Activities
2024
DECEMBER
Date: 01-12-2024
President CA Nandagopal Shenoy met Sri Vivekananda Prabhu, President of GSB Sabha, Singapore and explained various initiatives of WORLD KONKANI CENTRE.
Date: 03-12-2024 to 12-12-2024
CA Inter Mock test held for CA POWER 25, SEASON 5 intermediate students (Jan 2025 exam batch) at WORLD KONKANI CENTRE, provided a live CA examination experience.
Date: 08-12-2024
Members of Chaptekar Samaaj Sudharak Sangh, Mangaluru visited WORLD KONKANI CENTRE, in connection with upcoming Scholarship distribution program and 1 day skill development session for scholarship beneficiaries.
Date: 08-12-2024
Social Validation Programe informants meet, a Workshop held at WORLD KONKANI CENTRE. Dr. B Devdas Pai in charge the workshop.
Date: 11-12-2024
Vidya Kamath, presently resident of US since 5 years, in past resident of UK for over 25 years, visited WORLD KONKANI CENTRE, Mangaluru and appreciated the facilities and infrastructure for service of Konkani language, culture and Konkani community at large. She assured all possible help for future plans of the Centre.
Date: 14-12-2024
Sri G.Ashokan, MLA of Sivakasi constituency, Virudhunagar Dist, TamilNadu visited WORLD KONKANI CENTRE. He is also heading WE TWO Matches and Fireworks Industries in Sivakasi. He intends to have a similar infrastructure and facilities for the benefit of workers of Matches & Fireworks Industry and Printing Industry in his constituency.
Date: 17-12-2024
Members of Konkani Drama troup AMMI RANGAKARMI (R), Mumbai visited WORLD KONKANI CENTRE, Mangaluru and interacted with Dr.B.Devadas Pai, Chief Administration Officer.
Date: 19-12-2024
Is the 59 th PUNYATITHI of Ullal Srinivas Mallya, a visionary and maker of modern Manglauru who lived only 18 years post-Independence as MP but envisioned and implemented infrastructure projects with long term vision like National Highways connecting Manglauru to Mumbai and Bangalore, New Manglauru All Time Port, NITK Surathkal , Fertilizer factory, Bangalore Railway connect, Mangaluru Airport and so on.
Office bearers of KCCI Sri Anand G Pai, Ahmed Mudassar, Aditya Pai, Chairman of ICAI, Mlur branch CA Gautham Pai, Moktesars of Ullal SLN Temple, local corporators of MCC, I Naveen Nayak of Abhimo Technologies and Office bearers of KBASP,World Konkani Centre and CAO offered floral tribute.
NOVEMBER
Date: 05-11-2024
Inaugural session of VISHWA KONKANI SAMAROH 2024 held at World Konkani Centre, Chief guest Sri Avduth Timblo, Fomento Group, Goa deliver the keynote address.
Date: 06-11-2024
VISHWA KONKANI PURASKAR -2024 on the occasion of VISHWA KONKANI SAMAROH
held at World Konkani Centre.
Various sessions were also held during VISHWA KONKANI SAMAROH 2024
On the occasion of cultural programs in VISHWA KONKANI SAMAROH 2024, Folk Dance performance DIVLI NACH ( Lamp dance) performance by SHREE KATAMAGAL DADA PANGAD,PHONDE,GOA team members. and KUDUBI GUMMAT NACH by MALLIKARJUN JANAPADA KALASAMITHI (R), MANDARTHI, UDUPI, SAMPRADAYIK HOLI NACH by VIDYARANGA MITRA MANDALI (R), KHARVIKERI, KUNDAPURA
” KONKANI RANGMANCHACHO ITIHAS (History of Konkani theatre) book was released during the SAMAROH, The book is published on the support of MICHAEL D’SOUZA VISION KONKANI (MDVK) PROJECT. And also, November 5, marks birthday of our patron TVMohandas Pai, is celebrated on the occasion of VISHWA KONKANI SAMAROH
All India Konkani Poetry Finals 2024 conducted by KAVITA TRUST in association with World Konkani Centre in VISHWA KONKANI SAMAROH 2024 for different age groups.
during VISHWA KONKANI SAMAROH 2024 portrait of renowned actor Pandari Bai, unveiled at Vishwa Konkani Keerti Mandir
Date: 07-11-2024
Vishwa Konkani Kendra in association with Trisha Classes and empowered by UK & Co, presents the Fifth edition of CA POWER 25 – A unique Concept Based Revision and Mock Exam Residential Camp Inauguration held at WORLD KONKANI CENTRE, Mangalore for the CA Intermediate Aspirants who are appearing for January 2025 CA Intermediate Examinations.
