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Final leg of ERCA T20: Fours, sixes, all around, epic cricket

Syed Danish Irfan
November 25, 2018

The ERCA T20 cricket tournament has advanced into its final stages and SAB Warriors C.C, Eastern Arabia C.C, Hyderabad Green C.C, Blue Star C.C & Abbottabad Tiger C.C & Kashmir United C.C all emerged as winners in their pool matches of last leg.

Kashmir United came out victorious against their match with Al Tuwairqi C.C. Kashmir United having won the toss, managed to put up a mammoth total of 207/3 in their allotted 20 overs. Farrukh Hanif scored 91 runs facing 60 deliveries which was supported by Waseemullah who score 41 on just 34 balls. In reply, Al Tuwairqi C.C managed to put up a good fight but at the end was contained at 181/6 in 20 overs. Malik Asghar and Naveed Abrar scored 58(45) and 50(43) respectively. Muhammad Taufiq and Abdulwaheed were the pick of the bowlers bagging 2 wickets each. Farrukh Hanif was Man of the match for his wonderful knock of 91 runs. In another nail biter, Abbotabad Tigers C.C emerged victorious after defeating Baker Hughes GE C.C. 

The match went till the last ball of the innings and kept the spectators rite on the edges of their seats. Baker Hughes GE C.C batted first and scored 178/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Mohsin Butt scored 44(30) runs along with Waqas Akram who scored a quick 41(29) runs. Sajid Mehmood and Mohammad Ibrahim grabbed a wicket each for Abbottabad Tigers. In reply Abbottabad Tigers C.C start was shaky as they lost their opener and Captain Mumtaz Ahmed, early in the innings who scored only 24(16) runs. Once again Mohamamd Ibrahim, who was the man of the match in the last game against Pasha Eleven, took the responsibility and played an unbeaten innings of 36*(25) runs and made sure that their team emerge victorious by chasing down the total in 19.4 overs. Umar Farooq & Salman Habib grabbed 2 wickets each for Baker Hughes GE C.C. Mohamad Ibrahim was awarded Man of the match.

SAB Warriors C.C defeated Deccen Blues C.C with a huge margin of 63 runs and qualified for Semi Finals as the second team from group B. SAB Warriors batting first, posted a huge total of 215/7 in their 20 overs. Balu Biju scored 61(29) runs in a flash, which was well supported by Mohammad Muthalif who scored a brisk 60(24) runs. Down the innings, it was supported equally by Feroz Khan who also scored 55(45) runs. Naveed, Ibrahim Syed and Zafar Mohiuddin were the pick of the bowlers from Deccan Blues as they managed to grab 2 wickets each for their team. In response, Deccan Blues C.C could only manage to score 152/7 in their alloted 20 overs. Azeem Ahmed scored 60(39). Mohammad Muthalif was named match of the match for his marvellous innings of 60 runs in just 24 deliveries. 

In another game Blue Star C.C continued their unbeaten streak by defeating Britam Arabia Mavericks C.C. Britam Arabia after winning the toss elected to bat first, but were able to put up only 103/7 runs on the board. Umair Ali was the top scorer with 18(16) runs. In reply Blue Star chased down the total in in just 10.4 overs with six wickets in hand. Javed Akhtar scored a brilliant 50(30) runs. Tahir Mustafa was the pick of bowlers from Mavericks C.C who grabbed 2 wickets. Javed Akhtar of Blue Star C.C was awarded man of the matc for his yet another brilliant batting performance. 

On the final Friday it was a fight for the spot in Semi’s, for the top four teams of both the groups. Eastern Arabia carried their unbeaten streak and defeated Pasha Eleven in their final group match by a convincing 81 runs and qualified as the top team for Semis from Group A. Mohammad Harish was awarded man of the match for his excellent bowling. He bagged 5 wickets for just 13 runs. Kites C.C also defeated Abbottabad Tigers C.C by 4 wickets in a low scoring game, where they chased 112 runs target set by Abbottabad Tigers C.C in 16.4 overs and qualified for the Semis as second team from group A. Tauseef Abdul was awarded Man of the match for his brilliant unbeaten knock of 54*(41) runs. Blue Star C.C maintained their unbeated streak and defeated Deccan Blues C.C by 2 wickets to qualify for the Semi’s as top team from group B. They chased down the target of 130 runs set by Deccan Blues in 15.4 overs. Javed Akhtar once again showed his class with the bat and scored 33(27) runs. 

