On 13th August 2022, Kanara Cultural Association, Delhi, felicitated Auxiliary Bishop Rev. Deepak Valerian Tauro and celebrated the 60th anniversary of the ordination of Arch Bishop Emirate Most Rev. Vincent M Concessao. The mass was held at Good Shepherd Church, Haus Khas followed by a colourful cultural programme at Sahodaya Sr. Sec. School Hall.

Hindi music CD “Ek Nayi Soch एक नयी सोच” Consisting of devotional, patriotic and an inspirational song. Released at Divine Call Centre, Mulki, at 8:15 am on16 April, Saturday 2022. The occasion was graced by Fr Abraham SVD, director of Mulki Divine Call Centre, Fr Anil Kiran Fernandes SVD, Fr

Kavi Sandhi, a poetry recital and presentation on various forms of poetry held at Smana Hotel Dubai on February 28 enthralls poetry lovers to new world of imagination of poet’s feelings. Kavi Sandhi was organized by UAE’s Konkani poet friends in association with Kavitha Trust and aankri.com poetry

A compassionate leader and a dynamic personality, Yogish Prabhu K is the newly elected president of Abu Dhabi’s prestigious India Social & Cultural Centre (ISC) and he will serve for the period 2020-2021. ISC’s Annual General Body Meeting and Election for 2020 were held on Thursday, February 27 and

The spectacular musical extravaganza ’Konkani Dabazo-2020’ concluded on a grand note. The show was organized by JAKC (Jebel Ali Konkani Community) on February 20 from 7.45 pm onwards at the Parish Hall of St Francis of Assisi Church, Jebel Ali. ‘Konkano Dabazo’ is a fun-filled Konkani entertainment

Konkani Prayer Group, Abu Dhabi celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a unique manifestation of devotion and fellowship on Friday, 7th February 2020 at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Abu Dhabi. The event was attended by about 800 members of the Konkani community of Abu Dhabi. The evening began with a Thank

St Jospeh’s Konkani Community (SJKC) Abu Dhabi, organized the fourth annual family picnic, at Al Wathba Park with great fervor. More than 350 members were present to enjoy the beautiful day. First, the breakfast was served to all w

The much awaited yearly Late Smt. Koosamma Shambu Shetty Memorial (KSSM) open Throwball Tournament was held on January 24, 2020 at Abu Dhabi Indian School ground. This was the 31st successive year of the Tournament series, the event is dedicated to the fond memories of late Koosamma Shambu Shetty,

Royal Institute of Music & Arts, Abu Dhabi, popularly known as Royal Music, celebrated its 20th Anniversary on Thursday, 16th November at the British School Al Khubairat Auditorium. The celebration consisted of a concert of musical performances by its students in various disciplines of music. The

Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha, one of the premier organisations for Kannadigas in Abu Dhabi celebrated the 64th ’Karnataka Rajyotsava’ at India Social & Cultural Centre Auditorium, Abu Dhabi with jam-packed Kannadiga audience who witnessed the grand day-long event on Friday November 01, 2019. The even

There should need to start Agricultural College in Udupi. Hence, I would discuss with the chief minister about the opening of an Agriculture College at Brahmavara in Udupi. He would try to get permission in the next budget. Raghupati Bhat said. He spoke after inaugurating the two days “Krishi Mela

Sarvotham Shetty, Abu Dhabi, was conferred with Rangachavadi Award at townhall by Rangachavadi, art and cultural organization. Shetty is the pioneer, who has given elaborate identity to the cultural beauty of the coastal region of Karnataka in the Gulf countries. Addressing the gathering, veteran s

Abu Dhabi Goans organized, traditional Carnival rendezvous at the picturesque Le Meridien Village, Abu Dhabi aptly coined as “Viva Goa Viva Carnival’ for the 6th consecutive year at the beautiful open air, by the poolside venue was a riot of color, food, drink, music and dance. Familiar expectation

St Jospeh’s Konkani Community (SJKC) Abu Dhabi, conducted their third annual family picnic, at Yas Park Gate,North with great fervor. More than 350 members were present to enjoy the beautiful day. Firstly, breakfast was served to the attendees and then the picnic had begun at 10 A.M as per schedule