It’s a lifetime experiential camp which is completely free. Activities based session Soft skill and Life skills also conducted by, Kudpi Vidya Shenoy, Preetham Kamath, Advocate Caroline Pais and Shivani Baliga held at at wkc. Every morning Yoga session also taken by Yoga Guru Sri Gopalakrishna Delampady.
Date: 09-11-2024
Ganesh Prabhu, an AI expert working for IT company visited World Konkani Centre, and assured his support in developing linguistic corpus for Konkani. Handed over books written by him on AI to the library for the benefit of School children.
Date: 17-11-2024
CA POWER 25 students after valedictory of GROUP 1 batch all students watched the Vishwa Konkani Museum, Hall of Fame, Seminar Hall, Centre of Excellence Auditorium, research section, Library, Digitization work etc.
Date: 19-11-2024
Newly elected team of trustees and office bearers of KONKANI BHAS ANI SANSKRITI PRATISHTAN, WORLD KONKANI CENTRE, Mangaluru for the year 2024-2027. Chairman Dr.P.Dayananda Pai, President CA Nandagopal Shenoy, Vice Presidents: D Ramesh Naik, Dr.Kiran Budkuley , William D’Souza, Secretary Dr.Kasturi Mohan Pai, Joint Secretary Narayan Naik
Treasurer BR Bhat and trustees Kudpi Jagdish Shenoy, Guilbert D’Souza, Vathika Pai, Shakuntala R Kini, KB Kharvi, Gokulnath Prabhu, Melwyn Rodrigues, Muralidhar V Prabhu and new trustees Shivshankar Nayak and Prashanth Shet.
Date: 21-11-2024
Dr.Krishna Shenoy, from USA visited WORLD KONKANI CENTRE, Mangaluru and interacted with office bearers. He appreciated the initiatives of the Centre and assured his support.
Date: 21-11-2024
Millenium School office bearers of Pune who are intending to set up a KONKANI CENTRE, visited WKC few months ago took up the suggestion of uniting Konkani People in Pune as a precursor meet (Konkani Melao).
Date: 21-11-2024
The students of Chaugule College, Goa visited WORLD KONKANI CENTRE and interacted with Office Bearers and Admin Officer.
Date: 23-11-2024
Smt Aruna Acharya, President, Konkani Charitable Fund Inc, Fremont, CA , USA visited WORLD KONKANI CENTRE, Mangaluru. Had interactive discussion on connecting Konkanis from all over the world through KONKANI CONNECT APP, developing CORPUS OF KONKANI WORDS FOR AI(Artificial intelligence & machine learning) ,UPSC training facilities for Konkani youth, developing trained Konkani volunteers for SOCIAL COUNSELLING etc.
Date: 25-11-2024
Book release of Socio-Economic Survey Report of KUDAL DESHASTHA AADYA GAUD BRAHMINS in a program organised by Sri Poornananda Seva Pratishtan (R) and DK District KDAGB Sangh(R) at Bantwal. WORLD KONKANI CENTRE supported the KDAGB Samaaj in bringing out this survey report.
Date: 25-11-2024
Valedictory session of CA POWER 25 SEASON 5 classes held at WORLD KONKANI CENTRE. Students gave their feedback and share their experiences during the camp.
Date: 30-11-2024
27 students and faculty of Department of Konkani of Holy Rosary College , Goa visited WORLD KONKANI CENTRE.
Date: 30-11-2024
Konkani learning students from Nalanda English Medium School, V T Road, Mangaluru alongwith teachers attending 1 day Residential Camp at WORLD KONKANI CENTRE.
Date: 30-11-2024
Konkani learning students from Nalanda English Medium School, V T Road, Mangaluru alongwith teachers attending 1 day Residential Camp at WORLD KONKANI CENTRE.
OCTOBER
Date: 07-10-2024
Chethan Acharya, Working President of All India Konkani Parishad (AIKP), Goa with Prashanth Naik, Chairman, Reception Committee and Sudhindra Loliekar visited WORLD KONKANI CENTRE to invite for the upcoming AIKP Adhiveshan at Ravindra Bhavan, Madgaon , Goa on October 26 and 27 th 2024.
Date: 11-10-2024
Secretary of KBASP Dr. K. Mohan Pai and Usha M P ai performed Saraswati Pooja on the auspicious occasion of Navaratri at WORLD KONKANI CENTRE.
Date: 18-10-2024
A Three Days soft skills camp for Vidyakalpaka Scholars Inauguration Ceremony held at World Konkani Centre.
