NRI Digest

Mina (Saudi Arabia), Oct 23: India Fraternity Forum, a social organization which is uniting expatriate Indians in the Kingdom and conducting many social services has continued its service for hajj pilgrims this year as well. Over 1200 volunteers of India Fraternity Forum rendered service during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage including women and school children. Office bearers of IFF had fielded

Manama (Bahrain), Oct 20: Kannada Sangha Bahrain organized a ‘Prince’ and ‘Princess’ competition at its auditorium recently. Event was organised based on age category for charming Prince and Princess of Kannada Sangha Bahrain. A large number of enthusiasts took active part in the competition. They also exhibited their talents. A mass birthday for the kids who were born in the month of October was

Riyadh, Oct 20: Seven Star won the prestigious ‘Karavali Cricket Trophy–2013’ by defeating Eagle Friends Padubidri in the final match played in Riyadh on 11th October 2013. The winning team Seven Star defeated the runner up team Eagle Padubidri by 28 runs. Karavali Welfare Association Riyadh (KWAR) conducted this tournament as part of its annual sports program as the association will be

Riyadh, Oct 19: Karavali Welfare Association Riyadh(KWAR), a well Known NRI social Organization, conducted their maiden food festival and cooking competition on October 4, 2013 at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Even though it was KWAR’s maiden show at this level, a total number of 12 teams took part in this completion which was mainly based on Mangalorean traditional dishes and cuisine. The Grand Show was

Qatar, Oct 5: The Annual Blood Donation Drive of Tulu Koota Qatar received a huge response on Friday October 4 2013 at Hamad Medical Corporation, Blood Donors Unit. Around 350 expatriates attended the noble activity while a record number of 60 members were able to donate blood after routine checkup. Dr. Arjun Shetty addressed the gathering and highlighted the importance of donating blood. The

Doha, Sep 30: Construction Development Co. (CDC) are sponsoring the Qatar Veteran’s Cricket League for a 25th time. At the inaugural ceremony Sanjiv Jain, Business Development Manager of CDC played a ball in the presence of CDC and MIC teams along with Qatar Veterans’ Cricket League members. Experienced CDC and M. Pallonji registered their first wins in the inaugural matches of the 25th CDC

Qatar, Sep 18: In the Division-II of the 19th Gulf Incon-Metabo Cricket Tournament 2013 Al Shaqab held back the challenge of UP XII and won by 14 runs. Qatar Veterans’ Cricket League members were still recovering from the shocking news of the sudden demise of Mr. Ganesh Srinivasan, General Manager of Gulf Incon, an ardent Sports Sponsor and supporter. A two minutes silence was observed at the

Dubai, Sep 16: Konkan Bells, a Belthangady deanery association in Dubai celebrated the feast of Nativity of Mother Mary, at Bangalore Empire Restaurant, Karama, Dubai on September 13. Fr. Simon D'Souza, Parish Priest of St. Francis Xavier Church, Indabettu Parish, Beltangady was the Chief Guest of Honour who led the religious celebration and blessed the new paddy-sheaves sourced from Mangalore

Ras Al-Khaimah, Sep 16: Students and Staff members of RAK Scholars Indian School celebrated Onam Festival with great fervour and festival mood. The programme was inaugurated by the Principal Prof M Abubaker. In his inaugural address he greeted all on the occasion and wished everyone to hold the feeling of oneness and work towards building the strong nation. There was a stage programme on Onam and

Kuwait, Sep 9: Fahaheel and Abu-Halifa units of Indian Muslim Association (IMA-Kuwait) in cooperation with IPC organised Eid and Independence Day get-together at Sheikh Bader Ahmed Sabah hall Abu Halifa. Iqbal Mulla, guest of Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, delivered a thought provoking lecture on the topic “Development of the nation and communal harmony”. He highlighted the fact that India