H.M. Pernal, chosen for the Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 for Konkani, started as a cartoonist in the early 1980s before establishing himself as a short story writer, poet, and critic. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Renowned Mangaluru-based Konkani author H.M. Pernal (Henry Mendonca) has been chosen for the Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 for Konkani. The award recognises his work of literary criticism, Konkani Kavyem: Rupam Ani Rupakam, published in 2021. Published – March 16, 2026 09:26 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Candidate who availed free IAS training in Coimbatore city succeeds in UPSC civil services exam Brief rain brings respite from heat in Hyderabad