ICSK ANNOUNCES EXCITING SUMMER CAMP DURING SUMMER VACATIONS

HURRY! LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE

The Indian Community School, Kuwait, is pleased to inform you that the school is organizing an exciting Summer Camp 2014 at ICSK Senior Branch, Salmiya, for the Indian students studying in classes LKG to XII from Sunday, 8th June, 2014 to Tuesday, 8th July, 2014. The summer camp aims at not only keeping the children fruitfully occupied during summer vacation but also will teach them new skills that can be useful throughout their life.

Activities like aerobics, dance, yoga, karate, swimming, basketball, chess, badminton, carom, table tennis, calligraphy, drawing and painting will be conducted during the summer camp. Children will be shown some must-watch movies and will be taught the importance of values and morals to succeed in life. Apart from this, picnic and a visit to the Scientific Center and Kidzania is also planned as part of this camp.

The timings will be from 8.00 a.m. - 12 noon (Sunday to Thursday) at ICSK Senior, Salmiya. The interested parents can enroll their wards and avail of this golden opportunity of giving them a novel learning experiences.

Although the camp is open to all Indian children, the students of the ICSK are entitled to special discounts.

The fee details for the camp are as follows:

Package A - Full camp for ICSK students: KD 45/- , For Non ICSK students: KD 50/-

Package B - Only Swimming- ICSK students: KD 20/- (2 days a week), Non ICSK students : KD 20/-
(Please note that the transport charges for those children who opt for only the swimming camp are KD12.000 and will only be available for those residing in Salmiya)

Package C -Camp without swimming- ICSK Students: KD 30/-, Non ICSK students: KD 35/-

Transport fee - KD 15/- for all (Except for those registering for Swimming Camp only)

Kindly note that only Indians students (ICSK and non-ICSK Students) can enroll for the camp.

Confirm your ward’s participation with payment of camp fee at any branch of the ICSK (Senior, Junior, Amman Branch or Khaitan Branch) according to the selected package on or before 25^th May, 2014. Registration will be done on a first-come first-serve basis as there are limited seats.

For more details, please contact: Khaitan Branch: 97327440, Amman Branch: 69972246, Senior Branch: 97838827, Junior Branch: 97649848.

ASSE GCC HSE Excellence Award 2014 Ceremony

With the Patronization of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation

American Society of Safety Engineers – Kuwait Chapter (ASSE) had announced that it is organizing its 6^th ASSE GCC HSE Excellence Award Ceremony on 14^th May 2014 at Hotel Hilton, State of Kuwait.

American Society of Safety Engineers-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) HSE Excellence Award is introduced to recognize leadership, excellence and encourage exceptional performance in private sector companies in the Gulf Region in the field of Health, Safety and Environment. This annual award is instituted in the year 2009 by the American Society of Safety Engineers-Kuwait chapter, a non-profit Voluntary Organization.

The award scheme is devised to recognize and reward those GCC private sector organizations who have been successful over the course of the years in managing the Occupational Health, safety and Environment risks of workplace, development and performance of it’s HSE Management System.

The awards will be presented to the organizations under five categories such as ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION,    MANUFACTURING, OIL & GAS,   FACILITY & MAINTENANCE and SECTOR (Specific Contract / Project Site). Based on the award criteria, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Merit awards are presented under each Category.

Several Private Sector organizations of GCC Countries including Kuwait had participated by submitting award applications. The list of winners under different categories will be announced on the day of the award ceremony.

In addition four special additional awards are also being presented this year under Management of Driving safety award, HSE Management Initiative award, best new entry award and Gold medal award for five years consecutive winners of Gold.

VOICE & FANKAAR ARTS

The Blessen George Foundation International(BGFI) takes pride and pleasure  to invite  you  to the 3^rdBlessen George Memorial Ever rolling trophy Volleyball tournament hosted by the BGF International in alliance with the Kuwait Volleyball Association (KVA) scheduled to be held from the 14^th -17^th of May 2014 at  the Al Fahaheel Sports Club. The Blessen George Memorial Ever rolling trophy Volleyball is being organised every year in Kuwait   in memoir of a great Volleyball player late Blessen George for whom Volleyball was a passion, he outclassed the sport of Volleyball which he believed   was a metaphor of life more than a sport.

We are sure this exciting sports extravaganza, structured team competition and group work will surely enhance the true spirit of all sport lovers in Kuwait. This sports fiesta is going to offer us a galore of highly professional, skilled & spirited Indian and Kuwaiti players representing a variety of clubs and organisations .We kindly request you to grace the event with your esteemed presence and blessings .  

INDIAN CULTURAL SOCIETY proudly presents “ Kaifi Aur Main”

Pioneer for quality entertainment & producer of regular hit shows, Indian Cultural Society, proudly presents “ KAIFI AUR MAIN On Friday 23 May with legendary JAVED AKHTAR, SHANBANA AZMI accompanied by film & theater director RAMESH TALWAR & Ghazal maestro JASWINDER SINGH.

