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Congratulations t was a Christmas celebration in its true spirit as the Each class rendered a melodious Christmas carol that emotion of gratitude and appreciation, which he urged us Carmelites conveyed the universal message of love, resounded with enthusiasm and merriment. The school to show during the festive season. The vote of thanks by Ipeace and hope through a tableau depicting the birth band rocked away the old time Christmas tunes and the Ms D’mello stressed on the much needed peace to of our Savior-Jesus Christ. At the onset Sr Hazel set the setting , symbols and costumes spelt Christmas all the way. strengthen our relationship as we move into the New Year. tone by delivering a warm message of heaven’s love for us. Todd Bullock, The Cultural Attache at the US Embassy “Peace on earth goodwill to mankind” may it ring The Principal, Sr Serena reminded the students that there our Chief Guest was delighted to be a part of the Carmel through to the end of time. can be no Christmas without Christ and to keep Him at the celebration and his message echoed his sentiment. He heart of it. wrapped up his Christmas message with the unfailing

Yousuf was born Jan 5th to Hibatullah and Waleed Janem, their second son. Grandfather of Yousuf, Abdellatif Sharaa is very happy and thanks Almighty Allah for His blessings. May Allah bless the Janems...

Cinemagic January schedule

Thursday, January 9 at 7:30PM REPO MAN Considered one of the more unique Science Fiction films, and a standout essential film of the 80�s, as well as being ranked #7 on the top 50 cult films of all time, Repo Man follows a Punk Rocker who after getting fired from his job as a clerk, becomes a repo man and is jolted into a new lifestyle that he quickly begins to enjoy. All that is flipped on its head when he meets a girl who tells him of a 64 Malibu that contains four dead aliens and that there�s $20,000 for the man that can repossess it.

Saturday, January 11 at 7:30PM CACHE Winner of Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival, Cache comes from the mind of visionary filmmaker Michael Hanneke (whose Amour won him universal acclaim at the 2012 Academy Awards). This film, star- ring Juliet Binoche follows a married couple who are terrorized by a series of surveillance videotapes left on their front porch.

Thursday, January 16 at 7:30PM Kayamkulam NRIs family meet SURPRISE FILM OF THE MONTH Every month we�ll be playing a surprise film, where ayamkulam NRIs Kuwait Chapter celebrated its you won�t know what you�re watching until just a annual family get-together with its full spirit and fer- minute before the film begins. One thing is for sure, Kvor on last Friday at Rhythm Auditorium, Abbassiya. every month the surprise film will be either my KNS Das, Country Head, Lulu Exchange inaugurated the favourite film of the list, or the most unique in one way celebration by lighting the lamp. Pancily Varkey, Country or the other. This month�s film was won and was nom- Head, UAE Exchange, founder President B S Pillai, felicitat- inated for over 30 awards worldwide including the ed the occasion. In his inaugural address, Das appreciated Oscars, Golden Globes, Independent Spirit Awards, the Kayamkulam NRIs for its continued socio-welfare serv- and the Baftas. A unique, hilarious, bizarre, and poetic ices and extended his new X-mas and New Year wishes to little film. all attendees. Thereafter, Pancily Varkey was honored with a memen- to, as he bid farewell to Kuwait for taking up his new Saturday, January 18 at 7:30PM assignment in the UAE. Kayamkulam NRIs sincerely appre- PIETA ciated Pancily Varkey for his generous support and extend- Winner of the Golden Lion (Best Film) at the Venice ed wishes on his new assignment. In his reply speech, Film Festival, Kang-do is a heartless man who has no Panicly Varkey thanked the association for giving such an living family members and whose job is to threaten unforgettable honor and extended his wishes to one and debtors to repay his clients, the loan sharks who all present. demand a 10x return on a one month loan. To recover During the celebration, Xmas father distributed gifts to the interest, the debtors would sign an insurance for all, after which a musical orchestra by String Connections handicap, and Kang-do would injure the debtors bru- led by Sai Appukuttan was staged to entertain the audi- tally to file the claim. One day he receives a visit from a ence, which was an added attraction. Gopalakrishnan wel- strange, middle-aged woman claiming she is his long- comed the audience and Convener Sreekumar proposed lost mother. Over the following weeks, the woman vote of thanks. At the end of the program, all ‘Kayans’ were stubbornly follows him and he continues to do his job. served with delicious dinner. But he is slowly moved and changed by the motherly love expressed from this woman. Thursday, January 23 at 7:30PM World renowned percussionist TALK TO HER Winner of over 27 awards worldwide, mostly for Best Film or Best Foreign Film, Talk to her is considered Sivamani to perform in Kuwait by many fans of the legendary Pedro Almodovar to be his best film. Two men meet by chance at a private clinic, each looking after a woman in a coma. Marco�s ndian Cultural Society presents mic tradition and Western Jazz drums, girlfriend Lydia was a bullfighter who was mauled, and unique musical fusion & live concert Sivamani has played world over with Benigno looks after a young ballet student. The lives of Ion Friday 10th January 2014. some of the best International artistes & the four characters flow in all directions, past, present, “ Kings” a show that will bring is also a part of World music outfits such and future, taking them to an unsuspected destiny. the fragrance of India from Kashmir to as the World Drums Cinemagic is organizing these events as part of its Kanyakumari on 10th Jan. At AIS (Dr. Ensemble, SILK, Asia Electric and efforts to contribute to the development of an interna- Kamel Al Rays Auditorium). Shraddha. tionally competitive Kuwaiti audio-visual production For the first time in Kuwait, world Sivamani has played drums for many industry, partly by bringing the filmmakers and audi- renowned percussionist Sivamani & his film score composers in . He ences together and by increasing the public�s interest team will present foot thumping fusion has played drums for many Indian films in - and appreciation for - the art of film-making. music along with noted playback singers including Roja, Rang De Basanti, , Cinemagic movies are screened in the old Salmiya, on Haricharan” & Suchitra. They will rock the Taal, Lagaan, Dil Se, Guru, Kabul Express the rooftop of Xcite and LG. evening with hit numbers in Hindi, Tamil, and Rockstar. He has contributed some Telugu, and Malayalam and Kannada. songs to include “Kadhal Rojave, “Pudhu Kuwait’s own talents will be another fla- Vellai Malai” Chhaiya Chhaiya” and vor of entertainment. Anandan Sivamani “Nadaan Parinde” etc. is truly a World Percussionist. A versatile Sivamani has also acted in movies. He Write to us & creative drummer, he has featured as a co-starred with Thomas Jane in the soloist, with his band Rhythm Asia, in Telugu movie Padamati Sandhya Ragam. Send to What’s On several international collaborations. He He has also worked on Galli Galli Sim plays many instruments including drums, Sim, an educational series on Pogo & upcoming events, birthdays or octoban, darbuka, udukai, and Cartoon Network. Billy Cobham, Vikku Vinayakram, Freddy sharp 6.30 at AIS (Dr. Kamil Al Rays celebrations by email: etc. He is affiliated with the Chennai Sivamani is the Brand Ambassador for Santiago, Terry Bozzio, Wil Calhoun, Auditorium) Maidan Hawally, Kuwait. Super Kings team, but gained recogni- Xone - wire free music. He has a band Myanta, Ranjit Barot and Dr L. For more details Email; [email protected] tion through his role as A. R. Rahman’s called “Asia Electrik” with Niladri Kumar, Subramanian commanding the respect [email protected] Fax: 24835619 / 20 lead percussionist. Louiz Banks and Ravi Chari. He features of a true Master Percussionist. [email protected] Schooled in both the Carnatic rhyth- along with legendary masters such as So join us on Friday 10th Jan. 2014