It gives me immense pleasure to welcome Dr. Kiran Shirlal – An accomplished classical singer and a PhD. professor in engineering at the prestigious NITK (formerly KREC) Surathkal, Mangalore.
In the first of a two part series, Dr. Shirlal presents to us a composition in Raag Adaana (available in the podcast below).
Directions to hear: Please press the play button in ANY ONE of the widgets below. If the audio breaks and doesnt play continuous, (due to slower connections) press the pause (same play button with || mark) again and play after …

Editor’s Note: Shri U. V. Kini through his immense dedication towards our community heritage, brings to us an e-book on GSB Temples. Amgele Devasthana (our temples) have had a distinct architecture. We perhaps have the only temples in the whole of India, in our community, where Vishnu and Shiva are worshipped in the same Altar.
Our terus and utsavs surrounding the temples enhance the grandeur of the rich heritage which we have been following as a community through cycles of prosperity and famine.
Shri U. V. Kini’s book, rich with images is …

Important Announcement:
Balachandra Prabhu will be once again performing live at Vashi GSB sabha – Balaji Mandir. Thats where our Parampujya Shrimad Sudhindra Teertha Swamiji’s chaturmasya is consecrated.
The Date : 14th August 2008, Place:Balaji Mandir, Vashi – Navi Mumbai. The Temple is close to the Vashi Bus Depot (10 mins walk) time: 6 PM onwards.
Bala’s magical performance:
Five Months back, in March 2008, Mumbai saw the performance of a gifted unexplored and upcoming artist – Balachandra Prabhu. It was a very special occassion since Bala was performing for the first time in …

Tale of the Honest Cow
contributed by Shri Ramesh Pai, Abu Dhabi

Editor’s note: Shri Ramesh Pai, from Abu Dhabi, (photograph at left) brings to us yet another generous contribution – a Treasure of Konkani culture and literature,
recorded in 1992 at Kerala. This treasure is for all of us to hear, imbibe, and share with all our brethern. Radio Idli team thanks Ramesh maam for giving this opportunity to share this true cultural treasure. Here is what Ramesh-maam has for us:
The Story begins:
A cow, its calf and a Tiger – …

We sincerely want to thank you for being a part of the “Awaken the Konkani in You” experience. The Santa Clara Convention Center was buzzing with Konkani chatter for three days. 1307 delegates from all parts of the world attended the convention. Most cherished was this opportunity to meet friends and relatives. The Panchadik Lounge with backdrops from Mangalore, Goa & Kumata was a perfect place for socializing.

Introduction of our new contributor:
 
Roshan Pai Ramesh is the Chief Editor of the Konkani Dictionary Project (www.savemylanguage.org). His passion is researching and documenting the Konkani Language. He also maintains an extensive collection of Indian coins (pre-british era). Professionally he’s the Director of an IT Consultancy company based in the UK. He does occasionally fancy a pub crawl when he’s not too busy with the above.
Through the ages mankind has come up with some remarkable inventions. Language is one such beautiful invention.
 
Languages progress and evolve over time, enriching themselves as …