Kannadigas in Dubai witness ‘Vishwa Samskruti Utsava’

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October 21, 2019

Kannadigas residing in Dubai witnessed a harvest of cultural programs and cheered in the wake of a variety of dances presented by more than 70 artists from Karnataka, India. Kamsale, Kathak, Folk, Contemporary and Special Yoga Dance forms were beautifully presented by Davanagere’s Chirantana Team, Guru Shridhar Jain’s Mysuru team, Guru Krupa Phadake Team, Guru Kamakshi team from Bengaluru, Srujana Art Academy and Dr. Lata Shekhar Team.

Dubai's dignitaries and Special guests from India's made the World Culture Festival proud by assuming their chairs on stage. The presence of Dr. B R Shetty on stage contributed richness to the program. On stage, Dr.Sheela Sridhar, Mr. Yeshwant Sareshpande repesented India while Mr. Harish Shergarh, Mr. Muhammad Mustaffa, Mr. Zafrullah Khan, Mr. Yusuf Al Blushi and Mr. Mallikarjuna Gowda repesented Dubai.

The International Excellence Award was presented to the honorable men and women who served in various fields on this occasion. Sri Harish Sherigar was honored for his proKannada organization and music, Mrs. Revathi Kamat was honored for reviving Somahalli Lake by planting 2 lakh saplings, Dr. Lata Shekar was honoured for her services in the field of Bhartanatyam, Mr. Srinivasa Murthy was awarded for his services in the field of employment to Indians in UAE, Guru Sridhar Jain was honoured for his services in the field of Dance and Social Service. Also, the Heads of Pro-Kannada organizations, UAE were honored during the event.

Later in his speech Dr. B R Shetty appreciated the efforts made by Chirantana and mentioned that “Vishwa Samskruti Utsava – World Culture Festival” is one of the magnificent programs he has witnessed in Dubai recently.

Dances on the tunes of Vande Mataram, Lokada Kannige, Chellidaru Malligeya and Rangeelo Maro fantasied the audience. Kamsale Dance by Nrutya siri team ignited the spirit among the crowd. The team of Nrutya Degula performed Dasahavataara, Yoga Dance energised everyone. The dances for Deepavu Ninnade, Barisu Kannada Dimdimava by Chirantana team excited and thrilled the Kannadigas present at the auditorium. Prior to the Dance show, Little Samhita S Muthalik resonated Kannada folk songs in her sweet voice and entertained the audience. Inspired by the show, Mr. Harish Sherigar blazed the stage by singing a popular number of Dr. Rajkumar, the matinee idol of Kannada Cinema.

By recognizing the achievers and by the performances of variety of dances from the various artists from Karnataka, India Chirantana became successful in spreading the Kannada vibrancy and cultural splendor in Dubai. Various Kannada organizations of UAE have contributed to the success of the program. Karnataka Sangha, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha, Al Ain Kannada Sangha and Kanndigaru Dubai joined hands with Chirantna to make sure over 1200 spectators to witness the spectacular, colourful and youthful event. Overall Chirantana gave a chance to see top artists, literary elites on the same stage and enjoy high quality dances through “Vishwa Samskruti Utsava” for the Dubai Kannadigaru.

The successful “Vishwa Samskruti Utsava – World Culture Festival” was led and directed by Smt. Deepa N Rao, founder of Chirantana while aided by Mr. Madhava Padaki & Smt. Alakanada M.S and coordinated by Dubai’s Mr. M S Arun, Mr. Noel Almeda, Mr. Prashanth Acharya , Mr. Sadandas and Mr. Sundaresh S.

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ISF, Humanity Forum help cardiac patient from DK to fly back from Saudi Arabia amid lockdown

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May 22,2020

Mangaluru, May 22: An elderly cardiac patient from Dakshina Kannada, who was stranded in Saudi Arabia due to covid-19 lock-down, has finally reached his homeland thanks to the timely intervention by Humanity Forum Jubail and Indian Social Forum.

The elderly man hailing from Kadaba area of Dakshina Kannada was admitted to a hospital in Madinah. However, his condition continued to worsen due to lack of proper treatment. The efforts by his family members to bring him back home had not yielded results.

Meanwhile, one of the relatives of the patient, Ansari Suratkal, who happens to be a DKSC activist, brought the issue to the notice of the Karnataka unit of the Indian Social Forum in Dammam. ISF contacted Humanity Forum president Zakariya Jokatte, who helped the patient to speak directly union minister D V Sadananda Gowda in a video conference organised by coastaldigest.com.

Humanity Forum also persuaded the Indian Embassy to allow the stranded cardiac patient to fly back to India through Dammam-Bengaluru repatriation flight on May 20.

However, it was not easy for the patient to travel from Madinah to Dammam International Airport due to lock-down and curfew. ISF not only obtained travel permission for him but also arranged vehicle. Jeddah and Riyadh units of ISF helped in obtaining permission letter in their respective places in spite of travel ban imposed by the police. Madinah unit of ISF arranged vehicle for transportation. Zakariya Jokatte bore the air ticket and other expenses of the patient.

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Mangalurean Dr Soofi Anwar achieves professional recognition of Senior Fellow of HEA, UK

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June 4,2020

Dr Soofi Anwar, Director Academics of University of Stirling RAK, UAE Campus, has achieved the prestigious professional recognition of Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) UK. He has achieved this milestone through the Stirling Framework for Evidencing Learning and Teaching Enhancement (SFELTE), the Continuing Professional Development Framework (CPD) for learning and teaching at University of Stirling, Scotland, UK.

He was recognized for this achievement on recently concluded virtual Learning & Teaching Conference-2020 organized by University of Stirling Campus in UK. He has secured his Ph.D. in Management from University of Azteca, Mexico.

Dr. Soofi Anwar has over 20 years of experience in teaching and academic leadership at higher education level and has worked in leading universities in UAE, Bahrain and India. He was conferred the prestigious Middle East Education Leadership Award, as the Best Professor in Management-2018 in recognition of his academic excellence, exemplary leadership in higher education. Prior to his current role, he has worked on leadership position in Birla Institute of Technology Offshore Campus RAK.

He has completed his MBA from Dept. of Business Administration, Mangalore University in 1999 and his B. Com degree from Canara College Mangaluru.

He has published numerous research papers in management and in the area of teaching and learning in higher education in reputed academic journals and international conferences proceedings. He is a member of editorial board of two leading management journals and engaged in reviewing faculty research publications in the area of management and marketing.

He is a son of Haji Abdul Khadar Kodijal and Mrs. Mariyamma from Konaje, Mangaluru.

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Jals-e-Uchila get-together held in Dammam

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March 15,2020

Markaz Al Madeena Association, Eastern province, conducted JALS-E-UCHILA get together program at Dammam, Saudi Arabia on March 5,2020 on account of celebrating 28 years of social service dedicated by the organization.

The event chairman Noushad Uchil inaugurated the function. The organization president presided the program and delivered talk about the intention of the organization. Hashim Uchil has intorduced the social and academic contribution of the organization of past 28 years. Jamal Uchil welcomed the gathering and Ismail G.I. host the program.

Games, Quiz and prize distribution to the winners and senior social workers was the special attraction of the event. The planning committee of the event includes Iqbal, Farooq, Shahul Hameed, Ramza, Nabeel, Afthar, Ashraf and Shafi.