Mangaluru: Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industries (BCCI) on Friday inaugurated its 3-days ‘Bearys Mela 2023 at the Kudumal auditorium here in the city. The event was inaugurated by Deputy Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly UT Khader.
Speaking at the event, Khader lauded the contributions of Bearys Community and added that the community always thrive for building strong society. He also played the Bearys Community has played a vital role and contributed to the upliftment of the region.
“The youth of the community should also have a positive mindset and should not be influenced with negative thought process. They should take guidance from the seniors and experienced members of the society and deliver on their roles and responsibilities,” Khader noted.
BCCI President SM Rasheed Haji chaired the event while MLC BM Farooq, MCC Mayor Jayanand Anchan were also present during the event.
BM Mumtaz Ali welcomed the guests and audience before the program began with the recitation of verses from Holy Quran. Sahil Zaheer compered the event.
Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Muslim Central Committee president Haji K S Muhammad Masood, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences chairman U K Monu, MLA Vedavyas Kamath, former MLA B A Mohiudeen Bava, Dakshina Kannada District Wakf Advisory Committee president Abdul Nasir Luckystar, Rohan Corporation president Rohan Monteiro, KPCC general secretary Inayat Ali, Iqbal Ahmed of Bengaluru Little Flower Public School, MEIF president Moosabba P Beary, former mayor Diwakar, BCCI Hassan Chapter president Zakir Yadgar, BCCI Chikmagaluru Chapter president Abdul Sattar, All India Beary Parishat chairman U H Khalid Ujire, Dr U T Ifthikar Ali, Beary Mela convener Mansoor Ahmed, BCCI general secretary Mohammed Imthiyaz, entrepreneur Sharief Whitestone, Abdul Hamid, Ibrahim Gadiyar, Abusalih Hussain, Abdullah Monu Qatar, T H Mehboob, Abdul Aziz Baikampady, Asif Sufi Khan, Abdurrazaq Golthamajalu, Shauqat Shourie, Riaz Bava, B A Nazir and A H Muhammad were among those present.
Achievers in various fields, Nissar Ahmed, Chairman of Presidency University, NRI entrepreneur Zakaria Jokatte, industrialist Mohammad Arabi Kumbla, IT expert Shihab Mohammed Kalandar Novigo, entrepreneur Mansoor Ahmed, medical expert Dr Anjum Ifthikar, were also awarded with the ‘Beary Award’.
BCCI President SM Rasheed Haji, Dakshina Kannada District Wakf Advisory Committee president Abdul Nasir Luckystar, Haris Mukka and Guinness Record-holder student Mohammad Shalil were felicitated at the inaugural ceremony.
Exhibition and sale
The various stalls set up as a part of the exhibition and sale during the Beary Mela attracted visitors. More than 50 stalls, with medical and technological equipment, conventional and designer clothes, books and, most of all, various food items like chats biryani and snacks, were set up for the fest.
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New Delhi: An Indian CEO has triggered widespread debate on social media after reportedly spending Rs 14 lakh on a Louis Vuitton suitcase designed for his dog. Ajay Thakore, CEO of Doctor Multimedia, shared a video on Instagram showcasing the extravagant purchase, which has since drawn mixed reactions.
In the video, Thakore is seen entering a Louis Vuitton store, stating, "I think my dog has something to pick up." He then reveals the "Bone Trunk," a bone-shaped, hard-shell suitcase complete with a varnished wooden tray and two bowls. The video’s caption read, "Aspen's always spending money like there's no tomorrow. $20k Louis Vuitton bone trunk."
The post quickly went viral, with many users expressing shock and disbelief. Some criticized the CEO’s indulgence, questioning the morality of spending such a large sum on a pet accessory when pressing issues like poverty and animal welfare exist. Comments ranged from disbelief to sharp criticism, with one user remarking, "Imagine how far $20k would go at an animal rescue." Others viewed it as a reflection of societal excess, calling it a "grotesque illustration of what's wrong in society."
However, Thakore also found support from some users, who defended his right to spend his wealth as he pleased. One commenter noted the irony of criticism coming from people who indulge in expensive gadgets, writing, "It's funny how many condemn this spending yet think nothing of buying an $800 iPhone without considering charity."