Andrew D'cunha
Andrew Lewis D'Cunha, Kinnikambla  

Literary Works: 100 poems, 40 Short Stories & around 75 articles on various subjects.
Book: "Vhallu, Vhallu, Vhall Vhallea" - Anthology of Poems (2005).
General: Acting

Was the 'Editor' of Daiji Dubai - the forum of konkani writers in the U.A.E. (2003-2005).  Edits 'Kavita Vhallo' on www.maibhas.com

Pen Name: Tony Mendonca, Niddodi.

Literary Works: Short Stories, Poetry & Articles.

Other Interests: Stage Acting.

Literary Name: Arthur Pereira, Omzoor

Literary Works:

• Written over 23 poems in Konkani & Kannada. Few published in 'Raknno', 'Kutam', 'Divo', 'Mithr', www.daijiworld.com, www.kavitaa.com,  www.maibhas.com and other leading Kannada / Konkani web sites.
• Bagged 2nd prize for poetry in Daaiz Literary Competition - 2004.
• Sub-editor of Kannada poetry book called "Taare enisi mottha heli" which is the poetry collection of International kannada poets published in 2004.
• Sub-editor of  Kannada essays book called "Kannada naadu nudi rakshane yaake mattu hege?" published in 2005.

General: Program Organiser

Benedicta D'Souza
Benny D'Souza, Bendoor

Literary Work: Poetry & Articles
General: Singing.  Has released 2 audio cassettes of her own "moladhik motim" and "hosanna" containing devotional songs. 

Dayan D'Souza
Henry Dayan D'Souza

Literary Work: Short Stories, Articles & Poetry. Poem in "Kupam Pondlim Mukham".
General: Youth Leader, Organiser & Stage Artist
Other: Convenor -Daiji Dubai (1999-2005); Convenor: Daiji Rang Mandir (From 2005)
Awards: Daiji Vavraddi Puroskar - 2006

Dolphy Melwyn Sequeira
Dolphy Sequeira - Kuppepadav  

Literary Work: Short Stories & Poems

Fathima Clara Pinto
Fathima Pinto - Kelarai

Literary Works: 25 short stories, poems & 3 short plays (Drama)
Book: Novelite Love Marriage
General: Singing & stage acting

Francis Fernandes
Francis Fernandes - Cascia

Literary Works: Writer, Director & Actor.  Written around 30 Dramas & staged more than 200 plays
Books / Stage Plays: Kithyaak Negaar Karthaai?, Voni, Avoi thi Avoi, Maldisaanv, etc.  are some of his plays.  'Konn Aikata Mhojo Tallo' (Novel) and 'Maldisanv' (Play) have been published in book form. 3 of his novels have been serialised in magazines.  
Honoured by Daiji Dubai in the year 2002. Co-ordinator of Daiji Dubai. (2003-05). 

Jerome Periera
Jemma - Padil

Literary Work: Short stories, Columns - Ugdaasanthlo Fathor (Umallo), Ek Chinthaap (Raknno)
Books: Ashea Bagli, Sinthimenthaam,  Dukhaam, Vinchnnar Chintop ani Bhognnam.
Awards: Late Louis Macarenhas Memorial Trust in 1990 (Sintimentam), Konkanni Baashaa Mandal, Goa (Sintimentam) and Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Akademi in 2001 (Dukham)

Judith Pereira
Shankerpura- Pangla

Literary Work: Short Stories & Articles.  'Koddu Sotham' is her collection of short stories published in the year 2003. 
General: Art & Cartoon drawing

Kishore Gonsalves
Kishoo - Barkur

Literary Works: Short stories, scientific fictions, translated articles on computer science, poems & books 'Dhaaktyaa Dhevaachim Borgim' & 'Rupnim' (collection of short stories). 

Awards: Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Akademi in 2002 (Rupnnim)

Linus Moras
Linus Moras - Kadri

Literary Work: Short Stories & articles on cricket

M.P. Rodrigues
Marian Paul Rodrigues

Books: Khanteancho Khuris & Nimanni Axea (translations)
Serial Story: Mogachi Dhanv
Poetry & Articles

Melvyn Rodrigues

Books & Albums: Bhesam Zallim Kalliz (Novelite), Moga Pello (Collection of Poetry), Kanni Zali Choli (Translation of Kannada Short Stories of Yashwanta Chittala), Fintam (Collection of Poetry), Shabdulim (Collection of Articles), Vaatt (Anthology of Poems), Dini Dini (Lyricist & Producer of music audio album). 

