1 BIG SALUTE to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose ! On this The floral tribute ceremony for the Indian Freedom Republic Day, Fighter Netaji Subsah Chandra Bose was held at the Embassy Premises on 23rd January 2021 on the IFL wishes... occasion of Parakram Divas and the Ambassador H.E Sri. Sibi George paid homage to Netaji Subash Chandra Bose. The nicely decorated tall portrait of Netaji was stealing the show. The Ambassador was addressing the gathering and announced that the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose will now be celebrated as the Parakram Diwas. The decision was taken to “honour and remember Netaji’s indomitable spirit and selfless service to the nation”. Sri. Ram Nath Kovind President of India Sri. Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India Sri. Sibi George Ambassador of India to Kuwait & Our Community www.iflkuwait.com 2 Share your Talents - email to : [email protected] www.iflkuwait.com 3 Share your Talents - email to : [email protected] M.A. Asad Khan S. Ramadoss Ravi Varrier GM-Managing Partner- KSCS,G5 Gen.Trad, President - IFL Chief Executive Officer & AlLewaa Security Services MD, Global Technology Co. Al-Rashed International Shipping Co., Kuwait World turns India India is a land of 'unity in diversity', and 2020 has been a challenging year for our dances are no different. Different The world is now gearing up for a rollout all of us. The world has suffered enough to inoculate 7.5 billion people spread across forms of dance (classified as folk or seven continents against COVID 19 infection. classical) find origin from different parts with people losing their livelihoods, As countries compete to grab doses of the vaccines, the of the country, and they are a way of representation of the overtly over-exerted hospitals and the world is turning to India for vaccine supplies. particular culture from which they originate. economy in disarray. Indian vaccines are known for world-class manufacturing The country offers a vibrant culture so rich in history, with and have been stamped with one of the surest seals of 2020 has seen our lives take a clear shift. Eating out to quality in any health product: the WHO "pre-qualified" tag for some of the most magnificent and exotic structures in the production. India has also emerged as a key bulk vaccine world – and it doesn’t stop there. India boasts a wealth of cooking at home, night outs and movies to OTT platforms, manufacturer in recent times and already produces 60 natural beauty and varying landscapes, from the snow- office going to work-from-home and the likes of it. percent of the world's vaccines. Viewed another way, one capped peaks of the Himalayas, to the shimmering waters in every 3 doses of vaccines used in the world are produced of coastal retreats. 2020 has proved that the way the things were will not in India. If you’re more of a spiritual seeker or embarking on a soul- work out for us. Living in the past is not going to work. We All over the world, more than 140 candidate vaccines for Covid-19 infection are under various stages of development. searching journey, look no further than India. The town of have to adapt. Adaptability is key for the years ahead. Out of them, 11 vaccine candidates have entered the human Rishikesh is the spiritual hotspot, nestled in the foothills of the trial phase. Of the 11, two are Indian vaccine candidates. Himalayas and is known as the “Yoga Capital of the World”. 2020 has shown us that there is no room for negativity in Here you can find some of the most amazing yoga retreats India also has, by far, the largest capacity to produce our lives. It is the positivity in each one of us that helped us Covid-19 vaccines. Its role in manufacturing a vaccine in the world, devoted to helping you nourish your mind, body to power through the lockdowns. It is the positivity that has could come in two different ways – mass-producing one and soul. developed elsewhere or developing a new vaccine as well made us evolve our lives into a newer and better outlook in as manufacturing it. Serum Institute, based in Pune, is the Also in India, there exists the concept of a joint family, lives, and that eventually helped us through the pandemic. largest vaccine manufacturer in the world. wherein the entire family (parents, wife, children and in some cases, relatives) all live together. This is mostly because of the Vinod Paul, chair of India’s National Covid-19 Task Force, On the 72nd Republic Day of our great Nation, I am cohesive nature of the Indian society, and also reportedly has spoken openly of his desire to see India play a global optimistic that our country’s young population will rise over role, saying “The vaccine is not just for India and Indians but helps in handling pressure and stress. for the world and humanity.” and beyond the challenges and work in getting India to Indian literature can be traced back in the great epics Many in low and middle-income countries will written in the form of poems, plays, stories, and even self- greater heights. Our resilience and moral virtues make us undoubtedly will immunized by India. Indian Vaccine hub help guides. India is home to quite a few unique styles of more inclined towards success. We, though struggling from hugely important to the world because we have the means martial arts, some of which have ancient origins. While some to carry them to every child: rich or poor, rural or urban. the difficulties of the pandemic, have worked over and martial art forms require the use of weaponry, some don't. India is also working on to stop dengue, enteric diseases, beyond in making our lives better. Each and every one of us Dialogue is the basis of Indian culture, forget the Political influenza and TB in their tracks. Trials of a dengue vaccine made our motherland stronger and better than ever! are planned in the near future. and ideological difference. Happy Republic day! Happy Republic day! Happy Republic day! *** *** *** www.iflkuwait.com 4 Share your Talents - email to : [email protected] Ashok Kalra in diversity, which guarantees the multiplicity of cultures, K.S. Lamba (Managing Director/Partner) religions, regions and ideologies that prevail in our country MD, Almailem group of companies Mughal Mahal Gen Trad & Cont Co.W.L.L. Fmr. Hon. Chairman (Indian Community School) today. As citizens it is our duty to nourish these guarantees We are one of the biggest Democratic and ensure that the vibrancy and vitality of the Indian Nation in the World. On this 26th January, On the occasion of India’s 72nd may you appreciate the opportunity the diorama continues to thrive. Republic Day, it is a matter of great one cherished in our constitution; as well as pleasure and pride for me to pen this It is the robustness and resilience of our Constitution may you be honored with the freedom of brain, thought and soul. congratulatory message to readers that has allowed India to overcome numerous challenges of IFL and to the Indian community in that have confronted us from time to time, and to emerge Be proud that you are an Indian because blessed are those who are born in this great country. Let us pledge this year to Kuwait. triumphant on each occasion. As individual citizens, stay strong and united as one. whenever a threat arises to the principles and values As we have known right from our school days, Republic enshrined in our Constitution and we feel powerless to Happy Republic Day! Day of India commemorates the Indian Constitution that confront it, let us take courage and gather strength from the came into effect on 26 January, 1950. The Constitution words of the Father of our Nation: “In a gentle way, you too transformed the country’s status from that of Dominion of can shake the world with your actions.” India to the Sovereign Republic of India. The Constitution secures for each Indian citizen, Justice, Liberty, Equality and On this 72nd Republic Day let us resolve to safeguard our Fraternity. Constitution against all challenges and dangers by setting an example through our actions. Let us be more compassionate What is sometimes forgotten while celebrating this and tolerant to the views and beliefs of other citizens, let us venerable occasion each year, is that the Constitution not celebrate our unity in diversity. only confers rights on citizens, but also outlines duties that each one of us has the responsibility to follow. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the leadership, the government and people of Kuwait for their The foremost duty of a citizen is to abide by the graciousness in hosting our community in this country and Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions. A citizen for allowing us to share in the prosperity and development is also duty-bound by the Constitution to promote harmony of Kuwait. As India and Kuwait prepare to celebrate the 60th and the spirit of common brotherhood among all Indians; to anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, let safeguard public property and abjure violence; and to strive us also celebrate the business and personal ties that have towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective brought people of the two countries together over the activity, so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of centuries. endeavour and achievement. I hope and pray that this year will bring an end to the Every citizen has a moral and social responsibility to pandemic and allow all of us to resume our lives that were live up to, and reinforce the noble values enshrined in our put on hold throughout 2020.