Welcome to the official web site of Indian Media Forum, UAE (IMFUAE) a Dubai based association of Indian journalists working in the audio, visual and print media. Founded about five years ago as an informal group of like minded journalists working in a foreign country, the forum members include editors, senior journalists, technicians and cameramen from a number of Indian television channels, English and vernacular newspapers,FM and AM radio stations and the new media. Our members include the who is who of Indian media in the UAE ... More>>
E Satheesh President, Jaleel Pattampi General Secretary, Elvis Chummar Vice President
IMF General Body Elects New Office Bearers
The Indian Media Forum (IMF UAE) general body (17th December 2010) elected a new executive committee. E Satheesh, Asianet is the new President and Elvis Chummar, Jaihind TV is the new vice President. Other office bearers are Jaleel Pattampi, Editor, Middle East Chandrika (General Secretary), Faisal bin Ahmed (Asianet) Joint Secretary, Sadiq Kavil, Treasurer and Pramad B Kutty, Joint Treasurer. V M Sathish, Emirates 24-7 is elected new auditor. The new Executive Committee members elected by the general body are Bhaskar Raj (Policy Magazine), Biju Abel Jacob (Surya TV), Anil Vadakkekkara, Albert Alex, Naser Beypore, Ali Akbar (Siraj Daily) Rahman Elamankal (Gulf Madhyamam), Rony M Panikkar (Manorama News) and Jabbari K A. Former President E M Ashraf presided over the general body meeting. Ismail Melody and Moideen Koya were the returning offices who regulated the election procedures. More Pixs
Condolence Meeting for M S Sreenivasan, MD Kerala Kaumudi
The Indian Media forum organised a condolence meeting, chaired by Vice President Albert Alex in Dubai to mourn the sad demise of M S Sreenivasan, Managing Director, Kerala Kaumudi. In a condolence message the journalist fraternity in the UAE said the deceased was one of the veteran managers who did a wonderful job to elate Kerala Kaumudi as one of the powerful Malayalam Newspapers His keen interest in tackling the working class issues and other qualities were highlighted by various speakers. Sadiq Kavil, Joint Secretary presented the condolence message. K P K Vengara, former media forum president, Manoharan Varma, Middle East Representative of Kalaumud, Elvis Chumma, Jai Hind TV Middle East Burau Chief,Biju Abel Jacob, Middle East Bureau Chief, Soorya TV, Ali Akbar, Siraj Daily and Mansoor Ali, Midle East Chandrika participated in the condolence meeting.
Media Forum Members Enjoy Grand Onam Feast and Festivities
Media Forum President, Members Meet UAE Prime Minister
The Indian Media Forum President E M Ashraf and other members met the UAE Prime Minister and Vice President, and Ruler Dubai Ruler H H Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum for an iftar party at the Zabeel Palace organised for the Chief Editors and heads of local and international newspapers and media agencies in the UAE. The annual iftar party at the Zabeel Palace was attended by dignitaries from various media organisations, writers and intellectuals. Several Chief Editors and representatives of UAE-based local and foreign newspapers and news agencies interacted with the media friendly UAE Prime Minister.
The meeting was held in presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai. Members of the media corps offered greetings to Sheikh Mohammed on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. Sheikh Mohammed talked to the members of the media about several political, media, economic and regional issues. The talks focused on the freedom of expression and constructive criticism. Among the representatives of Indian Media Forum who participated in the Iftar gathering are E M Ashraf, President IMF and Middle East Editor, Kairali TV, Hamsa Abbas, Editor in Chief, Gulf Madhyamam, K M Abbas, Editor, Siraj Daily, Jaleel Pattambi, Editor, Middle East Chandrika, Faisal bin Mohammed, Asianet Middle East, Chandrakanth Viswanath, Manorama News, Kabir Edavanna, Thejas Newspaper, Kuzhur Wilson, Gold FM, Vijay Mohan, Amrutha TV, PMA Rasheed, Gulf Today and others. --More
E M Ashrafs Note on His Historic Meeting with the UAE Prime Minister... Watch This Space.
