Vally Vagga, veteran Konkani writer from Mysuru, being awarded ‘Daiji Literary Award 2019’ during the 20th anniversary celebrations of ‘Daiji Dubai,’ a forum of Konkani writers, at the Emirates Theatre in Dubai in April. Ronald Colaco, philanthropist and NRE entrepreneur, Ronald Pinto of  Hysna International, Joseph Mathias of Merit Freight Systems and Dinesh Correa and others were present. The award carries a cash prize of Rs.75,000, memento, shawl and a citation.