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.
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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