MJS Media Announces Pravasi Mayooram Awards
Dubai -- MJS Media, an Ajman based media production company, announced nineteen Pravasi Mayooram Award and special prizes winners for personalities who have excelled in the field of business, entertainment, media and social work. The company engaged in the audio visual media activities announced the award as part of its eighth anniversary. The award ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dubai on July 31, 2010, said Shalil Kallur, Managing Director and Event Director Musthaq Kariyadan, during a press conference.
The winners of Pravasi Mayooram Award are Dr. B R Shetty, Simon Varghese, Hanif Baithan, E P Moossa Haji, Joby George, K P Rabiulla and Bashir Padiyath, E M Ashraf, Kairali TV Middle East and President Indian Media Forum, UAE and Radhakrishnan Leo, Asianet Radio, Moideen Koya, M Abdul Rahman (MJS Media Public Relations and E-{Pathram Correspondent), Artist Anil Karoor, Anil Vadakkekkara (Amrutha TV/Indian Media Forum Executive member) Sathish Menon, dancer Malathi Suni, actor Nishad Ariyannoor, Rafi Pavaratti, Midhila Das (TV Anchor) are selected for special prize.
A Library in 100 Labour Camps by Media Forum-DC Books
Imbran Mojib, Gulf Today
Dubai: A group of Indian journalists working in the UAE has teamed up with one of the most popular publishers of books from India to embark on a noble venture: to set up libraries in 50 labour camps across the UAE. Kerala-based publisher DC Books and the Indian Media Forum, UAE, have launched the initiative after realising the need at labour camps in the country. DC distributes books at more than 100 outlets across the UAE and receives feedback from them about labourers’ interest in books.“Full Report
Media Forum Urges India to Probe Air India Express Affairs
Imbran Mojaib, Gulf Today
Dubai-- Indian Media Forum (IMF) in the UAE has sent a memorandum to Indian authorities urging them to conduct an inquiry into the state of affairs of low-budget carrier Air India Express and rectify the frequent problems faced by the airline. “Everyday, there have been flight delays, technical snags or some other issues that cause undue delays in flight operations and negative publicity in the Indian media,” the forum said in the memorandum, which was sent to the Indian Minister of Overseas Affairs, the Indian Consulate in Dubai, and the Chief Minister and the Opposition Leader of Kerala.“… .. Read the Full Report
Meet the Press with Rebel Star Thilakan attracts Indian Media Focus
Media forum has conducted three meet the press programmes recently with noted film star Thilakan, the Kerala Transport Minister Jose Thettettil and noted playback sing writer and pote K P Gopi. MP with Thilakan was the most active of the three programmes as journalists from the entire Indian media flocked to the Flora Grand Hotel to "question" the rebel star, who has been expelled from the cine artists association, AMMA. Thilakan, in his original cinematic style, lashed out at the two superstars, Mammootty and Mohanlal, for what he claimed is their "mafia like" operation that causes many problems and restrict the growth of Malayalam films.
The actor, claimed to be a communist from the 1950s. also lashed out against the CPM leadership and the State Cultural Minister M A Baby, who he said is following double standards in handling different artists issues. While the Minister rushed to rescue the superstar Mammootty when his latest film, Pokkiriraja, was held back from release with special packages for the film industry, the communist minister turned a blind eye towards the issue of denying Thilakan's right to work. The actor compared his sorry state of affairs in the film field to that of the state Chief Minister V S Achuthananthan in politics. (Above Media Forum officials and members used the programme as a good Photo opportnity )
Cultural Wing organises Meet the Press with Rebel Poet Gopi
Media Forum Cultural wing organised a meet the press with noted poet and playback song writer P K Gopi, who was in Dubai as part of Gulf tour. The poet who has penned many hit songs in the Malayalam film industry was sad about rampant plagiarism in the field, because the media often attributes his songs and poems to other writers. In one case the rebel cop Tomin Thachankeri has misused his songs in CDs and Albums as his own work. The programme was attended by Chandrakanth Viswanath, Convener of Cultural Collective and Albert Alex, Vice President. Sadiq Kavil, Joint Secretary offered a vote of thanks tot he noted poet.