Kaifi Aur Main ( IPTA) , which is based on the autobiographical work of the poet, writer, lyricist & freedom fighter Kaifi Azmi’s wife Shaukat Azmi. The play highlights her journey of life & love with her husband Kaifi Azmi.

ICS always tries to bridge cultures and to keep the community happy by bringing together renowned artists on one stage. Their recent presentation was

“ Hala Vaisakhi Celebration” which was a huge success and was highly appreciated.

“Kaifi Aur Main”  A concept carried Literature based Ghazal, Geet, Poetry, Fun, story, dialogues with Legendary Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi & Jaswinder Singh. The lead actors share interesting anecdotes from the life of great revolutionary poet Kaifi Azmi, while Jaswinder lends his voice to some of the most sweet, memorable Ghazals and Songs penned by Kaifi Saheb.Envision a long mystic poem with a dash of romance, humor and grief.

This theatrical collage is a compilation of Shaukat's interaction with Kaifi, from her book “ Yaad Ki Rehguzar”, along with portions from various interviews of Kaifi, which have been strung together by Javed Akhtar & Shabana Azmi anddirected by Ramesh Talwar.

JAVED AKHTAR:The most successful scriptwriters of all time. Legendary Javed Akhtar also known as great Urdu poet & lyricist who has series of hit films as scriptwriter & lyricist like Sholay, Andaz, Seeta Aur Geeta, Zanjeer, Deewar, Kranti, Adhikar, Iman Dharam, Kaala Patthar, Hathi Mere Sathi, Don, Trishul, Mr. India, Shakti, Mashaal, Dostana, Shaan, Sagar, Betaab, Silsila, Tezaab, Arjun, Prem, Humara Dil Aapke Paas Hai, Refugee, Lakshya, Swadesh, Veer Zara etc. A highly respected writer and social commentator Javed Akhtar is admired for his secular, liberal and progressive values. Meet him in “ Kaifi Aur Main”.

SHABANA AZMI: A well known ever green film actress. She is daughter of Urdu progressive poet & lyricist Kaifi Azmi & theatre actress Shaukat Azmi. Shabana has acted in films by virtually all of India's most famous art-house directors & commercial including Shyam Benegal, Satyajit Ray,  Mrinal Sen, Aparna Sen & others. In addition to acting, Azmi is a social & women's rights activist, a Goodwill Ambassador of the (UNPFA), and a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian parliament.

Her popular films are Ankur, Shatranj Ke khiladi, Amar Akbar Anthony, Fakira, Parvarish, Arth, Sparsh,  Mandi, The Bengali Night, Masoom,  Earth, Thodi Si Bewafai, Makdee, Paar, Godmother, Tahzeeb, Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola, The Reluctant Fundamentalist etc. Now in “Kaifi Aur Main”.

Jaswinder Singh:  is a “Young Ghazal Maestro” from India with a soft & silky mesmerizing voice. He has awarded by Indian Music Academy in presence of former president of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. He is son & student of legendry composer Kuldip Singh.

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“ShukranYa Kuwait” - Live in Concert in Kuwait on Friday 2nd May

For the first time ever in Kuwait live & unplugged Concert 'ShukranYa Kuwait' with famous singing sensation Benny Dayal and playback singer ShefaliAlvares will be held in Kuwait on Friday 2nd May 2014. The event hosted by Apna Bharat Society will be held at American International School, MaidanHawally- Kuwait from 6:30pm onwards.

After the grand success of "Jai Ho - Sukhwinder Singh Live In Concert" to support Apnalaya Mumbai, Apna Bharat Society are again ready to contribute their efforts. The event is organized as a token of appreciation to the great country Kuwait which has given shelter, chance to earn daily bread and better future to many nationalities, organizers told.

The live in concert features singing sensation Benny Dayal, volatile and passionate Shefali and Kuwait's own Mubarak Al Rashed Al Aazmi. Kerala based Benny who was born and raised in Abu Dhabi has carved a place for himself on the glittering Bollywood scene with tracks like BatamizDil from YehJawaanihaiDeewani, KaiseMujhe Tum from Ghajini, Pappu Can’t Dance Saala from JaaneTuYaJaaneNaa and recently ABCD from Yaarian.

A versatile singer he has a number of awards to his credit. He sings in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam and has worked with musical greats like A R Rahman, AmitTrivedi, Salim-Sulaiman, Vishal Shekhar, Pritam and HimeshReshammiya.

Shefali is a volatile and passionate vocalist, deriving all her energy from the bustling Metropolis of Mumbai. Her music taste includes; Jazz, R N B, Rock, Retro, Pop, Semi Classical Opera, Funk, Lounge, Experimental Fusion and Hip-hop. Her playback career in Bollywood paints her as quite the party child. She has sung hit songs such as 'badtameezdil' (Ye jawanihaidiwani), Subah Hone Na De (TuMera Hero), Party On My Mind (Race 2), DhatingNaach (Phata Poster Nikhla Hero), The Dhoom 3 title track, Ratta Maar (Student of the year) etc.

