Chammanad Mahinka Tharawad Foundation holds 16th Annual General Meeting, Founder's Day Meet
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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South zone finalists announced at WAVES VFX challenge in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The South Zone round of the WAVES VFX Challenge took place today in Bengaluru, organized by the Association of Bangalore Animation Industry (ABAI).
The day-long competition brought together talented participants from across southern India, with the goal of selecting top finalists who will go on to represent the region at the national finals next month during the WAVES Summit in Mumbai.
Finalists were selected in three categories:
Student Category
Winner: Soumya Das
Runner-up: Gagan HP
Professional Category
Winner: Mohamad Javeed
Runner-up: S Sai Chandan
Enthusiasts Category
Winner: Gagan Ajai
Over 1,500 entries were received from students, working professionals, and VFX enthusiasts, all centered around the theme “Super Hero Power.” Out of these, 14 entries were shortlisted to compete in today’s final round. One winner and one runner-up from each category were chosen to represent the South Zone in Mumbai.
ABAI Secretary R.K. Chand appreciated the strong participation and encouraged industry professionals to attend the Mumbai summit, which will host well-known personalities from films, advertising, and creative sectors. He also mentioned that the WAVES Challenge was recently launched in Bengaluru by Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. Sagar Gulati, Director of the School of Creative Design and Information Technology at Jain (Deemed-to-be University), the zonal partner for the competition.
The day also featured two special sessions led by industry experts. Vijay Selvam from the global VFX studio MPC held a masterclass titled “Concept Reality,” where he discussed lighting, animation, compositing, and photorealistic effects. Students got the chance to interact with him during a Q&A session.
Another session was conducted by Rakesh H, Lead Head at The Mill, who spoke about how visual effects are used in advertising. Nearly 100 students attended these sessions, gaining valuable industry insights and learning opportunities.
