NRI Digest

The maiden Badaguthittu style of Yakshagana is all set to mark history in the UAE with the performance of major stalwarts from Poornachandra Yakshakala Prathistana, Khumbhashi, Kundapura along with guest artist. The event has materialized due to the efforts of newly formed 'Yakshakalavrunda UAE'. Padmaraj Yekkar, President of 'Yakshakalavrunda UAE' in a release said that the programme is scheduled

Dammam, Jan 25: The India Fraternity Forum (IFF) Eastern Province is organizing ‘Seerathunnabi’ programmes across Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia from Friday, January 25, to February 8 2013. The main purpose of the series of programmes is to deliver the message of Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) and his teachings to the expatriates living in Saudi Arabia, stated a press release issued by Forum. The

Madina, Jan 23: As part of the India Fraternity Forum’s month long western Province wide ‘Pravadi Sandesha’ programme in Saudi Arabia, an inauguration ceremony was held in the holy city of Madina on Thursday, January 17. Event was presided over by Moidin Haleyangadi, General Secretary, I.F.F Karnataka chapter, Jeddah. He said that the show off is not the way to express our love towards Prophet

Dammam, Jan 21: The ‘JF Silver Jubilee Cup 2013’ got a glitzy opening at SABSA Cricket Ground in Rakah (Dammam-AlKhobar Coastal Highway) on Friday, January 18. This prestigious Cricket Tournament of Jam’iyyatul Falah is being organized for the noble cause as a part of Jam’iyyatul Falah’s 25th anniversary. The inaugural match between Corniche Blue and Al-Anwaar was inaugurate by Salman, MD of SAB

Dubai, Jan 19: Tulu Patherga Tulu Oripaga, a web based group for the first time conducted a successful 'Blood Donation Campaign' at Sheikha Latifa Hospital, Dubai on January 11, from 11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Under the leadership of couple Prem Jeeth - Shobitha Prem Jeeth and combined by the support of enthusiastic youngsters like Ritu Anchan, Ramesh Suvarna, Jeethu Bhasker and many more united

Dubai, Jan 19: The nationally acclaimed Alva’s Virasat & Nudisiri will be going international with the maiden international event to be inaugurated in Dubai on Thursday the 31st Jan’2013 and in Abu Dhabi on Friday the 1st Feb’ 2013 with over 80 student artistes from the Alvas Education Foundation (R) flying from India to present this beautifully designed extravaganza of heritage and culture. With

Kuwait City, Jan 16: Indian Muslim Association Kuwait – Youth Wing will be arranging a special Umrah trip from February 21 to 26. The special service fare will be KD. 55 stated a media release. The organizers have urged all Indians in Kuwait to utilise this opportunity during Hala holidays. For more information and registration you may contact Br.Wajid Hashmi at 97144518. Last day for registration

Dubai, Jan 16: Kannada Koota UAE Dubai, which has been engaged in Kannada culture and language promoting activities since 2005, now reopened ‘Kannada Shaale’ a school to teach Kannada language to Kannadiga children under the slogan “learn Kannada and teach Kannada” This was the effort of all the directors who are working to promote Kannada in UAE, now supported by new Kannada teachers Mrs. and Mr

Jubail, Jan 11: The recent Jamiyyatul Falah Aljubail Charity Cricket Tournament culminated in a thrilling final which saw the SAB Warriors squeak home by 4 wicket victory to capture the JF Cup-2013. “Fourteen teams competed this year with two teams from the Dammam, one from Riyadh and 11 from Al Jubail. Each team played in the knockout form for the first round; thereafter the quarterfinals were

Dubai, Jan 10: Riva International Spa’s new venture into Laser technology made way for another enterprise by energetic entrepreneur Kannadiga couple Dr. Nandakumar & Dr. Rashmi Nandakumar who on January 4, opened up Riva Laser Medical Centre in Mai Towers, Al Nahda, Dubai. The inauguration at 7 p.m. was done by Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha President, Sarvotham Shetty in the absence of Dr. B.R