Three days there is a life skills and Soft Skills Session was also held. On the topic “Udyam Prerna” Entrepreneurship as a carrier, total 29 recourse persons from different fields shared their experience and thoughts and interacted with the students, during the camp.
Date: 20-10-2024
Valedictory session for Vidyakalpaka scholarship beneficiaries, Kshitij Camp held at World Konkani Centre.
Date: 26 and 27-10-2024
President Nandagopal Shenoy attended as Guest of Honour in ALL INDIA KONKANI PARISHAD, 33rd CONVENTION held at Ravindra Bhavan, Madgaon, Goa.
SEPTEMBER
Date: 05-09-2024
Teachers of DPS- MRPL SCHOOL,Chinmaya School, Mangalore ONE School, Shakti School, Amrita Vidyalaya and director of Sharada Resedential School,Udupi attended the Panel discussion event ROLE OF TEACHERS IN DEVELOPING FUTURE CITIZENS OF BHARATH, programme held at WORLD KONKANI CENTRE.
Panelists were CA Gopalakrishna Bhat, Trisha Classes,Vidyavantha Acharya,Director,Sharada Resedential School,Udupi, Purnima Bhat,Chinmaya School, Vidya Kamath,Mangalore ONE School( Rashtrothana ) and Akshatha Shenoy, Amrita Vidyalaya.
नवीन जगत्त्यांत चड चड तंत्र ज्ञान वापरचे, मौल्याचे स्थित्यंतर, पालन पोषण- भोधक परिकल्पना नवीन आयाम, शाळा शिक्षणाचे वयर मस्तप्रभाव पडता. हें सर्व समर्थ जावनू एदुरिसुचे सवाल आजी शिक्षकांगेलो मुखार आसा. अशीं डी.पी.एस. एम आर पी एल शाला ट्रसटी श्री मंजुनाथ शासत्री हानी सांगलें. तान्नी शिक्षक दिनाचरणे बद्दल मांडून हाळेले ‘भविषयद भारतद प्रजेगळन्नू रूपिसुवल्ली शिक्षकर पात्र’- म्हळेले विचारगोषटिचे समारोप भाषणांत हें अभिप्राय व्यक्त केलें.
काऱ्यक्रमाचे प्रारंभारी विश्व कोंकणी केंद्राचे अध्यक्ष सिए नंदगोपाल शेणै हानी विश्व कोंकणी केंद्र तरपेन शिक्षक दिवसाचे परबी दिवनू विश्व कोंकणी केंद्राचे वेवेगळे चटुवटिकाबद्दल परिचय दिवनू विचार गोषठीक शुरुवात दिलें. त्रिशा शिक्षण संस्थेचे मुखेल सिए गोपालकृष्ण भट हांगेले मुखेलपणारी चल्लेले विचार गोषठिंत शाळा शिक्षणांत डिजिटल तंत्रज्ञान अळवडिका, मौल्याचे भोधन, आवसू बाप्सुंगेलो सांगाताक संपर्क, विभिन्न नडवळिका बद्दल, मोबैल फोन- सामाजीक माध्यमा अतिरेक वापरचे, अशीं वेवेगळे ज्वलंत विचार बद्दल वासतवीक अंश चर्चा चल्ले नामानेचे शिक्षण संस्थेचे मुखेल श्री विद्यावंत आचाऱ्य (शारदा रेसिडेंशियल स्कूल, उडुपी) श्रीमती अक्षता शेणै (श्री अमृत विद्यालयम, बोळूरू), श्रीमती विद्या कामत (मंगळूरू वन राषत्रोत्थान शिक्षण संस्थे, तोक्कोट्टू), श्रीमती पूर्णिमा भट (चिन्मय शिक्षण संस्थे, कद्री) हानी विचार मंडणेंत सक्रीय जावनू भागी जाल्लिंची. डी.पी.एस. एम आर पी एल शाळा प्रांशुपाले शीला बालमुरळी हानी अतिथिंक स्वागत केलें, श्रीमती नमृत सुवर्णन काऱ्यक्रम संयोजन केलें. डी.पी.एस. एम आर पी एल स्कूल, चिन्मय स्कूल, शक्ती स्कूल, मंगळूरू वन राषत्रोत्थान शिक्षक वृंद काऱ्यक्रमांत भागी आशिलिंची. डी.पी.एस. एम आर पी एल स्कूल ट्रसटी सी ए सुरेंद्र नायक, विश्व कोंकणी केंद्राचे ट्रसटी गिलबर्ट डी सोज, खजांची बी. आर. भट, सि ए ओ डा बी देवदास पै उपस्थीत आशिलिंची.