Edited Works: Kallza Gaaz (Panchu Bantwal); Vovllam (Fred Kumar Kuchikadu); Kupam Pondlim Mukham (Anthology of Poetry by Konkani's 50 Poets); Chindiyache Gombe (Shabbeer Bayda); Kalllokantlim Kantaram (Anthology of Poetry by Konkani's 44 Poets); Sukha Dukhachim Panam, Punn Mogachim (Anthology of Love Poems by Olivera Flavia); 20 vea Shekddeachyo Konknni Kavita (Anthology of Poems by Konkani's 107 poets); Ankri (Maxim Lobo); Kovll'llea Pavlamchim Novlam (Anthology of Poems by Konkani's 45 poets); Nimanni Soirik (Pius James).

Editor: www.konkanipoetry.com  a Palace of Konkani Poetry on the web.

Sub-Editor: 'Mithr', 'Jhelo' (1983-84); 'Jivit' (1985-87); 'Udev' (1988-89)

Serials: Godd'decho Gaanv (Travelogue -Published in 'Umallo') & 365 Dis (College Life - Published in 'Jivit')

Founder: Zage Kavi; Kavita Trust Co-Founder: Mandd Sobhann; Founder Member: Daiji Dubai; Producer: 'Dini Dini' Konkani Music Album. 

Awards & Recognition: Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Goa (Mogapello); Visited West Bengal on a travel grant given by Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi (1989); Presided over the Pancha Bhasha Kavi Sammelan in Dubai in 2000 and numerous other occasions at several places; Seminar on his literary works was organised by  Konkanni Kullvaar, Kuwait in April 2003; English translations of his poems have been presented by prominent litterateur Gokuldas Prabhu during a seminar held at the University of Science & Technology, Cochin (November 2003);  Felicitation by Bellevision for his contribution to Konkani Poetry (May 2005); Director of the poetry workshop conducted by Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Akademi (August 2005); Konkani Kuttam, Bahrain Award (July 2006); Felicitation by Katapadi Konkans, Dubai (December 2006); Felicitation by Kulshekar Parish (February 2007); Karnataka Konkani Akademi Honourary Award for Literature - 2006 (April 2007, Shimoga).

Founder and Editor of Konkani's Complete Web Portal http://www.maibhas.com/

Others : Good Kannada writer. Written many articles in Kannada and Konkani.

Pen Name: Vincent Pinto Kulshekar

Books: 'Gorbhapaat', 'Rukminicho Rukmayya', 'Nalayak', 'Kalliz Tuka Axeta' and 'Mhozo Ghov Mhozo Dev'.

Other literary works:  Around 150 short stories, poems, humour, general articles. More than ten radio programmes which include recitation of short stories, poetry, plays.

Pen Name: PJ Karugalnade, Barkur
Place of Birth : Barkur
Literary works:

• Has written a few poems in www.maaibhaas.com and in various Konkani magazines, parish bulletins, has written lyrics for many songs for 'Karaval Milan'. 'Kavitakullar' has published one of his poems.
• A good drama Actor.
• Secretary of “Karavali Milan”, Dubai

Literary Name: Dinesh Correa, Pernal

Literary Works: Published Short Stories and Poems in 'Raknno', 'Udev' 'Mithr', 'Kavitakullar' and 'Maaibhaas'.  Won 3rd prize in Raknno Literary Competition for his short story "Maadd" in the year 2002.

Reports exclusively for www.daijiworld.com.

Pen name: Praveen Tauro J A, Kulshekar

Literary work: Many of his poems have been published in 'Divo', 'Kannik', 'Jhello' www.maibhas.com and in 'Kavitakullar' column of www.daijiworld.com. Writes for Kulshekar parish's parish bulletin.

Hobbies: Singing, acting, dancing, reading and writing, collecting Konkani music albums.