New Team Tirur team Plans Rs 100 Crore Development Project
Team Tirur, an Indian expatriate association representing nearly 2000 residents of Tirur, Malappuram, Kerala have elected a new Central Committee headed by President Bashir Padiyath, a leading Malayali businessman and Vice President Firoz TE (Fujiarah), General Secretary Abdul Gafoor (Abu Dhabi), Secretary Kabir (Ras al Khiamah) and Treasurer Abdul Samad (Al Ain). Addressing an Indian Media Forum press conference, the new committee members said they plan to do a number of charity projects in the UAE and back home for the welfare of Team Tirur members. These charitable activities include providing free cancer treatment for members in a leading hospital, a medical scheme in association with leading hospitals, providing a mortuary and mobile freezer mortuary to the Tirur district hospital, scholarship scheme for poor and meritorious students and investment plans in the cooperative sector worth Rs 100 crores. Tirur Advisory Committee Chairman, Ibrahim Haji, Dubai Chapter President Sadashivan Alampattu, General Secretary Shaheer Ali, Secretary Faris Payyoli and Abu Dhabi Treasurer, Hassan Kutty Master also participated in the PC. Team Fest 2010, a mega entertainment show will be held in June in which the Wagon Tragedy Memorial Award will also be distributed. The new committee members also hit out against an alleged rebel group formed by five discontented members who are officially expelled from Team Tirur. Watch Video
Asianet Middle East 24x7 Launched by Bharath Mamootty
Asianet Middle East 24x7, the new dedicated channel from the Asianet Group for the Overseas Keralites in the Middle East has been launched by the evergreen superstar of Malayalam movies, Bharath Mamootty. The inaugural function held at a glittering function with a good flavour of Keralite culture at the Madinat Jumeirah was attended by the who is who of the Indian media and business community in the UAE. Mammotty, who was declared the best actor for his stunning performance in the recent movies was also honoured by K Madhavan, Asianet Communications Managing Director (view More images from the inauguration). As the leading television channel of thousands of Malayalis in the region, we believe that the difference in outlook and aspirations must reflect in our channel’s programming to fully connect with our audience here,’ Madhavan said. Asianet viewers in the Middle East are presently offered the same programming schedules as that of the channel in Kerala. The dedicated channel has been structured to suit the lifestyle of people residing in the south Indian state. Mammootty was also felicitated by K.Madhavan, Managing Director,Asianet Communications Ltd for winning the best actor award in State Film Awards . UAE Exchange Centre Managing Director Dr.B.R.Shetty, Jems Group Chairman Sunny Varkey Dr.Gulfar Mohammadali, Joy Alukkas along with other prominent industrialists were also present during the occasion. E Sathish, Indian Media Forum Executive Member and the Convener of Entertainment Wing is heaidng the Middle East News Bureau. The event was attended by Indian Media Forum General Secretary Joy Mathew, Vice President Albert Alex, Treasurer, V M Sathish, Executive Member Naser Beypore and senior members Moideen Koya and T P Gangadharan. Read More on Asianet Middle East 24x7 from Emirates Business 24-7
SNC Roots Kollam Alumni Annual Carnival and Award Night