ವಿಶ್ವಕೊಂಕಣಿ ಕೇಂದ್ರಾಂತ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕ ದಿನಾಚರಣ ಸುವಾಳೊ
ನವೀನ ಜಗತ್ತ್ಯಾಂತ ಚಡ ಚಡ ತಂತ್ರ ಜ್ಞಾನ ವಾಪರಚೆ, ಮೌಲ್ಯಾಚೆ ಸ್ಥಿತ್ಯಂತರ, ಪಾಲನ ಪೋಷಣ- ಭೋಧಕ ಪರಿಕಲ್ಪನಾ ನವೀನ ಆಯಾಮ ಇತ್ಯಾದಿ ಶಾಳಾ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣಾಚೆ ವಯರ ಮಸ್ತ ಪ್ರಭಾವ ಪಡತಾ. ಹೆಂ ಸರ್ವ ಸಮರ್ಥ ಜಾವನು ಎದುರಿಸುಚೆ ಸವಾಲ್ ಆಜಿ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕಾಂಗೆಲೊ ಮುಖಾರ ಆಸಾ. ಅಶಿಂ ಡಿ.ಪಿ.ಎಸ್. ಎಮ್ ಆರ್ ಪಿ ಎಲ್ ಶಾಲಾ ಟ್ರಸ್ಟಿ ಶ್ರೀ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಿ ಹಾನಿ ಸಾಂಗಲೆಂ. ತಾನ್ನಿ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕ ದಿನಾಚರಣೆ ಬದ್ದಲ ಮಾಂಡುನ ಹಾಳೆಲೆ ‘ಭವಿಷ್ಯದ ಭಾರತದ ಪ್ರಜೆಗಳನ್ನು ರೂಪಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ಪಾತ್ರ’- ಮ್ಹಳೇಲೆ ವಿಚಾರಗೋಷ್ಟಿಚೆ ಸಮಾರೋಪ ಭಾಷಣಾಂತ ಹೆಂ ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯ ವ್ಯಕ್ತ ಕೆಲೆಂ.
ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಾಚೆ ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಾರಿ ವಿಶ್ವ ಕೊಂಕಣಿ ಕೇಂದ್ರಾಚೆ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಸಿಎ ನಂದಗೊಪಾಲ್ ಶೆಣೈ ಹಾನಿ ವಿಶ್ವ ಕೊಂಕಣಿ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ತರಪೇನ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕ ದಿವಸಾಚೆ ಪರ್ಬಿ ದಿವನು ವಿಶ್ವ ಕೊಂಕಣಿ ಕೇಂದ್ರಾಚೆ ವೆವೆಗಳೇ ಚಟುವಟಿಕಾ ಬದ್ದಲ ಪರಿಚಯ ದಿವನು ವಿಚಾರ ಗೋಷ್ಠಿಕ ಶುರುವಾತ ದಿಲೆಂ. ತ್ರಿಶಾ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಚೆ ಮುಖೇಲ ಸಿಎ ಗೋಪಾಲಕೃಷ್ಣ ಭಟ್ ಹಾಂಗೆಲೆ ಮುಖೇಲಪಣಾರಿ ಚಲ್ಲೆಲೆ ವಿಚಾರ ಗೋಷ್ಠಿಂತ ಶಾಳಾ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣಾಂತ ಡಿಜಿಟಲ್ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನ ಅಳವಡಿಕಾ, ಮೌಲ್ಯಾಚೆ ಭೋಧನ, ಆವಸು ಬಾಪ್ಸುಂಗೆಲೊ ಸಾಂಗಾತಾಕ ಸಂಪರ್ಕ, ವಿಭಿನ್ನ ನಡವಳಿಕಾ ಬದ್ದಲ, ಮೊಬೈಲ್ ಫೋನ್- ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮಾ ಅತಿರೇಕ ವಾಪರಚೆ, ಅಶಿಂ ವೆವೆಗಳೇ ಜ್ವಲಂತ ವಿಚಾರ ಬದ್ದಲ ವಾಸ್ತವಿಕ ಅಂಶ ಚರ್ಚಾ ಚಲ್ಲೆ ನಾಮಾನೆಚೆ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಚೆ ಮುಖೇಲ ಶ್ರೀ ವಿದ್ಯಾವಂತ ಆಚಾರ್ಯ (ಶಾರದಾ ರೆಸಿಡೆಂಶಿಯಲ್ ಸ್ಕೂಲ್, ಉಡುಪಿ) ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ಅಕ್ಷತಾ ಶೆಣೈ (ಶ್ರೀ ಅಮೃತ ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯಮ್, ಬೋಳೂರು), ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ವಿದ್ಯಾ ಕಾಮತ್ (ಮಂಗಳೂರು ಒನ್ ರಾಷ್ತ್ರೋತ್ಥಾನ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ, ತೊಕ್ಕೊಟ್ಟು), ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ಪೂರ್ಣಿಮಾ ಭಟ್ (ಚಿನ್ಮಯ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಸಂಸ್ಠೆ, ಕದ್ರಿ) ಹಾನಿ ವಿಚಾರ ಮಂಡಣೆಂತ ಸಕ್ರೀಯ ಜಾವನು ಭಾಗಿ ಜಾಲ್ಲಿಂಚಿ. ಡಿ.