Jubail: Mohammed Anis elected as President of New Friends Circle NRI Wing
Jubail: Mohammed Anis has been unanimously elected as the President of the NRI wing of New Friends Circle, Krishnapura during the annual meet held in Jubail.
New Friends Circle, a youth organization in Dakshina Kannada district, has been actively involved in social service for the past 35 years. The NRI wing, established two years ago to support causes like medical aid and educational assistance for needy students, comprises members mostly residing in GCC countries.
The outgoing president, Abdul Rauf, expressed gratitude to all members for their support during his tenure. The newly elected office bearers include Fazal Rabbi as Vice President, Shakeel as Secretary, and Sarfaraz as Joint Secretary, with Nainar Asif serving as an advisor.
A felicitation program was organized to honor Haji Abdul Sattar, the former president of New Friends Circle, who was in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah.
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RCB calmer than last year, players clear about their roles: Krunal Pandya
Bengaluru (PTI): The atmosphere in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru camp is much calmer than last year and players have a lot more understanding of their roles this season, says Krunal Pandya.
RCB won the Indian Premier League trophy for the first time in 18 years in 2025 and Pandya was the Man-of-the-Match in the final against Punjab Kings at Ahmedabad, returning 4-0-17-2 as RCB won the contest by six runs.
"I feel that this year there is a much calmer atmosphere. Last year it was a new team, and everyone got to know each other. This year many players understand their roles and each other's strengths and weaknesses," Pandya said in a release by the franchise.
"When I get into the big occasions, I feel that if God has got you here, then there is a reason behind it and sometimes I think that these big occasions are actually made for me. I feel the pressure, but I think about how I can be calm and in the present moment and do what is required," he said.
Pandya said RCB icon Virat Kohli would easily rank among the greatest players in any era of cricket.
"Virat is a classic example. You can see that hunger; you can see that passion in how he sees the game and how much he wants that victory. If Virat Kohli had been born in any (some other) generation, he would still be one of the greats. He is not competing with anyone else," he said.
