As part of the decennial celebration Radio Mango, the first ever Konkani channel that created history in the North American hemisphere by broadcasting the Konkani programme on September 29, 2012, is all set to host the first-ever ‘Global Konkani Idol’ contest with a clarion call ‘Be the First Global Konkani Singing Star’.
About the President, Producer, and Host of Radio Mango
Milena Marques-Zachariah is an accomplished writer, columnist, and blogger. With over 25 years of experience in multi-national advertising in India, Dubai, and Canada, she has gained critical international experience in creating and building brands. Her creative shop, OUT OF MY MIND, is focused on the South Asian and ethnic markets in Canada. She has worked as creative director and multicultural communications specialist with leading agencies, helping major national and international brands relate to their consumers by aligning their messages to ethnic markets. This valuable exposure came in handy when she conceived and launched Radio Mango – the first and only Konkani language broadcast in North America. She has interviewed mayors and ministers, and eminent authors like Pico Iyer and Anosh Irani. Her journalistic contributions include a column ‘Confessions of an Immigrant Housewife’ in a leading South Asian newspaper and essays and poetry in various anthologies. Canadian Chronicles is yet another creative pursuit, where she blogs the extraordinary journeys of new immigrants to Canada – waiting to be published as a book. Her current blog: ‘Chasing the perfect Curry’ has gained international popularity among foodies and those seeking unchartered adventures.
Milena is a global citizen born in India, with work experience in the UAE for 12 years, and is now a Canadian citizen for 2 decades. She has widely traveled.
Konkani music lovers worldwide can tune into nostalgia on the easily available podcast, every Saturday – featuring the best of Goan and Mangalurean music and culture. Further details are also available on their website www.radiomango.ca and the Facebook page: Radio Mango Toronto.