ಪಿ.ಎಸ್. ಎಮ್ ಆರ್ ಪಿ ಎಲ್ ಶಾಳಾ ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲೆ ಶೀಲಾ ಬಾಲಮುರಳಿ ಹಾನಿ ಅತಿಥಿಂಕ ಸ್ವಾಗತ ಕೆಲೆಂ, ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ನಮೃತ ಸುವರ್ಣನ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಸಂಯೋಜನ ಕೆಲೆಂ. ಡಿ.ಪಿ.ಎಸ್. ಎಮ್ ಆರ್ ಪಿ ಎಲ್ ಸ್ಕೂಲ್, ಚಿನ್ಮಯ ಸ್ಕೂಲ್, ಶಕ್ತಿ ಸ್ಕೂಲ್, ಮಂಗಳೂರು ಒನ್ ರಾಷ್ತ್ರೋತ್ಥಾನ ಶಿಕ್ಷಕ ವೃಂದ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಾಂತ ಭಾಗಿ ಆಶಿಲಿಂಚಿ. ಡಿ.ಪಿ.ಎಸ್. ಎಮ್ ಆರ್ ಪಿ ಎಲ್ ಸ್ಕೂಲ್ ಟ್ರಸ್ಟಿ ಸಿ ಎ ಸುರೇಂದ್ರ ನಾಯಕ್, ವಿಶ್ವ ಕೊಂಕಣಿ ಕೇಂದ್ರಾಚೆ ಟ್ರಸ್ಟಿ ಗಿಲ್ಬರ್ಟ್ ಡಿ ಸೋಜ, ಖಜಾಂಚಿ ಬಿ. ಆರ್. ಭಟ್, ಸಿ ಎ ಒ ಡಾ ಬಿ ದೇವದಾಸ ಪೈ ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತ ಆಶಿಲಿಂಚಿ.
Date: 21-09-2024
Students of Konkani Bhasha Vidyarthi Mandal of Canara College,Mangalore visited WORLD KONKANI CENTRE
Date: 28-09-2024
President Nandagopal Shenoy visited Coimbatore Samyuktha Gowda Saraswatha Sabha, Vyasa Mandir, Coimbatore and interacted with office bearers. Exchanged experiences on social initiatives taken up and in conservation of Konkani language. Received a Konkani book,in Devnagari script written by one member.
Invited them to visit WORLD. KONKANI CENTRE, preferably for VISHWA KONKANI BHASHA SAMAROH scheduled on Nov 5th and 6th , 2024.
AUGUST
Date: 02-08-2024
A student group from Creighton University USA accompanied by their 2 senior faculty members on a short Global immersion program visited WORLD KONKANI CENTRE. They are accompanied by students and Associate director P. Venugopal for International Affairs from St.Josephs University, Bangalore and Rev Fr Richard Rego.
Date: 02-08-2024
PRAGATHI-2024, a three day residential softskill training camp for youth of Kudal Deshastha Aadhya Gowd Brahman Samaaj Inauguration held at WORLD KONKANI CENTRE.
Date: 04-08-2024
Valedictory session of soft skills training camp PRAGATHI-2024 for youth of Kudal Deshastha Aadhya Gowda Brahman Samaaj at WORLD KONKANI CENTRE.
Date: 05-08-2024
Ganesh Shenoy, Entrepreneur, Detroit, Michigan, USA visited WORLD KONKANI CENTRE with his younger Son AYUSH SHENOY. He is resident of US for last 3 decades.
