WHAT’S ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2014 Institutes at Education Exhibition

SEND US YOUR welcome students from INSTAGRAM PICS nstitutes at India Education Exhibition are open to welcom- ing students from region due to better language skills. hat’s more fun than clicking a beauti- IStudents who are currently pursuing their education in ful picture? Sharing it with others! Let Kuwait feel that studying in India will open up opportunities other people see the way you see that they will ‘never experience here’. And it has become appar- W ent that Indian expatriate students and parents still prefer India Kuwait - through your lens. Friday Times will as a destination for higher education. “It is not like there is a feature snapshots of Kuwait through Instagram dearth of opportunities here, but as far as we know, competi- feeds. If you want to share your Instagram pho- tion is way more cut-throat in India, which is sometimes a tos, email us at good thing,” stated an Indian parent. Several students and par- [email protected] ents interviewed said they prefer going back to India to pursue their higher education, owing to affordable fee structure and better career opportunities. Organized by Indus Exhibition and Response Events and Exhibitions, for the seventh successive year, the Indian Announcements Education Exhibition will open tomorrow at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Salmiya. Among the exhibitors are over 15 leading TIES Center - Where cultures meet and highly reputed Indian educational establishments with he TIES Center is glad to announce that its Winter more than 75 institutions under them, offering more than 200 programs. Some of the leading participants include 2 Arabic language courses continue till Anna University, Manipal University, SRM University, American College, MVJ Institutions and others. All the partici- only made sense that we bring the fair to Kuwait. Indian edu- Wednesday March 5, 2014. We offer classes for all T Hindustan University, Datta Meghe Medical Science pating institutes are recognized by the AICTE, UGC and cation is on par with Western education standards. Education levels, from beginner to advanced. Our classes are spe- University, DY Patil University, KJ Somaiya Group of respective government bodies in India. is a sector that is very strong in India, high standards have to cially tailored to meet the needs and requirements of Institutions, Ramdeo Baba Engg College, Acharya Ram, the organizer from Indus said, “There is a huge Indian be maintained in these colleges, otherwise they will not be expats living in Kuwait. You still have the chance to join Institutions, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Texila expatriate population that eventually wants to return home. It given a deemed university status by the government.” if you are interested. The TIES Arabic classes are intend- ed for all expats who wish to learn Arabic. Whether you want to Learn Arabic for business or basic communica- ‘Pravasi Kalashri Award’ for tion or simply as a hobby, the TIES Center welcomes you. Throughout the course, the students will learn how theatre actor Babu Chakola to read, write and speak Arabic in a friendly, relaxed and welcoming environment. TIES Arabic program highlights: Lessons are step by ndian expat and well-known has also acted in more than 15 Malayalam step - ranging from basic to advanced level; Lessons theater actor Babu Chakola has won the films and many television serials. build confidence for speaking, reading, and writing Iprestigious ‘Pravasi Kalashri’ award, insti- Arabic; Lessons combine language learning with cul- tuted by Sangeetha Nataka ‘Keli 2014’ Akademi, a Kerala government organiza- KSNA Kuwait Chapter Coordinator tural insights; Lessons are specially tailored for expats tion. The award, instituted this year by the Sajeev K Peter said the chapter will host living in Kuwait. It is an opportunity to interact with Akademi to recognize and honor artists ‘Keli 2014,’ a theatre festival for the Kerala other Westerners, who are taking the courses. For more from the Kerala Gulf Diaspora, is conferred Gulf Diaspora in Kuwait on February 25 and information, please e-mail: [email protected] .” on Chakola for his substantial 26 at the Indian Community contribution to the field of School, Khaitan. Five plays by Indian Overseas Congress theatre over the last 21 years amateur theatre groups in Fest competitions postponed of life in Kuwait. Kuwait-Thanima, Kalpak, ndian Overseas Congress, Kuwait to Arts Competitions- Announcing the name of KALA Kuwait, Nirbhaya and IOC fest 2014 is postponed to April 10-11, 2014 at United Chakola as the recipient of the Future Eye Theatre-will partic- IIndian School. IOC, once again welcomea the growing award at a press conference, ipate in the two-day festival. buds of Indian expatriate community in Kuwait from various KAMCO organizes Kerala Sangeetha Nataka A judging panel compris- disciplines to test their talents and competency in the field Akademi Kuwait Chapter ing three theatre experts Dr P of arts. The winners of this prestigious competition will be blood donation drive Chairman Vijay Karayil said V Krishnan Nair (KSNA awarded with Trophies and Medals. Kalaprathiba and yesterday (Jan 22) that the Secretary), T M Abraham and Kalathilakam prizes will be awarded for the top scorers in s part of KAMCO’s (KIPCO Asset benefits for the donor. Our participation in award will be presented to Santhosh Kumar and a KSNA the fest. Management Company) active role in donating blood came after receiving an Chakola at an official function Executive representative and