Pradeep Puravankara

ILA & ICAI Bahrain Chapter Celebrate Onam in Grand Style

MANAMA: The Indian Ladies Association (ILA), in collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Bahrain Chapter, celebrated Onam 2026 at the Crowne Plaza, Bahrain, with a vibrant morning featuring traditional culture, music, dance, and community togetherness. Dr. Raju Narayana Swamy, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Government of Kerala, graced the occasion as […]

Syro Malabar Society Hosts Grand Onam Mahasadhya in Bahrain; Nearly 1,000 Attend

MANAMA: The Syro Malabar Society (SIMS) hosted its annual Onam Mahasadhya with impressive community participation and a rich traditional feast serving nearly 1,000 attendees. Adding to the festive spirit, a musical performance featuring traditional Onam songs was presented under the leadership of SIMS Music Club Convener Kevin Paul. A vibrant Athapookalam (flower carpet), a depiction […]

The Indian School Bahrain Celebrates Teachers’ Day Across Campuses

MANAMA: The Indian School Bahrain (ISB) celebrated Teachers’ Day with grand events across its Isa Town and Riffa campuses, honoring the dedication and invaluable contributions of its teaching faculty. The celebrations commenced with Executive Committee Chairman Adv. Binu Mannil Varughese offering a floral tribute to the portrait of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. Addressing the gathering, he […]

New Millennium School Bahrain Celebrates Teachers’ Day

New Millennium School Bahrain (NMS) celebrated Teachers’ Day with grand events, honoring the dedication and invaluable contributions of its teaching staff. The special assembly and celebratory programs were jointly organized under the leadership of the Junior and Senior Student Councils. The ceremony commenced with a special prayer highlighting the critical role teachers play in shaping […]

Annai Tamil Mandram Organizes NRT ID Registration Drive for Tamil Diaspora in Bahrain

MANAMA: Annai Tamil Mandram successfully conducted the Non-Resident Tamils (NRT) ID registration drive for the Tamil community in Bahrain for the third consecutive week. Organized in coordination with the Tamil Nadu Government’s Non-Resident Tamils Welfare and Rehabilitation Department, the initiative aims to provide official identity support and welfare assistance to Tamils residing in the Kingdom. […]

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 […]