Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr

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Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr, a konknni research institute works immensely for the promotion of konknni language, culture and literature. Our goal/ focus is clear: to unite all the konknnis in its varied diversity and thus work for its growth irrespective of the scripts.

Various works are carried on from the centre:

Various Konknni courses are held throughout the year to help those interested to learn our Goan language.
Seminars/ Workshops on various topics are held to increase the knowledge of konknni literature and its rich heritage.
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Spotlight

DIWALI celebration held for the staff of TSKK and XCHR...in the AC hall of Tskk. A short video on Diwali celebration was shown by Fr. Jose at the very start of the program. Dr. Pandurang Phaldesai, the director of Tskk shared a few thoughts on the Diwali followed by a symbolic lamps liting and 2 games conducted by Mr. Shankar. Diwali gifts were given to all and the program ended with tea n snacks.

in memory of Konknni stalwart Late Fr. Moreno de Souza S.J to commemorate 100th Birth Anniversary 42 years of dedication to take care of Dor Mhoineachi Rotti magazine kept the Romi Konknni readers and learners with the language – Celso Fernandes, DKA President Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr,Porvorim along with Dalgado Konkani Akademi organised a short programme in memory of Konknni stalwart Late Fr. Moreno de Souza S.J to commemorate 100th Birth Anniversary on November 03, 2023 at 4 pm at TSKK AC hall, Porvorim. Fr. Manuel Gomes was the Chief Guest for the occasion. He garlanded the Picture of Fr. Moreno and also presented a paper sharing his experiences with Fr. Moreno and the personality he encountered in him. Another paper highlighting the publications and the Konkani religious Hymns composed by Fr. Moreno was presented by Fr. Jose Silveira S.J. He, with the assistance of Stephen and Susan Sampayo sang two compositions of Fr. Moreno. Dr. Pandurang Phaldesai, Director of TSKK welcomed the gathering and also shared his little experience with Fr. Moreno. Mr. Celso Fernandes, President of Dalgado Akademi, also shared his views and experiences and highlighted the enormous works of Fr. MorenoTime was given to the audience to share their experiences. A small exhibition with the display of the publications, Hymns , thoughts shared via email/whatsapp, photos and few articles on Fr. Moreno were kept in the corridor. Dalgado akademi had also kept some books for sale. The entire programme was compered by Mr. Elliton Fernandes, Konkani teacher of Loyola School, Margao, whereas Mr. Afonso Braganza, Treasurer of Dalgado Akademi gave the vote of thanks

November 03, 2023 is the 100th Birth anniversary of Late Fr. Moreno de Souza S.J. Tskk will organise a short program in joint collaboration wirh Dalgado Konknni Academy to mark this day in fond memory of our Jesuit brother who worked immensely for the Konknni language. We will be delighted to see you all (maximum one and half hour) Date: November 03 Venue: Tskk AC hall Time : 4 pm.

Upcoming TIATR WORSKSHOP Resource Person: Michael Gracias Details are on the poster.

UPCOMING EVENT BARDEZ LEVEL KONKNNI QUIZ Date: 30 September 2023 Venue: Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr Porvorim Time : 10 a.m.

RESEARCH PAPER WRITING WORKSHOP Research writing seminar held the entire day at Goa University on August 31 . TSKK held this program in collaboration with the Konknni Dept of the GU. Dr. Hanumant Chopdekar, Bhushan Bhave and others chipped in to conduct this seminar. - Following papers were presented:- a. Research Paper Writing – Scientific tools by Dr. Sachin Morais b. Konknni Research Paper writing : Choosing topic to its development c. Open discussion animated by Dr. Prakash Parienkar.

Visit by the 4th STD students of Spring Valley High school Pilerne on Aug 14, 2023

Tree walk at Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr Porvorim campus

AMCHEM NOXIB CHOLCHITRAK 60 VORSAM BHORTANAM THOMAS STEPHENS KONKNNI KENDR khas dobazo ghoddoun haddtta Jun 15, 2023 sanjer 3:30 vaztam Soglleamnim yeunchem

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14 August 2023
Visit to TSKK Botanical garden and the centre by the 4th STD students of Spring Valley High school, Pilerne today, 14 August 2023.

TREE 🌲🌲 WALK at Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr Porvorim campus
TREE 🌲🌴🌲🌴🌲 WALK .....In association with Green Ray Foundation and YHAI Miramar unit Date : July 02 Time: 4 pm to 6 pm

Upcoming 60 years of Amchem Noxib konknni film
Konknni Film AMCHEM NOXIB. 60 vorsam monoitanam Bhouman Suvallo Tarik: 15 Jun 2023 Vell: 3:30 sanjer Zago: Kendrachea vosreant Soglleamnim yeunchem

Upcoming 60 years of Amchem Noxib konknni film
Konknni Film AMCHEM NOXIB. 60 vorsam monoitanam

Tskk gets a new look
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Upcoming Konknni course
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