MAC celebrates annual Family Social

June 4, 2013

Ottawa, Jun 4: The Family Social organized by the Mangalorean Association of Canada (MAC) recently was a remarkable demonstration of organization, pulsating music, delicious food and pure fun.

The event began with MAC President Ronald Fernandes’s address where he highlighted the support of sponsors and selflessness of the volunteers. He also thanked the clergy for their continued spiritual support to the association.

The band and DJ, The Marauders, led by Ralph Privitera and ably supported by Pete Cosgrove, Rick Matten, Dominic DeSouza and Errol DeMello made the event memorable with their fantastic youthful music and singing.

The highlight of the Family Social was the amazing performance by a group of youngsters, whose dance group is called ‘Heartbeats’. Kudos to the young performers: Irita Karmalkar, Michelle Patrao, Naomi Shankar, Amit Shankar, Rhea Pinto & Shreya Goyal who displayed an energy and enthusiasm parallel to none. The audience was enthralled as the youth displayed a confidence, agility and a lively spirit that had everyone swinging to the beat of the music.

The attractive door prizes and the raffle prizes allured the guests who rushed to buy tickets. The lucky winners were thrilled and satisfied to win many gifts.

Our generous sponsors are: UAE Exchange (Gurpreet Singh Bedi and Ahsan Jamil), G. Gord Mohan, Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Public; Rohan Pinto of Panago; Aloysius D’Souza of Konkan Delite; Frank Serrao of Toyota; Freda and Jacinto DeSouza of International Cantrad Services; Sushil Vaz, Financial Advisor and Realtor; Wilson D’Souza, Mortgage Specialist at BMO; Stan Goveas of Rock of Colors/Peace Monuments; Ravi Fernandes of Trinity Auto Centre; Flavian Pinto, SunLife Financial Advisor; Ratan Samuel of Can-Global Alliance Inc., Well Wishers from Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo; Jersen Marques of Jersen Marques Photography; Hemant Rainagar of Century Travel Services; Arunlal Menezes c/o Fr. Muller’s Charitable Foundation; Ronald and Leo Rego of Rego International; Peter D’Souza of Peter’s Driving Training and Realtor; Dr. Ecaterina Manea, Toronto 7 Dental Spa; Ronald Mathias, Broker/Remax Realty; Oliver Sequeira of Cargolink Worldwide Ltd., Charlotte D’Souza of Lavis for Life; Maxim D’Mello of Maxpres Financial Solutions; Vijay Dante of Udupi Madras Cage and Jaspal of HB Accounting. We would like to thank in a very special way Pradip Rodrigues, Editor of CanIndia News (Division of World Media Corp (Canada) for providing exposure and promoting the event and its details in its edition of CanIndia.

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Karnataka unit of Indian Social Forum holds blood donation camp in Qatar

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February 4,2020

On the occasion of 71st Republic Day of India, Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF), Karnataka State organized a blood donation camp in Doha Qatar, in association with Hamad Medical Corporation on 31st January 2020, Friday.

At first, QISF Karnataka State Vice President, Ziaul Huq welcomed the guests, dignitaries and blood donors.

The Blood Donation Camp was inaugurated by ICC President Mr. Manikantan A P who was the Chief guest. In his inaugural speech, he emphasized that, Service to humanity is service to God. By donating the blood, not only we save the lives, but we get blessings also. He also said that punctuality is the key factor in these type of events and should be incorporated by all of us.

QISF Central Committee President, Sayeed Komachi highlighted the necessity and importance of donating the blood and assured QISF a socio cultural organization will always be ready for this noble cause.

Dr. Vishwantha Kini, a well known Radiologist in HMC motivated the donors.

The camp was started at 7.00 A M and ended at 5.30 PM in which 146 people donated the blood out of 185 people registered.

SKMWA President Abdul Majeed and Dr. Haroon from Asian Medical Centre, who were also the Guests in the programme praised the initiative and efforts of QISF.

QISF Central Committee Vice President Salam Kunnamal, General Secretary Basheer Ahmed, Northern States President Fasiuddin, QISF State and Branch Committee members Lathif Madikeri, Zakariya Pandeshwar, Saleem Bangadi, Mujeebulla Khan, Nayeem Belapu, Ibrahim UB, Toufeeq, Anwar Angargundy, Rizwan Kalladka, Asif Bannur, Imtiyaz Karnad, Jaleel Kalladka, Haneef Montepadav, Rafiq Uppinangady and other members were present during the programme.

The program was presided and concluded by QISF Karnataka State President Nazeer Pasha.

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Great job, this will save many lives. Hats off to QISF for this wonderful event on the occasion of Rebulic Day celebration.

Well done qisf...again u did a great work by collecting blood to serve humanity...qosf is a second word for humanity!!

Masha Allah. Good Job done by QISF

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KSCC thanks Dakshina Kannada district admin

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May 20,2020

Dubai, May 20: Dubai-based Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club’s humanitarian services in charge Naseer Karaje team have appreciated the efforts of Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner, Mangaluru Airport director, NGOs of Mangaluru, and MLA for extending a royal welcome to second batch of repatriates from Dubai that landed at Mangaluru Airport on May 18.

There was so much of confusions when 1st batch of repatriation flight landed in Mangaluru airport on 12th May due to lack of proper arrangements and co ordination.

This time due to proper arrangements and special supervision by the DC everything was driven smoothly. It has given a confidence to all the Manglurean expats of Dubai in returning to their native places, the KSCC said.

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‘Eid a symbol of gratitude and unity: KSCC distributes Eid kts across UAE

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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.