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Amchi Gavelliers - 'gavel club' inaugurated in Dubai

[email protected] (Shodhan Prasad)
May 29, 2013
Dubai, May 29: The UAE Amchigele Samaj, as part of its initiatives to help children learn effective communication, inaugurated its very own Gavel Club -“Amchi Gavelliers”, on May 24. This was the second initiative of the Development Activities subcommittee of the organization.

Public speaking is one of the most dreaded and feared activities ever and yet public speaking is one of the most needed abilities in our day and age.

Hence UAE Amchigele have taken up this initiative for their members and their children to be an active student of the Gavel Club and enhance their speaking power efficiently.

Addressing the gathering UAEAS President Shailesh Shenoy said that starting of Gavel Club is realizing an old dream which he had long cherished for the children of the Samaj. He urged the Gavaliers to utilize this opportunity and realize and achieve their full potential. He thanked the Development Activities subcommittee and his colleagues on the managing committee for their efforts and support in starting of this club.

The counselors of the club, TM Sunil Shenoy, TM Mohan Kamath and TM Mahesh Prabhu addressed the gathering and shared their experiences on the benefits of effective communication with everyone present.

The Ice breaker speeches were given by Gavelier Smrithi Prabhu and Gavelier Meghana Bhat. Both the Young speakers were full of confidence and charmed the audience present with their speeches. These speakers were evaluated by Shruti and Yash from the Falcon Gavel Club.

The inaugural meeting had an educational session by DTM Uma Radhakrishnan, a  toastmaster for more than 11 years now. Mrs. Radhakrishnan spoke with emphasis on the art of evaluation and effective ways to encourage one to start and continue public speaking. CC/CL Ramnath conducted the other educational session on “Table Topics”. He did it in a very informal way which made the children to volunteer speaking on the table topics without realizing about it. Each and every one present in the hall thoroughly enjoyed this informal session.

The Club was formally inaugurated by cutting of the cake by the Club counselors, Sponsors and the DA team of the UAEAS. The programme ended at 4pm with snacks and tea served to all present.Top of Form

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June 1,2020

Kuwait: Eid is usually a time of family get-togethers and feasts after weeks of dawn-to-dusk fasting. But this year people celebrated at home, with virus fears dampening the holiday spirit and strict restrictions in place.

Kuwait went under full curfew before the start of Ramadan leaving people to practice fasting and Ramadan rituals at home, Even Eid al-Fitr came under full lock-down period.

As situation demanded, IMA Kuwait celebrated the Eid Get-together online via video conferencing tool, All IMA members participated joyfully in Eid Milan online gathering which was scheduled immediately after Eid prayer. Members participated and congratulated each other on the eve of Eid.

The IMA president Shamvel Parviz addressed the gathering and thanked them for joining online for this unique Eid celebration which will be remembered in history. He also advised members to be aware of conditions of neighbors, friends and family and assist them if they need help in this difficult time.

Eid al-Fitr follows weeks of fasting and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Thousands of Muslims all over Kuwait followed strict guideline and performed Eid prayer at home along with their family.

As a part of social service activities IMA also distributed ration kits before start of Ramadan and during Ramadan for needy people all over Kuwait.

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Shodhan Prasad
August 7,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: ‘Nama Tuluve’ Purushotham Salian, a staunch stalwart who always supported humanity and a strong pillar for Tuluvas in Dubai, passed away August, 4 at Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain. He was suffering from cancer and was admitted to Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain some time ago. He was on the last stage of illness which was not detected earlier.

His funeral last rites were conducted on Thursday August 7 at Jebel Ali cemetery in Hindu rites with a few of his family members present. Due to Covid pandemic, neither his body was able to be flown back to hometown nor could his two children come down to attend the funeral. However, it was said that his wish was to be cremated here in Dubai which unknowingly sometime back he whispered to one of his friends.

Purushotham had few years ago, survived a heart attack and fought back his life, though it had a minor paralytic effect on him. Even though, till recently he used to do his day-to-day work normally. He was a hard working personality and owned a readymade garment shop in Ajman and Dubai mostly taking care of clients with requirement of uniforms and coveralls. His dedication towards work was always appreciated by his clients who used to get their things delivered on time always.

He was never a publicity person and was helping the poor and needy in whatever ways he could silently. He strongly supported the community and was associated with Nama Tuluveru and Billawa community with commitment. He used to voluntarily come forward for the ground work of various functions of the community and used to be there until it was done perfectly.

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July 6,2020

Doha: Selvam aged 46 son of Subramanian hailing from Panakulam Village, Alangudi, Pudukkottai District in Tamilnadu province who worked as a technician, died in Qatar on April 24.

Due to challenging situation prevailing in both India & Qatar for body repatriation services, especially in Covid-19 atmosphere, Family is unable to progress further for past 2 months. At his stage Family of the deceased met Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), Pudukkottai office bearers and requested to intervene and help out, and also agreed to bury the body in Qatar itself.

Hence, SDPI delegates communicated with well-known Indian Expatriate welfare Organization - Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF). QISF General Secretary Basheer Ahamed, Secretary Abdullatheef Madikeri and 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 within a short period of time and arranged for a peaceful burial of Mr. Selvam in Dukhan cemetery.

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