January, 2012

Raag Malhar Friends Association

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Friends association celebrated its 7th anniversary on November 18th 2011 at Dubai Women’s College Auditorium. As the main sponsor, CSS has been continuously supporting Friends Association over the years as part of the CSR activities and its always a proud moment to be part of the auspicious event.

The event named Raag Malhar – The Musical fusion was inaugurated by the Indian Counselor with the other dignitaries and also the souvenir named SMRITHI was released by The South Indian film director Blessy. The evening comprised of musical fusion and also dance forms from various artists from South India.

January, 2012

Utsavam 2011

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THIRANOTTAM, a fraternity of art-lovers of the traditional art forms of Kerala, is a not-for-profit organization formed and functioning for the promotion of these art forms and the artistes. Thiranottam’s purpose and activities are to increase awareness and comprehension of classical performing arts of Kerala by conducting appreciation sessions, organizing stage shows of renowned professional artistes and providing a platform for the young and promising talents.

The curtain has been lifted on the 4-day cultural festival Utsavam’11, the fifth in its series, which has been showcasing the traditional and rich, classical arts of Kerala in UAE from 2007 onwards.  The Indian Consul General, His Excellency Sanjay Verma, and Padma Shree Kalamandalam Gopi, the eminent Kathakali artiste, and Padma Shree Mattannoor Shankarankutty Maraar, the virtuoso chenda player, inaugurated the event on 4th November 2011. It showcased more and more classical art forms from the realms of Natya Sastra (Science of Acting) to the UAE audience. With Koodiyaattom and Kathakali being the flag bearers of this Indian Science, Thiranottam thought it appropriate to coin the term International Koodiyaattam and Kathakali Festival (IKKF). Utsavam ’11 was grander than its predecessors, with greater emphasis on Taalam and Layam. World-renowned Chenda celebrity Padma Shri Mattannoor Sankaran Kutty has kindly consented to set the right tempo for this year’s festival. Apart from Thayampaka, the four-day event showcased various art forms like Koodiyaattam, Keli, Purappadu, Melappadam and Kathakali.

CSS Group was one of the main sponsors for the event.

January, 2012

40th UAE National Day Celebration

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CSS Head Office and CSS Jebel Ali offices celebrated the 40th UAE National Day by decorating the offices with balloons, flags, and various memorabilia’s, which represent the UAE (United Arab Emirates) colors and its 40th National Day.

November, 2011

Onam@CSS

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Onam, known as the harvest festival in Kerala, which is celebrated in the month of Chingam, where Malayalees across the world celebrate with their family making ‘Sadya’ and engaging in different plays as part of the festival. As always CSS Group celebrated Onam in the traditional way in various network offices where most of the staff wore traditional attire.

September, 2011

Onam

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Onam is the largest festival in the Indian state of Kerala. It falls during the first month of the Malayalam calendar which is Chingam (August–September) and marks the homecoming of the legendary King Maveli. The festival lasts for ten days and is linked to many elements of Kerala’s culture and tradition. Intricate flower carpets, elaborate banquet lunch, snake boat races, Puli Kali, and the Kaikottikkali dance all play a part in the festival. It can be undoubtedly said that these elements constitute the diversity, richness and colorfulness that no other festival can claim in the world.


Onam is an ancient festival which still survives in the modern times. Kerala’s rice harvest festival and the festival of rain flowers which fell on the Malayalam month of Chingam celebrated the annual visit from the under world (Pathalam) of the very noble Demon King Maveli (Mahabali). Onam is unique since King Maveli is revered by people of Kerala from prehistory.


According to the legend, Kerala witnessed its golden era during the reign of King Mahabali. Everybody in the state was happy and prosperous and the king was highly regarded by his subjects. He was that much highly regarded among the subjects that even the Gods under Indra became jealous of Mahabali, they approached Mahavishnu claiming that Mahabali is now equivalent to an Indra. Since a world with two Indras represents imbalance, Mahavishnu assumed the form of a dwarf, the Vamana avatara and tricked him to Pathalam, the Underworld. However, as Mahabali is equal to an Indra, he is to wait until the next Yuga where he would be the Indra. In the meantime, with the grace of Mahavishnu, Mahabali visits his people on an annual basis. Mahavishnu serves Mahabali as a gatekeeper in the world of Pathalam as the Lord himself serves his greatest devotees.


The most important things about Onam are the onakkodi, the new clothes worn on this day and onam sadya, a feast which is quite elaborate. This is usually a feast served on banana leaves and serves rice along with an array of 18 to 32 dishes. Traditional pickles and papadam are also served. Dessert is usually ‘payasam’, a sweet dish made of milk, sugar and other traditional Indian savories.


One can assume this way too as this could be the only day that around 40 million people around the globe eat the same food with Joy and Happiness.


CSS Group Wishes you a wonderful Onam.

June, 2011

CSS – GO KARTING 2011

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As part of the employee engagement activities on 30th April, CSS organized a Go Karting Tournament at Dubai Autodrome, which is located in Motor City, Dubai, UAE. The employees were given the freedom to bring their friends, family members or customers for participating in this event. The race started at 10:00 PM and 18 participants competed for the best lap time. Winner, Mr. Sai Prakash from Emirates Sky Cargo who started the race on a low note got his best lap time in the 4th lap even though Mr. Suku Sudhakaran AGM, CSS Abu Dhabi and Mr. Ken Dinnadge, VP Business Development gave a tough battle to the winner. Ms. Sulaiya, Executive, Thai Embassy won the title in the ladies section. “Thanks to CSS for inviting us to this event it was fun filled sporting event and an opportunity to interact with the employees and their families” one of the participants commented.