Acorporate social responsibility (CSR), emergency call from the Blood Bank to help in Trivandrum on March 27 this year. theatre-film director Joshy Mathew from the company organized a blood donation save lives of citizens and residents, which Welcoming Chakola to the dais, Karayil said Kerala will be present during the festival, drive at its headquarters in coordination was a main reason for us to host this drive the award consists of a memento, cash Peter added. MACEAA to hold with the Central Blood Bank. Employees that saw a large number of donors from our award and a certificate. The three-week long GCC-wide theatre from KAMCO and sister companies took part company as well as other companies.” Al- Others who received the Pravasi Kalashri festival will kick off in Muscat (Feb 10-15) in the effort. Sana Al-Hadlaq, Senior Vice Hadlaq added, “We are delighted to have Award from the Gulf region are V P and continue in (Feb 16-24), Kuwait ‘Sargotsav 2014’ President of KAMCO’s Client Relationship witnessed this large turnout of volunteers, Ramachandran (), Jaya Menon (Feb 25-26) and wrap up in (Feb 27- argotsav is a children’s art festival of various compe- and Marketing Department said, “We at reflecting the generosity and sense of giving (Bahrain) and Udayachandran (Qatar). 28). KSNA Kuwait Ad-Hoc committee mem- titions and cultural programs. It is organized every KAMCO are very keen to support social in our employees. Such humane and caring Chakola, who has acted in more than 14 bers Babuji Bathery, Thomas Mathew year by Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, activities, especially those that have a behaviors are a vital part of KAMCO’s CSR dramas over the last two decades in Kuwait, Kadavil, B S Pillai, Sunil P Antony and S humane side to them such as blood drives, agenda which focuses on matters of health, Kerala (MACE) Alumni Association, Kuwait Chapter, one of has bagged best actor awards in theatre Johney Kunnil were also present during the the constituents of Kuwait Engineers Forum (KEF) having which save lives and have various health education and the environment.” competitions and directed many plays. He press conference. membership of over 1,500 engineers working in Kuwait. This year, Sargotsav will be held on January 23 and 24, 2014 at Carmel School, Khaitan. On behalf of the Organizing committee, MACEAA Chairman Abdul Sageer and General Convener Georgi Mathai informed that Sargotsav, the Children’s Art Festival, provides an opportunity to bring out the talents of chil- dren of various Engineering college Alumni Associations coming under the Kuwait Engineers Forum (KEF) fraterni- ty. MACE Alumni Association, Kuwait chapter was formed in the year 1983 with the intention of cultural and social interaction among the families of MACEAA residing in Kuwait. Sargotsav has its inception since 1999 and has now turned out to be a Mega Cultural Festival which brings out the literary and artistic talents of children bub- bling with so much of energy, enthusiasm and excitement. Various individual and group items such as elocution, painting, essay writing, mono act, fancy dress, dance, music, drama etc are included in this inter KEF Alumni competition to enhance their creative and artistic talents and to include the values of team work, healthy spirit of competition and sense of culture and integrity. Above 400 children are expected to participate in various items. All the events are judged by a panel of efficient judges and the prizes for the winners will be given during the ICSK Amman branch holds ‘Transcend 2014’ valedictory function on 24th evening. Sargotsav 2014 sou- mega-exhibition ‘Transcend 2014’ was tively. Rajesh Nair C rendered the welcome ened the audience with his encouraging mathematics, sports and computer science. venir will be released by Suresh Krishnan, General held on January 9, 2014 at ICSK speech. The Hon. Vice Chairman to the BOT, words and declared the exhibition open. Vote An array of art work such as pencil shad- Convener, Kuwait Engineers Forum (KEF), during the Amman Branch. The invited guests ICSK Rajan Daniel gave the Presidential of thanks was proposed by the academic ing, water color paintings, oil paintings, origa- Inaugural Function. Sargotsav is a culmination of hard A included Rajan Daniel Hon Vice Chairman, address encouraging and motivating each supervisor Sumitra Nandakumar. mi, crafted items etc were displayed in the work put in by the whole team of MACEAANS of Kuwait ICSK, Vijay Karayil, and Hon Secretary ICSK, one presented. The chief guest Vijay Karayil, The exhibits were placed in the basement, auditorium. A wonderful turnout of parents chapter. The Chairmen/Presidents and all members of PAC members, Principals, Vice Principals and Hon. Secretary, BOT, ICSK inaugurated the ground floor and the first floor of the school. and relatives and friends of students and staff constituent Alumni Associations of KEF have voluntarily parents. show by unveiling a wonderful tableau Exhibits of various order in the form of work- kept the spirits high. An excellent opinion extended their total support to this mega Event to make it The inaugural function began with the depicting the past, present and future of ing models, still models, charts, posters mon- from different people from all walks of life a grand success. recital from the holy Quran followed by the human progress and development in various uments were displayed explaining different helped in the successful conduction of National Anthems of Kuwait and India respec- aspects of growth. Vijay Karayil then enlight- concepts of science, social science, languages, Transcend 2014.

