BCF raises educational scholarship fund for over 400 students

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August 8, 2012
Dubai, August 8: Around 700 nonresident Indians and philanthropists got together at the ‘BCF Iftar Party-2012’ organized by the Bearys Cultural at the Sudanese Social Club Hall in Dubai, UAE.

The event, in which several prominent leaders of Beary community took part, started with the Quran recitation competition for children below 10 years judged by several learned Ustads. The Qirat competition was organised by Tanveer and Ibrahim Dubal. After the competition, Ustad Abbas Manjanadi delivered a talk on the importance and benefits of Ramadan.


After the Iftar Party, scholarship contribution function was conducted. Mr. Tanveer recited the Quranic verses while Dr Kaup Mohamed welcomed the gathering.

Abdul Lathif Mulky, the Chairman of the BCF Iftar Committee conveyed his Iftar wishes.

Addressing the gathering Dr. B. K. Yusuf, the President of the BCF, requested the audience to donate generously for the noble cause of education to the poor people.

Dr. Yusuf also congratulated and thanked the rulers of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates for the holy month of Ramadan and their support given to the expatriate population in the UAE.

He applauded Mr. M.E. Moolur for his task done during the scholarship meet. He also applauded the Chairman of the Iftar Committee Mr. Abdul Latif Mulky, his co-associates Mr. Saleem Althaf, Mr. Khaleel Basha, Mr. Afeeq, Mr. Ameeruddin Medicari, Mr. Ameeruddin SI, Mr. Rafique Mulky, Nafees Group members, Mr. Kisar, Mr. Parvez Zakaria, Mr. Sajpa, Mr. Nawaz Kotekar and Mr. Ashraf Satikal among others.

Mr. Shabeer Hussain, CEO and Director- International Sales, IFCO and Mr. Praveen Shetty, Chairman and MD, Fortune Group of Hotels, were the special guests of honor.

Mr. Shabbir Hussain conveyed his best wishes to all the members of the BCF for doing this great job of arranging scholarship to the poor people of the State of Karnataka. Mr. Praveen Shetty said that he was very overwhelmed to see this gathering and also said that his support to the BCF will definitely be there for the upliftment of the poor people. Moreover, other guests included Mr. Abdul Jabber Mulky, Mr. Abdul Hameed Gantalkatta, Mr. Kader Bajpe and also committee members on and off the stage.

Dr. Kaup Mohamed, the General Secretary, who made the scholarship contribution announcement said informed that large number of students have applied for scholarship in various categories such as PUC, B.Com, BSc., Diploma in Engineering, B.E., Diploma in Finance and Accounting, BCA, BBM, MBA, MSW, Diploma in Education, Journalism, Islamic course, MBBS, BAMS, BDS, MSc, Nursing Course etc.

He said that more than 5000 applications were received every year from the poor people of the coastal Karnataka, out of which selected 400 students are normally given scholarship every year. Dr. Kaup also mentioned that the scholarship this time will go to all the communities of the coastal Karnataka.

Several people who attended the Iftar Party committed their contribution for providing scholarship to the poor people. Mr. Hassan Darwish, the Chairman of the Darvish Group of Companies, UAE has given a commitment to adopt around 8 to 10 poor and deserving students of the coastal Karnataka and provide scholarship until they complete their studies.

Mr. Praveen Shetty and Mr. Shabbir Hussain wholeheartedly donated towards educational scholarship for the poor students. The BCF has also placed on record the immense contribution made by its Patron Mr. Thumbay Moideen, the President of the Gulf Medical University, Dr. B.K. Yusuf, Mr. Razak Dewa, other BCF Committee members and several other donors from the Beary community.

The Ladies wing of BCF also collected scholarship amount. Several ladies members generously contributed to the scholarship work. BCF is expected to provide educational scholarship to more than 400 students on 26th August 2012 at the St. Aloysius College Hall, Mangalore.

Mr. M.E. Moolur proposed vote of thanks.


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Media Release
March 2,2020

Kuwait: State of Karnataka is enriched with Daasa culture, which had contributed immensely to its literature, culture, art & philosophy. Daasa tradition in Karnataka was part of the Bhakti movement which flourished from around 15th century and it extended considerable spiritual influence over the masses. Kuwait Kannada Koota, a socio-cultural association for the people of Karnataka in Kuwait, organized its annual Daasotsava on 14th February 2020 in remembrance of these saints, thereby displaying the rich cultural heritage of the state. 

The program started with a warm welcome address by Mrs. Spoorthy Kamath, convener of cultural committee. Divine invocation prayer by Mrs. Vasantha Ashok and Mrs. Sandhya Arun set the trend for the event. This was followed by lighting of the traditional lamp by the 2020 executive committee, comprising of President Mr. Rajesh Vittal, Vice President Mr. Sandeep Chabba, General Secretary Mr. Praveen Kumar Shetty and Treasurer Mr. Pradeep Rao. President, while welcoming the gathering, spoke about the importance of Daasas in Kannada literature & history and briefed about the series of upcoming programs. Cultural programs started with fancy dress competition by Koota children comprising of all age group starting from infants to elder kids. This program stole the show as the efforts & time invested by children and their parents were clearly visible. 

2019 executive committee was felicitated by the current committee for wonderfully managing Koota affairs & programs. This was followed by the release of Koota magazine “Marala Mallige", comprising of informative articles, drawings, poems etc., entirely contributed by the association members. Event’s main attraction “Vrindavana Leelavarana", a colorful dance drama spectacularly portrayed by 54 Koota children, was very well appreciated & received by the attendees. Association children who successfully completed 10th and 12th were felicitated as a token of encouragement. Executive committee gave away prizes to Kids who excelled in the stage competitions held earlier. Audience was treated to a divine and melodious Bhajan program conducted astutely by the ladies & men. Koota women performed Bhajan Kolata, along with ladies bhajan, in a well-coordinated manner. Vote of thanks was proposed by the secretary of Koota, thanking those who contributed for the success of the event. Another attraction was a quiz competition “Rasa Prashne", conducted efficiently between the programs, by Mr. Mahesh Shiramgond. 

The whole event was planned and executed astutely by the cultural committee under the leadership of Convener, Mrs. Spoorthy Kamath. Public Relations Committee, led by Mrs. Suparna Dambal, welcomed the members in a vibrant & colorful way, showcasing a beautifully erected divine mantap. The event was sponsored by Unimoni, LIC HFL, VSPL, Geetherb, Kotak Life Insurance, Joy Alukkas, Lulu Hypermarket & Total Environment. The program ended with a sumptuous satvik lunch, sponsored by the senior Koota member, Mr. Ramachandran Seetharaman.

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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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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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