NRI Digest

Jeddah, November 22: Here is good news for all the NRIs who live in gulf countries. Mangalore based builders Plama Developers Ltd will be participating at the property exhibition ‘India Homes 2012’ on November 29 and 30 which will be held in Dammam (Cobra Park) and on December 3 and 4 on in Jeddah (Hotel Trident) and December 6 and 7 in Riyadh (Al Yamama Resort & Park). The exhibition will feature

Dubai, November 22: The grand 15th anniversary celebration of Billawas Dubai and Northern Emirates (BDNE) was held on November 16 at Jumeirah Ball Room, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Sh. Zayed Road, Dubai. The daylong event started at around 10.30 a.m. with prayers at the entrance of the hall in a small floral decorated temple, set by Satish Ullal and his team and from there the Guests were escorted to the

Dubai, November 19: Entrepreneur Alfred Vaz has taken charge the new president of the Dubai Chapter of Kanara Entrepreneurs (DCKE) from the outgoing president Shobha Mendonca. DCKE was started in Dubai in 2005 to promote entrepreneurship among individuals hailing from the Kanara region. With chapters in Dubai and Bangalore, it has currently has over 250 members and with collaborations with similar

Kuwait, November 17: United Mangaloreans Kuwait’s (UMK) dream of helping the underprivileged turned into reality once again for the fourth time with ‘Fun-Filled Evening 2012’. The show was staged at the American International School, Maidan Hawally here recently with the aim of generating funds for a charitable cause. The event comprised of melodious songs, foot-tapping dances and the hilarious

Riyadh, November 16: A get-together for India Fraternity Forum Hajj Volunteers 2012 was recently held at Al Rayyan Auditorium, Riyadh. Of total 1500 volunteers, 229 volunteers had left Riyadh October 25 to serve Hajjis in Mina from DulHajj 10 to 13, 1433 while volunteers from Makah, Jeddah and Madina served the Hajees from the arrival in Saudi Arabia till their departure. Appreciating the

Dubai, October 30: Karnataka Sangha Dubai, which has completed 27 years affiliated under ICWC, will be hosting this year’s edition of 'Karnataka Rajyotsava 2012' led by new and young executive committee members, under the baton of dynamic president Girish Shetty on November 9 at The Indian Academy School, Qusais, behind Madina Mall, here. Rajyotsava celebration will be an entertaining event full

Kuwait City, October 30: Kuwait India Fraternity Forum (KIFF) organized sports meet on Eid day. The program which took place in Adan was inaugurated by Mr. Abdul Salam, President of KIFF. The meet that presided over by Mr. Saifudheen, Member of KIFF Executive Committee were packed with hundreds of forum members from its all units. Mr. Siraj (Karnataka), Mr. Amjat (Tamilnadu) and Mr. Moideen

Dammam, October 30: Karnataka Salafi Association (KSA), Dammam-Khobar unit organized ‘Eid Meet-2012’ with a variety of colorful programmes specially for children and students of the KSA Madrassa at Dammam KSA Centre on account of Eid-ul-Adha. The children have showed their various talents and skills through several activities like Islamic speeches, reciting of Qur’aan, Quiz, skit etc. Various

Mina, October 29: An elderly Hajj pilgrim from the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir, Ghulam Mohiyuddin Bhutt died on the second day of stay as part of Hajj rituals in the tent city of Mina. With this the number of deaths in Mina rose to 22. Ghulam’s wife also was performing Hajj along with him and they were under Maktab No.27. Volunteers from the Women’s wing of India Fraternity Forum visited wife

Dubai, October 28: The muhurat of the much-talked about Tulu movie 'Nirel' (Shadow), a love story which was recently launched during the grand 'Tuluvere Parba 2012' at Indian High School Grounds in front of a record number of Tulu audience of UAE, was held at the producer's residence in Tamweel Towers, JLT, Dubai on October 25. The programme started with Ganesh-Laxmi puja by Purohit Raghu Bhat who