Mangaluru| Prominent Konkani Writer 'CGS Thakod’ passes away
Mangaluru: Prominent Konkani author, humour writer popularly known as ‘CGS Thakod’, Cyril G Sequeira (71) passed away on Saturday morning after experiencing a short period of ill health.
The deceased is survived by his wife, two children, and a legion of friends and relatives, it is learned.
Cyril, who was born in Dakshina Kannada district’s Thakod completed his initial education at Thakod, Moodabidri, and Bengaluru. He began writing in the Konkani language at the age of 12. He was a sub-editor of the ‘Rakno’ weekly paper. Later, he served as the editor of Konkani magazines such as ‘Kanike’ and ‘Umalo’. While CGS has written in all literary forms, he was popular for his humour writings.
CGS has been a recipient of Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Goa, Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy, Sandesh, Daiji Dubai, and Konkani Kutum Bahrain awards. He was also honoured with the honorary Konkani Sahitya Academy Award, it is learned.
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CPI leader attends RSS-organised Hindu meet, district unit seeks clarification
Manjeshwar: The participation of a CPI leader in a Hindu convention organised by the RSS has triggered discussion in political circles.
Sundari Shetty, former president of Meenja panchayat and a district committee member of the CPI in Kasaragod, attended the Hindu gathering held in Meenja. She offered floral tribute to a portrait of Bharat Mata and also addressed the gathering from the stage, which has led to controversy.
Following the development, the CPI district unit has issued a notice to Sundari Shetty seeking an explanation. Party sources said that the presence of a senior leader of a party that follows communist ideology at a Hindu convention has caused unease within the party.
There are indications that disciplinary action may be initiated against her in connection with the incident.
