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Bahrain: Austin Santhosh Bags ‘Aryabhata International Award’

  •   Wed, Mar 31 2010 09:39:35 PM

Bahrain: Austin Santhosh Bags ‘Aryabhata International Award’
By Ronald D F D’Souza
Daijiworld Media Network—Bahrain (CN)

Bahrain, Mar 31: Austin Santhosh, non-resident Kannadiga and former president of Kannada Sangha, Bahrain, will be awarded the prestigious ‘Aryabhata International Award 2009’ along with other 60 other personalities on Friday April 9 at Ravindra Kalashetra, Bangalore.

Austin was selected for promoting Indian culture and heritage outside India. Last year, Sarvothama Shetty of Abu Dhabi was selected for this award.

A senior member of the Kannada Sangha Bahrain, Austin joined the organization in 1984. He has served as entertainment secretary of Kannada Sangha, Bahrain, in the 80s and organized many Kannada cultural and musical events as well as Kannada plays.

Austin played a crucial role in projecting Kannada Sangha as a cultural organization.

In 1994, he served as general secretary of the organization and held the ‘Karnatakotsava’ that year. Dr D Veerendra Heggade was the chief guest.

A stage actor himself, he was actively involved in organizing many Kannada and Tulu festivals and cultural activities in Bahrain over the past 25 years.

Austin was also president of Kannada Sangha, Bahrain, during the silver jubilee year of the ‘Kannada Sangha–2002 and 2003’. The prestigious Rajya Prashasthi was awarded to the Kannada Sangha under Austin’s leadership in 2002.

A mega ‘Sambhrama 2008’, a cultural festival organized and attended by Dr Veerendra Heggade of Dharmasthala was also held.

Chief minister B S Yeddyurappa, along with a 12-member delegation, attended the ‘Mega Kannada Vaibhava 2008’.

A grant of Rs 1 crore was announced by the chief minister for the Kannada Bhavana during the event and the Karnataka government has authorized the release of the amount in January 2010.
‘Alva’s Nudisi Award (Moodbidri) 2008’ was awarded to Kannada Sangha, Bahrain, while Austin was president.

A regular blood donor for the last 25 years in Bahrain, he has been honoured by the ministry of health, government of Kingdom of Bahrain.

  

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  • Madhava Rao, Manipal / Bahrain

    Sat, Apr 03 2010

    Dear Santhosh, Congratulations on this great achievement. You deserve this recognition. I wish you the very best for many more such successes in the future.

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  • girish iddya, bahrain

    Fri, Apr 02 2010

    congratulation.. santhosh.. keep up the good work..

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  • chandrahas shetty, bermuda

    Fri, Apr 02 2010

    dear santhosh...congratulations...iam sure all NRK's are proud of u so am i....all the best to all ur future endeavors....god bless..!!!!

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  • chandrakala mohan, udupi/bahrain

    Fri, Apr 02 2010

    Heary congratulations dear santosh, All the best for many more awards!

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  • Jacquline Roshni, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Fri, Apr 02 2010

    Dear Santhosh uncle, Congrtatulations on being ed for the prestigious “Aryabhata International Award of 2008” as a recognition for your excellent contribution and Service in the field of Social Cause. You really deserve this award...We are proud of you. May almighty God bless you with good health and strength to serve even better.

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  • Rajesh B. Shetty, Udipi/Bahrain

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    Dear Santhosh, Congratulations on the occasion of receiving prestigious Aryabhata Award. This is the reward for your hardwork & dedicated service to the society. Keep it up & May God bless & strengthen you serve more & more to the community.

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  • Sharon Soans, Doha, Qatat

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    Hi Santoshanna

    Heartiest Congratulations on this grt achievement. V r very happy to know abt u being honoured with this award. may god continue to shower his blessings on u n ur family.

    Luv

    Sharon, Anoop n Adalia

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  • Asif Ahamed, Dubai

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    Congratulations and well deserved award for the committed and dedicated service for the Sangha as well as towards the Kannadiga community in Bahrain. Your passion and compassion towards your goal of seeing the Sangha being recognized not only in Bahrain as well as outside Bahrain is praiseworthy and may god bless you.

