Qatar: KMCA set to celebrate Kannada Rajyotsava on Nov 10

Iqbal Manna

November 2, 2017

Doha: Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association (KMCA), a socio-cultural entity affiliated to Indian Cultural Centre, under the aegis of Embassy of India, Doha, Qatar, is all set to celebrate its mega event ‘Kannada Rajyotsava’ at the Ashoka Hall, Indian Cultural Centre, Doha, Qatar on Friday, November 10, 2017. The program is scheduled to start at 5pm.

The Chief Guest of the event will be Ms. Milan Arun, President of Indian Cultural Centre, Doha, Qatar.

KMCA President Mr. Abdulla Monu announced that renowned artists from Karnataka such as Standup Comedian, Hasya Ratna Mr. Ajay Sarapure, Avariety entertainer Mr. Ananth Tejaswi, The Blind Walking Computer Mr. Basavaraj Umarani and Standup Comedian, Janapada Hasya Saradara, Mr. Jeevan Sab Binnala will be performing on this occasion.

Mr. Ajay Sarapure is a standup comedian, who is renowned as Hasya Ratna has performed all over Karnataka and has gained tremendous reputation. This Rajyotsava, he is set to keep the stage on fire by his amazing comedy skills.

Mr. Tejaswi Ananth is a variety entertainer from Bangalore. He can perform Hand Shadow act, Juggling/Unicycling, Magic shows, 8 ring acts, LED act etc. He can perform 16 different acts. A young and dynamic multi-skilled magician and a multi-talented entertainer knows for sure to amaze audiences with his brilliant skills. He is one of the India's Youngest Juggler/Unicyclist. He has won National award for his magic skills in Juniors category in the year 2011.

He has performed in 9 different TV channels. He was the Guest performer in "India's Biggest Magic Star" in Star One channel. He appeared in TV shows like "Hindustan ke Hunar baaz" in "LIFE OK" and "Entertainment Ke liye kucch be Karega" in "Sony" channel. He has performed more than 600 shows in and across India.

Basavaraj Umarani, The Maths Magician from Belgaum, renowned as The Blind Walking Computer, is another artist who will be performing on this rajyotsava. Completely blind since birth, Basavaraj has never glimpsed the external world, but his mind sees and interprets things that no normal person could ever perceive. He is gifted with a brain of unparalleled capacity. He has immense memory, shocking levels of perception, and mathematical and analytical skills that exceed even the greatest brains in the country. Basavaraj has been recognized by a number of major people and media houses, where he has made appearances in different forms. A long list of awards has found their way to Basavaraj Umarani, including local, state, and national awards.

Mr. Jeevan Sab Binnala is a standup comedian, who has been crowned with the title Janapada Hasya Saradara has performed all over Karnataka and has gained enormous reputation. He is an extraordinary performer, and he is all set to keep the audience amazed with his mind-boggling comedy.

As previous years, KMCA will honor few unrecognized personalities for rendering selfless service to the community and mankind. Words are not enough to explain their service. KMCA President Mr. Abdulla Monu has stated that, this year’s honoring ceremony will be a unique and Eye catching one. KMCA past president and Head of Advisory panel, Mr. Niyaz Ahmed stated that, KMCA is steadfast in its goal to recognize the talented people from corners of Karnataka and providing a platform to showcase their talents to the world.

President of KMCA Mr. Abdulla Monu has appealed to all the expatriate Kannadigas in Qatar to come and witness the spectacular program, and extend their wholehearted support for the success of the event.

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Yogesh Prabhu K is the new president of India Social & Cultural Centre

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March 2,2020

Abu Dhabi: Yogish Prabhu K is the newly elected president of Abu Dhabi’s prestigious India Social & Cultural Centre (ISC) and he will serve for the period 2020-2021. ISC’s annual general body meeting and Election for 2020 were held on Thursday, February 27 and the election results of the election were announced during the early hours of Friday, February 28th morning.

In the keenly contested election, Yogish Prabhu emerged victorious. Humble origin and hailing from a small town of Karkala from Udupi district of Karnataka state has never deterred him from setting challenging goals. He belongs to a well-known Gouda Saraswat Brahmin family of K.V.Prabhu Coconut oil mill in Karkala. He is the eldest son of Late Rtn. Krishna Prabhu and Rtn. Bharati Prabhu. His father and grandfather were freedom fighters who left a profound impression on him and their ideology “serving people is like worshiping God” (Jana seveye Janardhana seve) inspired and guided his life ever since. Prabhu has been a privilege member of ISC since 2003 and has been actively involved in ISC activities throughout. His relationship with ISC spans over 2 decades during which he has immensely contributed in many ways to ISC and the Indian community at large. A banker by profession, Yogish Prabhu is currently working as Vice President, Group Finance & Treasury, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).

