Abu Dhabi: Feast of entertainment at KCO’s Fiesta

May 11, 2015

Abu Dhabi: ‘Fiesta 2015’, which marked the 20th anniversary of Konkani Cultural Organisation (KCO) concluded with a glittering extravaganza at Abu Dhabi Country club in the midst of well attended dignitaries and a packed audience of Mangalurean/Goan community in the UAE.

It was 'entertainment, entertainment and entertainment' all the way at the Abu Dhabi Country Club on Friday May 8, when KCO's 'Fiesta 2015' unfurled with a splendid variety entertainment much to the delight of the Mangalurean and Goan audience. It was an apt occasion to celebrate the 20 years of eventful journey of KCO Abu Dhabi befitting its illustrious existence and the selfless service towards the community in the UAE and in India.

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KCO’s annual event lived up to its promise with continuous entertainment throughout the evening with a musical mix of Konkani, Hindi and English numbers belted out by the artistes specially flown in from Mangaluru - Melwyn Peris, Anita D'Souza, Robin and Zeena - and the vivacious and evergreen Lorna all the way from Goa, and the very popular Rameiro’s Band which pepped up the musical feast.

The programme commenced at 6.15 pm with a prayer led by Fr Joseph Martis, rector of St Joseph’s Seminary, Jeppu, Mangaluru and prayer song led by Rupert Vaz followed by KCO's theme welcome song rendered by KCO members, which laid the perfect start to the evening.

Entertainment Galore

As part of the celebration, entertainment was in plenty. The festive mood was all over the place and was evident in the manner the audience participated.

Legendary Lorna took the centre stage by commencing her immortal rendition with her powerful voice defying her age. Her presence on the stage and her energy in rendering her famous songs encouraged the appreciative audience to step on the floor.

Melwyn Peris with his golden silky voice mesmerized crowd presenting melody after melody, accompanied by the talented multi-lingual singer Anitha, ably supported by Zeena and Robin and they rendered melodies one after another. The new find Robin mesmerized the crowd with energetic performance. Foot-tapping music by Ramiro’s Band was commendable and had the crowd dancing all the way. As the night progressed, the tempo of music escalated with the audience enjoying themselves in the festive atmosphere. Another new feature in the evening’s activities was the colourful Latino dance which added colour and variety to the proceedings.

The guests of honour for the show were Pavan Kumar Rai, first secretary at the Indian Embassy, Abu Dhabi and Fr Joseph Martis, rector, St Joseph's Seminary, Jeppu, Mangaluru.

Another highlight was the theme song, rendered by the members of KCO to show their unity and solidarity specially composed for the event. The ever popular raffle draw with attractive prizes like air tickets by Air India, gold coin, large screen TV, smartphone, Tefal cookery sets and a host of other prizes got good response.

The spectacular evening concluded with the baila session with the audience dancing to their contentment, 'Lovdate' in the wee hours of the morning - at 1.30 am - to be precise.

Masters of ceremony Roshan D'Silva did a commendable job keeping the audience on their toes.

The success of the show was the result of meticulous planning, dedicated preparation, excellent arrangement and professional performance by all entertainers. This event showcased the unity and organizational capabilities of KCO members who worked hand in hand for the success of this show.

Completion of 20 successful years serving community, preserving and promoting Konkani flavour in the Gulf by itself is a major achievement for any organization.

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QISF helps perform last rites of NRI who killed self in Qatar

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June 17,2020

Doha: Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF) once again set an example that no caste, creed, language and religion comes as hurdle for their humanitarian services and helped to perform last rites of Ramesh who committed suicide in Doha-Qatar.

45-year-old Ramesh son of K. Nagan hailing from Panikulam, Thrissur district in Kerala, who was working as a tailor committed suicide in his house at Ruwias in Qatar on 30th May 2020.

On hearing this news, some of his friends in Kearla informed Mr. Shihab who is also from Thrissur and a member of QISF and the same was brought to the notice of QISF humanitarian team head Mr. Abdul Latheef Madikeri and Basheer Ahmed of Tamil Nadu.

