NRI Digest

Ottawa, Jun 4: The Family Social organized by the Mangalorean Association of Canada (MAC) recently was a remarkable demonstration of organization, pulsating music, delicious food and pure fun. The event began with MAC President Ronald Fernandes’s address where he highlighted the support of sponsors and selflessness of the volunteers. He also thanked the clergy for their continued spiritual support

Riyadh, Jun 3: An Islamic dawah programme was organised by the Riyadh unit of Karnataka Salafi Association, in association with Bath’ha Dawah Centre recently in Riyadh. Delivering a public discourse on the topic ‘Life after Death’ at the programme, Basheer Swalahi said that it was not possible to succeed in the Hereafter, by being Muslims merely for namesake. A firm and authentic belief in Islam

Dammam, Jun 2: Badria Association of Muslim Youth Krishnapura(BAMY) Dammam unit its 25th general body meeting on Friday after Juma prayer on May 31 at Al-Khayam restaurant, Dammam. K M Kabeer was elected as the President of the organization during the meet. All the members of Krishnapura Jama’th residing at Dammam participated in the general body meeting of the BAMY Krishnapura Dammam branch. The

Sharjah, Jun 2: Karnataka Sangha Sharjah (KSS) this year under the leadership of its President Satish Poojary celebrated its 11th anniversary and also gave away the prestigious Mayura Award, at Basma Ballroom, Ewan Hotel, Sharjah recently. The programme was declared open by Sathish Poojary by hoisting Karnataka flag. The guests of the programme Padmashree Dr. B.R. Shetty, Mayura Awardee Sudhir

Dubai, May 29: The UAE Amchigele Samaj, as part of its initiatives to help children learn effective communication, inaugurated its very own Gavel Club -“Amchi Gavelliers”, on May 24. This was the second initiative of the Development Activities subcommittee of the organization. Public speaking is one of the most dreaded and feared activities ever and yet public speaking is one of the most needed

Dubai, May 29: Devadiga Sangha Dubai will be celebrating its 21stanniversary on June 7 at Deira Sheraton, Dubai. Former vice-chancellor of Kuvempu University Prof B S Sherigara will be the guest of honour. The event will witness several cultural programmes staged by the member sof the community. Dances, skits, songs etc will be the highlight of the day. ‘Yaksha Mitraru’ will be staging a comic

Mangalore, May 22: Ramakshatriya Sangha successfully conducted a blood donation camp on Friday at Sheikha Latifa Hospital Dubai. A large number of donors attended the camp. Ramakshatriya Sangha has been conducting such camps every year for a good cause as a part of their annual activity. The camp kicked off at 11 a.m. and could see members of the Sangha arrive in large numbers along with their

Jubail, May 21: Blue Stars Dammam won by 4 runs against Al Falah Jubail in the finals of Expertise Cup – 2013, a knockout cricket tournament organised by Expertise Contracting Company at Jubail. Al Falah won the toss and invited Blue Stars to bat first. Blue Stars openers failed to give good start against fine blowing from Al Falah. They lost two vital wickets when the score was 45 in sixth over

Ras-al-khaimah, May 19: “We should understand the meaning of the verses of Holy Quran while reading it and follow its guidance for the best life hereafter,” said Prof M Abubaker, principal, Scholars Indian School, Ras-al-khaimah, UAE. He was speaking at the inaugural function of the sixth inter-school Holy Quran recitation competition held Scholars Auditorium, here. Stating that the Holy Quran is

Dubai, May 18: The GSB Community UAE organized its Annual Talent Day Programme recently at the Emirates English Speaking School-Auditorium, Al Safa, Dubai. Competitions were held for children and adults in different categories, which saw outstanding participation. Amchi family, Sub-junior fancy dress, Amchi Chef, Junior category-Jodi Dance, Dramebaaz, Clay modeling, Senior category-Jodi dance