Youths urged to lead fight against dowry system

February 11, 2012

Mangalore, February 11: As part of anti-dowry campaign a visual documentary 'Urulu' was launched on Saturday at Patrika Bhavan here.

Produced by Shah Production, the documentary is based on problems of dowry faced by Muslim families in Karnataka and building a dowry free society. The problem of dowry is rampant in a section of Muslim community in this part of the country.

Releasing the VCD documentary, MSM Abdul Rasheed Sakhafi Zaini Kamil, South India President of SSF, said the fight against evils of the society must start from youths.

He said the documentary which contains the bitter realities of society was made by and for youths who should play a major role to build a dowry free society.

SB Darami, Secretary, Karnataka State Sunni Youth Association speaking on the occasion said that not only Muslims but all the communities in India have been the victim of dowry system.

He also said that the stringent legal action should be taken against the violators of anti-dowry law.

Umar UH, Founder, Career Guidance and Information Centre, Mangalore, said that the documentary is of 31 minutes is aimed at encouraging youths to fight against the dowry system, which is not only prohibited in Islam but also banned in India. It also creates awareness among the people against luxury marriages and dowry system, he said.

Mohammad Haneef G, Convener, Hidaya Federation, Mangalore, was present.

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Mangaluru Tees Off Big: Golf Excellence Academy to Open at Pilikula

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February 1,2026

The coastal city of Mangaluru is gearing up for a major sporting milestone with the launch of a Golf Excellence Academy at the Pilikula Golf Club (PGC), scheduled to open on May 31. The initiative aims to position Mangaluru firmly on India’s national golfing map.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday during PGC’s first-ever floodlit Pro-Am tournament, club captain Manoj Kumar Shetty said the project is being funded by UAE-based philanthropist Michael D’Souza and is currently in the design phase. Experts from leading golf academies across the country are expected to visit Mangaluru to help shape the training programme and infrastructure.

The academy will train 20 young golfers at a time, with a long-term vision of producing national-level players from the region. Until now, PGC relied on an in-house coach, but the recent renovation of the course and the introduction of floodlights have opened new possibilities for expanding the sport.

Shetty said discussions are underway with two reputed coaching academies, whose heads are expected to visit PGC shortly. “A dormitory for trainers is already under construction. We are inviting academies to assess the facilities and suggest changes so we can build a truly world-class Golf Excellence Academy,” he said.

Professional golfer Aryan Roopa Anand noted that the floodlit course would be a game-changer for young players. “Students can now practise after school hours, even up to 8 or 9 pm, without compromising on academics,” he said.

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