PANAJI, Dec 27, 2008 :
Vauraddeancho Ixtt, a 75-year-old Konkani weekly, concluded its platinum jubilee celebrations recently at a function in which annual awards
and prizes were handed out, and several personalities felicitated at the Pilar Annexe. V Ixtt, as it is popularly called, has been a voice in the desert, but it has been a voice of hope, Fr Francisco Caldeira, editor, Renovacao and guest of honour said. "During difficult times, V Ixtt has raised its voice against many issues and societal evils. It is a voice proclaiming the future of Konkani," he added. Fr Caldeira said new writers was a ray of hope for the Konkani weekly as that would contribute largely for its survival. Earlier, Jose Philipe D'Souza, minister for civil supplies and chief guest on the occasion, said that there was the need to develop love for V Ixtt and assured help from the government for its further growth. Several writers, tiatrists, activists and others were presented awards on the occasion. The cultural programme that followed comprised raag, instrumental, mimicry, dance, song and a mando.
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