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:

• Nominated for `Global Konkani Best Lyricist Award -2009'.
• 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 60 times.

Public Honour from the Konkani Community of UAE in December 2010 - Organized by Daiji Dubai and Daiji Rang Mandir.  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 Bhurgim' (Poetry) & '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: Khantteancho Khuris (2-Editions) & Nimanni Axea (translated Novels); Rumbddi Fulam (Anthology of Poems - 2009)
Serial Story: Mogachi Dhanv (Translated Novel)
Awards: Best Book of Poetry - Rumbddi Fulam (Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Akademi - 2009)

Melvyn Rodrigues

Books & Albums: Bhesam Zallim Kalliz (Novelite), Moga Pello (Collection of Love Poems), Kanni Zali Choli (Translation of Kannada Short Stories of Yashwanta Chittala, Publisher: Central Sahitya Akademi), Fintam (Collection of Poetry), Shabdulim (Collection of Essays), Vaatt (Collection of Poems), Dini Dini (Lyricist & Producer of music audio album), Prikriticho Paas (Collection 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); Gi:t ani Kavit (Songs and Lyrics by Wilfy Rebimbus, Publisher: Goa Konkani Akademi)

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:

• Presided Konkani-Marati Poetry Session at Chowgule College of Arts and Science, Margao on the occasion of Asmitai Day held on Jan 16, 2012. Organiser: Rabindra Bhavan and SPC College.
• Participant of multi-lingual poetry session held at Don Bosco Hall, Mangalore on Jan 13, 2012. Organizer: Prastuta Kannada Fortnightly. Moderator: B A Mohammed Ali.
• Moderator: Symposium on late Wilfy Rebimbus' Songs on Dec 4, 2011 at Infant Jessus Shrine, Bikkarnakatte by Naman Ballok Jezu, Konkani Monthly Magazine.
• One of the Rapporteurs during the Round Table Conference on the Konkani Literature `Open Mind - Vibrant Future' organised by Vishwa Konkani Kendra on November 10, 2011 at T V Raman Pai Hall, Mangalore.
• Jury member to select Vimala V Pai Vishwa Konkani Sahithya Puraskar- 2011 for Vishwa Konkani Kendra. 
• Presented paper on the subject `Prosody Aspects as Depicted in Konkani Poetry of Karnataka' on October 30, 2011 at the Black Box, Kala Akademy, Goa. Chair: Nagesh Karmali. Organizer: Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi.
• Participated in mulit-lingual poetry session during Ninasam Samskriti Shibira at Heggodu, Sagara on October 5, 2011.
• Participated in multi-lingual poetry session organized by PG Kamath Foundation on March 13, 2011 in Kochi.
• Jury member to select best translated Konkani book for 2010 for Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi. 
• Presented paper on Ravindra Kelekar's Books `Ashikushik' and `Kasolo Dhir ani Adhar' at Chowgule College, Margaon on February 11, 2011
• Jury member to select Vimala V Pai Vishwa Konkani Sahithya Puraskar- 2010 for Vishwa Konkani Kendra.
• Presided poetry session at Carmel Hill, Bikkarnakatte on Dec 21, 2010.
• Participated in multi-lingual poetry session organized by IGNOU Tagore Chair on November 20, 2010 at Yavanika, Bangalore.
• Dr T M A Pai Foundation `Best Konkani Book Award - 2009' for the book `Prikriticho Paas'. (Presented on March 26, 2011 at Valley View, Manipal) 
• Central Sahitya Akademy and Raknno Konkani Weekly organized `Kavi Sandhi' programme on September 25, 2010 at Bishop's House, Mangalore
• Participated in the Abhivyakti Programme at Black Box, Kala Academy, Goa organized by Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi on 22 August 2010 and recited poems. Chair: Chandrakant Patil.
• Participated in the Multi-Lingual Poetry Session on the occasion of All India Bhasha Souharda Divas organised by Dept of Kannada and Culture at Ravindra Kalakshetra, Bangalore on Augsut 13, 2010.
• Participated in the Poets' Meet on the occasion of Birth Centenary of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia, Panaji, Mar 21, 2010.
• Participated in the Multi-Lingual Poetry Session, 16th DK District Sahitya Sammelan, Town Hall, Mar 16, 2010
• Participated in All India Poetry Meet held at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, Jan 16, 2010
• Presented Paper on `Contemporary Konkani Poetry of Karnataka' to the MA Konkani Students of University of Goa on Dec 7, 2009, which later got published in the magazine `Zag'.
• Participated in the National Poet Meet during All India Mappilla Kala Mela, at Kasargod Municipal Conference Hall, on February 21, 2009.
• President - Konkani Poetry Session, 19th All India Konkani Sahitya Parishat held at Kundapur (February 2009)
• Karnataka Konkani Akademi Honourary Award for Literature - 2006 (April 2007, Shimoga)
• Felicitation by Kulshekar Parish (February 2007)
• Felicitation by Katapadi Konkans, Dubai (December 2006)
• Konkani Kuttam, Bahrain Award (July 2006)
• Director of the poetry workshop conducted by Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Akademi (August 2005)
• Felicitation by Bellevision for his contribution to Konkani Poetry (May 2005)
• 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)
• Seminar on his literary works was organised by Konkanni Kullvaar, Kuwait in April 2003
• Presided over the Pancha Bhasha Kavi Sammelan in Dubai in 2000 and numerous other occasions at several places
• Visited West Bengal on a travel grant given by Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi (1989)
• Award for the book `Mogapello' by the Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Goa (1989) 

