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Chavadi: Where Bunt Stories Come Alive – Listen, Connect, Celebrate

Texas (Southwest) SW BANA Gathering 2025: A Night to Remember!

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Wishing Rahul Rai and the Team of Alienation Endless Success at Cannes 2025

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

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,

A Bold Girl with grit and driven by results. Just 18 years old, embodies talent, tenacity, and fearless determination. Her overnight rebuild of the entire BANA website is not just impressive — it’s a testament to what passion and purpose can achieve - Siri Alva's inspiring journey. An Unexpected Email It was a quiet Monday morning, an unexpected email arrived from Siri Alva—a name unfamiliar to me, yet her message was bold and compelling. She offered to build a better version

We are deeply saddened to share the heartbreaking news of the sudden passing of Master Aryan Shetty, student at NYU, on April 15th, 2025. Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with his family during this incredibly difficult time. BANA is in touch with the family members and will offer support in any way possible during this period of grief.

Bunts Picnic - 2025, Greet - Meet- Eat: Houghton Beach Park, Kirkland, Seattle WA

A big thanks to Texas BANA executive team for your amazing leadership, invaluable guidance and smooth transition.  A special shoutout to the entire Texas Bunts team for putting together an incredible BANA Texas event!

Mr. Sekhar Naik Mystic, CT Founder, CEO & President MResult Corp. Entrepreneur, Business and Community leader Prime-donor and supporter -...