Kannada international stars presented a fabulous show 'Temptation 2012' in Dubai

naeem@coastaldigest.com (Ramesh S Bhandari)
April 30, 2012

Dubai, April 30: Enthrall World, an event management company for the first time in UAE presented a huge star studded show in UAE called Temptation 2012 International Kannada Stars at Dubai Tennis Stadium.

The April 27 event witnessed by over 700 music loving Kannadigas of UAE.

Nonstop programme without a break connecting the audience throughout the three hours show is being rarely viewed in recent days. This is one show that put together with a good scripting enthralled the audience throughout connecting heart to heart raising the Kannada language up high in the air specially in Dubai after a long gap.

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Though the actual programme started at around 8:40pm everyone could hear the stars speaking from the stage back ground from 7:30 pm onwards that they are getting ready to present the show after the prayers.

This initially kept the audience connected and when Ramesh Arvind came on live with his beautiful inaugural speech it really touched the hearts of all the Kannadigas who cheered applauding continuously.

Mr Arvind who completed 25 years of his acting career in Kannada Films was felicitated and honoured with 'Mysore Peta' and shawl by the organiser Prasad and the main sponsors.

The star studded show comprised of Ramesh Arvind, Upendra, Tarun Chandra, Dhiganth, Vijaya Raghavendra, Radhika Gandhi, Pooja Gandhi, Neetu, Adhendrida Ray, Pragna, Harshika Poonacha, Sadhu Kokila, Bank Janardhan, Tennis Krishna and Arun Sagar along with Music Director Hari Krishna and his singers Anuradha Bhat, Chetan and Mrs. Hari Krishna gave a really enchanting performances liked and loved by all the audience present.

Moreover the dances performed by the local talents 'Ocean Kids' Group were really superb though they were given just one day rehearsal by visiting Choreographer Harsha. One more thing to be praised is the orchestra comprising of Deva and his troupe of only 3 musicians created a sound effect of fully fledged troupe.

The flow of the programme went smoothly one after another with great performances by all the current hot Star cast of Kannada 'Sandalwood' film industry who were really down to earth personalities without any head weights mingled with the UAE audiences just like a common person. In between the programme were comedy skits by Bank Janardhan, Tennis Krishna & Sadhu Kokila who presented some humorous rib tickling comedy items which added spice to the programme. But the best person who came on with various roles spontaneously was Arun Sagar a brilliant personality with mind blowing script flowing like sea as his name mentions.

Pooja Gandhi came on in midst of the audience and shared her song from her first film 'Mungaru Male' and the audience enjoyed every bit of it. Upendra too joined the audience and danced with children. He sang some numbers of his film which was overjoyed by his fans in Dubai. Dhighant had many fans who wanted to dance with him and he did it later. Vijaya Raghavendra too called one of his fan on to the stage and danced with her.

Chilly Willy released their energy drink in between the show to all the stars and later distributed to the audience.

On the whole the programme was one of its kind ever presented in UAE for quite some time. The organisers praised the media representative for the success of the programme and promised more programmes in the future. Those who could not attend this event really lost a chance of being part of a good magical theme based programme liked and loved by those who were present connected like 'abhimanigale devru' well said in the concluding part of the programme.


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April 15,2025

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Jeddah/Dammam, April 15: In a significant legal move, Saudi-based law firm International Justice has served a formal legal notice to Air India Express on behalf of passengers affected by the inordinate delay of Flight IX-886. The flight, originally scheduled to depart from Dammam to Mangaluru on 25 March 2025 at 22:10 hrs, was delayed by over 24 hours—causing severe inconvenience and hardship to passengers, many of whom included senior citizens, children, and individuals with medical conditions.

The legal notice, issued by noted Saudi lawyer and partner at International Justice Law Firm, Adv. Ms. Faten Faiz AlAhmari, outlines the distress and suffering endured by the stranded passengers due to the prolonged delay and lack of adequate assistance from the airline.

The initiative for legal escalation was spearheaded by P.A. Hameed Padubidri, a well-known Indian lawyer and social worker based in Saudi Arabia, who closely monitored the ordeal. Upon receiving numerous complaints and witnessing the passengers’ plight firsthand, he collaborated with Adv. Faten Faiz AlAhmari to ensure the matter was formally addressed through appropriate legal channels.

The legal notice outlines several key grievances:
    •    Unexplained delay and extended detention inside the aircraft
    •    Absence of proper accommodation or official communication
    •    Prolonged waiting hours at the airport without basic support or updates

The notice demands the following actions from Air India Express:
    1.    A formal written apology to all affected passengers
    2.    Full compensation for the physical, mental, and financial distress caused
    3.    A detailed explanation regarding the cause of the delay and preventive measures
    4.    Assurance of strict adherence to passenger rights in future operations

The airline has been given 15 days from the receipt of the notice to respond and take corrective action. Failing this, legal proceedings will be initiated in competent courts in both Saudi Arabia and India, with all financial liabilities resting on Air India Express.

This legal action comes amid rising public dissatisfaction over the handling of flight delays by international carriers, particularly those serving the Gulf-India sector.

Hameed Padubidri remarked: “We expected improved efficiency and passenger care from Air India Express after its acquisition by the Tata Group. However, the continued lapses and negligence—especially on Gulf routes—have deeply frustrated the Indian expatriate community. If the airline fails to respond, we will pursue the matter vigorously in both Saudi and Indian courts to ensure justice for the affected passengers.”

The case is now being closely watched by legal experts and passenger rights advocates, highlighting the pressing need for accountability, transparency, and humane treatment during travel disruptions.

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April 26,2025

Riyadh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Saudi Arabia on April 22 marked a significant step in reaffirming the enduring friendship between India and the Kingdom. During his visit, PM Modi engaged with leading Indian-origin business figures, highlighting their pivotal role in Saudi Arabia's economic growth.

Among the distinguished attendees were Mr. Ashif Karnire, Chief Executive Officer of the prestigious Expertise Group, and Mr. Anshif Karnire, Chief Strategy Officer of the group, whose participation underlined the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia.

Joining them were other prominent business leaders, including Mr. Yusuf Ali, Managing Director of LuLu Hypermarket, and Dr. Alisha Moopen, Group CEO of Aster Healthcare. Each of these leaders represents enterprises that have made outstanding contributions across diverse sectors of the Saudi economy.

The discussions centred around the influential role of Indian entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia’s development journey, with PM Modi acknowledging their exceptional contributions.

The robust presence of Indian businesses continues to be a driving force in the Kingdom’s economic diversification efforts. The meeting not only reaffirmed the strong ties between India and Saudi Arabia but also opened new avenues for collaboration, promising mutual growth and prosperity in the years ahead.

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