Thalappady: The 16th Annual General Meeting and Founder's Day Meet of the Chammanad Mahinka Tharawad Foundation was held on 26 January 2025 at Keianza Garden, Thalappady. Around 600 trustees and their families participated in the event.
The Chammanad Mahinka Tharawad family, with a legacy spanning over 250 years, traces its roots to Chammanad Mahinka, a merchant by Royal Appointment during the reign of the Mysore rulers. Born in 1750 and passing away in 1815, his lineage continues into the 14th generation. Known for prioritising education, the family, through the Foundation, is now actively working towards the academic development of its younger members.
The event was inaugurated by the Foundation’s Chairman, Dr C.P. Habeeb Rahman, who, in his address, stressed the importance of financial stability among family members. He also presented future plans, including the Mahinka Capital Pool, Mahinka Virtual City, and Mahinka Business and Dwelling Centre.
The function began with a welcome speech by Secretary B.M. Sadique, followed by a tribute to departed family members by Secretary SPM Sharafuddin. General Secretary M.A. Salahuddin presented the Annual Report, while Treasurer P.C. Hashir detailed the financial accounts of the Foundation. Vice Chairman T.C.M. Sheriff and Secretary Jaleel Mohammed also addressed the gathering.
Seeyal Abdul Khareem highlighted the need to update family records and explored the possibility of organising a larger gathering of Chammanad Mahinka Tharawad members.
The event was hosted by the prominent Mangaluru-based business family of P.B. Abdul Hameed. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Ihthisam Ahmed Rafai, followed by entertainment, including musical performances and games for children and adults. The meet ended with a grand dinner.
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Vadodara, Feb 19 (PTI): Skipper Meg Lanning struck 69 off 49 balls as Delhi Capitals produced a solid batting effort to beat UP Warriorz by seven wickets and register their second win in the Women's Premier League here on Wednesday.
Sent into bat, UP Warriorz rode on opener Kiran Navgire's quick-fire half-century to post 166 for seven.
But the total was not enough as besides Lanning, Annabel Sutherland played a crucial 35-ball 41-run knock and was ably supported by Marizanne Kapp (19 not off 17) and opener Shafali Verma (16 off 16). Delhi completed the chase with a ball to spare.
DC were off to a brisk start with Shafali and Lanning sharing 65 runs in just 41 balls for the opening stand.
Shafali was going great guns before she was caught by Chinelle Henry off Deepti Sharma in the seventh over.
Jemimah Rodrigues too didn't last long as she departed in the next over without opening her account, trying to paddle sweep Sophie Eccestone but only managing to get a top edge and Rajeshwari Gayakwad did the rest.
Sutherland and Kapp then shared 48 runs for the fourth wicket to take DC home.
With 32 needed from the last three overs, Kapp brought the equation down by hitting Ecclestone for two consecutive boundaries.
With 11 required off the last over, Sutherland struck two boundaries off Tahila McGrath to take her side home.
Earlier, sent into bat, Navgire (51 off 27 balls) and Dinesh Vrinda (16 off 15) shared 66 runs in 5.5 overs to give a great start to UP Warriorz innings.
Thereafter, UP Warriorz lost five wickets for 52 runs.
Sheweta Sehrawat (37 off 33) and Grace Harris (12) added 36 runs for the fifth wicket before the latter spooned a straightforward catch to Shafali Verma at mid-off off the bowling of pacer Arundhati Reddy.
Towards the end, Chinelle Henry (33 not out off 15) played a brief little cameo to take UP Warriorz past 160.
For DC, Annabel Sutherland was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2/26 from her four overs.