The Abu Dhabi Show of Asatoma Sadgamaya Kannada Movie went House full at Novo Cinemas WTC . Mr. Shodhan Prasad of Sandhya Creations invited the producer of the film, Mr. Ashwin Pereira and gave a welcome on behalf of the audience with a rose flower. After that, Mr. Shodhan invited CA Valerian Dalma

It was a festive mood to the Konkani Music Lovers of UAE. Enthuastic Music lovers from all over UAE were gathered to witness One of the finest and Well organized event “Gulf Voice of Mangalore – Chapter 6” – UAE Semi Final which was held in Emirates Theatre Dubai on Friday 28th September. In a well

Abu Dhabi’s Konkani community experienced a Comedy Circus through the Sangon Mugdhana Kalakar’s latest drama, “Vechogi Ravncho” on Thursday, 20th September. The play presented by Royal Institute of Music & Arts (Abu Dhabi) and organized by Broadway Events & Productions (Abu Dhabi) at the British Sch

With great joy, the Konkani community of St Mary’s Catholic Church, Al Ain, celebrated Monthi Fest on September 7, 2018.The celebration began at 10.00 am with blessing of new crop, near Mother Mary’s Grotto by Fr Maxim Cardoza, assistant parish priest of Jebel Ali church and Fr Stalin Varghese, pari

Karnataka Sangha – Abu Dhabi organized Winter Picnic – 2018 at Yash North Park, Yash Island, here, on Friday, February 9, from 9.00am to 7.00pm. More than 300 Kannadigas were present. Karnataka Sangha – Abu Dhabi president welcomed the gathering and briefed about the games of the day.

St Joseph’s Konkani Community(SJKC) Committee organized family picnic here at Al Wathba Park, on Friday 2nd February 2018 for the second time after forming the Committee in the third week of November 2016. More than 250 community members had fun and participated in the games with joy and support to

Under the aegis of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha, Koosamma Shambu Shetty Memorial (KSSM) UAE open throwball tournament was held on January 19 at Indian School ground. Being the 29th successive year of tournaments, the event is dedicated to the fond memories of late Koosamma Shambu Shetty, mother of Dr

St. Josepph’s Konkanni Community (SJKC) celebrated Christmas in a very grand way on 15th December 2017 at St. Joseph’s cathedral parish hall.The celebrations commenced with holy mass celebrated by the main celebrant Rev. Fr. Rodson Goes O.F. M. Cap, the Assistant Parish priest and Spiritual Director

Instituted to commemorate the inclusion of Konkani in the 8th schedule of the Indian constitution on 20th August 1992, WGD is a celebration of "Goa" and the "Goan identity". The 3rd annual WGD, U.A.E celebration was held at Al Qasr Ballroom, Hilton, Abu Dhabi on the 20th of October, 2017.

With great joy Konkani Community of St. Mary’s Catholic Church Al Ain, celebrated Monthi fest 2017 on Friday 8th September 2017. The celebration began at 10.15am with blessing of new crop, near Mother Mary’s Grotto by Rev. Fr. Maxim Cardoza OFM Cap (Asst. Parish Priest of Jebel Ali Church), followed

The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep - Robert Frost The above quote aptly describes Film Maker Deepika Narayan Bharadwaj and her mission of bringing about gender neutral laws in India. An encounter with the

Evergreen Nursery celebrated its First Annual Day at India Social and Cultural Center auditorium in the presence of packed audience consisting of distinguished guests, parents and well-wishers. Mrs. Josna Denzil welcomed the audience. Mrs. Anitha D’Souza, a popular singer who has sung for 600 plus

MCBC Dubai and GMC Dubai teams shared EAGLES CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2017 organized by EAGLES CRICKETERS ABU DHABI. The tournament was held at the Academic Cricket Grounds near Sh. Zayed International Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Friday, 3rd February, 2017. A total number of 9 teams of Mangalorean Konkani Community took part in the tournament despite extreme weather conditions. MCBC – Dubai and GMC – Dubai reached the finals winning their knockout matches.

Our Own Cluster (OOC) – UAE organized Canara Cup – 2016, UAE level cricket tournament at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, here on Friday, December 2.Fr Ashok, parish priest of St Paul parish, Musafa, here inaugurated the tournament along with Konkani Prayer Group co-ordinators Rupert Vas (Abu Dhabi city par