b) Encouraging the children to understand the environment, its problems and to help them
to find feasible solutions by adopting the principle of ‘Learning by doing’. Basic sciences are the foundations for all technologies.
Today’s science is tomorrows’ technology.
Nature of Bahrain Students’ Innovation Congress
The projects are expected to be:
a) Innovative, simple and practical. We are pledged to continue working on the path of innovation
b) Representing teamwork. & research in the field of Science & Technology. Our immense
c) Based on exploration of everyday life-situation.
d) Involving Experimentation and/or field based data collection. thirst of science and technology will never be quenched and
e) Having definite outputs, arrived through scientific methodology. we will move forward with time, opening up newer frontiers.
f) Related directly to community work in the local geographical area
Criteria for Judging Projects
a) Originality of idea and concept.
b) Relevance of the project to the theme and society.
c) Scientific understanding of the issue
d) Assumptions/ hypothesis.
e) Scientific Approach– Actual survey/ experimentation and Data collection.
f) Data analysis and interpretations.
g) Experimental validation.
h) Findings and problem solving attempt.
i) Report.
j) Team work.
k) Log book and project display in the exhibition booths during “Bahrain Students Innovation
Congress”
l) Innovation and Scope for improvement
The projects will be evaluated by high profile judging panel comprising of academicians from
many universities who are experts in the field of atmospheric sciences/environmental sciences,
meteorology, Chemical Engineering & Physical Sciences.
After an initial level screening, teams representing participating schools will be selected from
all over Bahrain to present their research work at the Bahrain Students Innovation Congress
event. The teams doing exceptionally well will be selected, two teams from the Senior Category
and the Junior Category for attending the prestigious 24th NCSC, 2016 national level event
at Maharashtra during 27th to 31st December 2016.
For more details you can visit the website http://www.ncsc.co.in/
Compiled by Sham Kutty
www.sifbahrain.com Scientech
- 101
Trading W.L.L.
Salmabad
102 Scientech
- www.sifbahrain.com www.sifbahrain.com Scientech
-
Civil Contracting.
Paper Products, Garbage bags
and other Cleaning accessories.
www.sifbahrain.com Scientech
- 103
SIF IN NEWS
We learned about honesty [email protected]
and integrity - that the truth
matters... that you don’t take
shortcuts or play by your own
set of rules... and success
doesn’t count unless you earn
An intellectual says it fair and square.
a simple thing in Michelle Obama [email protected] Wednesday, April 13, 2016 18
a hard way. An
artist says a hard
thing in a simple
way.
– Charles Bukowski Monday, June 20, 2016 17
Sreesadan/DTNN
Every Child
[email protected]
three-day Indian International
A Model United Nations (IIMUN)
will be held in Bahrain for the first
time with the participation of over
700 delegates from different schools
is an Artist
in the Kingdom at the Al Hekma
International School from April 28 to
30. This was announced by IIMUN,
Bahrain
Co-ordinator
Regional
Apoorvee Singhal. Indian International
Model United Nations (IIMUN) is
one of World’s premier leading youth
6 Tuesday, May 31, 2016 Tuesday, May 31, 2016 7 and create unforgettable academic Niyati
organization that strives to provide
experiences through a simulation of the
very United Nations. It has established
its presence in 108 cities and have been
associated with various conglomerates
Dr Kamaruddin to bid Dr Rabeeullah receives Sastra Pratibha and has its Rules of Procedure adopted IIMUN has received support Participants research a country, Indian International Model United
in India and abroad. It has to its credit
the World’s Largest MUN conference
in close to 2700 institutions across the
globe.
‘This time, we aim to host the
Contest on
By Invitation Thursday Bahrain with over 700 from Dr. Mona Rashid take on roles as diplomats, investigate Nations(IIMUN) believes in the
largest MUN Conference in
Al Zayani - CEO,
delegates from 20 plus
international issues, debate, deliberate,
concept, for the youth and by the youth
schools and provide a
consult and then develop solutions
Al Zayani Group &
since it is completely run by young
Students with their paintings
to world problems. Model UN
students in the age group of 16 to 23
unique platform for
Chairperson of Gulf
University.
students in Bahrain
United
aspirations, and foreign policy of the
and dynamic individual, who is also
Santhosh Rajendran/DTNN Jess Ramos Tejada. The school has a definitive Mr. Jess Ramos Tejada with his award delegates also look closely at the needs, years. It was started in 2011 by a young
and showcase their associate with the society in different ways. The
Modelfavourite animals in lines and strokes. I think
country they will “represent” at the
Nations is an academic
true potential, said
[email protected] strategy to teach their students in academics, art students are taught to use all kinds of materials that these students will be future engineers, the Founder President, Mr. Rishabh Apoorvee
DT News Network
and culture. They believe that by doing so, the
so that their artistic caliber should not stick on
Shah. He was only 18 years old at
of
simulationarchitects or photographers.
