NRI Digest

Sharjah, Nov 5: Hundreds of non-resident Kannadigas from across United Arab Emirates have been visiting the outlet of Shanthi Prakashana, a Karnataka based publishing, in Sharjah international book fair which got underway on November 1. The fair will conclude on November 11. “Shanthi Prakashana is the one and only kannada publisher out of 1650 publishers from around the world participating in this

Sharjah, Nov 3: Sharjah Karnataka Sangha is all set for its 15th Anniversary celebration on November 17 at Sharjah Indian Association Auditorium, Sharjah. Well known non-resident Kannadiga leader, President of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha, Rajyotsava Awardee, Sarvotham Shetty will be conferred with the Mayura Global Kannadiga Award on the occasion. It will be a historical event wherein a Kannadiga

Dubai: Namma Kundapra Kannada Balaga Gulf a newly formed body for Kundapra Kannadigas hosted a felicitation programme for well-known guestsfrom their home town who arrived exclusively for KaDaM anniversary programme recently. Well known Social Activist Gowri Devadiga, Billawa Jagrathi Balaga’s Kundapra Businessman N.T. Poojari, and Trustee of Kollur Temple, Ambika Raju Devadiga were all invited

Doha: Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association (KMCA), a socio-cultural entity affiliated to Indian Cultural Centre, under the aegis of Embassy of India, Doha, Qatar, is all set to celebrate its mega event ‘Kannada Rajyotsava’ at the Ashoka Hall, Indian Cultural Centre, Doha, Qatar on Friday, November 10, 2017. The program is scheduled to start at 5pm. The Chief Guest of the event will be Ms. Milan

Ajman: Kundapura Devadiga Mitra, popularly known as KaDaM celebrated their 8th anniversary in a grand manner on October 27th 2017, at Ajman Beach Hotel, Ajman, UAE with a whole day cultural event witnessed by packed Devadiga families, guests from India and friends. With the able leadership of dynamic businessman Dinesh Devadiga Chitradi Nagoor, KaDaM are not only conducting anniversary but also

Riyadh, Oct 31: The 10th annual general body meeting of Karavali Welfare Association Riyadh (KWAR) was held on October 27 at a Famed Restaurant Auditorium in Riyadh. The meeting started around 1.30pm post lunch. Nitin Rai Kukkuvalli, resident editor of VK Newz, the key man of KWAR with a bundle of talents welcomed the guests and explained KWAR’s contribution to fellow Indians especially to people

Mangaluru, Oct 30: Shanthi Prakashana, a publishing house from Karnataka’s Mangaluru city, is all set to take part in the 36th Sharjah International Book Fair. The 11-day annual book exhibition-cum-sale will be held from November 1 to November 11 at Sharjah Expo Center, Sharjah. Shanthi Prakashana is known for publishing Islamic books in Kannada on different topics and areas such as society

Jubail: Indian Social Forum-Karnataka chapter organised a free medical check up camp on October 27 in JAL International Co.ltd Camp, Jubail, in association with Shifa Al Jubail medical Centre. Addressing the Inauguration function Social Forum branch General Secretary Irshad Bajpe mentioned about the milestones achieved by Indian Social Forum in past years, Social Forum was successful in handling

Al Khobar: SASP Jubail emerged winner of Sabsa champions league -2017 organised by Sab Propel Sports and entertainment pvt Ltd at Sabsa ground, Rakah, Al Khobar on September 28 and 29. Indian cricket legend Mohammed Azharuddin was the brand ambassador for the event. The champion team received a cash prize of SR 25,000 along with a trophy, while runner up smartech received a cash prize of SR 13,000

Abu Dhabi, Oct 24: Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha, one of the premier association for Kannadigas in UAE, will be honouring Yakshagana stalwart Shekhar D Shettigar with ‘Da Ra Bendre Award’ during their Karnataka Rajyotsava celebration programme scheduled forNovember 3, at India Social Centre Auditorium. The day-long event of cultural activities will start at 10 a.m. being presided by patron Padmashree