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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June 1,2020

Kuwait: Eid is usually a time of family get-togethers and feasts after weeks of dawn-to-dusk fasting. But this year people celebrated at home, with virus fears dampening the holiday spirit and strict restrictions in place.

Kuwait went under full curfew before the start of Ramadan leaving people to practice fasting and Ramadan rituals at home, Even Eid al-Fitr came under full lock-down period.

As situation demanded, IMA Kuwait celebrated the Eid Get-together online via video conferencing tool, All IMA members participated joyfully in Eid Milan online gathering which was scheduled immediately after Eid prayer. Members participated and congratulated each other on the eve of Eid.

The IMA president Shamvel Parviz addressed the gathering and thanked them for joining online for this unique Eid celebration which will be remembered in history. He also advised members to be aware of conditions of neighbors, friends and family and assist them if they need help in this difficult time.

Eid al-Fitr follows weeks of fasting and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Thousands of Muslims all over Kuwait followed strict guideline and performed Eid prayer at home along with their family.

As a part of social service activities IMA also distributed ration kits before start of Ramadan and during Ramadan for needy people all over Kuwait.

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May 12,2020

Manama: Kannada Sangha Bahrain President Mr. Pradeep Shetty and Vice President of Bahrain's prestigious KHK HEROES Foundation Mohammed Mansoor on Monday, May 11, met The Second Secretary (Consular & CW) of the Embassy of India, Bahrain Mr. P. K. Chowdhury in the Indian Embassy. 

The situation, problems and relief of Indians and Kannadigas residing in Bahrain during the COVID 19 Pandemic was discussed in detail. The distribution of food (dry ration) kits, as well as those seeking repatriation, was also discussed in the meeting.

When asked about the repatriation of distressed Kannadigas, the Second Secretary said that though the number of Kannadigas who wish to return home is not much compared to the rest of the states, still Embassy is compiling all the information and will do the needful soon. 

Mr. Shetty and Mr. Mansoor told the Second Secretary that those who are in problem can contact them and they are ready to do their best.

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January 5,2020

Kuwait: Friday Forum Kuwait conducted its 12th inter-school Islamic Elocution Competition at Hotel Rajadhani Palace, Khaitan on 1st January 2020. 

The competition, which was held in the senior and junior categories had participation from 15 Indian Schools across Kuwait comprising of 43 students. In the senior category, Ayisha Wafiya of Indian Community School, Khaitan bagged the first prize and Efrem Joseph of Indian Community School, Amman won the second prize. 

In the junior category, Hima Jameela of Indian Community School, Khaitan bagged the first prize and Fadhel Kandapath of Fahaheel Al Wataniya Indian School won the second prize. Nawaal Yaseen Ebrahim of Indian Community School (SR), Salmiya and Rhruthunanda of Indian Learners Own Academy, Abbasiya won the consolation prizes in senior and junior categories respectively.

This year, the event was fully conducted by the ladies wing of Friday Forum. Dr. Thasneem Amir, Ibtisam Basheer, Toast Masters Ola Rasheed, Fatma Abduhedeid, Shazia Thabassum and Marium Rangat were the judges for the competition in senior and junior categories. The event started with the Qira’at by Saneera Riyas, followed by welcome speech by Dr. Sajna Mohammed. 

The prizes were distributed to winners by Shahina Mansoor, Femitha Faseeh, Dr.Thasneem Amir, Dr. Sajna Mohammed, Zeenath Yacoub, Safna Sayam and Saneera Riyas. The Souvenir for the program - “INSPERIA 2020”- was released during the event by the chief editor Farha Abdul Rahman. The program was compered by Thanveera Noushad and the program convenor Subeana Shabeer conveyed the vote of thanks.

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