An Alumni chapter of The Sree Narayana College, Kollam, named after the noted social reformer and saint Sree Narayana Guru, is being formed in the UAE. As part of the chapter activities, Annual Carnival and Award Night will be held on April 23 at the Renaissance,Deira in which distinguished guests like Padma Shri Prof O N V Kurup, one of the SNC College Kollam students, Dr Adoor Gopalakrishnan, leading film maker, N K Premachandran, Kerala Minister for Water Resources, Mukesh, actor and producer and Dr Prof V Lee, President SNC Kollam will participate. Addressing an Indian Media Forum Press Conference, K Jalaludeen, President, SNC Roots Kollam, said the award carnival will have a fusion Music night (Cradle of Moments) by Bala Bhaskar, Stephen Devassy, playback singer, Najim Arshad, Gayathri Suresh and group. The Alumni is planning SNC Roots Global to united the college alumni's spread across the world. The budding alumni is also planning campus recruitment from their college, eye and blood donation campaigns and lasting charitable activities for the welfare of poor students. President Jalaluddeen has set a role model for other alumni members by recruiting 20 poor students to work for his printing press,Delta Printing Press, part of the Delta Group. General Secretary G K Pillai, Treasurer, Advocate Pradeep Thayagarajan and Event Coordinator Advocate M C Prince addressed the media forum press conference. (Click image for detailed view) SNC Kollam is a premier center of higher education in Kerala offering up to post graduate and research courses to more than 400 students. The college formally started on June 16, 1946 with 505 students has produced many eminent scholars and celebrities. Tthe alumni is affiliated to ACKAF (All Kerala College Alumni Forum)
Dubai -A new spring carnival is starting in Dubai from April 8, 2010. Organised by Corporate Hospitality Services, Executivebachelors.com and Dubai Municipality which will stage many family oriented fun and entertainment programmes amidst children's carton characters and live rock bands and even a food carving and food eating competition. Sneha Dhadwal, Executive (Business Development), ISD Group, Faisal Abdul Rahman, Assistant General Manger, Dunes Hotel Apartments, Sajitha Faizal, Director, Corporate Hospitality
Services, Sattar Al
Karan, Director, Executive Bachelor.com and Khaleelulla Chemnad, a popular Indian
calligraphy artist in Dubai attending the Indian Media Forum press meet at the Dunes Hotel Apartments, Qesis. . Chemnad plans to exhibit what he claims is the
world’s biggest calligraphy work, which will be 6.5 meters compared to
a 3.5 meter Hebrew calligraphy which is currently the world’s biggest
calligraphy. ”For the Dubai Shopping Festival I have made an Arabic
calligraphy. Now I am trying to get into the Guinness Book of World
Records with the world’s largest Arabic Calligraphy. A 6.5 meter long
Arabic calligraphy will be displayed in the art exhibition, which is
part of the Dubai Spring Carnival. There will be art exhibition from
other artists too.” (Click Image for detailed view)
Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Building Rs 100 Crore Cancer Hospital Project at Parumala
St Gregorios International Cancer Care Center, an extension of the Parumala Cancer Control Programme started in December 2009 under the Oncology Department of the existing hospital The Rs 100 crore Cancer Hospital will be one of the top five cancer research hospitals in Asia, said Dr Joseph Mar Dionysius, Metropolitan of Calcutta Diocess & Assistant Metropolitan of Delhi Dioces, Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. Fr Alexander Koodarathi, CEO, St Gregorios Mission Hospital, Parumala, Fr Biju P Thomas, Vicar, St Thomas Orthodox Cathedral Dubia,Fr Pathrose Joy, Assistant Vicar St Thomas Orthodox Cathedral Dubia and Jacob Mathew, Managing Committee Member, Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church participated in the Press Meet held at the Movenpick Hotel Dubai. The Center will have 17 departments including radio therapy, nuclear medicine, palliative care and hospice. The project will be in association with the Westchester University, New York, MD Anderson Hospital, Houston, Bailer College of Medicine, Chicago etc. The Church delegation is also collecting philanthropic investments from Non Resident Indian well wishers from around around the world.
