Konkani poet, writer, media person and lyricist

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John Aguiar ( BA,BJ,MJ. ) is a Konkani poet, writer, media person and lyricist His song Viva Carnival, composed and sung by Mukesh Ghatwal was chosen as the Goa carnival theme song in 2012. . Aguiar wrote a bhakti geet on Lord Ganesha also composed and sung by Mukesh Ghatwal, a first of its kind in Konkani .Thereafter wrote several songs. Four books of Konkani poems ,one each English and romi konkani essays. Nominated for the best lyrics award at Mangalore, bagged KBM’s Literary Award in the year 2017. Gulab Writer of the Year Award ,The Navhind Times Ex-NCC Achiever Award. He bagged Goa CM’s Medal in Home Guards Presidents Medal for Meritorious , Presidents Medal for Distinguished Services DGCD Commendation 2013 and DDGNCC Commendation. Professionally, he was an officer with the Government of Goa's Department of Information and Publicity. Aguiar has been a journalist since his college days, associated with newspapers such as Herald, West Coast Times, Goencho Avaz, Rashtramat, Navhind Times, Gomantak and others.

Monday, August 4, 2008

Recognition from Journalist friends from Ponda



The Ponda Journalist Association felicitated Shri Aguiar for dedication to duty as a media person and a public servant on its anniversary on August 1, 2006 which coincides as the death anniversary of Lokmanya Tilak.
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Sunday, July 20, 2008

With Salelkar family

With my dear ones. Salelkar family.
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Target par Nishana



During shooting practice.
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Sarva Dharma Samabhav




I have no problem whether it is Alla, Christ or Vishnu. I do gospel reading in the church as well as perform the Shree Satyanarayana Mahapooja with my wife Savita. All Gods are same to me with different names.
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