NRI Digest

Riyadh, June 1: As many as 250 took part in the Karavali Koota, the fifth annual general meeting of Karavali Welfare Association, Riyadh (KWAR) was held here recently. The day-long programme began with versatile Parvez Ali welcoming the members and guests. President Ramesh Shetty spoke about the Association and thanked all his executive members and office-bearers for the great efforts and

Dubai, May 30: With a determination to make Muslims of coastal Karnataka, a dowry-free community, an anti-dowry campaign is being organised by the UAE unit of Karavali Welfare Association (KWA) under the theme “Say No to Dowry; Save Community”. The 15-day long campaign got underway at Indian Islamic Centre Auditorium on Deira Mutheena Road, Dubai recently. Inaugurating the programme Moideen Kutty

Dubai, May 30: Emirates India Fraternity forum-UAE will be conducting a family get-together on Friday, June 1, 2012. A press release issued here by the organisers stated that the get-together would be held under the theme, “Importance of education to empower our community and evils of dowry". All NRIs are requested to participate in the event to be held at Aneesa Al Ansari Girls School, Al-Quoze

Al Khobar, May 29: India Fraternity Forum has planned to organise a health campaign under the motto ‘Healthy Life Happy Life’ across Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia from June 1 to 15 2012. A press release issued here stated that the main purpose of the campaign was to bring health awareness among Indian expatriates, especially low earning employees. The inaugural programme will be held in Dammam

Ras Al Khaimah, May 29: While reciting the Quran one should think that he is in the presence of Allah who has sent those verses to the whole mankind through Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), said M Abubaker Thumbay. He was addressing the competitors of fifth holy Quran recitation competition conducted by the Scholars Indian School, RAK and the Holy Quran Foundation RAK. Quoting the Qur’anic verse “He is

Ras Al Khaimah, May 29: In the CBSE XII examination, Miss Fahiza of Commerce emerged topper at Scholars Indian School, Ras al Khaimah with 92.4%, while Miss Princy Sabu of Science topped with 87.8% followed by Zeinab Mansaray of Commerce with 85.4% and Asme of Science stream 85.2%. A total of 14 from Commerce and 12 of Science appeared for the examination out of which 15 with distinction and rest

Kuwait, May 26: Bhavishya C Shetty, a student of Jabriya Indian School Kuwait, has secured CGPA 9.6 - (91.6%) in CBSE Xth board examination held in March 2012. She is a very brilliant and talented student of JIS, and has continuously excelled in academic and extracurricular activities at JIS. She is the daughter of Chandrahasa Shetty and Swarna C Shetty who were both former Presidents of Tulu

Jubai, May 20: Goodinabali Welfare Association (GWA), organised a unique get-together of Bearys ‘Sandola-2012’ at the sprawling United Beach Camp, in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As a continuation of its tradition, GWA made the event, a true ‘sandola’ (enjoyment) for the Bearys from Mangalroe, as enthusiastic audience sat glued to their seat to enjoy the fun filled afternoon. The entertainment

Sharjah, May 20: It was a grand royal celebration of Karnataka Sangha Sharjah's 10th year at Hotel Holiday International, Ball Room, Al Buhaira Corniche, Sharjah on Friday, May 18, attended by packed plus Kannadigas who were glued to the seat from morning till late evening presenting various entertainment on a beautifully arranged stage with background of our own Royal Mysore Palace which is an

Abu Dhabi, May 19: Islam is in indeed a religion that promotes peace and understanding among people of all faiths, said B S Sharafuddin Mangalore. Delivering a lecture on ‘Islam and Peace’ at the weekly gathering conducted by Islamic Cultural Centre (ICC) Kannada wing, Abu Dhabi on Friday, Mr Sharafuddin said Islam strongly prohibits all forms of violence and aggression against people regardless