Hearty Congratulations dear Felcy Lobo

Hearty Congratulations dear Felcy Lobo

Heartiest Congratulations to dear Felcy Lobo (w/o Mr. Robert Pinto, Landlinks Lower Ward) whose poetry collection  "ಪಾಲ್ವಾ ಪೊಂತ್" has been chosen for the Best Poetry Book Prize by the Dennis D'cunha and Mary D'Cunha Memorial Kavita Trust. The prize entails a cash prize of Rs 25,000 and a memento.

The prize will be presented by Jnanpith awardee Konkani writer Damodar Mauzo at the closing ceremony of Kavita Fest on 11th January 2026, during the day-long 20th edition of Kavita Fest to be held at the Peace Park of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University). Mr. Francis D'Cunha, son of Dennis D'Cunha and Mary D'Cunha, will be the guest of honour.

“The book contains powerful poems to express feminism. Her poems do not only express the pain of women, but also reflect the struggle between women and nature,” said the selection committee comprising poet Andrew L Cunha, author Kishoo Barkur and William Pais.

Kavita Trust had invited entries for books published in 2025. A total of nine books in different scripts were received.

Derebail Parish lauds Mrs. Felcy's accomplishment and acknowledges her dedication and commitment to Konkani language and literature. May her journey as a poet and writer inspire multitudes.

Best wishes and blessings from Rev. Fr. Joseph Martis, Rev. Fr. Steevan Nelson Peris, family, friends and Landlinks Lower Ward.