However the star performer was Altaf Sheikh who bagged 4 wickets for Blue Star C.C. So on 23rd Nov 2018, we will be having our first ever Al Tuwairqi T20 Cricket Tournament Semi Finals, where Eastern Arabia C.C will be taking on  SAB Warriors C.C and Blue Star C.C will be taking taking on Kites C.C. From here on, every thing will be supervised officially by the ERCA executive committee. ERCA President Mr. Majaz Qadri and Vice President Mr. Imran Rasheed, along with other committee members will be supervising both the matches, to ensure that optimum level of cricket is provided to all the teams. Till now this is Danish Irfan signing off, but I will be back with some more news for our keen readers for the Semi Finals by next week. Wishing best of luck to all the Semifinalist!

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Media Release
February 13,2020

On Friday, February 7, 2020 Tulu Koota Kuwait under the leadership of Dynamic President Ramesh S Bhandary and coordination of Sports Secretary Roshan Quadras  held its annual picnic at Mishref Garden, Kuwait.  Although slight drizzling on the   previous night had caused great concern amongst committee members , yet the  windy and dusty weather did not lessen the enthusiasm and excitement of Tulu Koota Kuwait members.  Over 1000 members enjoyed the fun filled day.

MC of the occasion Mr. Manoj Shetty & Ms. Priya Devadiga welcomed the audience and Chief guests for the event Dr Jeshna Rajan- Badr Al Samaa Clinic, Dr. S.M.Hyther Ali- Chairman of TVS Hyder Group, Mr. John Simon- Group Manager for Corporate Sales and Event Marketing ,  Al Mulla Exchange, Mr Pradeep, owner of Geetherb medicine and Mr. Lokesh & Team from NH Assets.  The program kicked off with Kuwait & Indian National anthem. The guests in their address to audience, praised Tulu Koota Kuwait unwavering efforts to unite people through language, and also the solid philanthropy and charity work being carried by the association was applauded. The presidents  of different South Canara  association in Kuwait were also amongst invited dignitaries for the event, and were welcomed with flower bouquet. This was followed by the release of “ Tulu Nada Jathre flyer”.

Tulu Koota Kuwait President, Ramesh S Bhandary in his speech welcomed the dignitaries and emphasized the significance of the annual picnic gathering. He further elaborated on the innovative concept of “Tulunada Jathre ” being initiated this year, and requested fervent support and participation from all members in  this wonderful program scheduled to be held on Friday,  March 27, 2020 at Indian Central School Indoor Ground Abbasiya. 

As part of days celebration TKK’s Flag hosting  was done  by President , Ramesh Bhandary. “Go Green Global concept” by Tulu Koota members   was the highlight of the inaugural ceremony.  This act was directed by talented committee member Mr. Suresh Salian.

The act beautifully conveyed the message of sustainability, and climate change and raised awareness on how to fight it, how to live green.  The traditional inaugural of the sports event was done by breaking of coconut by Sports Secretary Mr. Roshan Quadras.  TKK First Lady Mrs Anitha Ramesh Bhandary led the sports march holding the traditional torch followed by the  Go Green Global team holding different country flags with plant pots, followed by President, committee members and Sponsors of TKK. The president officially inaugurated the Sports Event by officially lighting the Sports Lamp.