Media Forum Meet the Press with Dr Azad Mooppen
Indian Media Forum organized a reception followed by a meet the press with prominent NRI healthcare businessman Dr Azad Mooppen for getting the Pravasi Bharathi Award from the Indian Government. Dr. Azad Moopen, physician turned entrepreneur and manager of a large healthcare networks in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, has got the Pravasi Bharatheeya Award for his contribution to the Indian community in U.A.E .. More
Indian Painter plans My Heart Exhibition in Dubai
Thomas Kallarackal, noted Artist from Kerala will be conducting a three day art exhibition, My Heart, Bringing Canvas to life, in Dubai from March 18th to sell some of his unique realistic wild life paintings. Announcing his plans to sell a painting of an African elephant for Dh 1 million, at an Indian Media Forum press conference, the painter from Mundakkayam, Kerala said: “My Heart Exhibition is a collection of live inspiring paintings to be held at the Movenpick Hotel, Jumeirah Beach, The Walk, Dubai.” The artist who hails from Mundakkayam, a mountainous forest area of Kerala, said he is planning to set up an art gallery in Dubai with branches in other Emirates. (click image to view detailed painting) Contact in Dubai : 00971561039324 The artists website
Video Indian Media Forum webslite Launch
Sheikh Mohammed meets Manmohan Singh
Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, arrived safely in New Delhi on Thursday afternoon, on a two-day visit to India.He was received at the airport by the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor, UAE Ambassador to India Mohammad Sultan Al Owais, members of the embassy and a number of senior Indian officials. Shaikh Mohammad is being accompanied by a delegation.
Dubai Ramesh Chennithala, the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee President (KPCC) has said in Dubai that the Congress led United Democratic Front (UDF) will complete "two smart Cities" in Kerala, if it is elected to power in the forthcoming general elections. Addressing an Indian Media Forum Press Conference at the Flora Grand Hotel in Dubai on Wednesday, the Congress youth leader turned king maker of Kerala and Indian politics has lashed out at the LDF Governments plan to stage hathals and strikes targeting the Central Government departments and offices. During a visit to Dubai where a number of congress factions are at loggerheads over the leadership of various overseas associations affiliated to the ruling party at center, Ramesh said the state government should disclose the additional concessions demanded by TECOM to start the Smart City project. . Read More
Dubai Al Salam Eye Hospital, a specialized eye care hospital in Perinthalmanna is starting a new franchise hospital in Calicut and plans to expand its branch network in the Gulf region. Addressing an Indian Media Forum press conference, Advocate Shamsudeen, Chairman, Al Salam Eye Hospital said the Rs 5, crore Calicut project is seeking investment from NRIs and investor meets are being held in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The hospital started with investment from 300 NRIs is planning a chain of eye clinics in the UAE, starting with the first project in Sharjah. Dr Swadiqe, Medical Director of the Hospital spoke in details about the eye problems facing the Indian expatriates due to new life style and lack of exercise and healthy life style. Seen in the photograph are Hospital Chairman Mohammed Kutty, Managing Director, Advocate Shamsudeen, Medical Director Dr Mohammed Swadiqe, Vice Chairman Ashraf Kizhisseril and director Abdul Naser Jamal. Read More from Middle East Chandrika
JRJ International Becomes the Ist Advertiser on Media Forum web site
JRG International Brokerage DMCC, one of the leading Indian brokerage firms in the UAE has become the first advertiser on Indian Media Forum web site. The company Director and Chief Executive Officer, Sajith Kumar P K, a media forum well wisher has handed over a chque to the officials for a one year banner advertisement on imfuae.com. Speaking on the occasion, he said: "I am happy to be associated with the Indian Media Forum and find the website as an ideal platform of the opinion makers in Dubai. The media play a crucial role in molding public opinion and our banner advertisement will help our brand building exercise among Indian expatriates, who constitute majority of our investors." JRG International is a Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange Registered commodity brokerage house.
