IAF band performs in Delhi to celebrate 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'
New Delhi (PTI): Ahead of the 77th Republic Day, the Indian Air Force band performed in the heart of the national capital on Wednesday, enthralling the audience with a vibrant repertoire comprising patriotic compositions and popular melodies.
The show at the Central Park in Connaught Place was hosted as part of the celebrations being held to mark 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’.
The IAF ensemble mesmerised the audience with a vibrant repertoire, comprising patriotic compositions and popular melodies, seamlessly blended with elements of jazz, rock and soulful orchestration, creating an engaging and uplifting musical experience, a senior official of the IAF said.
The performance, featured 30 accomplished musicians, showcasing the exceptional military precision and musical excellence of the IAF band, the official said.
The event was organised as part of a nationwide initiative by the IAF to honour the legacy of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, the composer of 'Vande Mataram', and to reinforce the ideals of national pride, unity and patriotism among citizens, the IAF said.
Through the timeless notes of 'Vande Mataram' and other patriotic and popular melodies, the performance rekindled a profound sense of pride, passion and sacrifice, resonating deeply with audiences and celebrating the enduring spirit that defines the nation, it said.
"The Indian Air Force continues to engage with citizens across the country through such outreach initiatives, strengthening the bond between the armed forces and the people," the IAF said.
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Dr. Thumbay Moideen featured in Entrepreneur Middle East 100 NRI’s of the year
Dubai: Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder of Thumbay Group has been featured in this year's “The 100 NRIs by Entrepreneur Middle East.”
The annual feature recognises 100 prominent Non-Resident Indian entrepreneurs from diverse fields. Other notable names on the list include Zakariya Jokatte, Ashish Koshy, Deepak Babani, Pankaj Kundr, Faizal E. Kottikollon, Dr. Vivek Oberoi, and Prashant Goenka.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen, son of the late community leader B. Ahmed Haji Mohiudeen, is a prominent alumnus of St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru. He has earned widespread recognition in the UAE and beyond for his contributions to higher education and healthcare. He is also a recipient of the Karnataka State Rajyotsava Award 2025.
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In 1997, Dr. Moideen founded the Thumbay Group, a diversified international conglomerate that has expanded into health education, healthcare services, and medical research. In 1998, he became the first Indian invited by the rulers of Ajman to establish a medical college in the UAE, which has now grown into a university with its own network of hospitals, clinics, medical centers, and pharmacies across the country.
Dr. Moideen’s achievements have been recognised in respected publications, including Forbes Middle East and Arabian Business. He has also received an Honorary Fellowship from the International Medical Sciences Academy (IMSA) and an honorary doctorate from Amity University.
Today, Thumbay Group institutions cater to students and healthcare professionals from over 100 nationalities, contributing to workforce development and research-driven healthcare practices. Dr. Moideen is widely regarded as one of the most influential Non-Resident Indians in the Gulf, a respected voice from the Beary community, and a leading Muslim entrepreneur and educationist.
Over the past decades, he has steered Thumbay Group’s expansion into a multi-sector organisation focusing on academic medicine, research-led healthcare, and global education. His initiatives have created opportunities for thousands of healthcare professionals and students while strengthening healthcare delivery systems and academic collaboration across regions.