Pen Name: Robert Udyavar

Place of Birth: Palimar, Udupi

Literary Work: Written over 25 poems in Konkani and Kannada.  Few published in 'Raknno', 'Jhelo', 'Divo', www.daijiworld.com, www.kavitaa.com and www.maaibhaas.com. Bagged 1st prize for poetry in Raknno Literary Competition - 2003.

Other: Treasurer Daiji Dubai (2005-2006).

Ronald Nazareth
Pen Name: Rony Byndoor

Literary Work: Short Stories & Poetry
General: Singer

Stan Ageira
Stan Ageira, Mulky

Books: Bodlanathllo Gaanv, Naalisay, Nithidhar, Sodnam, Bindaas.
Awards: Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Goa & Karnataka Konkani Sahithya Akademi
General: T.V. serial & Konkani plays

Stany Pinto
Stany, Nirude

Books: Tunch Mhojem Jivon, Moga Maka Zolaynaka, Jikloli Solvonn & Mogak Tanel'lem Kalliz
Awards: Konkanni Bhasha Mandal, Goa; Daiji Dubai honour in the year 2003.  A seminar on his literary work was organised by Daiji Dubai on the occasion of his 50th birthday in the year 2002.
Short Stories : About 100

Other: Co-Ordinator Daiji Dubia (2005-)

Stephen Mascarenhas
Hemacharya

Literary Works: Short stories, articles, poems & books
Books: 'Bai' (Novelite), 'Hemacharyacheo Mottveo Kotha' (Short Stories); 'Amchi Mati Amchim Monxam' (Brief Life Sketches) - 2005
Column: Amchi Maathi Amchim Manshyam & Thodem Thodem Novem Novem
Hon. Editor - Jhello special issue 2001 (sponsored by Daiji Dubai)
Konkani Basha Mandal, Goa & Late Louis Mascarenhas Birth Centenary Memorial Award.

Other: Convener Daiji Dubai (2005-); Founder Daiji Rang Mandir

Sunil Fernandes, Kota

Place of Birth : Kota, Udupi Dist.

Literary works:

• Has written many stories and poetry, some of which are published in 'Raknno', 'Poinnari', 'Divo', Daijidubai's 'Kavitakullar' and Maibhas.com.
• The column 'Biyo Natulle Kuwalle' is published in 'Poinnari' Weekly for one year.

Hobbies: Photography & journalism are other hobbies.

Valerian Peris
Vallu Peris

Literary Works: Short stories & articles
General: Youth leader. Ex President of Mangalore Konkans, Dubai.

Vincy Pinto
Anjelore

Literary Works: Short stories, articles, poems & humor.  Bagged 1st prize for his humour article in Raknno literary competition 2004. 

Walter D'Souza
Walter Nandalike [Creator & Convener of daijidubai.com / Daijiworld.com]

Literary Works: Two Novelites "Saithanachya Savlenth" & "Devcharachi Deswat"
About 97 short stories & articles
Column: Galfa bovthi ek nodar & ugdasaamthli aproop ghadi
Editorial: Mukheli & Amcho Yuvak (Asst. Editor)
Awards:

• Received SMKC Award from St. Mary's Konkani Community Dubai on 9th October, 2003 during KONKAN SHOWERS-2003 for the creation of world famous webportal www.daijidubai.com
• Recognised by Shirva Welfare Association Kuwait (SWAK) for the service to the community through Daijidubai.com, during Wilfy Nite, October 2, 2002
• Honored by K.C.O. Abu Dhabi in May' 2002 for bringing Konkani people from worldwide under one roof and thereby giving opportunity to Konkani people to meet each other on web-site daijidubai.com / konkandaiz.com
• Honored by "Konkan Taram" Jerimeri - Mumbai in April' 2002 for the achievement in creating www.daijidubai.com
• Received "Borpi Mithr - 2001" award from Muscat Konkani Writers (Borpi Mithr) for achievement in Konkani literature as well bringing Konkani people from all over the world under one umbrella through daijidubai.com / konkandaiz.com 
• Received award from Mangalore Konkans Dubai in October during Wilfy Nite - 2001 in Dubai for outstanding achievement in creating and serving Konkani people through daijidubai.com / konkandaiz.com