Date: 08-08-2024
Inaugural session of 4 days residential Softskill Camp UNNATHI-2024 to train youth of Kudal Deshastha Aadhya Gowd Brahman Samaj held at WORLD KONKANI CENTRE
Date: 11-08-2024
Valedictory session of Softskill Camp UNNATHI-2024 for the benefit of youth of Kudal Deshastha Aadya Gaud Brahman Samaaj, concluded at WORLD KONKANI CENTRE.
Date: 13-08-2024
Training the School Children in Warli art by Kalpana Pai, Bangalore at WORLD KONKANI CENTRE. She visited World Konkani Centre to interact with Vanitha Nayak,Kumata in Live stream Studio.
Date: 13-08-2024
Delegation from WORLD KONKANI CENTRE met new VICE CHANCELLOR Prof.PL Dharma of MANGALORE UNIVERSITY, Konaje and briefed him on importance of spreading Konkani language by taking it up academically at graduation and post-graduation levels and requested to continue the support.
Date: 15-08-2024
Hoisting the National Flag on the occasion of 78 th Independence Day by freedom fighter Sri Mattar Vittal Kini and Unveiling portrait of freedom fighter Kamala Bai Prabhu,Thalassery, Kerala .On this occasion 7 Students who scored 100/100 in Konkani language with their 4 teachers were felicitated by providing scholarships to students.
Date: 15-08-2024
A memorable event at WORLD KONKANI CENTRE on 15-08-2024 of unveiling portrait of Former Union Minister Late Oscar Fernandes at KONKANI KEERTHI MANDIR by Hon’ble speaker of Karnataka Legislative assembly UT Khader and MLC Ivan D’souza in presence of family members of late Oscar Fernandes and Konkani community. In 2005 foundation to WORLD KONKANI CENTRE was laid in presence of late Oscar Fernandes who extended his support to the centre throughout.
Date: 20-08-2024
Konkani Rashtra-Manyatay Dees the day on which Konkani language was included to eighth schedule of Indian Constitution.
Konkani Bhas ani Sanskriti Pratishtan at World Konkani Centre (WKC), Shakthinagara, Mangaluru celebrated the day with full enthusiasm and zeal which includes the following activities and programs
Morning at 9.30 the program was inaugurated by lighting the lamp by President CA Nandagopal Shenoy, who also welcomed the guests and a large gathering of konkani lovers. Dr Kasturi Mohan Pai, Secretary, gave a detailed account of the story which led to the national status to Konkani which includes the Goa liberation and other related historical developments.
To depict the variety cultural aspects folklore troupes of Laxmi Siddhi from Sirsi North Kanara District and Shekhar Gowda-Kudubi of Bajpe, Mangalore, presented their tribal varieties of dances with the background of the oral rendition of folk verses and music with folk instruments like Gummat and Dhamam. Siddhis exhibited Dhamam, Phugadi, Jhakay, Shigmo varieties. And, Kudubis presented Gummat and Thoniya khel varieties. The event was played on open ground which gave a spectacular look and far-reaching appreciation towards the rare folklore items. Maroli Sabitha Kamath and team presented a rare variety of GSB tradition-based skit, wherein the newly married couple are blocked at the entrance of bridegroom’s house by her sisters by singing some verses (Ovyo) which reflects the beauty of ethical relations in traditional family life.
The day got added glory as the photo of Diyog Bastyanv Siddhi was unveiled at Vishwa Konkani Keerti Mandir. Dr B Devadasa Pai explained about Diyog as a popular Leader and how he fought throughout his life for the cause of social status to the underprivileged siddhi community. His wife, daughter, son-in-law expressed their gratitude to WKC for this gesture of remembering and honoring the services of the leaders from smaller communities of Konkani like siddhis.
Usha N Shenoy distributed scholarships (cash prize of rupees ten thousand each) to 8 students and 3 teachers of Dept of PG studies in Konkani (MA Konkani), University Evening College, Mangalore University, which is a sponsored project of VARDHANI.
Saver Siddhi and team presented a project proposal of developing a Siddhi Padakosh which is to include siddhi dialect-specific rare varieties of lexemes and vocabulary.
Vice Presidents Jagadish Shenoy and Gilbert D Souza were honoured for their participation in 1991-92 the team of leaders who submitted a memorandum urging government to Recognition of Konkani in the eighth schedule of Constitution.
All the folk troupe leaders were also honoured. Treasure B R Bhat, Trustees D Ramesh Naik, Shakunthala R Kini were present. Suchithra S Shenoy compered the event.
Date: 24-08-2024
JNANA SANGAMA two days workshop for CA students under mentorship of TRISHA CLASSES inaugurated at WORLD KONKANI CENTRE.
