NRI Digest

Doha: Tulu Koota Qatar (TKQ), an affiliate of Indian Cultural Center (ICC) under the aegis of Embassy of India hosted its annual blood donation drive on May 8 at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) blood donors unit. The response by the donors and the well-wishers unexpectedly turned to be in huge numbers which started from 8 a.m. and ended at 12 noon. Around 250 people joined the noble cause which

Dammam: The month of April 2015 began with a dreadful sand-storm which kept the people’s mood unstable and for many days the weather kept alarming the uncertainty in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. On April 16, Jam’iyyatul Falah’s volunteers had the faith in Allah and His blessings and kept their preparation in full swing for the annual event of family-get-together ‘JF Coastal Festival 2015’

Abu Dhabi: It’s carnival time once again in Abu Dhabi. Konkani Cultural Organisation (KCO), Abu Dhabi announced its plans to hold the much awaited annual event 'FIESTA -2015’ on Friday, 8th May 2015 at 5 p.m. at the Abu Dhabi Country club, located next to Abu Dhabi Immigration Department. This year too FIESTA – will be filled with fun and entertainment and sumptuous buffet packaged amid unique

Doha: ICC one, ICC Advanced and ICC Eves Toastmaster clubs jointly organized a farewell party for DTM Vijaya Monteiro. The nostalgic event called ‘TEARS & CHEERS’ was graced by senior Toastmasters, Division & Area Officials and Club members. The Presidents of the 3 ICC clubs, TM Venkat Sriram, TM Asha Shiju & TM Abhijit Kuwalekar declared the meeting open. The Toastmasters of the day TM Latha

Dubai: Dubai Uppala committee will b organizing a Dubai Soccer and Family meet on Friday, May 15, at Bilva School, Ghusais, Dubai. Dubai health Authority has presented a momento to the Dubai Uppala Commitee as a token of appreciation for their gratitude towards the UAE by donating blood by over 100 residents of Mangalpady Panchayat. The event will host range of activities for family and kids on

Riyadh: Karavali Parba-2015, the annual fest of the Karavali Welfare Association Riyadh (KWAR) was held recently recreating a miniature coastal Karnataka in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The function was inaugurated by lighting of the lamp by the KWAR President Rajesh Kumar, Vice President Santhosh Shetty, General Secretary Nazeer Ahmed, former presidents Vijay Rai, Ramesh Shetty and Royston Prabhu

Yanbu: On the occasion of ‘Fraternity Fest-2015’ India Fraternity Forum Yanbu region organized a Family gathering on April 24. Inaugurating the event Mohammad Rashid, Coordinator, IFF Yanbu, urged the Muslim community to be united in the wake of social and political problems faced by the Muslims in India. Syed Shaukath Khan, President, IFF Northern region, Yanbu, Syed Khalander Shah, President

Dammam: SAB Warriors grabbed Dammam Social Forum Cup sponsored by Saleh Ayed Balharith Est. in the Knockout Cricket Tournament organized by Indian Social Forum Dammam and Khobar Branch. Khobar United stumbled to be in the runners up against SAB Warriors in the final match. Salman of SAB Warriors declared Man of the Series for his overall performance throughout the tournament. Rajesh of Master CC

Dubai: The premier bunts associations of Dubai, U.A.E. Bunts are all set for the mega event of their 41st annual celebrations to be held on Friday the 24th April 2015 at the Amal Ballroom of JW Marriott Hotel, Diera, Dubai. The cultural extravaganza begins at 10 a.m. The Guest of Honour of the day will be a well-known Bunt personality from Mangalore Prof. M. Balakrishna Shetty, Prinicipal of SDPT

Gudaibiya: Mogaveers Bahrain which has been celebrating its decennial celebration by conducting prescheduled ten special events throughout the year, recently conducted its eighth programme ‘ATIL’, a famous Tulu Nadu food festival at the premises of Indian Club located in Gudaibiya. This great food festival of Tulu Nadu which is being conducted right from the formation of the Association with the