SHINKRE, SHRI JANARDAN JAGANNATH, Ind., (Goa, Daman and Diu-Panjim-1967):  s. of Shri Jagannath Vishnu Shinkre; b. at Siolim, Goa; June 16, 1916; ed at Almeida College and Escola Normal De Luis De Camoes-Goa; m. Shrimati Nirmala Janardan Shinkre; 2 S. and 1 D; Journalist; editor and proprietor of the Marathi daily “Pradeep”; previously associated with the National Congress (Goa), the Goa National Conference and the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Dal; Principal of Portuguese schools from 1939—47; associated with the freedom movement of Goa from 1946 to 1957 as an underground worker and, thereafter, openly up to 1961; sentenced (in absentia) by a Military Tribunal of Portuguese India to imprisonment and loss of civil rights for 15 years.

Social activities:  Associated with the Gomantak Shikshan Sammelan and the Gomantak Sahitya Sammelan; edited “Yugantar” (Marathi Magazine) and “Deepgriha” (Marathi Weekly).

Hobby:  Reading.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Sports, fishing and travelling.

Special interests:  Tourism and fishing.

Publications:  Marathi novels, (1) Madhli Bhint (2) Bhiti, (3) Sanshayatme; Collection of jokes (4) Kamra No. 9.

Permanent address:  Dada Vaidya Road Panaji—Goa.