Pradeep Puravankara

Pampavasan Nair Honored with KSCA ‘Samarpanam 2026’ Mannam Award

MANAMA: Prominent Gulf industrialist, philanthropist, and Founder and Managing Director of Amad Group, Pampavasan Nair, was conferred with the prestigious ‘Mannam Award’ by the Kerala Social Cultural Association (NSS Bahrain). He received the honor at the grand ‘Samarpanam 2026’ event held at the Al Dhurah Hall in Adhari Park. Alongside the Mannam Award, the association […]

Philippine Embassy in Bahrain Celebrates ‘Buwan ng Wika’

MANAMA: The Philippine Embassy in Manama, in collaboration with the Philippine Teachers Association Bahrain (PTAB), celebrated Buwan ng Wika (Language Month) with poetry and short story writing contests, culminating in an awards ceremony at the embassy premises. A total of 40 Bahrain-based Filipino expats participated in the competitions, submitting 31 poetry entries and 9 short […]

BKS ‘Ruchimela 2026’ Draws Massive Crowd with Culinary Delights and Cultural Programs

MANAMA: The Bahrain Kerala Samajam (BKS) successfully organized ‘Ruchimela 2026’ as part of its ongoing ‘Shravanam 2026’ Onam celebrations, drawing an overwhelming response from the community. Around 5,000 visitors attended the event, which ran from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Designed to showcase Kerala’s rich culinary diversity to the diaspora in Bahrain, the festival featured […]

The Indian Club Concludes Monthly Members’ Badminton Tournament

MANAMA: The Indian Club, Bahrain, successfully wrapped up the September edition of its Monthly Members’ Badminton Tournament, featuring three days of high-spirited doubles action from September 1 to 3, 2026. The tournament brought together club members and badminton enthusiasts for a series of closely contested matches. Participants displayed impressive skill, teamwork, and determination on the […]

Rajasthani diaspora celebrates Teej with cultural flair in Bahrain

MANAMA: The Women Executive Committee of Rajasthanis in Bahrain, in association with the Rajasthan Foundation Bahrain Chapter, hosted a vibrant Teej Festival at Tanatan, located in the Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa in Seef. The celebration brought together women from the Rajasthani community and other expatriate groups across the Kingdom of Bahrain, turning the event […]

Thanal Bahrain Chapter Organizes Blood Donation Drive

MANAMA: Demonstrating its commitment to community welfare, the Thanal Bahrain Chapter successfully organized a blood donation camp in collaboration with Salmaniya Medical Complex. The initiative was officially inaugurated by Howrah Abdul Aziz, In-Charge of the Salmaniya Blood Bank. Chief Coordinator Rasheed Mahi delivered the welcome address, leading an organizing team that included Mujeeb Mahi, Shebir […]

Korea and Bahrain Mark 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Historic Friendly Volleyball Match

MANAMA: The national volleyball teams of the Republic of Korea and the Kingdom of Bahrain faced off in South Korea on August 29 for a special international friendly match, commemorating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Jointly organized by the Embassy of South Korea in Bahrain, the Embassy of Bahrain in […]

Bahrain Hockey Association Partners with Greater Barishal Welfare Association to Boost Youth Sports

MANAMA: In a historic step toward sports development and community engagement, the Bahrain Hockey Association (BHA) and the Greater Barishal Welfare Association, Bahrain officially signed a landmark Collaboration and Partnership Agreement. The signing ceremony took place in a festive atmosphere on August 28, 2026, at Al Najma Club in Juffair, attended by leaders of both […]

SNCS Launches Onam and Chathayam Celebrations in Bahrain; Mega Event Scheduled for October 9

MANAMA: The Shree Narayana Cultural Society (SNCS) officially kicked off its Onam and Chathayam Day celebrations for 2026 with great enthusiasm and high community participation. The festivities opened on Thursday evening, August 27, with a cultural convention followed by a series of traditional artistic performances. The inaugural event commenced with the recitation of Daivadashakam by […]

SPB–S. Janaki Tribute Musical Night Evokes Nostalgic Melodies

MANAMA: The SPB–S. Janaki Tribute Musical Night, titled ‘Alaigal Oivathillai’, held as part of the ‘Sravanam 2026’ Onam celebrations organised by the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam (BKS), offered a heartwarming experience for music lovers.The evening paid homage to the timeless classics of legendary playback singers S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki, featuring a lineup of iconic songs […]