Date: 25-08-2024
JNANA SANGAMA a unique two days workshop for CA intermediate students under mentorship of TRISHA CLASSES concluded with cultural program and valedictory session held at WORLD KONKANI CENTRE.
July
Date: 05-07-2024
Dr. Ajith Kumar KV (HOD, Manuscriptology) and Mr.Jijo MI,from Sanskrit University Kalady, Kerala visited WORLD KONKANI CENTRE. Trustee Sri Payyanur Ramesh Pai accompanied them. Sri K Vishwanath Mallya from Kochi joined them.
Date: 05-07-2024
Members of BHANGRAL GOY ASMITHAY, MADGAO, GOA visited WORLD KONKANI CENTRE. Gurudath Kirthani Shenoy, Pandarinath Parab(Advocate), Eknath Marate (artist),Akash Ganvakar, (Konkani Ph D. student),Rajath Hegde,(Konkani Lecturer),Kedar Savanth,Kishan Bhise were part of the team. Our trustee Payyanur Ramesh Pai and CAO Dr. B. Devadas Pai welcomed them.
Members exchanged views on matters connected to Konkani language, culture and community development.
Date: 28-07-2024
Secretary, Dr.K.Mohan Pai met Sri RV Deshpande,Chairman,
Administrative Reforms Commitee, Government Of Karnataka who appraised him of progress in Konkani teaching program by WORLD KONKANI CENTRE in schools as 3rd language and need of Government support by way of grant.
Date: 28-07-2024
‘PRERANA -2024’ Personality Development Camp for members of Dakshina Kannada Zilla Kudala Deshastha Aadya Gaud Brahman Sangha ( R) in association with Sri Poornananda Seva Pratishtan ( R) successfully held at WORLD KONKANI CENTRE.
Date: 29-07-2024
Sri RS Bhaskar, Kochi VISHWAKONKANI Vimala V Pai Kavitha Krathi Purskar 2023 awardee visited WORLD KONKANI CENTRE with his spouse and relatives visited World Konkani Centre.
June
Date: 01-06-2024
A Talk on Worship of Mother Goddesses of Goa by Dr Rohith R Phalgaonkar held at WKC under Vardhini research Fellowship. He is nominated as research fellow and contributing content to the coffee table book on WORSHIP OF MOTHER GODDESSES OF GOA. CA Balaji Bhat, Goa is sponsoring the Coffee table Book.
Date: 03-06-2024
Sri Siddhesh Shenoy and Smt. Shruti Pai Shenoy, IT professionals and couple
from Sydney, Australia visited WKC.
Date: 08-06-2024
The new website of Vishwa Konkani Kendra was upgraded and expanded to deliver the multi-dimensional activities of Konkani literature, language education, youth training, scholarship, folk tradition and culture of Vishwa Konkani Kendra to fans spread across the world. The new website was inaugurated by Mr. Kudpi Jagadish Shenai, Senior Vice President of the Centre, and President of the Centre, C.A. Nandagopal Shenai called for good use of the website. Chethan Bhat’s team from VIBS demonstrated the website. Vice President Gilbert D’Souza, Secretary C. A. Giridhar Kamath, Treasurer Shri BR Bhat, Trustees Dr. K. Mohan Pai, Vatika Kamath, D Ramesh Nayak, K. B Kharvi, Narayana Nayak, Dr B, Devadasa Pai were present.
Date: 17-06-2024
Dr.PV Bhandary, Psychiatrist,AV Baliga memorial Hospital,Udupi visited WORLD KONKANI CENTRE, in connection with discussions for APTA SALAHA counselling training program for volunteers, under SAMAHITA initiative of WKC.
Date: 24-06-2024
Members of AKHIL BHARAT KONKANI KHARVI MAHAJANA SABHA, Hosadu,Trasi, Kundapura visited WORLD KONKANI CENTRE for an interaction. Sri Mohan Bhanavalikar, Sri Sooryakanth Saarang and other dignitaries from coastal Karnataka took part in the meet.
Date: 27-06-2024
Dr Laxminarayan Bhandary, consultant reconstructive plastic surgeon who is practicing in Tennessee, USA visited WORLD KONKANI CENTRE and the efforts of the Centre in conservation of Konkani language and culture. He assured all support in networking for the cause in the days to come.
Date: 28-06-2024
Sri Balachandra Rao, Former GM,Canara Bank, Chairman Mukka Proteins Ltd visited WORLD KONKANI CENTRE and appreciated the activities of the World Konkani Centre.
