Dubai: Konkani’s first Web portal which was dedicated for Konkani culture and literature activities- Naveen Sequiera’s www.maibhaas.com was re-launched with a new design and updated content here at Master mind office- UBL building, Bur Dubai.
Konkani leader and chief of Daiji Dubai Dayan Mukamar launched the website by clicking the URL. Speaking to the occasion Dayan said during the initial days of maibhaas.com in 2002 technology was not so developed and it was difficult to use the Kannada font in website.
“During that time Naveen has taken the initiative and risk to start maibhaas.com and he created a revolution in Konkani literature. Due to the website many new and young poets started writing and now they have given rich contribution to the Konkani literature world,” he said and wished success to the team of maibhaas.com. He requested all Konkani writers to use this website as a platform to utilise their talent.
The formal function was inaugurated by lighting the traditional lamp bythe chief guest Mr. Lancy Madtha- director of Integrated freight systems Dubai, Mr. Nanu Marol – Konkani poet and writer, Mr. Dayan Mukamar- chief of Daiji Dubai chief of maibhaas.com Mr. Naveen Sequiera along with his beloved wife Mrs. Janet lightened the lamp.
Speaking to the occasion Mr. Nanu Marol explained how maibhaas.com was established and how it made impact on konkani literature. He also said due to some unfortunate reasons the Web portal was inactive for a while.
He said that he will work through the portal for the development of Konkani language without any intention of making money.
Mr. Naveen Sequiera thanked everyone for supporting him and helping him to re build maibhaas.com. He specially acknowledged his wife and family for supporting him at every stage of his life. Lancy Madtha, the chief guest, speaking on the occasion, wished Naveen all success and assured him of his support at all times.
Mr. Godwin compered the program. High tea was served to all the guests.
