Karnataka Assembly speaker UT Khader honored by Bahrain India Society
Speaker calls for high-level meeting between BIS, Karnataka Government
Bahrain: The Bahrain India Society honored UT Khader, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, in a ceremony at The Diplomat Radisson Hotel in Bahrain on December 21, 2023. The event celebrated Khader's journey from Student Union leader to Speaker, acknowledging his significant contributions.
Chief Guest HE Vinod K Jacob, Indian Ambassador, and members of the Bahrain India Society, government officials, private sector representatives, and distinguished businessmen attended the ceremony. Mohammad Mansoor, Board Member of Bahrain India Society, highlighted Khader's impact on society, tracing his progression from a Student Union leader to his current role.
"I had the privilege of spotlighting the remarkable achievements of Shri UT Khader, from his early days as a Student Union leader to managing crucial portfolios, including Minister of Health, Education, Urban Development, and reaching his current role as the esteemed Speaker, Khader's journey has garnered acclaim for its substantial contributions to societal betterment," said Mohammad Mansoor, Board Member of Bahrain India Society, as he addressed the attending guests.
Abdulrahman Juma, President of the Bahrain Indian Society, welcomed Khader and expressed gratitude to attendees. He emphasized Bahrain's business-friendly environment and urged the Speaker to support investment promotions. H.E. Vinod Jacob provided insights into India's achievements and its strong bilateral ties with Bahrain.
UT Khader thanked the Royal Family and commended the Bahrain India Society for organizing the event. He pledged support to Bahrain's visions and promised to strengthen cultural, bilateral, and economic ties. Shri Khader invited a high-level meeting between Bahrain-India Society and the Karnataka government, offering to facilitate Bahraini delegates witnessing Karnataka's assembly proceedings.
The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by Vinod Das, followed by a networking lunch encouraging discussions on opportunities for ties in cultural, educational, sports, and economic sectors. Attendees explored potential joint projects between Bahraini and Indian counterparts. A.R. Juma, Chairman of Bahrain India Society, presented a memento to UT Khader along with H.E. Vinod Jacob.
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Save some knowledge for your future too: Shami hits back at Sanjay Manjrekar for IPL auction predict
New Delhi: Indian pacer Mohammed Shami responded sharply to former cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar's prediction regarding his price tag at the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction. Manjrekar had suggested that Shami, who was released by Gujarat Titans ahead of the auction, may see a decline in his auction value due to his injury history.
The 34-year-old, who returned to competitive cricket last week after a year-long recovery from knee injuries, was the subject of analysis by Manjrekar, who raised concerns about the bowler's injury-prone nature.
“There will definitely be interest from teams, but given Shami’s injury history—and this recent one took a significant amount of time to recover—there’s always a concern about a potential breakdown during the season. If a franchise invests heavily and then loses him mid-season, their options become limited. This concern might lead to a drop in his price tag,” Manjrekar said on Star Sports.
In response, Shami took to Instagram on Thursday, addressing Manjrekar’s comments. "Baba ki jay hoooo. Thoda sa gyan apne future ke liye bhi bacha loo kaam aayega Sanjay G? Kisi ko future janna ho to sir se mile," Shami posted, which loosely translates to, "Hail Baba. Save some knowledge for your future too, it will be useful Sanjay ji. If anyone wants to know the future, they should meet sir."
Shami, acquired by Gujarat Titans for Rs 6.25 crore in the 2022, had a standout 2023 season, claiming 28 wickets in 17 matches at an average of 18.64 and winning the Purple Cap.
