From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji

Panaji, Sep 29: Chief Minister Digambar Kamat released a book titled 'Kaleidscope' by Padmabhushan  Ravindra Kelekar at a function organized by Konkani Bhas Ani Sanskriti  Pratisthan, Mangalore and Vishwa Konkani Sahitya Academi in the city, on September 28.

The function was attended by R V Deshpande, former minister of Karnataka, Lambart Mascarenhas, Senior Journalist, Padmabhushan  Ravindra Kelekar and Pundalik Naik, President, Goa Konkani Academi.
 
Speaking on the occasion, Kamat  said, Konkani literature should be translated in other Indian languages which will help to spread Konkani literature all over the country and mentioned that the publishing of  the book 'Kaleidoscope'  English translation of Konkani essays of Padmabhushan  Kelekar is a right direction.
 
Kamat also stressed the need to prepare terminology for Konkani language.  He lauded Padmabhushan Kelekar for his valuable contribution  toward Konkani language
 
Padmabhushan Ravindra Kelekar was also honoured at the hands of Kamat on the occasion.
 
Lambart Mascarenhas reviewed the book' Kaleidscope' said, this book touches human  feelings needs to be read  among  young  generation.
 
R V Deshpande and Pundalik Naik also expressed their views on the occasion.
 
Basti Vaman Shenoy,President Konkani Bhas Ani Sanskriti Pratisthan, Mangalore welcomed the gathering. Tanaji Halarnkar, Vice-President of Goa Konkani Academi proposed the vote of thanks.
 
Chandrika Padgaonkar compered the function.