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); Secreaty Daiji Dubai (2008-2011).

Ronald Nazareth
Pen Name: Rony Byndoor

Literary Work: Short Stories & Poetry
General: Singer

Stan Ageira
Stan Ageira, Mulky

Novels:

Nitidaar, Hen Sat Javnasa, Piso Sansaar, Farman, Pimento, Shikari, Sodhnam, Gharshan, Badlanatllo Ganv, Spardhi Ani Pratispardhi, Asaadhy. Persi, Svavalambi, Kuris Apna Apnacho, Nalisai, Shimpadlelim Paanam, Kalza Udi, Hi Maji Dhanvnim.

Other Konkani Books:

1.  Stan Ageira’s short stories (Published by Amar Publications)
2.  Bindaas (Published by Daijiworld)
3.  Tambdi Mirsaang (Published by Hemacharya’s Ujwal Publications)
4.  Cha-Kaapi (Published by Raknno)

Awards: Konkani Basha Mandal, Goa; Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy (twice); Daaiz Writer of the year and Konkani Kutam, Bahrain Award (2011)

General:

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.

Akashavani Mangalore & Akashavani Mumbai: Appeared for Konkani Programs between 1980-1990
 
Doordarshan Bangalore: Produced & Acted in Tele serials. (Kannada)
 
Konkani Stage Plays: 4 Konkani Stage Plays. (Presented in Mulki, Outskirts of Mangalore & in Dubai)  A non-stop comedy ‘Kasaale Grachchar Saiba’ was presented in Dubai during Daiji Dubai’s 11 anniversary at Emirates Theatre.

Published Articles In English Magazines: In Indian based Magazines such as Woman’s Era, Alive, churchnewssite.com & our own daijiworld.com
 
Book in English: 20 stories published in daijiworld.com were selected for publication by US based Raider Publications and published in April 2010 with the title, ‘Tea, Coffee & Cheesecake’
 
Link for English short stories: http://www.daijiworld.com/chan/redchillies.asp

Link in Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Ageira

Convenor: Daiji Dubai Writers' Forum (2009-11)

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 Dubai (2005-2007); Convenor: Daiji Dubai (2011-  )

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 (2005-2008); Founder Daiji Rang Mandir; Editor: Daijiworld Weekly

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:

• Feb 20, 2010 : Honoured by Lions Club Belman
• Feb 14, 2010 : Honoured by Catholic Sabha, Kundapur Vardo at Kundapur.
• Feb 7, 2010 : Sandesha State Level 'Media Education' Award for Daijiworld.com
• Feb 6, 2010 : Honoured by Old Students' Association of St Joseph's School, Belman
• Jan 11, 2010 : Rachana Entrepenuer of the Year by Catholic Chamber of Commerce, Mangalore
• Nov 13, 2009 : Billawa Balaga, Abu Dhabi
• Feb 21, 2009 : 'IIPP Star of the Year' award presented by International Institute for Public Policy, Mangalore led by Max Rasquinha of Houston, USA
• Jan 18, 2009 : Public Honour by Permannur parish, Mangalore
• Dec 19, 2008 : Honoured by 'Prasar Kongni TV Channel' (Coastal English News TV), Mangalore
• 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