Mangaluru: “Media is business today. But every business should have ethics. Similarly, media too should follow some ethics. Nowadays when I open some dailies, I often feel that they give unnecessary space to inside page stories on the cover page. This is really a cause of concern” said Mr Vincent Cutinha, The President of Rachana, Catholic Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mangalore.
He was speaking at Bodhi Tree, Jeppu at the anniversary celebrations of Arso, Konkani Monthly and Kittall.com.
He further said, “We the business fraternity need media support. Media houses should work towards creating a healthy and harmonious atmosphere in the society, so that business fraternity, professionals and the general public feel secure. I know H M Pernal and Wilson Kateel for so many years through their writings. They are discharging their duties as journalists with integrity. We need more such committed journalists for better society”
Kittall.com was launched by Sahitya Akademi Awardee Poet Melvyn Rodrigues along with Basti Vaman Shenoy, Rev Fr Valerian Mendonca & Roy Castelino in the year 2011 on February 5 and now entered into the 12th year of nonstop publication. Arso was launched By Dr Na D Souza along with Rev Fr Richard Coelho in the year 2013 as fortnightly and in the year 2018 re-launched as monthly under the editorship of celebrated Poet Wilson Kateel.
Artist Eddie Sequeira, Roshu, Bajpe joined in cutting the cake along with Wilson Kateel and H M Pernal.
Poet, thinker Titus Noronha, Entrepreneur Rohan Monterio, Corporator Naveen R D Souza, President of International Konkani Toastmasters Club Dr Zita Lobo, Poet Melvyn Rodrigues, Author William Pais, Konkani Writers and Artists Association President Ronald J Sequeira, Secretary Florine Roche and host of writers, columnists and artists were present on the occasion and wished team Arso and Kittall all the very best.
Wilson Kateel, editor of ARSO welcomed the gathering and H M Pernal, editor of Kittall.com proposed a vote of thanks.
