August 2018 51 www.bahrainthismonth.com The Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam Registered in 1947, the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam is the single largest unifying body on the island for those belonging to ‘God’s own country’. Members enjoy facilities including a library, multipurpose hall, badminton and table tennis courts and indoor games. Offering a plethora of events, some of the more popular ones are the monthly mega Ssows, Onam celebration and Keralotsavam and Balakalotsavam. Call 17 251-878. The Indian Club Established more than a century ago, in 1915, The Indian Club is the oldest and largest expatriate club in Bahrain. Situated in the heart of Manama, the club boasts an impressive strength of over 1,500 members. Along with hosting the major national and regional celebrations, including Bahrain’s National Day, it is most known for its annual May Queen beauty pageant, Badminton Open Tournament, cricket and tennis matches and summer camp for kids. Call 17 253-157. Young Goans’ Sports Club Set up in 1953 by a group of enthusiastic footballers, the community is drawn together through cultural programmes, sports and their love for music. They organise musical shows, sport and youth activities, and annual events such as the Bandra Fair, feast of St Francis Xavier, a carnival and the annual Goan football league. Call 17 710-602. Culture and Arts Telugu Kala Samithi (TKS) Registered in 1998, TKS lends a helping hand to many humanitarian efforts in the Kingdom. With the focus on cultural growth, annual highlights include Ugadi celebrations, a Bahrain open chess tournament, a state formation day function and an annual mega show featuring renowned South Indian musicians and artists. Call 33 589-955. The Sree Narayana Cultural Society Started as a social reform movement in Kerala, the ideology of this society translates into members’ social welfare work in the Kingdom. Since its establishment in 1989, it has hosted various fundraisers. Its other activities include monthly competitions, an annual sports day and Malayalam literature lessons for children. Call 17 255-517. Business and Other Associations Bahrain Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (BCICAI) Established in 1998, BCICAI welcomes chartered accountants from India and is the largest body of professionals in the Kingdom. Some of their past events include leadership workshops, meditation workshops, quizzes and relevant seminars. Call 39 276-481. Bahrain India Society From its inception in 2008, this society has aimed to strengthen ties between Bahrain and India, not merely business-wise but also culturally, politically and, additionally, in terms of both social affairs and sciences. Members organise meetings and conferences in both countries, promote exhibitions and festivals, and generally work for cooperation between the two countries. Call 38 311-166. Confederation of Indian Industry A non-government, not-for-profit, industry-led and industry-managed organisation, the CII has over 7,800 members from both private and public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs. Having opened its first Middle Eastern office in Bahrain, it helps Indian businesses connect and interact with global businesses. Call 17 589-688. Indian Medical Association: Bahrain Chapter This prestigious body is open to the Indian medical practitioners on the island. The club organises periodic symposiums and seminars and Community Relief Fund medical camps. Call 39 430-708. Bahrain India Society Indian Toastmasters
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