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  • KAMALAKSHA, BAHRAIN

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    Aatmeeya Santosh Yaavudhe pratipalaapekshe illadha nirmal manasina nimma samaajasevege sandha nija gauryva ee aaryabhata mubaruva dhinagalalli nimmindha samaajakke innastu seve odhagi barali ,innastu prashastigalu nimma korala haarvaagali,A thaayi bhuvneshvari thanna seveyannu maaduva shakti nimageneedali.Dweepadha kannadigra preeti vishwasa abhimaana sadhaa nimma shreeraksheyagiruthadhe.Hrudhayadhindha KAMAL

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  • Sree Bhat, Bengaluru, Bahrain

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    Congratulations Santhosh. We are really happy for you. May this award give you greater strength and renewed vigour to continue to work for the community's welfare. I am sure your ability to take everyone together will stand the test of time.

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  • Austin Santhosh, Haleangadi/Bahrain

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    Dear Friends,

    Thank you so much for all your comments and good wishes. I am really overwhelmed by the love and affection shown by you. I am thankful to the Aryabhata Cultural Society for ing me for their prestigious award.

    I remember with respect and love all those elders, friends and family who have helped me and who were with me in whatever work I did for the society.

    I am mindful of the fact that my achievements are not so great and that such an award places greater responsibility on me. I am sure your blessings and support will encourage me to continue to contribute my mite to the community, Kannada and its culture.

    Best regards, - Austin Santhosh

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  • Vanita Karkada, Dubai/Mlore

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    Congratulations. We Mangalorean Prtestant community proud of you. Keep up your good work. God bless

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  • JAGANNATH/SUJYOTHI SHETTY, MOODBIDRI

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    Hearty Congratulations dear Austin.You really deserve this prestigious award.Keep up the good work

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  • Vinaya John, Mlore/Bahrain

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    Hearty congratulations Santhosh. Nice to c our people shining

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  • Pravin Shetty Kinnigoli, Yalathur,Kinnigoli,Bahrain

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    Dear Austin Santhosh.... Heartly Congratulations on this great achivements and we are proud of you.... God bless you ..

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  • Ali Katipalla, Mangalore/ Riyadh

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    My heartiest Congratulations to Mr. Austin. I know personally your social work and leadership capacity. We were together serving for a youth movement during 80's and we were good friends too. We never met and both we don't know where we were for the last 27 years. I really happy to see your photographs with the achievements. God Bless you.

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  • RTN MICHAEL MATHIAS SHIRVA ROTARY, PILAR SHIRVA

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    Congratulations Santhosh on receiving the 'Aryabhata International Award 2009'wish u all the best
    rtn michael mathias
    fast bharain kannada sangha member no 13 from 1978to89
    pilar mel mane house
    shirva 574116

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  • Thirtha K Suvarna & Fly., Yermal Thenka / Bahrain

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    Dear Santhosh, CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ACHIEVEMENT !!!!!!!!!!
    A well deserved award to a true philantrophist who has always kept social service as his sole motto in his tenure of service to mankind.

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  • Sudhakara Alva, Mangalore/dubai

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    Dear Santhosh,
    Hearty congratulations for reciving this prestigious award.You deserve this award.In Bahrain any Kannada, tulu activities your name comes first.May gad bless you and your family.continue your good works and keep up your simplcity and smiling face always.Best wishes.

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  • Rodney D'Souza, Uppoor, Bahrain

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    Dear Austin,
    Hearty Congratulations on being awarded the prestigious 'ARYABHATA INTERNATIONAL AWARD 2009'...one more feather on your cap of ACHIEVEMENTS.We are proud of you and wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Keep up your good work.

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  • Gangadhar, Bahrain

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    Congratulations Santosh.and all the best.

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  • mahesh kumar, Mangalore/Bahrain

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    Hearty Congratulations dear Austin.You really deserve this prestigious award.Keep up the good work.