The other attraction of the event will be Hindi oldies by Kuwait's Kishore Kumar fame Mubarak Al Rashed Al Aazmi. Born in a Kuwaiti family, Mubarak is a young man gifted with an extraordinary talent. He sings, but unlike other Arabs he sings in Hindi in an almost perfect diction with an almost perfect intonation. He love to sing songs of the legendary Kishore Kumar which made him popular as "Kuwait's Kishore Kumar".

The evening will also introduce the super Dancing Divas kids, local & real talents from Kuwait They will be performing on different- different dance forms.

"ShukraanYa Kuwait" Brought to you by TIK TOK, Event Partner - Eternity International Tours & Travels, Platinum sponsor – Huawei &Crowne Plaza , Diamond Sponsor – Al Mutawa&Sahni Co, Gold Sponsor – OSN – HD Entertainment, Silver Sponsors – Bustan Al Khaleeji Co, BEC Exchange, Kuwait Swedish Cleaning Co, Pastamania, Majdi food , Bronze Sponsors - American Tourister, Al Yasra food and London Dairy, Event production by Camco Global , Printing partner - German Printing press, Event Supported By Creative Indian Association and Dancing Divas.

Lots of prizes and surprises including Huawei mobiles &tablets , GT Redial free tire offer etc are waiting for the public, organizers said. "This country has given us so much and we have to be very grateful & honest to this country" said Mr. AkashS.Panwar President of the Apna Bharat Society – Kuwait. Large numbers of VIP’s and dignitaries from Indian community and Some guests from Royal family also will be there to attend this great tribute to country, he added.

Apna Bharat Society – Kuwait is a non-political, non profitable and non commercial organization established in the year 2010 by a group of professionals with purpose to serve community in Kuwait and India. Its mission is to develop and help community with a message of humanity and hardworking to build a strong nation and peaceful & prosperous world.

More information contact :

Salmiya& Kuwait City - 60410780 / 51450188 ,

Khetain&Farwaniya - 99788692 / 55381628

Abu Halifa / Fahaheel - Dancing Divas – 97690035 / 99101514

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The Art of Living Association, Kuwait is presenting a Cultural Event  "Spring Tunes" with versatile, multi lingual singer “Chitra Roy” on Saturday, 10th May, 2014 at Al Zumoroda Hall, Next to Palms, Gulf Road From 7:00 PM to 9.00 PM. Please come and enjoy the Semiclassical songs, Ghazals and Sufi songs leading to bliss and inner tranquility.

Legendary Singer Chitra Roy

·        True Ambassador of Indian Musical Forms—Classical or Light classical, Ghazal, Sufi or devotional Song that reverberates in heart and touches soul.

·        Gold Medalist in Music (Hons); M. Phil in Indian Classical Music. Trained under the guidance of Renowned Music Gurus from Gwalior Gharana.

·        She is a singer, lyricist and composer par excellence.

·        She envisaged, composed and created a grand musical symphony of over 200 musicians in Indian Classical Music for the first time in the Cultural history of National Capital of India in 2007

·        Conducted BRAHMNAAD a Mega Symphony with 1000+ Sitarist -recorded in Guinness World Records –2008

·        Her concerts have enraptured audiences worldwide and left them speechless. Her songs take the audience to a different realm altogether, giving them a glimpse of bliss, where they seek solace and inner tranquility.

·        The grandeur in her presence, the charm in her smile and the grace in her demeanor only adds to the spell that she casts upon her audience.

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The ever-active association of Bihar and Jharkhand is organizing a Mushaira and Kavi Sammelan. To be held on Friday, 2 May 2014 the event will feature rendering of poetry in Urdu, Hindi, and Bhojpuri. Towards its objective to promote literary taste among youth Maurya also presents this platform to young local talents.

If you are desirous of witnessing this serious but entertaining event please get in touch.

Founded in 1995, Maurya Kala Parisar is an association of people from Bihar and Jharkhand in Kuwait. Its activities however, cross all boundaries and barriers and encompass social, cultural, sports and literary dimensions.

Contact person - Afroz Alam (60977773 or 66272697) or mail us to MauryaKala@gmail.com

Maurya Team

मौर्य कला परिसर, कुवैत

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Kuwait: Hyderabad Muslim Welfare Association (HMWA) in association with Federation of Indian Muslim Associations (FIMA) presents Lean Tajweed – the easy way - workshop in Urdu on Friday & Saturday, April 18 & 19, 2014 @ 3.30 p.m. at Jamiat Al Islah auditorium – Roudha, kuwait. 

The program will be presented by eminent scholars Dr. Abdulazeez Abdulraheem and Qari Imran Khan.  Dr. Abdulazeez is the founder of understand Qur’an academy formed and delivered courses on understand Qura’an the easy way worldwide.  He is also performs in Peace TV, Guides Us TV and Paigham TV etc.  Qari Imran Khan is world renounced orator and Peace TV fame.

Study material will be provided at the event venue.  Separate arrangements are made for ladies.  All are welcome to the program.  For more details please contact 66770911 or 66945061