Sharjah: Classical dance fest marks Earthmech’s 5th anniversary

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January 8, 2017

Sharjah: Earthmech FZC celebrated its fifth birthday on 16th December 2016. The Klassical Rhythms team put up an awe-inspiring show on the occasion. It was the fifth annual performance of Klassical Rhythms team that evening which mesmerized the full house audience throughout the show. Over 50 artists of different ages performed a variety of dances showcasing Indian Classical dance forms in a disciplinary festive mood.

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Welcoming the audience, RohiniAnanth shared how Earthmech and Klassical Rhythms decided to collaborate and give a feast to the audience. The Emcee’s of the evening,ShruthiShenoy, Ragini Pai and SushanthMohapatrarespectively did full justice to their roles in a professional way.

The evening started with the Sabha Vandanam, which gave a vibrant start to the evening. Followed was Nrityanjali, Pushpanjali, GaneshaStuthi and other dance forms. The new members put forth a dance of adavus and hastas which was a feast for the eyes. Alaripu, Devaranama and Varnam followed next. The first half of the performance ended with a special dedication to the chief guest, where the team members rendered a medley of herpopular movie songs, but, in Bharathantyam style. In between there were felicitations to the supporters, well-wishers and toppers of the team.

The evening was graced with the presence of Lakshmi Gopalswamy (Eminent Bharthanatyam dancer and South Indian Actress), Mr. & Mrs. Bharath Bhai Shah (entrepreneurs and philanthropists) and Mr. P S Srikumar (GM – GCC – Mathrubhumi Print and Publications Co Ltd.)

Sarvottam Shetty, Shodhan Prasad, Satish Poojary, Vishwanath Shetty, Yadav Kotian, Dr. Shailesh, Rajesh Kutthar, Vasu Shetty and Aparna Naik were felicitated for their guidance, help and support over the 5 years to the Klassical Rhythms Team. Felicitations to the guests were done by RohiniAnanath, Shilpa Kamath and Lakshmi Narayan Kamath. Cheers were showered for Deepa Shenoy, Geetha Santosh, Asha Dinesh, Usha Shetty, Sushma Shetty, RajaniRamnath, VeenaPai, Shanti Nitin, KavitahSomnath, ShailajaKotian, Shashikala Kanchan, Ravish , Ramnath, Pradeep the core team members for their tireless efforts and their contribution to the program’s success.

Lingashtakam, KavadiChindu, Devi Stuthi, SaraswathiStuthi and Thillana culminated into the second half. It was an evening to cherish and remember not only for Earth Mech and Klassical Rhythms team, but, for all those who attended the program.

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July 30,2020

Jeddah: The first chartered flight for repatriation passengers from Jeddah to Bengaluru organized by Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah – Saudi Arabia was successfully landed at Bengaluru airport by 01.00 am on 19th July 2020.

Spice Jet (SG9884) departed from King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah by 05.00 pm local time with 177 stranded passengers which includes 12 Pregnant Woman, 3 infants, 44 Short term visa holders, 3 medical emergency patients and 115 migrate workers and labours from various districts of Karnataka state.

Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah, a registered charitable organization under Government of Karnataka & Indian Consulate Jeddah - Saudi Arabia, helping the Kannadigas overseas & in Karnataka State as well, has initiated major role for helping stranded Kannadigas to travel back to home. During Pandemic hundreds of stranded Kannadigas were approached to the forum and requested to arrange special chartered flight to Bengaluru from Jeddah.

Initiating from collecting the data of passengers, the forum’s special panel including its President Mr. Mohammed Mansoor, Secretary Mr. Peter Mascarenes, Vice Presidents Mr. Nasir Khurshid, Dr.Ashfaque Maniyar, Chief Coordinator Mr. Shaikh Saoud, Cultural Secretaries Mr. Arifulla Shariff and Mr. Rajesh Suvarna, Treasurer Mr. Habib Rahman and Press Secretary Mr. Baig, the forum’s members have worked very hard to conclude this task very successful. 

The forum provided food packets as refreshment, complementary PPE kitsto each passenger as precaution against the spread of any infections while travelling and also guided all passengers by supporting them in Awdha portal (Saudi Passport Department) and Seva Sindhu portal registration of Government of Karnataka.

The official travel partner ITL Travel Management Company has rendered remarkable service to the passengers not only in ticketing but also supported with top priority in confirming the aircraft from SPICE JET and availed good service from ground staff at Jeddah Airport. 

All passengers have reached safely to their homes after completing the 7 days institutional quarantine at Bengaluru. 100% passengers had NEGETIVE report on Covid-19 test made on arrival as well as after institutional quarantine. 

In the press release published from the President, Mr. Mohammed Mansoor has expressed his prodigious gratitude to the Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia H. E. Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Deputy Consul General of India - Jeddah Mr. Y Saber and Chief Minister of Karnataka State Shri B. S. Yediyurappafor providing necessary approvals and NOC for the chartered flight operation. He also conveyed his boundless appreciationto Shri B. Y. Raghavendra, Member of Parliament Shimoga District (Karnataka) for his swift support extended to the forum and as well to Dr. Aarathi Krishna, Ex-Deputy Chairperson – NRI Forum of Karnataka – Government of Karnataka for her significant guidance and support on completing this mission.

The forum has thanked all the officers in King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru for the facilities provided to the passengers. The Forum has thanked all passengers travelled for their calmness and also thanked to all other members of the forum, Staff of ITL Travels and SPICE JET for their tremendous support extended throughout the mission accomplishment.

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August 6,2020

Dubai, Aug 6: Non-resident Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist Dewakara Alva passed away on Thursday August 6. He was 63.

Alva, who hailed from Mangaluru, was the director of Federal Insurance Brokers LLC, Dubai and was residing in Dubai for around four decades. He was reportedly suffering from health problems for last few months. 

He was a patron of Tulu and Kannada language and culture in United Arab Emirates. He was a member of various NRI organizations including UAE Tulu Koota and UAE Bunts

Alva is survived by wife Saritha, daughter Powshali, and son Manal.

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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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