Dubai: Sankeerna’s 8th anniversary becomes colourful feast of dance

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December 18, 2019

“Sankeerna School of Dance, Dubai” has re written the art of matured presentation of Bharatanatyam Dance form during its 8th Anniversary programme that was held on Saturday, the 8th of December, 2019 at Children’s city auditorium, Creek Park, Dubai.

The gala evening was marked by extra ordinary presentation, disciplined training imparting knowledge, outcome of rigorous practice of the art, all of which was on display during the show. The entire show was brilliantly conceptualized as Aham Brahmasmi as its theme that was central to each & every dance performance of the most enjoyable evening. All dance performances on display were blended into the concept of creator that was so expertly performed by the artistes who performed so skillfully and effortlessly under the direction of their Director Vidushi Sapna Kiran. The last item presented during the evening that was Aham brahasmi, witnessed a rare feat of every member of the audience giving a standing ovation during the entire dance. Even the invocation the beginning was sung by all the performing students together that was innovatively conceptualized by Kamli Prasanna. All the dance items were based on soulful rendition of the related vocals by eminent classical singers.
The Chief Guest of the evening was Vidushi Suma Narayan who placed on record her appreciation to Sankeerna for having displayed such a memorable dance performance in Dubai. Other guests, Prakash Rao Payyar and Shodhan Prasad expressed their total appreciation for the effort undertaken by Sankeerna and wished a glorious future for the premiere dance institution of Dubai. The other guests of the evening were S. Jayarama Rao, Anil Rao and Chandrakala Rao.

The show was very thoughtfully and stylishly compered by Shruti Kartik.

Rendering vote of thanks, Vidushi Sapna Kiran expressed her gratitude to Arati Adiga & Vishweshwar Adiga who spared no pains for the success of the event. She also thanked Kamala Achar, Vijayalaxmi, Srinivas Murthy, Tejashree Karthik, Vikas Sharma, Karthik, Venkatesh Rao, Ashok, Nandakrishna, Rammoorthy and Mamta Pathak and others who have stood by her during the hosting of the event. The logistics for the program was provided by Kiran Kumar Kadri, Director, Sankeerna.

Adhithri Sankameshwaran, Aditi Kiran, Aditri Karthik, Ahanthi, Avani, Bhavyasree Jaganmohan, Diksha Raj, Geetha Sree, Harrshi, Jaswanti, Lavanya Sharma, Maya Lizbeth Manulal, Omkara Adiga, Pallavi Sreejish, Panya Sharma, Prapti Pathak, Priya Vijayakumar, Roshni Shriram, Rujula Patil, Tanvi Patil, Tanvi Prasanna, Yaashna Shetty and Yashvi Pathak had participated in the Sankeerna annual day program.

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‘Nama Tuluveru’ Purushotham Salian passes away in UAE

Shodhan Prasad

August 7,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: ‘Nama Tuluve’ Purushotham Salian, a staunch stalwart who always supported humanity and a strong pillar for Tuluvas in Dubai, passed away August, 4 at Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain. He was suffering from cancer and was admitted to Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain some time ago. He was on the last stage of illness which was not detected earlier.

His funeral last rites were conducted on Thursday August 7 at Jebel Ali cemetery in Hindu rites with a few of his family members present. Due to Covid pandemic, neither his body was able to be flown back to hometown nor could his two children come down to attend the funeral. However, it was said that his wish was to be cremated here in Dubai which unknowingly sometime back he whispered to one of his friends.

Purushotham had few years ago, survived a heart attack and fought back his life, though it had a minor paralytic effect on him. Even though, till recently he used to do his day-to-day work normally. He was a hard working personality and owned a readymade garment shop in Ajman and Dubai mostly taking care of clients with requirement of uniforms and coveralls. His dedication towards work was always appreciated by his clients who used to get their things delivered on time always.

He was never a publicity person and was helping the poor and needy in whatever ways he could silently. He strongly supported the community and was associated with Nama Tuluveru and Billawa community with commitment. He used to voluntarily come forward for the ground work of various functions of the community and used to be there until it was done perfectly.

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Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta holds blood donation camps in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah

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May 2,2020

Dubai: In response to UAE health authorities encourage blood donation campaign Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta - U.A.E, conducted blood donation camps on April 22 at Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and on 23/04/2020 at Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah.

The Abu Dhabi camp was inaugurated by Head of Department of Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, On this occasion she gave brief inputs of the benefits and features of blood donation, urged the participants to spread greater awareness about the importance of blood donation and congratulated the AKO members for their selfless social service and wished all the best for their future endeavours.

Abdul Rasheed, President of AKO presided over the function and Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta Vice President Mr. Mohammad Nasir appreciated the effort for organizing this camp and gathering youths to be a part of this noble cause as life is precious on this earth. "Each drop of blood counts much, so kindly take it as personal compassion to help unknown who requires blood with no relatives to help him/her.

In Abu Dhabi 41 and in Sharjah 49 donors participated in this event and donated their blood. It was nice to see cheerful smiling donors doing a great community work.
Blood bank staff and AKO Organizing team enthusiastically arranged the campaign which was witnessed by many members and leaders of various community organization of Karnataka.

Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta President briefed the participates about the ongoing social work of AKO in this current COVID-19 pandemic grim situation AKO is working on following fields: AKO Members have stepped up to support needy community during the Covid-19 pandemic have gone out of their way to comfort those struggling to deal with the challenging situation.

While thousands of people continue to #StayHome, many are in quarantine, there are those on visit visa and stuck here, others have lost jobs or face salary cuts. AKO in coordination with UAE Embassy and other social organization have been able to ensure basic necessities are fulfilled with food provisions and medical assistance to needy.

Providing counselling to bachelors and families those are on quarantine and isolation.

The organizers thanked everybody especially, UAE Health Authority, Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah, Management and staff as well as donors for their time and support for the good cause.

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Karavali Welfare Association Riyadh holds blood donation camp

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January 27,2020

Riyadh: On the occasion of 71st Republic Day of India, Karavali Welfare Association Riyadh (KWAR) conducted BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN on the 17th Jan 2020 at KING SAUD Universities King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh.

This is one of KWARs Prestigious Humanitarian EVENT every year, as we are indebted to serve the society for a Great Cause.

The campaign began at 08:30 am with a theme of Republic Day Celebrations and went on till 3:30 pm. Irrespective of Friday being a weekend and holiday people came in good numbers to donate Blood. The Hospital Staff, The Doctors and the Blood Bank Technicians and others at King Khalid University Hospital were more than happy to serve all those who have participated in this campaign.

KWAR Thanks all the Hospital Staff especially Mr. Salman Baqsh for his introduction of KWAR to Blood Bank and all the arrangements for this campaign, without his support this could not been done. Dr. Zafar Mahmoud for his wonderful support during the campaign and Mr. Abdullah Al Saman for his outstanding Hospitality throughout the campaign. KWAR also thanks all the donors who came all the way voluntarily for this Great Humanitarian Cause. As a token of gesture KWAR awarded Certificate of Appreciation to all the participants.

And KWAR would like to thank specially Mr. Nasir, Representative of Blood Helpline Karnataka, who encouraged many donors and made them to actively participate and donate blood for this noble cause.

KWAR’s core activities was on display on the screen, with most of the Committee members were present at the venue to serve the donors. KWAR thanks all the members, the Executive committee and all those who took their valuable time to organize this event successfully and thank all our well-wishers who supported us for the BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN. We in KWAR wish every Donor and the participants a healthy life ahead, and we need everyone's active participation in all our Future events.