem tor vaitta vinnem jiyevnk monis sokto asullo. tuvem zagalaim sarvank! tujyo aniki sabar kavit fulon yenvdit mun muji asha. aj kal sonsarant naka kithench. fakath char dees jiyenvk . hem soth. tuka borem magtan.
23 Sep 2007
23 Sep 2007
21 Sep 2007
Lancy Noronha's Poem
-Satish N. Pinto, Dubai
One of the best and wonderful poems from a Mangalorean. All the best Mr. Noronha.
21 Sep 2007
PÀ«vÁ gÀÄZÁÛvï
-«ÃuÁ, ¨ÉAUÀÄîgï
¨sÉÆÃªï ¸ÀAvÉÆ¸ï ¨sÉÆUÉÆè ªÀiÁíPÁ ºÉÆå PÀ«vÁ ªÁZÀÄ£ï. PÉÆAQÚ ¸ÀªÀÄÄzÁAiÀiÁAvï ¸À¨sÁgï PÀ« D¸Ávï ªÀÄíuï ¸ÀªÀÄÓ¯ÉA. PÉÆAQÚ ¨sÁ¸ï ¯ÁA¨ï fAiÉÆA.
20 Sep 2007
Very sentimental and sensitive thought indeed! Talks about haves and have nots. The last stanza that proposes a solution is a thoughtful conclusion. Short poem but a lot big lesson for the human kind. Congrats Suzanami Robert, i wonder whether you are a poet or a satire writer.
01 Sep 2007
I was really delighted to read and enjoy Jayant's beautiful poem in konkani. I was not aware he is writing in konkani although i am a vivid reader of his kannada poems over the past several years, in particular during my college days. His creations are very simple yet carry realism and glimpses of human etiquites. We wish to see Jayant more often in our website.
01 Sep 2007
Reading Konkani in Kannada Script
-Sudhir Kodkani, Mumbai
After reading 20vea shekddeachyo konknni kavita (Editor:Melvyn), I have increased my speed of reading poems in Kannada script. I hugely enjoyed reading JBM`s (J.B. Moraes) poem on Kavita Kullar.
26 Aug 2007
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20 Aug 2007
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