NRI Digest

Dubai, Apr 5: Kannada Geleyara Balaga, a newly formed association comprising of various like-minded Kannadigas residing in U.A.E. recently conducted their first programme 'Kalba Pravasa' and also conducted a blood donation camp at Sheikha Latifa Hospital where large number of Kannadigas came to donate their blood for a good cause. After the success of these two programmes, Kannada Geleyara Balaga

Nottingham, Apr 4: Mangalorean United Konkani Association, Nottingham (MUKA) celebrated Easter 2013 with pomp and religious fervour at Bramcote Hall Nottingham. They are joined in the celebration by KCA Manchester, UK Konkans and Mangaloreans from London, Wembley, Bristol, and Leicester. The Mass to commemorate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ was offered by Rev Fr. Richard Rego SJ. The MUKA choir

Sharjah, Apr 4: Emirates India Fraternity Forum organized ‘Better Parenting and Fire and Safety Awareness Programme’ at Ryan Star International School, Sharjah recently. Programme was inaugurated with qirath by Ershad Udupi followed by welcome address by Javed Ahmed who also briefed about the recent activities of the EIFF. More than 50 families were present. Riyaz Chokkabettu gave a detail

Doha, Apr 3: Stage is all set for the first ever annual day celebration of Bunts Qatar on April 5 at Al Jazeera Academy. Padma Bhushan Dr.B.M.Hegde will be the chief guest of the celebration while Chidanand Naik, General Manager of Pallonji Qatar, Sarvotham Shetty, President UAE Bunts, K.D.Shetty, Chairman, Bhavani Shipping lines will be the guests of honour. The organization will felicitate Dr B

Doha, Apr 1: The fourth invitational cricket tournament of Karnataka Sangha Qatar, ‘Karnataka Cup 2013’ concluded with the Qatari Diar lifting the glittering cup beating Al Miftah by 11 runs. The event was held at old Ideal School Grounds on Thursday. Former Indian all rounder and coach of Hyderabad team Mr Sunil Joshi was the guest of honour , who was brought to the venue in an elaborate

Dubai, Apr 1: The fifth anniversary celebration of Mogaveers’ UAE concluded at Crown Plaza Hotel, Al Muteena, Deira, Dubai on Friday. The day-long was inaugurated by Dr. G. Shankar, President of G. Shankar Family Trust, Ambalapady. M.K. Lokesh, Ambassador of India to U.A.E was the chief guest. H.E. Lokesh in his speech praised the Mangalorean women and said that they are not just beautiful but are

Abu Dhabi, Mar 31: Emirates India Fraternity Forum, Delhi Chapter conducted a ‘stress management programme’ at Indian Islamic Centre, Abu Dhabi recently. Key note address on stress management was delivered by Zubair Auragabad. Conclusion was given by Arif Hyderabad. NRIs including professionals, businessmen from various part of India attended the programme. The objective of this programme was to

Kuwait, Mar 28: Indian Muslim Association (IMA) - Kuwait organized a 'Family Desert Picnic 2013' at Wafra on the outskirts of the city. The theme of the event was ‘‘O my Lord! Increase me in Knowledge (Qur’an: Taha-114)" which was apparent in all the activities throughout the picnic. Spacious premises with separate tents for men and women and many small tents for basic amenities in a desert

Abu Dhabi, Mar 25: The Abu Dhabi Education Council (Adec) has announced that enrollment of expatriate students in public schools in Abu Dhabi for the 2013-2014 academic year began on Sunday, March 24, and would continue till Thursday, March 28. Mohammad Salem Al Dhaheri, Adec's Executive Director of School Operations, said that Adec seeks to provide all students across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Riyadh, Mar 24: The Dakshina Karnataka Muslim Okkoota(DKMO) - Riyadh conducted its fourth annual general body meeting recently at the Conference Hall of the East Ramad Hotel. Over 200 members, who represented most of the taluks of South Karnataka, attended the meeting. The meeting started with the recitation of some verses of the holy Quran by Mohammed Musliar. The programme was compered by Haneef