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Radio Malayalam 98.6, Truth Group mark ’s birthday in Doha Nisther Madikeri Manager Noufal Abdul Rahman and in a Malayalam period cinema as very few Doha Radio Malayalam’s RJ Sooraj. movies of such kind have been made in Ma- “Radio Malayalam 98.6 is really layalam. t was a memorable birthday for happy to welcome Unni for the first He said this may be because of the can- leading Malayalam movie star Unni time in Qatar. Unni has played a key vas, and the high budget of such films. IMukundan in Doha. He was visiting role in Mamangam, and his visit Mamangam is not a kind of war movie, Qatar for the first time to mark his has given us a good opportu- said Unni, adding it’s rather a movie based birthday celebration organised by nity to know more about the on the mental status of people living at that Qatar’s leading radio station Ra- movie,” Anvar Hussain said. period of time. Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan with Radio Malayalam 98.6 crew. dio Malayalam 98.6 along with “It’s a gladiator-concept movie, where Truth Group. My role in people willingly sacrifice their life for ideol- The actor, who turned 32 Mamangam as ogy.” on September 22, has two ❝ The actor said he has put worked very upcoming movies – Maman- Chandroth Panicker hard on this emotionally challenging role of gam starring in was ‘emotionally Chandroth Panicker in the project. the lead, and Meppadiyan. “As an actor, I am pretty satisfied with Unni Mukundan made challenging’ my efforts. It’s now left to the audiences to his acting debut with the Ta- decide.” mil film Seedan (2011), a re- — Unni Mukundan Speaking about another upcoming mov- make of Nandanam (2002). ie Meppadiyaan, the actor said this movie is After playing several small about a small town guy who fights his own roles, Unni got his break- “I would prefer to call battles on ethics. through with his lead role in Unni a ‘Super Man’ be- Unni said, “The reason I took up this ’s action comedy Mallu cause of the hard work he has subject is because ethics is something our Singh (2012). Later, he went on to put for his upcoming movie generation has kept aside. I generally believe do major roles in several Malayalam Mamangam,” said Abdul Sa- there are lots of ethical issues our society is films. He made his Telugu debut mad. facing now.” with the 2016 film . Speaking to Qatar Trib- He said he had to lose all his muscle for Unni made his debut as a lyricist une on his upcoming mov- the movie. and singer with the film Achayans. ies, Unni said more than half “Initially it was a tough decision to lose Unni took part in a media con- of Malayalis are aware of my muscles, but when I went through the ference at Zaitooon Restaurant on Mamangam as it is based on script, I realised my character genuinely Unni Mukundan takes part in a media conference at Zaitooon Restaurant on Salwa Salwa Road. He was accompanied by a true story that happened in needs to lose muscle as it was for a cause.” Road. The actor was accompanied by Radio Malayalam 98.6 CEO and Director Anvar Radio Malayalam 98.6 CEO and Di- 400 years ago. Radio Malayalam 98.6 also organised a Hussain (second left), Truth Group Managing Director Abdul Samad (second right), Radio rector Anvar Hussain, Truth Group Unni, who reprises the role cake cutting ceremony and held several cul- Malayalam 98.6 Marketing Manager Noufal Abdul Rahman (left) and Radio Malayalam’s Managing Director Abdul Samad, of Chandroth Panicker in the tural events at their studio to mark the ac- RJ Sooraj (right). Radio Malayalam 98.6 Marketing movie, said he is excited to act tor’s birthday. Calligraphy shapes new trends in gold & diamond jewellery market

Kerala Transport Minister A.K. Saseendran presents the Innovative Young Indian gold and diamond jewellery makers with a passion for calligraphy credit the Business Award to Dr. Amanulla Vadakkangara. success of their business to the beauty of calligraphy Qatar Business Card Directory Santhosh Chandran who have already introduced more DOHA than 1,000 designs in the market. Of wins award in these, the diamond-focused ‘Carina alligraphy is an inte- Collation’ has a very high demand in Santhosh Chandran President of Kerala Small gral part of the culture and the market. Doha Scale Industries Association art of the Gulf region. It’s The group has 12 outlets for gold, Thiruvanthapuram District also integral to modern art. diamond, platinum and silver jewel- he Qatar Business Card Di- Committee Madhu Ramanujan, CWhether it’s post-modern painting, lery in the Gulf region including nine rectory published by Doha- Bisgate Chairman Dr. Shaiju architecture, fashion industry or au- in Qatar. Tbased advertising and Karayil, CEO Ansari Salam and tomobile industry, calligraphy has “Qatar is a safe and business- event management company MD Prajod P Raj. strong presence in all of these. Ditto friendly place for dynamic and hard Media Plus has won the ‘Most Addressing the business- with the gold and diamond jewellery, working entrepreneurs,” says Kulam, Innovative Directory Award’ men, management student and where the art of calligraphy is seen by who began his jewellery business instituted by the Bisgate Media entrepreneur Vadakkangara many as holding a Midas touch. with a minimum stock of gold and Private Limited, an India-based said it was a team effort to do