Bahrain Bunts give cultural glimpse at 12th annual celebration

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January 9, 2015

Manama: Bunts Bahrain celebrating their 12th anniversary at the Inter Continental Regency Bahrain gave a glimpse of their rich culture to the Bahrain Indians present on the occasion.

Continuing the traditional practice of Kumba Swagatha for welcoming the guests, the program commences with Ganapathi stuti and graceful Bharat Natyam Invocation Dance. Young Bunt boys and girls rocked the stage with hit Kannada fusion song under Ms. Harini Shetty’s choreography followed by the mythological tulu skit ‘Birdudha Bunterana Bhinkada Badku’ depicting the rich Bunts Culture. Mrs. Hema Shivakumar Shetty with assistance from Mr. Abhijeet Shetty and Ms. Harini Shetty choreographed a mesmerizing Kannada fusion touching upon all the art forms from Yakshagana to the Pili Vesha.

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The stage program involved felicitating the distinguished guests Dr. Kalidas Shetty, a renowned Food Scientist joining from USA along with United State Martial Arts Hall Of Fame recipient Mr. Cheetah Yajnesh Shetty ensuring the children of providing support in every possible way, inspiring them to pursuit their passion and excel further in life. Mr. Jayakar Shetty Indrali, General Manager, Badagabettu Co – operative Credit Society was glad to see Bahrain Bunt’s attempt towards preserving and promoting the rich culture among the future generations. Mr. Halady Srinivasa Shetty, Chairman & M.D, MMCL was impressed to see that while Bahrain had developed remarkably in over two decades of time span since he left the Kingdom, the people residing here continued to have the same warmth and bonding for their fellow beings and every person coming to this Kingdom making them feel home away from home. Recognizing the fact that the glory Bunts Bahrain had achieved was the result of consistent contribution from all the fellow members and supporters over the past 12 years, all the presidents from Mr. Rama Shetty, Mr. Uday Shetty, Mr. Krishnanda Shetty, Mr. Amarnath Rai and Mr. Pradeep Shetty present for the occasion were honoured along with the pillars of Bunts Bahrain, the platinum sponsors Mr. Shantharam Shetty, Mr. Sudhakar Shetty, Mr. Naveen D. Shetty, Mr. Prakash Shetty, Mr. Savin Shetty, Mr. Abdul Sattar and Mr. Rajiv Menon with prominent supporters Mr. Subhash Chandra Shetty, Mr. Pravin Shetty Kinnigoli, Mr. Rajendra Prabhu for the LED backlight screen and Mr. Lawrence D’Souza. Mr & Mrs. Shivakumar Shetty were specially honoured for their continuous support over these years.

The final entertainment for the year 2014 was brought with Hindi fusion dance under Mrs. Hema Shivakumar Shetty choreography with assistance from Mr. Abhijeet Shetty. Momentos were handed over to all participants, choreographers and supporters for their constant support throughout the year followed by Mr. Chetah Yajnesh Shetty’s martial arts tips and moves on self defense. Mr. Prasanna Shetty praising Mr. Sudhir Kumar Shetty & Mrs. Prathima Arun Shetty for anchoring the smooth functioning of the program in their entertainment style; thanked Mrs. Ramya Sandeep Alva, Mrs. Suma Sharath Shetty, Mrs. Anita Shekha Shetty and Ms. Vijetha Mohandas Shetty for profile reading, Mr. Karunakar for sound support , Mr. Varun Hegde for lights and Mr. Sunil Kadri for backstage along with acknowledging the contribution from each and every participant, choreographer, supporter and sponsors with special thanks to the Management & entire Support staff of InterContinental Regency Bahrain for providing their splendid venue and every possible support throughout the event. Around 500 Indians enjoyed the delicious dinner served thereafter.

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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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January 30,2020

Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Central Committee, Saudi Arabia organized Republic Day program at AlRyan Policlinic Restaurant Auditorium, Dammam on 25th January 2020.

Abdul Waris, Former Chairman of Indian International School Dammam Inaugurated the program.

Wasim Rabbani, president of Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Central Committee Presided over the program.

Mansoor Shah KFUPM, Indian Social Forum Delhi Zone President, Dr. Fayaz Ahmed from King Fahad University Hospital, Amir Moulavi, Executive Member,  India Fraternity Forum (IFF) Dammam, Nasir Koduvalli, Indian Social Forum, Kerala State President, Dammam, Sharief, Social Forum Karnataka State President, DammamJahangir Moulavi, Tamilnadu State president delivered speech at the program. Mohammed Firoz, Indian Social Forum  President, Jubail read the preamble of constitution. 

 Nameer Kerala , Secretary, Social Forum Central Committee welcomed guests while Ashraf Karnataka, General Secretary, Central Committee delivered vote of thanks and Tahir Hyderabad, Secretary, Indian Social Forum, Central Committee coordinated the program.

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Media Release
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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