Mangaluru girl Beulah Ruth Pinto is UAE’s Best Young Singer

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December 13, 2018

Dubai, Dec 13: Beulah Ruth Pinto, a Mangaluru girl, has emerged winner of the 'Best of the Best 2018' - Best child singer in United Arab Emirates. The 15-year-old is the daughter of Rita Pinto and Canute Pinto, a Konkani lyricist, musician and singer.

GEMS Education, the world’s leading provider of quality education, budding young singers across the UAE to take part in its eighth edition of the Best of the Best singing competition. The event was organised on 9th December 2018 by Kevin Oliver in Dubai. 

GEMS Education named Beulah Ruth Pinto as the UAE’s ‘Best Young Singer’  in senior category and winner of the ‘Best of the Best 2018’ – a talent hunt aimed to discover young gifted singers in the country.

Over 300 contestants in second round of audition across UAE, contestants filtered to 30 finalists, 15 contestants from each junior and senior category between 9 to 12 and 13 to 17 of age. Eight judges tackling the finest talented English singers to bring down the title to the one. 16 years old Beulah Ruth Pinto's stunning performance, dominance over the stage and power of singing enthralled the audience and stole the judges’ hearts. Now holding the title for the Best young singer in United Arab Emirates, she has also received a cash prize of AED 10,000. One of the judges said "she is born for the stage" and another complimented "She is not a contestant but a performer". The competition, which was started by GEMS in 2004, has unearthed thousands of amazing voices through the years.

On September 21, 2018 Beulah Pinto bagged the UAE’s 2nd most talented child award in a talent contest ‘BurJuman’s Rising Stars’ hosted by Burjuman Centre, Dubai, UAE. UAE is home for more than two hundred nationalities. Beulah took part in the 4-16 years age category open for all languages, all nationalities, and any talent and got past the mega-audition among 500 participants across UAE. Beulah was called "Queen of the stage" by the judges. 

Beulah Pinto holds musical grades of Trinity Guildhall Music College. London. She is also the first and the only Indian to be part of Al Jalila Cultural Centre, a Dubai government organisation. She was a lead singer for Metilda, the musical play organised by GEMS group directed by Kevin Oliver (GEMS cultural director). Beulah sang at Global Teachers Award in 2015 and 2016, an International event where America’s former president Bill Clinton, dignitaries from around the world and Dubai ruler HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid were present. Beulah also sang  for Sheikha Fatima Award in UAE where HH Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nayan  crown prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of He's armed forces was the chief guest of the event. Beulah Pinto won the judges favourite award in Dubai Festival City  "Kids Stars" talent competition in 2015. 

Beulah Pinto performed in Mariamma Varkey Award ceremony on 11th October 2018. She was one of the lead singer at the eve of International day of tolerance on 15th November 2018 where dignaterians from many nations were present including royal family and His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan- Minister of Tolerance UAE (International day of tolerance at Union House). Religious leaders from all faith were part of the event.

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Thursday, 13 Dec 2018

Well Done Beulah.  Congratulations.  

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November 14,2024

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday backed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his claim that the BJP had offered Rs 50 crore each to 50 Congress MLAs in an attempt to "topple" the state government.

Addressing reporters here, Shivakumar, also the Congress state president, said, “The BJP indeed lured 50 Congress MLAs with Rs 50 crore each.”

He defended Siddaramaiah’s statement and said the Congress MLAs were briefed about the BJP’s alleged 'Operation Lotus', a term used to describe the BJP's attempts to destabilise ruling governments through horse-trading.

“Some of our MLAs informed the Chief Minister about this matter, and he, in turn, shared it with the media,” Shivakumar said.

At an event in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah reiterated the claim that "none of the Congress MLAs had accepted the offer".

He also accused the BJP of filing false cases against him in a bid to "remove him and overthrow his government".

The BJP has yet to respond to the allegations.

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November 19,2024

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The Karnataka Police’s Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) achieved a major breakthrough on Monday night by eliminating Vikram Gowda, one of Karnataka’s most wanted Naxal leaders for over two decades. The encounter occurred in the dense Kabbinale forest of Udupi district, marking a significant victory against Naxal insurgency in the region.

Who Was Vikram Gowda?

Hailing from Hebri in Udupi, Vikram Gowda, 44, was a prominent figure in the Naxal movement. He went underground in 2002, initially serving as a courier and fund collector before rising to lead a breakaway Naxal group. Despite having only a fourth-grade education, he was a staunch advocate for tribal rights and a key player in the movement’s survival in Karnataka.

Bounty: ₹3 lakh from Karnataka and ₹50,000 from Kerala.

Legacy: The last major Naxal leader in Karnataka after the 2021 arrest of B G Krishnamurthy.

The Encounter

Police revealed that Gowda and his team visited Kabbinale village to collect groceries on Monday night. Acting on a tip-off, ANF ambushed the group. When the Naxals opened fire, ANF responded, leading to Gowda's death.

Escapees: Three Naxals fled, including prominent members Latha (aka Mundgaru Latha) and Raju.

Significance: This was the first Naxal casualty in Karnataka in over two decades.

Home Minister G. Parameshwara confirmed the operation, stating, “Gowda was elusive for 20 years, escaping multiple encounters. His death is a critical step in dismantling Naxal operations in the region.”

The Decline of Naxal Activity in Karnataka

Karnataka's Naxal movement has been dwindling, with members seeking refuge in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The group’s strength had reduced to just 19 members by 2018, but recent sightings indicate attempts at revival:

2023 Activity: Reports of Gowda-led movements in the Kodagu and Hassan districts reignited concerns.

Political Heat: The BJP criticised the Congress government, alleging it created a “safe haven” for Naxals.

A Glimpse into Gowda’s Past

Personal Life: Gowda’s ex-wife, Savitri (alias Rajita), was arrested in 2021. She was a senior Naxal commander involved in insurgency since 2004.
Rehabilitation Efforts: Since 2013, Karnataka’s rehabilitation policy has seen 14 Naxals surrender and reintegrate into mainstream society.

A Milestone in Karnataka’s Fight Against Insurgency

The operation signifies a decisive blow to Naxal resurgence in the Western Ghats. While the ANF continues its search for escapees, the Karnataka government reaffirmed its commitment to offering rehabilitation to those willing to surrender.

As Karnataka celebrates this triumph, the message is clear: there is no room for insurgency in the state.

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