Mohammad Mansoor honoured with Hind Ratan award 2019

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January 29, 2019

The Indian business diaspora across the globe convenes at the annual International Congress of NRI’s of Indian Origin conclave on the eve of the Republic Day to honor the best businessman of the year.

Continuing on that tradition the 70th Republic Day saw a new Hind Ratan Mohammed Mansoor, Managing Director of Exelon industries, Bahrain being felicitated in New Delhi.

Mansoor, who originally hails from Hejamadi in coastal Karnataka’s Udupi district has been at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution in Bahrain and has been the first few Indians to dominate the business scene in Manama. His contribution to the Industrial and social revolution of the Gulf State has been unparalleled. He has tied up with a host of Indian origin entrepreneurs to help build the Industrial sector in Bahrain.

He recently brought in SRAM & MRAM Group to Bahrain to help build the SME Sector in Bahrain in connection with the ASEAN Nations. His partnership with Dr. Sailesh Hiranandani has been a symbiotic association which could benefit both the companies build their operations. Exelon with its boots on the ground expertise and SRAM 8 MRAM with its global presence can actually build the best possible business association for each other.

Dr. Hiranandani, is the Chairman of SRAM & MRAM Group, a global conglomerate founded in 1995 currently with 8 international alliances, 10 group companies, spread across 5 continents, 35+.cations, 300+ employees and a sales turnaround of USD 300 Million (FY 2016-2017). SRAM & MRAM Group's core strengths are Agro-products and Information Technology, with footprints spread across multifarious services, verticals and operations viz., Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Hedge Fund Management, FOREX Management, Hospitality Services 8 Solutions, Information Technology, Media & Publishing, Embedded Systems and infrastructure.

Dr. Sailesh Lachu Hiranandani, a fund manager, whose penchant for investments in tech startups has been renowned. He has been the brain behind the USD 950 Mn Private Equity deal for Energy Start-up Cosmo Solutions helmed by Mr. Nitin Mahendraprasad Gupta. Mr. Gupta a technocrat and a electronics genius has been at the forefront of negotiations with heads of state of 3 governments viz. South Africa, India and Cambodia for setting up his manufacturing centre for all his patented products.

Gupta was given a rousing welcome by Ms. Baleka Mbete, the speaker of the South African Assembly and was happy to launch all the products in Association with SRAM 8 Mr. Gupta. Currently Mr. Gupta is on a fact finding mission to launch the other products from his stable in both South Africa and the ASEAN. Mr.Gupta is in talks with the various dignitaries from the ASEAN to put up his ancillary offshoot of his products and has been receiving encouraging responses from almost all the countries he has been talking with.

Mr. Gupta has agreed to partner with SRAM 8 MRAM a. Dr. Sailesh Hiranandani on a long term basis and bring in a lot of his inventions to be marketed workwide with the help of SRAM Group and Dr. Hiranandani. In his latest acquisition, Dr. Hiranandani has in tie-up with Mr. Ajitabh Bachchan 8 his associates Dr. Jagvinder Singh Virk, Mr. Sunil Arora, Director, Mittal Infrastructure and Mr. Mahendra Joshi, Director, Mahendra Exports have decided to set up a base to work on various futuristic technologies predominantly in the alternative energy sectors and other solutions.

SRAM & MRAM is in the process of launching Hey Cab, a B2C cab hiring service on the lines of Uber and Grab in partnership with Master Tours and Travels owned by Rahul Shah in South Africa, Cambodia a. India. It would be first of its kind service which will eventually integrate all B2B service providers under one platform and take e-hailing as a business to the next level.

SRAM Associates Prasanna Shah along with his partners Raghav Kapoor, Mohit Seth and Kalpesh Raigandhi have expressed their happiness at an Indian being on the forefront of the businesses in Bahrain.

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January 4,2026

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As the year draws to a close, Mount Kenya witnessed a remarkable achievement by Ayaan Mendon, an eleven-year-old mountaineer from Mangaluru, who successfully summited the peak, adding another milestone to his growing list of high-altitude accomplishments.

