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 times.

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.   His play `Mhataro Chorbela' has been staged for more than 40 times.

Honoured by Daiji Dubai in the year 2002. Co-ordinator of Daiji Dubai. (2003-05). Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Akademi Honourary Award - 2007 for his contribution to Konkani Drama. (Honnavar - 2008).

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)

He is the Secretary-Trustee of `Kavita Trust'.

Linus Moras
Linus Moras - Kadri

Literary Work: Short Stories & articles on cricket

M.P. Rodrigues
Marian Paul Rodrigues

Books: Khanteancho Khuris & Nimanni Axea (translated Novels); Rumbddi Fulam (Anthology of Poems - 2009)
Serial Story: Mogachi Dhanv (Translated Novel)

Melvyn Rodrigues

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

Edited Works: Kallza Gaaz (Poems by Panchu Bantwal); Vovllam (Poems by Fred Kumar Kuchikadu); Kupam Pondlim Mukham (Anthology of Poems by Konkani's 50 Poets); Chindiyache Gombe (Poems by Shabbeer Bayda); Kalllokantlim Kantaram (Anthology of Poems 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, Publisher: Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Akademi); Ankri (Poems by Maxim Lobo); Kovll'llea Pavlamchim Novlam (Anthology of Poems by Konkani's 45 poets); Nimanni Soirik (Poems by P J Karugalnade); Lharam Lojelim (Poems by Robert Fernandes); Rumbddi Fulam (Poems by M P Rodrigues); Kat Tutcho Vel (Poems by Antony Barkur).

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

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

Serialised Articles: 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); President - Konkani Poetry Session, 19th All India Konkani Sahitya Parishat held at Kundapur (February 2009); His poem `Kop' is being studied by 9th grade students of State of Goa from the year 2010; Delivered lecture on `Contemporary Konkani Poetry of Karnataka' to the MA Konkani Students of University of Goa on Dec 7, 2009.

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

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:

• Nimanni Soirik (Anothology of Poems - 2008, Publisher: Kavita Publications)
• 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 some 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: `Lharam Lojelim' - Konkani Poetry Anthology (2008). Writes poems in Kannada as well.  His poems are 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, Tambddi Mirsang, Cha-Coffee.
Awards: Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Goa & Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Akademi (twice)
General: T.V. serial & Konkani plays

Karnataka Konkani Writers Forum along with Daiji Dubai organised `Meet the Author' programme in June 2008 at Sandesha in honour of the writer.  He was felicitated on the occasion.

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 (2005-2007)

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 [ Founder of 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  (Editor) & Amcho Yuvak (Asst. Editor)

Awards & Honour:

• December 14, 2008 : Honored by CLC Permannur, during 32nd Anniversary of CLC Permannur, Mangalore
• December 5, 2008: Honored by TULU KOOTA - Dubai during Tulu Parbha
• October 9, 2008: Honored Bestowed title 'Konkan Karaval Suputhr' by Karaval Konkans Bahrain during Gulf Voice of Mangalore Semi-finals
• Oct 3, 2008: Honoured by Billawa Balaga Dubai (first Non-Christian association to honour Walter Nandalike) during 11th anniversary in Dubai
• Sep 18, 2008 : Honoured by Jebel Ali Assisi Konkani Community during annual event DABZO 2008 in Jebel Ali, UAE
• Sep 12, 2008 : Honoured and Awarded with 'Konkan Kallo' title by Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) Doha - Qatar
• May 23, 2008 - Honoured by Kuwait Konkans , Kuwait
• Nov 11, 2007 - KVWA Kuwait (Kundapur Varado Welfare Association, Kuwait)
• Nov 6, 2007: Pingara Rajyotsava Award - 2007 by Pingara Kannada Weekly , Mangalore India 
• Aug 24, 2007 - Honored by Konkani Kulvaar Kuwait
• May 10, 2007 - Honoured by Konkani Kutam Bahrain during its Anniversary and Wilfy Nite
• May 2007 - Honored by Pamboor Association, Dubai
• Jan 1, 2007 - Honoured by Karaval Milan Dubai (Program held in Brahmavar)
• May 2007 - Honored by Bethkati (Belman Parishioners) , Dubai
• April 28, 2006 - Honored by Konkan Talents Kuwait
• Jan 7, 2006 - International Orientation Centre USA in Mangalore
• October 9, 2003 by SMKC Dubai during  KONKAN SHOWERS-2003 , Dubai
• October 2, 2002 - by Shirva Welfare Association Kuwait (SWAK) during Wilfy Nite , Kuwait
• May 10, 2002 - by K.C.O. Abu Dhabi during Mangalorean Day, Abu Dhabi 
• April 8, 2002 - by "Konkan Taram" Jerimeri - Mumbai
• November 2001 - Received "Borpi Mithr - 2001" award from Muscat Konkani Writers (Borpi Mithr), Muscat Oman 
• October 2001 - by Mangalore Konkans Dubai