Hadi Express, South Indian Bank Expand money exchange network
Hadi Express Exchange, a money exchange company in the UAE started in 1994, is planning to expand its branch network to cover all the Emirates of the UAE. As part of its long term plan to have representation in all the emirates, the Exchange, managed by the leading Indian Bank, South Indian Bank is opening two branches in Dubai and Ras al Khaima. V A Joseph, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, South Indian Bank, which is managing the Al Hadi Express said the money exchange business of Hadi Exchange is growing progressively and the branch expansion plan, which was halted for the time being, due to economic crisis in the region, is resumed. Hadi Express Exchange, a money exchange started by Mohammed S Al Hadi, a former executive of UAE Central Bank in 1994 and in 2006 the company entered into a secondment contract with South Indian Bank . Two new branches in Deira and Ras al Khaimah have been inaugurated.
Sadiq Kavil Goes Online with Gulf Manorama
Dubai -Sadiq Kavil, Indian Media Forum, joint secretary, has joined the Malayala Manorama Group, the leading media group from Kerala, as the Gulf reporter of Gulf Manoramaonline.com, the digital version of Malayala Manorama newspaper with special flavours form the Middle East. Sadiq, an experienced journalist who has worked for several years in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is now part of the biggest media group. There are signs of recession and job losses everywhere and many journalists have become jobless in the last several months. Sadiq is appointed as Reporter of Gulf Manorama, a new cyber venture which will be formally launched on March 10, 2010 at a glittering function in the Atlantis Hotel. Media Forum extend a hearty congratulations to Gulf Manoraama and Sadiq for grabbing this prestigious job in such a difficult period. As he polled maximum number of votes in the last media forum election, we hope he will find time amidst his busy work schedule to continue to work for the media forum activities......
K M Abbas, N M Abubaker Win Chiranthana Media Award for 2009
The former General Secretary of Indian Media Forum and Editor –in-Charge of Siraj Daily, K M Abbas (Left) and N M Aboobaker (R), have been given the 9th Chiranthana Media Award constituted by the Chiranthana Samskarika Vedi, a Dubai based cultural organization Read More
KMCC-C H Center Free Dialysis Center to help poor kidney patients in Kerala
Dubai -The Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) sponsored free dialysis center under the CH Centre will be inaugurated on March 5, announced Ibrahim Ilayettil, President, Dubai KCC and Dubai CH Centre General Secretary in an Indian Media forum press conference on Thursday. The Panakkadu Shihabu Thangal Memorial Free Dialysis Centre under the CH Centre working at the Calicut Medical College will be inaugurated by the Muslim League State President Panakkad Sayed Hyder Ali Shihab Thangal. A P Abdul Samad Zabil, Chairman of the Dialysis Canter Chairman and Dubai CH Canter President, A P Shamsudheen Bin Mohideen, Chief Patron Dubai KMCC and other senior KMCC leaders attended the Media Forum press meet. The free dialysis canter will have 9 machines donated and sponsored by philanthropists from the Gulf region. (click image for the media forum press meet gallery). The free diyalis center adjacent to the Calicut Medical College will provide free dialysis to 27 poor patients per day. This will be the first free dialysis center in Kerala.
Consul General Sent Off Programme
The Indian Media Forum Executive and Members met the outgoing Indian Consul General in Dubai Venu Rajmony at his official Jumeira residence on Friday (February 12. Speaking to the media forum members, the diplomat said he will be working in the Ministry of External Affairs office in New Delhi and his successor, Sanjay Sharma from the New Delhi office will take charge soon. The Indian Media Forum General Secretary handed over a memento to CG and thanked him for the the support extended to the Indian media fraternity in the UAE. Venu Rajmony, a seasoned diplomat has started his career as a journalist with the Indian Express (1983-1986), Kochi edition and the media forum had several occasions to interact with him.
Venu Rajamony, a scholar of International Politics is a rank-holder in Political Science from the Kerala University, India. The media forum officials, vice president, general secretary, treasurer, former officials and members had a brief interaction with the CG and present a memento to the dignitary. Among the delegates was the executive members Kabir Edavanna, former Vice President Bhaskar Raj and Deputy Business Editor, Emirates Business 24-, C Abdul Salam, former Joint Secretary and Mohan Vadyar, senior journalist from Gulf Today newspaper.