AWL starts cooking DMCP organizes last Adopt a pet classes for members clean-up for 2013-14 he American Women’s League (AWL) in collaboration with one of the restaurants in Kuwait has started a ow’s Marine Conservation Program (DMCP) flourishes. isty is a 4-year-old cooking class for its members. The first class was held T will hold its last clean-up for year 2013-2014 To date DMCP has cleared over 14 tons of terres- female Shepherd on January 11 with about 25 members attending. A very Don Friday January 31, 2014 at Sulaibikhat trial marine waste from Sulaibikhat. In 2013-2014, mix. She is super nice breakfast buffet was served before the session started. M beach, fondly dubbed by volunteers as ‘Mangrove’ DMCP cleared 4912 kgs (close to five tons) waste sweet, friendly and loves to After breakfast, members moved into a specially-designed beach for its high ecological value as home to man- across 518 heavy duty garbage bags from the same go for long walks! She kitchen classroom where the class was held. Chef Tony, groves, flamingo, gerboa, several species of lizard stretch as well as Kubbar island across 8 clean-ups would do best in a home showed the members how to make a variety of Mexican and beetle, and many species of migratory bird. This conducted over a total of 22 hours. The Friday, with kids over 10. For more dishes. After each dish, a couple of members would come fragile inter-tidal zone running down Sulaibikhat January 31 clean-up will be held from 8 am to 10 am information about Misty forward to practice making the same dish. When the dishes along the bay of Kuwait sees high tidal deposition of and will see the participation of four student volun- call (+965) 67001622 or were completed, the members delighted in sampling the terrestrial marine waste, mostly plastic (PET, HDPE teer groups from: email [email protected]. food. In addition, each AWL member was given an apron and and PS/Styrofoam). (1) The American International School, led by their a silver membership card providing special discounts each Dow’s Marine Conservation Program has worked Environmental Club head Prof Elsa Baptista: Total month at different restaurants. The cooking class will contin- relentlessly to protect the habitat at Sulaibikhat approx 15 students and teachers ue on a monthly basis featuring a different cuisine each time. since April 2011, having conducted a total of 55 (2) The Bayan Bilingual School, led by Prof (to be There is only about room for 25 people at each session, so clean-ups at this site to date. In 2013-14, DMCP held confirmed): Total approx 30 students and teach- eight clean-ups at Sulaibikhat, engaging total 325 ers the first 25 replying when an invitation is sent will be the volunteers from 12 different volunteer groups and (3) The Universal American School, led by their ones who get to attend. educational institutions including American Green Studies/Sustainability/Green eanut is a 4 month- International School (AIS), Al-Bayan Bilingual School Ambassadors head Natalie Moore: Total approx old female DSH kit- (BBS), Kuwait National English School (KNES), 15 students and teachers Pten. She is super Universal American School (UAS), American (4) The ARTronauts, a group of university students friendly, cuddly and just Write to us University of Kuwait (AUK), Kuwait English School and graduates who create art with a social mes- loves attention! She would (KES), The I Am Challenge Group, representatives of sage, led by their mentor Prof Roma Soni of Box be a fun-loving addition to Send to What’s On the US Embassy, Kuwait’s Motorbikers Club, K’S PATH Hill University: Total 15 members, who will create a family with kids over 10. and en.v. One of DMCP’s noteworthy accomplish- a live art installation using samples of plastic For more information upcoming events, birthdays or ments is mangrove regrowth along a 20 meters by 5 waste found at the beach in Sulaibikhat about Peanut call (+965) meters stretch of formerly barren beach which was Other groups lending their support to the clean- 67001622 or email celebrations by email: cleared of close to 2000 kgs topsoil plastic waste by up include en.v and K’S PATH. The clean-up opera- [email protected]. a group of 20 volunteers from American tion will be complemented by a photo-exhibit on [email protected] International School and K’S PATH in 2011. By sum- the beach of before-after progress images from site Fax: 24835619 / 20 mer 2012, the once-barren stretch had given way to as well as species of flora and fauna documented at new plant growth which withstood seasons and still this precious ecosystem over the years.