Young Indian gold and diamond jewellery in 2002 in Doha. platform for promoting business something different. jewellery makers with a passion for Shine Gold & Diamonds Interna- and entrepreneurs. This is the “The directory facilitating calligraphy credit the success of their tional is operated jointly by siblings second time that Mediaplus the business community to business to the beauty of calligraphy. Salamuddin Abbas Haji (Director), has won this award. interact among themselves for No wonder they are too keen to in- (Left to right) Salamuddin Abbas Haji, Mohammed Abdul Rahman and Sarafudheen Mohammed Abdul Rahman (Found- The award committee ob- mutually rewarding enterprises clude calligraphy in their designs. Chatham Kulam er & Chairman) and Sarafudheen served that the Qatar Business contains business cards of Sarafudheen Chatham Kulam, Chatham Kulam is now in their ex- Card Directory, with its novel individuals and establishments, chief executive officer of Shine Gold pansion plans. approach and scientific organi- which can be a ready reference & Diamonds, Doha, says, “Gold and “The wonderful road and metro sation, is very attractive and for leading business people to diamond jewellery with Arabic cal- network has already been a gateway user-friendly boost the India-Qatar trade. ligraphic touch is a favourite with for future investment. So, we are The jury consisting of man- “Qatar being the host Asian expatriates. Presently, we planning to explore the fast develop- agement experts and business- country of the prestigious 2022 have 15 exclusive calligraphy de- ing places like Al Wakra and Al Khor men complimented the idea of FIFA World Cup, the country has signs in gold and diamond. These for future expansion. We will open business card directory and ob- a wide range of opportunities designs not only radiate beauty for two more outlets in Qatar in the next served that it was effective and for entrepreneurs and inves- the jewellery but remain a seal of one year,” says Kulam, who hails useful for connecting people on tors. Ranked on top of the most tradition. So a number of tourists from village Patambi in the southern a large scale. peaceful and happy countries from Europe pick these designs as Indian state of Kerala. The information explosion in the world, Qatar is an ideal a souvenir of their visit. An increas- Sameer Adam, Middle East re- witnessed by the world today destination for any investment ing number of tourists visiting Gold gional head of Shine Gold & Dia- has made business more or business set up. Souq comprise a major component monds International, says, “We will and more challenging and it “The Qatar business of our customers.” launch a three-month (November demands entrepreneurs to be directory will help connect and Describing the new trends in the to January) mega winter offer that more and more relationship-ori- network with the decision mak- market, Kulam adds, “Even though includes a car each month through ented for success in business. ers of the SMEs sector in the gold and diamond are considered raffle draw.” Chief editor of the Qatar country. Branding any venture strong assets by Asian expatriates, An outer view of Shine Jewellery Souq Waqif branch. Business Card Directory and or product becomes more the new trends in design has a strong CEO of Media Plus Amanulla necessary when the business influence in marketing. During this designs, the Shine Jewellery Group of Gold Souq with a Vadakkangara received the is facing problems and chal- age of new media and information has an expert team of goldsmiths to state-of-the-art de- award from the Transport Minis- lenges. QBCD is an easy solu- technology, surviving according to carve on jewellery names or whatever sign and spacious ter of Kerala A.K. Saseendran, tion for effective branding,” the new designs is a challenge. So, we the customer demands to put on. premises at the mid- at a glittering ceremony held Amanullah said. are always keen on the design, which Kulam, who is pas- dle of most famous at the SP Grand Days Hotel in “Starting the publication is something creative and not mere- sionate about his jew- tourist destination, Thiruvanthapuram recently. in 2007, we have been very ly the conventional buying and ellery business, adds, has given an addi- “In the present world of particular about adding new selling business. “A gold souq offer- tional boost to the perfect competition we need to attractions every year. We have “I am very sure Arabic callig- ing latest trends gold and jewellery encourage new technologies and now made it a unique product raphy designs that we always fo- in fashion jew- business.” innovations for successful mar- being published consecutively cus on will survive, and is beau- ellery demon- Presently, Shine keting any product. QBCD is an for the last 13 years with added tiful enough to resist any waves strates the far- Gold & Diamonds effective example of innovation attractions. The whole version of change in this sector.” sighted vision International has ex- in marketing,” the dignitary said. of the directory is available on- Apart from Ar- of the authori- perts and a creative The award function was line and the business cards are abic calligraphy ties. The reopening team of goldsmiths attended by an array of promi- available in mobile application nent personalities including for free download.”