Ms. Niyati Khanna-
event. The insights they gain from
the
United Nations that aims
that time and wanted to do something
panish painter and sculptor Pablo Picasso
children will set a moral example to others.
“We allow our children to think and explore
Director General, IIMUN
their exploration of history, geography,
to one medium.
unique and enhance global citizenship
Best Compliments from
by themselves. We conduct our training stage
mathematics, culture, economics, and
Sonce said: Every child is an artist. The problem
Bahrain & Vice President,
Mr. Jess who recently received an award
DT News met five of the primary students
to educate participants
Qi Zhenhong farewell to Bahrain ‘Pravasi Ratna Award’ Manama – Jood Mohammed Jafar Zainab Mohammed , ( 2016 Bagong Bayani) from the Philippines by stage. We ask them not to follow any specific which benefited the educational sector and promoting world peace. As the
Indian
chapter in Bahrain unfolds, IIMUN has
International
in India & abroad. The aim to start this
about current events. The
science contribute to the authenticity
is how to remain an artist once we grow up. The
of the simulations once the actual role-
MUN. The opening
students of Al Wisam School, Budaiya are way
participants role play as
Ahmed Jaffar of Grade II , Ali Adel of Grade I President titled ‘Modern heroes of Philippines
rules, but to follow their instincts and create their
organisation was to give the youth a
just completed its conference in Vellore
cience India Forum (SIF)
own arts works. For example, we introduce to
working abroad) said: “ My students have shown
diplomats
beyond the saying and they have shown the and Abdul Rahman of Grade IV. The students
ceremony will take place
representing
platform to voice their opinions about
playing gets underway, and ensures
and organising IIMUN Mumbai this
them different kinds of materials such as white
the current affairs in the world and give
weekend with 7500+ delegates across 4
on April 28 Thursday at
were highly motivated by the classes of Mr. Jess
a lively and memorable experience.
excellence in their paintings in various mediums.
immense quality and dedication to their artworks.
a nation or NGO in
who believes that the basic art classes develop
DT News got a chance to interact with these
a
simulations paper, black chart paper, and even a sand paper to
5pm in the presence of
As many states move to implement
session
Congratulations to SBahrain, in association with While some of them liked to draw portraits explore their artistic skills”, he added. the students an international exposure venues in the commercial capital.
budding artists along with their art teacher,
Indian Ambassador, Mr.
of conferences in India itself. He
(committee ) of the United
Hence, it was also suggested that
and landscapes, others preferred to draw their
standards for global citizenship, Model
their mental strength and lead to them to
National Science Movement
Nations ,such as the Security
wanted to make this platform a reliable
UN is proving to be an innovative
the best draft resolution of the IIMUN
Alok Kumar Sinha and
Council or the General
and established one so that students
UNIC Director, Mr. Samir
Conference would be forwarded to the
resource to prepare students for career
United Nations said Ms. Khanna.
would come up with solutions that are
and college success.
Aldarabi. In addition,
Assembly.
Bahraini people on the India, and supported by the Science exam first level
result declared
Indian Embassy and Indian
Space Research Organization,
opening of Ramadan The ex-ISB chairman will leave the Kingdom on June 4 For contributions to humanitarian initiatives
science qualified for the second level contest.
