Mangalurean Amoghavarsha Bhat enters ‘Voice of UAE 2017’ finale

Shodhan Prasad

November 23, 2017

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 T N and Smitha Bhat, who is also a trained singer and dancer from Puttur, Amoghavarsha is well groomed by his parents into singing from childhood. Amoghavarsha is formally getting trained in Carnatic Classical Music and is also learning Mrudanga and Guitar simultaneously.

Amoghavarsha has made a name for himself through his singing in Dubai’s Global Village 2017 platform. He has also performed in Sharjah Karnataka Sangha annual programmes and also had won second runner-up in UAE Level Kannada Film Song competition held by the Sangha in the year 2016. His performances in Ocean Kids Extravaganza 2017, 2nd Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, Basava Jayanthi Celebrations, KADAM Annual Events, 20th Anniversary Event of UAE Havyaka Sangha and received thunderous appreciation and name for himself everywhere he performed.

Some of his achievements/credentials are:

• Second runner-up in UAE Level Kannada Film song Competition held by KSS Sharjah, 2016

• Semi Finalist in WAFI Superstars 2017 in ‘Kids HQ Super Star’ Contest

• Emerging Talent recognition in ‘Amazing Stars 2015’ contest

• Recognized as ‘Child Prodigies in UAE’ held by BIG IDEA Group

• 2nd Place in Hindi Light Music competition held by Red Inter-school Youth Fest

• Team Member in winning Cadence Choral Recitation of his school at the Inter Junior School Fest

• TMS Idol in ‘Chrysalis’ in his School Event

• ‘Song Bird’ Awards bestowed to him in various occasions for being the youngest musician

• ‘Golden Star’ Award received in his school for achieving high grades

• His interview was aired on UAE Radio Chanel ‘radio Spice 105.4 FM

• His voiced songs ‘Hadu Santhoshakke’ & ‘Gaata Rahe Mera dil’ in U.S.Radio channel 1170 FM

• Rendered Concerts in Carnatic classical Music at Puttur and Pavanje Temples in Mangaluru.

Prasanna T.N. & Smitha Bhat

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How to vote for Amogavarsha. Please give vote format

Masha Allah

He has a bright future. He will be a good playback singer. All the best little brother

All the best Amogavarsha.

Songs available in youtube. If not please make some arrangement to download songs.

Wow. great.

All the best little champ

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Mangaluru Airport turns political stage: Congress workers chant for DKS as Venugopal arrives

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December 3,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 3: A group of Congress workers gathered at the Mangaluru International Airport on Wednesday to welcome AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, but the reception quickly turned into a display of support for Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.

Venugopal arrived in the city to participate in the centenary commemoration of the historic dialogue between Mahatma Gandhi and Narayana Guru. The event, organised by the Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala, in association with the Mangalore University Sri Narayana Guru Study Chair, is being held on the university’s Konaje campus.

KPCC general secretary Mithun Rai and several party workers had assembled at the airport to receive Venugopal. However, the moment he stepped out, workers began raising slogans backing Shivakumar.

The university programme will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

This show of support comes just a day after Siddaramaiah remarked that Shivakumar would lead the government “when the high command decides.” The chief minister made the comment after a breakfast meeting at Shivakumar’s residence—another public display of camaraderie between the two leaders amid ongoing attempts by the party high command to downplay their leadership rivalry.

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The £25,000 Trap: Mangaluru Man Duped of ₹13.4 Lakh in 'London Friend' Facebook Scam

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November 26,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 26: Mangaluru East police have registered a case following a sophisticated online fraud where a 57-year-old local resident was allegedly cheated out of ₹13.4 lakh after being targeted on Facebook.

The scam began in February when the complainant, while browsing Facebook reels, was contacted by a woman identifying herself as "Lillian Mary George" from London. After establishing a chat relationship, the woman claimed she would visit India in November and bring a significant sum of money.

The trap was sprung on November 15, when the victim received a call from a woman named "Sonali Gupta," who claimed Lillian had arrived at Mumbai International Airport but was detained by customs. The fraudsters convinced the man that Lillian was carrying £25,000 (about ₹26 lakh) in traveller’s cheques and 1 kg of gold (valued at around ₹30 lakh).

Under the pretense of clearing these items, the victim was asked to make numerous online transfers between November 15 and 18 for various bogus charges, including:

•   "Pounds exchange registration"
•   "Customs declaration issues"
•   "Discount charges"
•   "Money-laundering charges"

Believing the fictitious story, the complainant transferred the cumulative sum of ₹13.4 lakh to various bank accounts provided by the fraudsters. He realised he was cheated when the culprits later promised a refund within two days but stopped answering his calls. The Mangaluru East police are now investigating the case, which highlights the continuing threat of transnational cyber fraud using social engineering and promises of fictitious wealth.

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