Despite his young age, Ayaan has already completed climbs that many seasoned trekkers aspire to. His mountaineering journey includes Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Elbrus, Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, and an attempted ascent of Aconcagua. Having begun his climbing pursuits at the age of six, Ayaan continues to progress steadily, guided by careful planning, training, and required permissions.

Ayaan’s journey is driven by passion rather than pressure. He undergoes regular physical training and approaches mountaineering with discipline and quiet determination. Outside the mountains, he leads a balanced childhood—enjoying outdoor activities, sports, and nature, while also indulging in age-appropriate interests such as gaming and learning new skills. His routine reflects a balance between ambition and a healthy childhood.

Family support has played a key role in shaping his journey. Speaking about his inspiration, Ayaan says his parents motivate him to challenge himself while remaining grounded. Their encouragement has helped instill discipline, resilience, and respect for nature—qualities that define his approach to climbing.

More than a physical feat, Ayaan’s ascent of Mount Kenya stands as an example of perseverance and focus. His achievement highlights what consistent effort, guidance, and self-belief can accomplish, even at a young age, and places Mangaluru on the global mountaineering map once again.

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January 8,2026

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Jubail: Team B-Human (Jubail Unit) hosted a special felicitation ceremony at the Muzain Campus to honour Mr. Zakariya Jokatte, an ad-hoc member of the organisation and a recipient of the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava Award.

The event brought together the leadership of Team B-Human along with the faculty and management of Al Muzain, celebrating Mr. Jokatte’s lifelong commitment to social service and his recognition by the Karnataka state government for outstanding contributions to society.

Several prominent community leaders and philanthropists were present on the occasion, who spoke highly of Mr. Jokatte’s humanitarian work and dedication to public welfare.

Addressing the gathering, Team B-Human Founder Asif Deals outlined the organisation’s core mission and values. He urged attendees to watch a documentary highlighting Zakariya Jokatte’s inspiring life journey and achievements, describing it as a source of motivation for the younger generation.

During the ceremony, the management and trustees presented tokens of appreciation to the awardee. A memento was also presented to Team B-Human HQ President, Adv. Zeeshan, in recognition of his leadership and continued guidance.

The event reflected strong collaboration with Team Muzain, with senior management members including Deepak (General Manager), Ritesh (Planning Manager), and Cherian Thomas (Finance Manager) in attendance.

The felicitation ceremony was graced by Chairman Shareef White Stone, Trustees Yunus Manipal, Shahul Hamid, and Bashir Al Falak, and Executive Members Iqbal Buntwal, Nazir Ullal, Ibba Bajpe, Sheriff Adoor, Salim Udupi, Muqthar (Shield Sensor), and Farooq (Port Way).

The programme concluded with a collective call to continue supporting humanitarian causes, echoing the spirit of “B-Human” across both Saudi Arabia and India.

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January 10,2026

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Beltangady, Jan 10: Traffic on the treacherous Charmadi Ghat came to an abrupt halt on Friday night after a wild elephant descended onto the roadway between the second and third hairpin bends, triggering over an hour of complete chaos.

The dramatic encounter unfolded around 9.45 p.m. when the elephant reportedly uprooted a tree and positioned itself squarely in the middle of the narrow ghat stretch, calmly feasting while motorists watched in fear. With the massive animal refusing to budge, a long queue of vehicles quickly formed on both sides of the road.

Several motorists cautiously attempted to drive the elephant back toward the forest, but the lone tusker remained unmoved, leaving travellers stranded deep inside the ghat section.

Eyewitnesses stated that the situation became even more distressing as the location had no mobile network connectivity, preventing stranded commuters from contacting authorities or alerting others about the danger ahead.

The standoff finally eased only after the elephant slowly retreated into the darkness of the forest, allowing trapped vehicles to inch forward and continue their journey.

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