With some new initiatives in his mind, Prabhu wants to creatively improve the quality of ISC’s services, its humanitarian impact as well as the diversity of its membership. His intentions are always to help everyone irrespective of caste, creed, religion, language or status. As a new elected President of ISC, Prabhu’s main objective is to strategically plan and implement his vision through his ABC 5 Year Plan i.e.,

A- Accountability & Transparency,

B- Build a Sound Financial Plan and

C- Compassion & Affection for the needy

so that ISC is recognized not just in UAE, but worldwide as a mascot of the great Indian community.

Prabhu thinks “as individuals, we can do only so much but with the support of Elected ISC Committee members and all the ISC members together, there is no limit to what we can achieve, and in the process, we can truly transform the ISC”. He proudly says, “I have a strong treasury management experience in ISC as well as in the bank which we need now more than ever”.

With his dynamic leadership, sheer dedication and ambition, ISC will definitely be scaling new heights of glory and prestige in Abu Dhabi and beyond. His humble nature, leadership qualities coupled with his rich administrative experience will surely help boost ISC’s popularity and meet its challenging goals and can serve people in a better way and contribute to the Indian community at large.

Yogish Prabhu has been married for 28years. His wife Chethana Prabhu Kasaragod too has been equally active in ISC and continuously supporting and participating in various sports, entertainment and literary committees throughout these years. She became ISC Women’s Forum Convener in 2016-2017. Their daughter, Aarti Prabhu is an IT Engineer from NITK Suratkal, working in Bangalore. Son, Ajith Prabhu finished his Masters in Mechanical Engineering and Management in Industrial Design in Queens University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK and at present doing his internship there. Both Aarti and Ajith are alumni of Abu Dhabi Indian School and both have represented National level CBSE Badminton meet. Also, Aarti was a Gold medalist in the school for scoring 100 in Mathematics in SSLC.

Following are few of his contributions and achievements:

• Hon. Asst. Treasurer of ISC for consecutive years from 2005 till 2007

• Hon. Treasurer of ISC in 2011.

• Member of Finance Committee of ISC new infrastructure and premises from approval till completion.

• In 2016, initiated the participation of ISC members as officials for International Yoga Day organized by Indian Embassy

• In 2017, initiated the participation of children as officials to help the organizers so that children could learn their social responsibility and become good citizens.

• In 2012, initiated ladies throw ball tournament in ISC and now it is extended to men too.

• Member of IPEF since its inception in 2014. Also served as its Governing board member in the same year.

• Founder member of ‘UAE GSB group’ since its formation in 2004

• Committee member of ‘Gandhi Sahitya Vedi’ Abu Dhabi

• Treasurer of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha

• Head of Finance and member of other committees of ‘World Tulu Convention’ held in Dubai - 2018

Election was held for other Posts too. The other office bearers elected to the present committee are:

Vice-President: George Varghese.

General Secretary: Jojo J Ambooken

Asst.Gen.Secretary: C. George Varghese

Treasurer: Shijil Kumar N K

Entertainment Secretary: Jayapradeep K P

Literary Secretary: Elias Padavetty

Sports Secretary: Freddi J. Fernandes

Secretary Southern Region: Raja Srinivasa Rao Aita

Auditor: G.N.Sasikumar

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Al Khobar: Indian Social Forum distributes food kits for expat labors

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April 7,2020

Dammam: Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka chapter distributed Food Kits for Indian expatriates labors who were in trouble due to Corona lockdown on April 6, 2020 at a labor camp here in Al Khobar.

The labors, most of them are from the staes of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh And Uttar Pradesh, were in trouble without food.

Recieving the information leaders of Indian Social Forum immediately visited the camp to take survey.

Indian Social Forum with the help of donors distributed food kits. Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka Chapter president Mr.Mohammed Shareef Jokatte expressed gratitude for donors for their contribution.

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Really appreciated. Working for this cause during this critical situation is really great job.

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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.