Kannada international stars presented a fabulous show 'Temptation 2012' in Dubai

[email protected] (Ramesh S Bhandari)
April 30, 2012

Dubai, April 30: Enthrall World, an event management company for the first time in UAE presented a huge star studded show in UAE called Temptation 2012 International Kannada Stars at Dubai Tennis Stadium.

The April 27 event witnessed by over 700 music loving Kannadigas of UAE.

Nonstop programme without a break connecting the audience throughout the three hours show is being rarely viewed in recent days. This is one show that put together with a good scripting enthralled the audience throughout connecting heart to heart raising the Kannada language up high in the air specially in Dubai after a long gap.

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Though the actual programme started at around 8:40pm everyone could hear the stars speaking from the stage back ground from 7:30 pm onwards that they are getting ready to present the show after the prayers.

This initially kept the audience connected and when Ramesh Arvind came on live with his beautiful inaugural speech it really touched the hearts of all the Kannadigas who cheered applauding continuously.

Mr Arvind who completed 25 years of his acting career in Kannada Films was felicitated and honoured with 'Mysore Peta' and shawl by the organiser Prasad and the main sponsors.

The star studded show comprised of Ramesh Arvind, Upendra, Tarun Chandra, Dhiganth, Vijaya Raghavendra, Radhika Gandhi, Pooja Gandhi, Neetu, Adhendrida Ray, Pragna, Harshika Poonacha, Sadhu Kokila, Bank Janardhan, Tennis Krishna and Arun Sagar along with Music Director Hari Krishna and his singers Anuradha Bhat, Chetan and Mrs. Hari Krishna gave a really enchanting performances liked and loved by all the audience present.

Moreover the dances performed by the local talents 'Ocean Kids' Group were really superb though they were given just one day rehearsal by visiting Choreographer Harsha. One more thing to be praised is the orchestra comprising of Deva and his troupe of only 3 musicians created a sound effect of fully fledged troupe.

The flow of the programme went smoothly one after another with great performances by all the current hot Star cast of Kannada 'Sandalwood' film industry who were really down to earth personalities without any head weights mingled with the UAE audiences just like a common person. In between the programme were comedy skits by Bank Janardhan, Tennis Krishna & Sadhu Kokila who presented some humorous rib tickling comedy items which added spice to the programme. But the best person who came on with various roles spontaneously was Arun Sagar a brilliant personality with mind blowing script flowing like sea as his name mentions.

Pooja Gandhi came on in midst of the audience and shared her song from her first film 'Mungaru Male' and the audience enjoyed every bit of it. Upendra too joined the audience and danced with children. He sang some numbers of his film which was overjoyed by his fans in Dubai. Dhighant had many fans who wanted to dance with him and he did it later. Vijaya Raghavendra too called one of his fan on to the stage and danced with her.

Chilly Willy released their energy drink in between the show to all the stars and later distributed to the audience.

On the whole the programme was one of its kind ever presented in UAE for quite some time. The organisers praised the media representative for the success of the programme and promised more programmes in the future. Those who could not attend this event really lost a chance of being part of a good magical theme based programme liked and loved by those who were present connected like 'abhimanigale devru' well said in the concluding part of the programme.


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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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News Network
April 19,2020

Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) Chaiman Dr Sam Pitroda held video conference with senior IOC office bearers across Middle Eastern countries on 14th April 2020 to review the impact of COVID-19 pandemic among Indians residing in the region. Almost all speakers appreciated the efforts initiated and  implemented by  respective governments to contain spread of the deadly virus as well as measures taken towards welfare of the people affected by the lockdown. 

IOC Presidents, Mohammed Mansour - Bahrain, Abdullah Manjeri - Saudi Arabia, Dr J Ratan kunar - Oman and Girish kumar - Qatar, highlighted the quality treatment of patients and finacial aid provided by governments and other authorities. Bahrain IOC president Mansour , also  apprised about the 'Food for Needy' drive in Association with KHK Heroes foundation, initiated by HH Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa and quality treatments as well as financial aid to local and expat residents.

Anura Mathai, IOC  Global Event Coordinator, spoke about certain problems of Indians in the UAE. IOC Middle East Convener, Mansoor Palloor, emphasised and requested IOC Chairman to urge Indian government to arrange immediate repatriation of indians stranded in Gulf countries. AICC Secretary, Himanshu Vyas, IOC Secretary Dr Arathi Krishna, Dr Arshi Malik (Abha), Mohiuddin Sirajudeen (Jeddah), Advocate Joseph Palathara (Dammam) Prasad Kodru, Jayati Maitra Ziyad Ahmed (Qatar) and Khursheed Alam (Gen Secretary- Bahrain) also apprised the participants about various issues relevant to the pandemic and suggested further initiatives to be undertaken. 

Dr Sam Pitroda briefed about sustained and consolidated efforts by all IOC members  during this unprecedented situation facing the world and assured that he would convey IOC  concerns to the government and try his best to ensure all possible help is made available to all needy Indians.

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May 25,2020

Dubai: Karnataka Sports & Cultural Club (KSCC) distributed Eid Kit across the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah to the ) needy people on Eid al Fitr.

KSCC President Mr. Mohammed Ismail Said: “Eid is a Symbol of Gratitude and Unity. As the last few weeks have been hard for each one of us, we wanted to stand in solidarity to celebrate Eid, by helping labours and needy people. He also said that “We are together to be part of UAE. Serving these meals is our core social responsibility."

KSCC recently conducted humanitarian services during COVID-19 pandemic in 2 phases and conducted Blood Donation Drive. They have also planned to conduct next Blood Donation Drive on 25th May, 2020.

The KSCC main objective is to develop the expatriate community into a well-nourished section of society in the areas of social, sports and cultural activities.

On behalf of KSCC, and the entire executive council Mr. Mohammed Ismail, President of Club, extended a very heartly thanks and gratitude to the Main sponsor of the event M/s. EMSQUARE, Engineering Consultant, and Tawakkal Overseas Dubai.

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