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The SME Shield: Cyber Strategies for Secure Payments - Is your payment system protected?
The SME Shield: Cyber Strategies for Secure Payments - Is your payment system protected?
Bana Membership
Oct 51 min read


Bunts Family League 2025: Fun, Sportsmanship & Family United in Dublin, CA
Bunts Family League 2025: Fun, Sportsmanship & Family United in Dublin, CA
Bana Membership
Oct 51 min read


BANA Youth and Women Wing Program Expansion – Get Involved and Build Together
BANA Youth and Women Wing Program Expansion – Get Involved and Build Together
Bana Membership
Sep 281 min read


Raksha Rai & Thrishala Rai: Leading the Way in New States and expanding our community reach
Raksha Rai & Thrishala Rai: Leading the Way in New States and expanding our community reach
Bana Membership
Sep 261 min read


Chavadi: Where Bunt Stories Come Alive – Listen, Connect, Celebrate
Chavadi: Where Bunt Stories Come Alive – Listen, Connect, Celebrate
Bana Membership
Sep 261 min read


Texas (Southwest) SW BANA Gathering 2025: A Night to Remember!
Texas (Southwest) SW BANA Gathering 2025: A Night to Remember!
Bana Membership
Sep 261 min read


Bale Tulu Paterga Online in association with AATA
Welcome to the AATA Spoken Tulu Class – an exciting initiative to keep our language and culture alive through learning and sharing.
About the Program
The AATA (America Tulu Association) is proud to introduce Bale Tulu Paterga – free online spoken Tulu classes designed for everyone interested in learning the beautiful Tulu language. Whether you are completely new or simply want to reconnect with your roots, these classes are open to all.

BANA Seattle
Sep 12 min read


Obituary: Smt. N. Shabari V. Shetty
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our cherished mother, Smt. N. Shabari V. Shetty. A loving wife to the late Shri K. Vasanthkumar Shetty, she passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025.
Her Uttarakriye ceremony will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 12:30 pm at St. Sebastian Platinum Hall, Bendoor, Mangalore - 575002.
We would be grateful for your presence as we remember her beautiful life and share fond memories together.
With heartfelt thanks,
Shirish

BANA Seattle
Aug 251 min read


Simoul Alva’s Story of Purpose and Possibility: Designing the Future, One Pixel at a Time
Simoul Alva has always been a visual thinker, an only child raised in Mumbai by a teacher mother and a father with a background in finance. She found her first creative outlet in drawing. Films and books became early companions, offering her a window into worlds that would later influence her imagination as a designer. But it wasn’t until a senior in high school introduced her to the National Institute of Design (NID) that Simoul saw a future in design. She would go on to be

BANA Seattle
Jul 274 min read


Remembering Dr. Vasanth Kumar Rai
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Vasanth Kumar Rai who left us on the third of July, 2025 in Canada. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and will be remembered for his immense strength, deep kindness, and unwavering love and loyalty to his family, and his larger than life personality.

BANA Seattle
Jul 81 min read


In Loving Memory of Dr. K. Narayan Shetty - Visionary Leader | Philanthropist | Former BANA President (1999–2001) | Lifelong Champion of Community Service
Dr. K. Narayan Shetty, the youngest and eighth child of Sri Sowkur Laxman Shetty and Smt. Kandavara Bhagirathi Shetty, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at his residence in Florida, USA.

BANA Seattle
Jul 82 min read


In loving memory: Shakuntala Shetty
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shakuntala Shetty, a beloved wife, mother, and role model in the community, who passed away peacefully at the age of 79 in Louisville, Kentucky.

BANA Seattle
Jun 242 min read


In Loving Memory of K. Dhananjaya Shetty
Dhananjaya Shetty, fondly known as Don, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, at the age of 94. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Don was a longtime resident of Henrietta, NY, where he and his beloved wife Kala built a beautiful life together over 63 years of marriage.

BANA Seattle
Jun 223 min read


A Voice of Her Own: Rishitha Shetty's Story Rewritten
Born and raised in Bangalore, Rishitha grew up at a distance from her cultural homeland. Her childhood was filled with books and friendships forged not through shared cultural lineage, but through shared curiosity and love of literature. “We may not have had shared cultural experiences,” she says, “but this city taught me that it’s possible to build long-lasting friendships despite all that.” It’s also where her journey as a writer began—one read-aloud essay in third grade, a

BANA Seattle
Jun 229 min read


The Cultural Evangelist: Puja Rai Shetty and the Echoes from Back Home
The story of Puja Rai Shetty is just that—a story of quiet, consistent service that is ever-inspiring. The story of a knowledge bearer.

BANA Seattle
Jun 155 min read


More than a Professor: The Quiet Fire of Dr. Khyati Shetty
She comes from a lineage of pioneers—people who quietly pushed boundaries, one plate, one patient, one project at a time. Her childhood home was one where Sunday kori rotti was sacred, business plans were casually discussed over dinner, and family values were deeply rooted in Bunt heritage and pride.

BANA Seattle
Jun 66 min read


Journey to Cannes 2025: Rahul Rai’s Cinematic Leap
Wishing Rahul Rai and the Team of Alienation Endless Success at Cannes 2025

BANA Seattle
May 203 min read


Congratulations, Kal – A Well-Deserved Honor! 🏆
Congrats Kal for this prestigious award
Dear Friends and family, Lets cheer her and other amazing awardees and amazing panelists.
Ticket link -https://events.sulekha.com/strength-in-diversitys-celebrating-women-s-voices-and-stories_event-in_burlington-ma_384134
More details about the event-https://facebook.com/events/s/strength-in-diversity-celebrat/625282433618918/
Venue-Academy of Creative Arts,Burlington
Date=Sunday 5th May 2025 at 4.30pm
Address=6 Lexington Street,Burlin

BANA Seattle
May 41 min read


Priyanka Shetty: Theatre as Resistance, Memory as Magic
Priyanka Shetty is not just telling stories—she’s crafting a movement. The award-winning actor, playwright, and director based in Philadelphia has steadily built a body of work that blazes with urgency, compassion, and fierce artistic clarity. Whether on stage or behind the script,

BANA Seattle
May 43 min read


Meet Siri Naomi: The 18-Year-Old College Sophomore Revolutionizing BANA's Digital Presence.
A Bold Girl with grit and driven by results. Just 18 years old, embodies talent, tenacity, and fearless determination. Her overnight...

BANA Seattle
May 23 min read

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