Cultural extravaganza marks Dr Ambedkar Memorial Day

December 20, 2011

Mangalore, December 20: Dr B R Ambedkar Samajika Samskruthika Seva Sangha celebrated its third anniversary along with the memorial day of the father of Indian Constriction at Town hall in the city on Monday with music, dance and felicitations. The evening began with light film songs sung by singers Basha, Karunakar Polali and child artist Vijeth Ullal.

The chief guest of the evening was KPCC Secretary K P Nanjundi. The other prominent persons on the occasion were Mangalore Mayor Praveen, Bunts Sangha President Ajith Kumar Rai Malady, Mangalore MLA U T Khader, Congress leader Moideen Bava and industrialist Purshottam Rai.

After being felicitated with a shawl, citation and memento K P Nanjundi said, these kinds of functions are very good to show the solidarity amongst different castes. Dr Ambedkar was an ideal man not only for India but also to the world. He has a different thinking and his personality was great, he said.

Later on there was a felicitation of various child artists who are making their names on different television channels. Khushi who is a winner of E-TV's national level dance competitions, Rashmi who has won prizes at Zee TV's Kuniyona Bara show, Meghana Attavar- Balakrishna dance awardee, Soumya Sudha- Dancer and Dhanush- child dance prodigy.

The function also had its share of comedy shows by artists depicting 'news for the deaf'. All the guests were entertained by not only songs from various Kannada films but also from Bollywood. Vijeth Ullal, a child artist entertained the audience with famous numbers from Kannada film world. It was an entertaining evening with a mixture of dance, song and comedy which kept the audience asking for more.

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From Dubai boom to Bengaluru backlash: Inside CJ Roy’s journey

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January 31,2026

Bengaluru: The shooting incident involving CJ Roy, founder of the Confident Group, has once again put the spotlight on a businessman whose life has swung between flamboyant global success and persistent controversy at home.

Though Roy’s business interests extended across continents, his roots lay firmly in Karnataka. An alumnus of Christ School in Bengaluru, he later moved to Tumakuru to pursue an engineering degree. Those familiar with his early years describe him as intensely ambitious, beginning his career as a salesman at a small electronics firm dealing in computers.

Roy’s entry into large-scale real estate came through the Crystal Group, where he worked closely with Latha Namboothiri and rose from manager to director. However, the launch of the Confident Group in 2005 was clouded by industry speculation. Insiders speak of a fallout involving alleged “benami” properties and claims of deception that ultimately led to his independent venture—an episode Roy spent years trying to distance himself from, according to associates.

A tale of two cities

Roy’s professional trajectory diverged sharply across geographies.

In Dubai, he built a reputation as a bold and efficient developer, completing massive luxury residential projects in record time—some reportedly within 11 months. His rapid project delivery and lavish lifestyle in the Emirates earned him admiration and visibility in the real estate sector.

In Bengaluru, however, his image remained far more fractured. Sources say Roy stayed away from the city for several years amid disputes over unpaid dues to vendors and suppliers. Several projects were allegedly stalled, with accusations of unfulfilled commitments to cement and steel suppliers continuing to follow him.

Roy’s return to Bengaluru’s business and social circles began around 2018, marked by a conscious attempt at rebranding. His appointment as Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic added diplomatic legitimacy, which he complemented with visible CSR initiatives, including ambulance donations and high-profile charity events.

Heavy police presence in Langford Town

Following the incident, police personnel from the Central division were deployed outside the Confident Group building in Langford Town, which also houses the Slovak Honorary Consulate in Bengaluru.

The otherwise busy premises near Hosur Road wore a deserted look on Friday, reflecting the shock and uncertainty that followed the tragedy.

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