After the inauguration ceremony, the members and kids actively participated in day long sports games and activities meticulously planned out by the Sports committee  for different age groups.  Passing the parcel, Veggies collection, ball bucket, veg shopping , macroni race, hockey, kutti donne, sack race, lagori,  breaking the pot , tyre race, slow cycling, water ballon race, musical chair , kabbadi, volley ball, throw  ball , tug of war, housie housie, kept the members and their families  engaged and entertained. The winners for the competitions were awarded with trophies towards the end of the exciting day.

Delicious and authentic Mangalorean lunch for the event was served by Oriental Restaurant Kuwait.  Sounds and lights support for the event was provided by Anand, while the beautiful moments were captured in camera by Mr.Blen Dsouza and Mr.Rajesh Devadiga

Tulu Koota Kuwait takes this opportunity to thank its committee members, members and volunteers for their dedicated efforts and team spirit and active participation that eventually lead to the huge success of Family Picnic 2020. The Event Sponsors were Al Ahleia Insurance Company SAKP, Al Mulla Exchange, Khain Properties Udupi, Badr Al-Samaa Clinic, TVS Hyder Group and Geetherb.

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Agencies
August 8,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: One may call it good luck, but for two Indian expats it was God who prevented them at the last minute from boarding the Air India Express plane that crashed in Kerala, killing at least 18 people on board.

According to India's Civil Aviation Ministry, the Boeing 737 aircraft on a flight from Dubai to Kozhikode overshot the runway at Kozhikode airport on Friday evening. There were 184 passengers including 10 infants, 2 pilots and four cabin crew onboard the aircraft.

Noufal Moin Vetten, an Ajman resident working as an office boy in a Sharjah school, was booked to travel on the flight and had checked in as per schedule.

Recounting his miraculous escape, Vetten, a resident of Malappuram, Thirunavaya, whose visa was cancelled a week ago, told Gulf News: “I was handed my boarding pass, but when I reached immigration, they told me I had to pay a fine of Dh 1,000 (Rs 20,430) for overstay. I had only Dh 500 (Rs10,215) with me.

"I called my school PRO and he told me to come back. He said they would follow protocols and pay the fines before sending me,“ he said.

Vetten was disappointed and called his family to let them know.

“When I heard about the crash, I was saddened for all the passengers. But I'm so relieved I missed it. God has been really merciful,” said Vetten.

Afsal Parrakodan, a resident of Abu Dhabi, had a similar stroke of luck.

“My work visa was cancelled about a week ago. After getting my boarding pass, I was told I had to pay a fine of Dh1,000 at the immigration counter, but I had only Dh500 on me.”

“I was very keen to board the flight and be with my family. So I called a friend who brought me the additional Dh500, but by then, my baggage had been offloaded and the flight's doors were closed,” said Parrakodan.

“I was feeling very sad and called my mother to tell her I had missed the flight. But a few hours later, when I learnt of the crash, I couldn’t help but feel relieved and thankful to God for saving my life,“ said an overwhelmed Parrakodan who plans to fly back next week. 

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P A Hameed Padubidri
February 24,2020

Riyadh, Feb 24: Indian Islahi Center, Riyadh (IICR) kicked off the propagation campaign of "Learn the Quran" national conference, which is slated to be held on March 27, 2020 at Nofa Istiraha, Exit 18, Riyadh, Kingdom Saudi Arabia. It's IICR's 20th successful program.

Kerala Legislative Assembly's opposition leader & Congress leader, Ramesh Chennitthala inaugurated the campaign that was held at Voco Hotel in Riyadh, capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ramesh was on two days visit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The objective of the campaign is to instil the keenness & to keep creating the continuous awareness amongst the community on Quran. It also enables to recite the Quran with Tajweed (science of reading the Quran) & correct form.

Aboobakker Edthanatukkara (President of IICR), Abdul Qayyum Bustani, Kunhi Kumbala, Abdullah Vallanchira, Adv. Abdul Jaleel, Naushad Ali Kozhikode, Mujeeb Ali Thodigappulam, Muhammad Kutty Kadannamanna, Fasal Rahman City Flower, Mujeeb Irumbuzhi, Jaleel Alappuzha, Arafat & others were present on the occasion.

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