Meet the Press February 10, 2010 Culture Collective
Media Interaction with John Paul
The Cultural Collective of the Indian Media Forum conducted an interaction with noted script writer John Paul at the Tharavadu Restaurant, Princes Hotel, Al Qesis, Dubai on February 10, 11.30. The writer spoke in detail about the current controversy surrounding actor Thilakan and alleged caste factor haunting the Malayalam film industry. Chandra Kanth Viswanath, Convener of the CC, John Paul, Albert Alex, E M Ashraf and Joy Mathew presenting a memento to Mr Paul. The event was reported widely in the Indian Medi..
Indian Media Forum web site launched by M A Yousuf Ali
Media Forum Haiti Humanitarian Aid
Media Forum Help Haiti Earthquake Victims
Jan 27, 2010 - 10:05 - WAM DUBAI, Jan 27th, 2010 (WAM)--The Indian Media Forum (IMF), a grouping of media persons from India working in the UAE, has donated thousands of dirhams worth of clothing for children, food and medicine for the earthquake victims of Haiti.
Haitian government had made a passionate appeal to the world seeking food, tents and medicines for the survival of 1.5 million people devastated by the killer quake which left almost 120,000 dead and 800,000 homeless. More
Culture Collective Inaugurated by Dr Sachidanandan
Dubai: The Imfuae has formally launched a separate cultural collective to improve the media fraternity's interaction with the world of letters, art and culture. Noted poet and scholar Dr K Sachidanandan inaugurated the Culture Collective, headed by Chandrakanth Viswanath, (Manorama TV) following a poetry recitation session at the Dubai Press Club .More
Meet the Press: Shaji N Karun
IMF Press Meets:
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Lal Jose Inaugurates Entertainment Wing
Lal Jose, the popular movie director has launched the entertainment wing. A New Year cruise dinner marked the beginning of a new platform to conduct entertainment events in the future. The event showed that despite all tensions of a gloomy 2009, the New Year will be optimistic for the members.. More
Imf Onam 2010 Report/Gallery
Media Awards for Faizal Bin Ahmed, MCA Naser ..More
From the Editor's Desk
Imfuae.com is online now! The marathon project to launch a multimedia web site was assigned by the first executive committee after the general body and election. The media forum, which had a non functional domain name and web site for years, has been lying idle for a number of years. Thanks to the initiative of the new executive committee, the media forum has obtained a proper cyber address. .More
-Contact us: E M Ashraf President Indian Media Forum 050 6515722 General Secretary Joy Mathew 050 4589520 Vice President Albert Alex 0506268747 Treasurer V M Sathish 0504618815
The winners of Pravasi Mayooram Award are Dr. B R Shetty, Simon Varghese, Hanif Baithan, E P Moossa Haji, Joby George, K P Rabiulla and Bashir Padiyath, E M Ashraf, Kairali TV Middle East and President Indian Media Forum, UAE and Radhakrishnan Leo, Asianet Radio, Moideen Koya, M Abdul Rahman (MJS Media Public Relations and E-{Pathram Correspondent), Artist Anil Karoor, Anil Vadakkekkara (Amrutha TV/Indian Media Forum Executive member) Sathish Menon, dancer Malathi Suni, actor Nishad Ariyannoor, Rafi Pavaratti, Midhila Das (TV Anchor) are selected for special prize.
Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, arrived safely in New Delhi on Thursday afternoon, on a two-day visit to India.He was received at the airport by the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor, UAE Ambassador to India Mohammad Sultan Al Owais, members of the embassy and a number of senior Indian officials. Shaikh Mohammad is being accompanied by a delegation.
Lal Jose, the popular movie director has launched the entertainment wing. A New Year cruise dinner marked the beginning of a new platform to conduct entertainment events in the future. The event showed that despite all tensions of a gloomy 2009, the New Year will be optimistic for the members.. 
