NRI Digest

The great warrior race of Marathas is all set to resume battle, but on a fresh battle ground, the cricket fields of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Named the Maratha Arabians, a franchise in the upcoming T10 Cricket League to be played over 10-overs-a-side, the squad featuring some of the world’s best known cricketers will do battle in the six-team tournament from 14-17 December. Maratha Arabians

Sharjah, Nov 27: The Sharjah zone of Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) will be celebrating a grand Meeladunnabi conference and UAE National Day on December 1 at Ibn Seena English High School, Al Shahba, Near Cricket Stadium Sharjah. Announcing this at a press meet here yesterday, Zainuddeen Haji Bellare, Chairman, Meeladunnabi Reception Committee, said that the title of the event will be ‘Mehfil

Dubai, Nov 23: 10-year-old Master Amoghavarsha Bhat, a Grade 4 student of Delhi Private School in Dubai has entered the finale of ‘Voice of UAE 2017’ singing competition scheduled to be held on 1st December, 2017 at Sh. Rashid Auditorium, Dubai. Bollywood singing sensation Kavitha Krishnamurthy will be the judge. Amoghavarsha Bhat hails from Puttur in Mangaluru region of Karnataka. Son of Prasanna

Abu Dhabi, Nov 22: Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan inaugurated the first National Festival of Tolerance through an evening of harmony, diversity and heritage between the UAE and India organized by the Ministry of Tolerance in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of India and the Indian Business and Professional Group in Abu Dhabi recently. The event took place at Umm Al Emarat Park and

Sharjah: It was a grand jubilant event of Sharjah Karnataka Sangha which hosted its 15th anniversary along with 62nd Karnataka Rajyotsava day celebrations and ‘Mayura Vishwamanya Kannadiga Award’ presentation programme on November 17 at the auditorium of Sharjah Indian Association. The event commenced at 4 p.m. Flag hoisting President and Committee Members of Sharjah Karnataka Sangha assembled

Riyadh: Dakshina Karnataka Muslim Okkoota(DKMO), Riyadh, will be hosting a family get together “Family Winter Festival” on Nov 23 At Al-Rushd Resort Exit 8, Riyadh. DKMO is a unique organization set up in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh with an intention to support the family of deceased NRIs in case of sudden death of their breadwinners. Currently, DKMO has expanded with other objectives like financial loan

Dammam: The Students Fraternity Forum, Eastern Province, organised ‘Bloom-2017’, a special event for the children of Indian expatriates studying from Class 1 to 8 recently in Dammam to mark Children’s Day. Children Participated in various competitions in the event. Four teams, namely Team Inspire, Vision, Genius and Dynamic were formed for class 5 to 8 students. Five competitions followed by the

Dubai, Nov 13: Many old students of Mangaluru’s historic University College held a get-together at grand plaza hotel, Qusais, Dubai during the recent visit of its principal Dr Uday Kumar. Addressing the students, Dr Kumar urged them to strengthen the alumni association chapter in Middle East. He stated that the college is getting ready to celebrate 150th anniversary (sesquicentennial celebrations)

Doha, Nov 13: Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association (KMCA), celebrated the 62nd Karnataka Rajyotsava with full fanfare on November 10 at the Indian Cultural Centre, Ashoka hall. The programme was laced with entertainment, comedy, patriotic fervor and perfect blend of art and music. The evening commenced with the Qiraat, recited by Master Faakhir Fayaz Ahmed and translated by Master Bilal Ahmed

Dubai, Nov 11: Skeeva Jewel Films maiden venture ‘MoganTujea’ a super hit Goan Konkani Love Story Produced by R. Jovito Rodrigues & Jayson Colaco is all set to have a premier release in Dubai, Grand Hyatt, Galleria Theater, Deira on Friday the 17th of November, 2017 at 5 PM. Same day there will be another show in Novo Theatres, Sahara Centre at 8 PM. Other shows will be on 24th November in Abu