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  • SURESH HALEANGADI, BAHRAIN

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    Congratulations

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  • RAMESH MANJESHWAR, MANGALORE/BAHRAIN

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    Videshi neladalli istella chatuvatikegalu nadeyuthiruvaaga naavu prashasthige bhaajyarallave annuva jijnaase moodithu. eega adhu neraveridhe.
    kannada para chatuvatikegaligaagi bahrain nalli spandisidavaru shree Austin navaru. Jotheyaagi kelasamaadida saarthakathe nanagide.
    Gowrava prashasti bandiruvudu harsha thamdide.
    Vidheshi neladallina ee kaalaji innoo munduvariyali endu shuba haaraisuthene.

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  • M.S.Rao,, Udupi/Bahrain

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    Hi Austin Santhosh.HEARTY Congratulations on this great achievement for recognition of your efforts.May God Bless you and give you much more opportunties in future to achieve greater heights.Also May your personal Dream of having Kannada Bhavana in Bahrain soon become a reality .Continue doing good work despite impediments.

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  • Celine C. Pinto,Ex-NMPT), Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    ongrats! for being awarded of "Aryabhata International Award 2009". Good Luck.

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  • M.S.Rao,Bahrain, Udupi/Bahrain

    Thu, Apr 01 2010

    Hi Austin.Hearty Congrats.May your personal dream of having Kannada Bhavana,in Bahrain become a reality soon.May God Bless you and give you more opportunities to acheive greater heights.Knowing you as a person who lives for good causes which helps society ,you should continue doing good work despite impediments.

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  • jayant s, riyadh/suratkal

    Wed, Mar 31 2010

    Dear Santhosh,
    You deserve this as you treat all Mangaloreans settled in the Gulf as your family members.

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  • Seema Damodar & fly, Dubai/ Haleangadi

    Wed, Mar 31 2010

    Congratulation Santosh uncle! We are all very happy for you!!! Wish you success....

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  • Manohar tonse, Tonse, Abudhabi

    Wed, Mar 31 2010

    Congratulations!!!! Austin. We are proud of your determination for serving kannada.

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  • Dorin, Haleangadi/ Mangalore

    Wed, Mar 31 2010

    Congrats Santoshanna for the award of 'Aryabhata International Award'.

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  • Manohar tonse, Tonse, Abudhabi

    Wed, Mar 31 2010

    Congratulations!!!! Austin. We are proud of your determination for serving kannada.

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  • Sarvotham Shetty, Pareeka - Abu Dhabi

    Wed, Mar 31 2010

    My dearest Santosh,
    Congratulations for bestowing prestigious International Aryabhata Award-2009 on you. On behalf of UAE Kannadiga's my best wishes for many more such laurels in the future. We are all proud of you and your achievements. GOD bless.

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  • PROMILA, Mangalore/ Canada

    Wed, Mar 31 2010

    Congratulations Santhosh on receiving the 'Aryabhata International Award 2009'. It is a very proud moment for your family and friends

    Promila

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  • Stanley Karkada, Mangalore (Kadri)/U.S.A

    Wed, Mar 31 2010

    Congratulations to you for being awarded as "Aryabhata International Award 2009". it's a great Honor.

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  • Hilary Tellis, karkala, Bahrain

    Wed, Mar 31 2010

    Congratulation to Austin Santhosh for the anouncement of 'Aryabhata International Award 2009'. You deffinetly deserve this prestigious award.

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  • Nagaraj Shetty K, Udupi/Dubai

    Wed, Mar 31 2010

    Hearty Congratulations. A well deserved award to a very humble, dedicated, committed and devoted Kannadiga leader loved by one and all in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is always a pleasure to meet and interact with Mr Austin Santhosh. Wishing him all success in his future endeavors.

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  • leo dsouza&fly, shirva/bahrain

    Wed, Mar 31 2010

    congratulations austin,YOU are a greatman, to pramote karnataka,s image you work very hard even RAMESH MANJESHWAR eligible this award YOU BOTH are great pillars of kannadasanga 'HATS UP'

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  • Sheryl Iona (Chinky), Haleangadi,India/ Dubai

    Wed, Mar 31 2010

    CONGRATULATIONS Santhosh uncle.... Really glad to know this :)

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  • Austin Prabhu, Nanthur/Chicago

    Wed, Mar 31 2010

    Congratulations to Austin Santosh on being awarded "Aryabhata International Award 2009." Wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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