Date: 28-06-2024
Sri Mohandas Shenoy, MTech( BITS,PILANI) an expert in AI, Machine learning, Natural language processing and deep learning Expert visited WORLD KONKANI CENTRE. He participated in discussion on readiness of Konkani in AI era and assured best possible guidance to the CENTRE.
‘Vidyakalpaka’ Kshitij Camp -A Three Days Soft Skills Training Program for VIDYAKALPAKA SCHOLARS held From 28-06-2024 to 30-06-2024 at World Konkani Centre. Three days of a different Soft Skill Session was also held. Early morning Yoga session was conducted by Yogaguru Sri Gopalakrishna Delampady. On 27-06-2024 ‘My Entrepreneurial Journey’ Session was conducted by M Srinivas Bhat, Mahamaya Caterers, Mangaluru.
On 28-06-2024 Session bout ‘Life Skills’ was conducted by Smt Sumathi Pai Tonse. ‘Visualise your future’ Session conducted by Kudpi Vidya Shenoy, Preetham Kamath and Carol Pais. ‘Words of wise’ Session conducted by CA US Surendra Nayak and CA Nandagopal Shenoy.
On 29-06-2024 ‘Self Help is Game Changer’ Session was conducted by Entrepreneur CA Vandana Kini,Moodbidri. ‘Hobby is Pursuit of Passion’ Session was conducted by Software Engineer Prahalad Pai K, Mangaluru. There was a Virtual session by Sushil Padiyar, California about ‘Imparting Global perspective to GSB youth’.
On 30-06-2024 about ‘Parampara’- The Legacy Session was conducted by Rajendra Bhat K, National Trainer, JC, ‘Rangabhoomi and Life’ Session was conducted by famous Drama Artist Kasaragod Chinna & Team. Vidyakalpaka Kshitij training Programme was ended by Honouring Vidyakalpaka Student Saibrakatte Nandita Hegde for achieving 1st rank in MCom University Exam during the year 2024. View more.
May
Date: 24-05-2024
Prof Savitha Kherkar, Dean, School of Bio Sience and Biotechnology, Goa University, GOA, visited WKC along with her team. Prof Savitha is the younger sister of Prof Madhavi Sardesai renowned for her research work in Konkani Linguistics and Language movement.
Date: 26-05-2024
Sahitya Academi in collaboration with Kavitha Trust and WKC KAVISANDHI programme held at WKC.
Date: 29-05-2024
Sri Prakash Pai, former President of Nucleus Software Exports Ltd, Co-founder Bharosa Club and Co-founder of Kochikar Technologies LLP visited WKC and appreciated the efforts of WKC in bringing communities together for promoting language and Culture.
April
Date: 07-04-2024
Announcing 21 Konkani books eligible for Michael D’souza Vision Konkani MDVK VISHWA KONKANI PROJECT Inauguration held at WKC, Shaktinagar, Mangaluru. This is out of a total 100 books eligible over a period of 5 years under MDVK VISHWAKONKANI grants.
Date: 08-04-2024
Feast of Goan Konkani Music programme held at VISHWA KONKANI KENDRA, performed by artists from Goa, organised by Mangalore Catenian Circle 375 under mentorship of Guilbert D’souza, Vice President, Konkani Bhas Ani Sanskriti Pratishtan, WKC, Shaktinagar, Mangaluru.
Date: 17-04-2024
ASIAN NEWS INTERNATIONAL (ANI NEWS) reporter Ms. Suchitra Goswami and her team visited WKC, Mangaluru to cover the activities of the WKC. Sri Arun Shet , former member of Karnataka Konkani Academy accompanied them.
Date: 20-04-2024
Sri Vinayak Pai, MD & CEO of TATA PROJECTS LIMITED visited WKC, Shaktinagar, Mangluru. He is welcomed by the President CA Nandagopal Shenoy and Treasurer B R Bhat and and Trustee Dr K Mohan Pai, Smt Vanitha S Naik, Kumta, CA Anantesh V Prabhu, President of KCCI, CA Gautham Pai, Chairman of Mangaluru branch of SIRC of ICAI, S. Mukund Kamath, President of Seva Bharathi, Chief Admin officer Dr B Devdas Pai and other dignitaries were present.
Date: 29-04-2024
WKC President CA Nandagopal Shenoy addressed members of Andhra Pradesh GSB Samaaj in TIRUPATI, AP in a social gathering and explained importance of speaking Konkani at home. He explained the activities of WKC in supporting Konkani students, CA Power 25 training programe, soft skill development initiative Kshamata training program, Vishwa Konkani YouTube channel and other initiatives in conservation of Konkani language and culture was also briefed on this occasion.
