Mysuru: Noted Konkani Poet and activist Vally Vagga has been chosen for the prestigious Daiji Dubai Literary Award-2019. The award will be presented to Vally Vagga during Daiji-Dubai Annual Day celebrations in Dubai on April 26, 2019. The award comprises a cash of Rs. 75,000 along with a citation and certificate.
Profile: Valerian D’Souza, popularly known as Vally Vagga, was born at Vagga in Bantwal taluk, Mangaluru, on July 27, 1947 and relocated to Mysuru. His first short story was published in Raknno Weekly way back in 1964. He never looked back since and worked continuously in honing his writing skills.