Immediately, the QISF team intervened and contacted the family members of the deceased in India and discussed the matter and consequences of sending the body back home to India in this pandemic COVID 19 situation.

Considering the prevailing situation, the family members gave the consent to bury the body in Qatar itself.

QISF team collected the required documents from the family of the deceased and managed to clear all the necessary formalities from the police department, Health Department, Embassy of India and Hamad Medical Corporation.

Finally, the body of the deceased was buried in Qatar on 7th June 2020 and the copies of all the relevant documents have been handed over to the family members.

The family members of the deceased thanked and applauded the leaders and all the members of QISF for their effective and on time humanitarian service rendered even in this pandemic crisis and having no bias.

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Suresh Neramballi - an unsung Mangalurean hero in Kuwait

Sushma Bangera

June 4,2020

Kuwait: The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed the whole world into a difficult situation and the situation of Indians in Kuwait is not any different. Many people have lost their jobs, have no salary, are deprived of food and are not able to pay rent. The appalling conditions of labourers, domestic workers, taxi drivers and low waged earners don’t seem to end in Kuwait.

At this trying situation when many people were even afraid of leaving their houses because of coronavirus, Suresh S. Rao Neramballi, volunteer of the Food Kit Distribution at the ICSG (Indian Community Support Group) has helped many tremendously. He was ready to go around delivering food kits at any time possible by his car. However, after Kuwait imposed a full curfew from 11th May 2020, no one could take out their vehicles unless they had a curfew pass.

This did not stop Mr. Suresh Neramballi, who then borrowed a bicycle from a friend and ended up going around in the cycle delivering the food kits in curfew break time (4:30pm to 6:30pm) to all those who registered in the ICSG website. This selfless service surely commands appreciation and applause. Mr. Suresh Neramballi has been a light for many families and bachelors in Kuwait and will surely garner the blessings of them who have been able to eat at this time.

He was also the one who could deliver the food kits to many Indian Muslim maids, bachelors, laborers and families previous day and right on the day of EID, as they were not able to go shopping for their groceries for EID, due to the curfew. They blessed him in EID dua.

Mr. Suresh Neramballi hails from Mangaluru, India and is an Engineer in the Oil sector company in Kuwait. He has been dedicated to social service, achieved 'Aryabhata International Award' for his Kannada Service and Social service, served in many Associations and Distributor of Kannada and Tulu Movies in Kuwait. He wholeheartedly thanks the people and government of Kuwait for his bread and butter.

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May Almighty Allah shower His mescifull blessing on you and your family... Your selfless service will always be remembered,,,

God bless you and your family

God bless you brother and keep you healthy plus happy always. You will be in the prayers of those who receivec your timely regardles they are hindu or muslim or christian. This is a slap on the face of hate mongers who are always trying to divide the socieity in the name of religion. Such people are burden to this world and society. We should clean our society from such dirt and bad people. Well done brother. May God bless you.

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KSCC holds blood donation drive in Dubai

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June 28,2020

Dubai: A blood donation drive was conducted by Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club (KSCC) at in Al Wasl Club Stadium here on Friday, 26th June 2020.

The drive started around 1:00 pm and continued till 4:00 pm as per schedule provided by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Blood Donation Centre and 60 people donated blood to support the Blood Bank. The drive was well organised by maintaining social distance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As blood cannot be produced but only can be donated, this drive will help many patients in need of blood during emergencies. Donors were also feeling proud and happy at this moment thinking of saving someone’s life.

DHA Blood Donation Centre staff carried out the screening and testing done in very well manner keeping social distancing during this pandemic. Volunteers of KSCC were also helping the staff to keep people in safe distance and to make this drive a success.

KSCC Manager Mr. Mohammad Shafi and other office bearers were present at the event venue. KSCC thanked the volunteers, Community Development of Authority (CDA), Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Blood Donation Centre, Government of Dubai and Al Wasl Club Stadium for making the event successful.