Manama:
is conducting the prestigious
The second level contest which will
he results of the
Tfirst level of the
be conducted as a science camp
Sastra Pratibha Contest on
nationwide
during first week of October 2016
talent
search
examination (Sastra
audio-visual aptitude and viva
students in kingdom of Bahrain. ‘The
ith respect to the Muslim celebration, observed in all DT News Network that escaped from any financial the Government hospitals in Thursday from 11am to 12 µ À¢
Contest will have quiz, scientific reasoning, Manama popularization of science among the
he Sastra Pratibha Contest (SPC)-
¡ Á ·
T2016 will be conducted on June 2,
voce rounds at the Asian School
objective is to create scientific fervour
©ª «¬ Â
Pratibha
Bahrain premises. The students
Wcorners of the world, on the occasion of the opening of Manama allegations of corruption. Bahrain including BDF, SMC DT News Network scholarships. Last month, Shifa Al Jazeera noon. ¢
2016) jointly organized paper prepared by them on the 2016 between 11am-12pm in Bahrain; among the students at younger age and
½
¿¸
¨µ¸
will also present their research
by Science India Forum
also make science popular among the
SPC-2016 will be held across the
½°
¶Ã
National
Ä °
Bahrain,
the blessed month of Ramadan, it honours me on behalf of the r. A Kamaruddin, and all Govt. Health Centres Manama Dr Rabeeullah has won Medical Group disbursed A total of 8087 students ¯Å the above five assessments will decide middle east on same date and timing. new generation so as to motivate them
given topic at the science camp and
Science Movement of
Distribution of registration forms will
to take up the pursuit of science and
Æ
India and supported by
Ç
® ¿
È
be held on April 10. The filled in
research’, said SIF Bahrain General
Chinese people, together with all the members of the Chinese Dformer Indian School Which is one of your fondest and airport clinics. I was rominent Gulf-based many accolades during the Rs50,000 (BD300) each to from 8 schools including ÉÊ
ËÌ
ÍÎ É 5 to 12). registration forms should reach the Secretary Prasanth Dharmaraj. The
Embassy of India Bahrain and
the 16 Sastra Pratibhas (2 each from grade
¸É ¸É
Indian Space Research Organization have
½¡ ¯ ¡°
registration forms are available with the
organizers on April 21. Distribution of
been declared.
Embassy in Bahrain, to offer to the Bahraini people, as well as Bahrain (ISB) chairman and a memories here? the only Indian male doctor Pbusinessman and Chairman three-decade long services the families of those killed Indian School, Asian School, Ï ·Ð
opportunity to visit prominent scientific Study Material (Web Download) will school coordinators and the last date
The Sastra Pratibhas will have the unique
¬µ¨ ¡
8087 students from 8 schools in Bahrain
for the registration will be April 21,
¶ ·
¸ ¹
be from April 27 to April 30.
¡
Ñ
±
participated in the first level contest held on
to all friends of Muslims residents in the Kingdom, my sincerest renowned doctor, is bidding A major breakthrough in my appointed into health centres of Shifa Al Jazeera Medical in the social and charitable in the fireworks accident
µ
°° ·
¸ ¨
establishments in India and to interact with the patronage of the Indian Embassy 2016. Around 8500 Students from 7
SIF Bahrain is working under
Quality Education School,
ªºª » ¼©¨ ½
senior scientists working there. The entire
June 2. 129 students secured A+ grade (scored
¿¿
¡°
°
schools were enrolled for the contest
³´
80% and above) and 559 students secured
congratulations on the commencement of Ramadan! farewell to Bahrain after 28 social life was attending the by the Ministry of Health. Group Dr KT Rabeeullah fields. In 2013, he was at the Puttingal Temple in New Millennium School, New SIF Initiation Meeting at Salkara Restaurant in Salmaniya contests and the visits are free of cost to Bahrain and in close association with last year. We are expecting above 10000
Ò
¯
³´ ³¾ ¿
A grade (scored 60% to 79%). From the A+
students.
National Science Movement (NSM),
students for this year SPC-2016, said Mr
É ½Ó Ô
Õ
SIF President Rajeesh Kumar and Secretary
Ö × ¢
grade students, 10 top scorers each from grade
Ramadan is a Holy month in which sins are purged from the years of meritorious service. National Dialogue in 2011 has received the prestigious conferred with the prestigious Paravur, Kerala. The group Horizon School, New Indian ³´
×Ä Prasanth Dharmaraj said that this year the India and ISRO for the promotion and Dharmaraj.
5 to grade 12 (total 80 students) are selected
¡
ʨ¸Ø
¢ £¤
¥ £¦
¥
students from Bahrain will get the opportunity
½
Ù
for the second level Sastra Pratibha Contest.
§
Muslim heart and body. The tradition of Ramadan represents He was in the forefront of conducted by the speaker Are you happy with ISB “Pravasi Ratna Award” Pravasi Bharatiya Samman also provided drinking water School, Al Noor International
Ú to participate in the National Children’s
A Bahraini student Salman Jassim Ali
¨ ©
New Millennium School- DPS lifted the Tennis title in the Under 14 & Under 19 Category (Girls) in the CBSE
É ½Ó
ª «¬ ¡¨
Cluster (Bahrain Chapter) Inter School Tennis Competition held at the Asian School. Results : U-14-Winners Ahmed from Quality Education School
Ô
ÛÜ ¨Ý
Science Congress (NCSC) organized by the
® ¯§
¡ Ý
following British Curriculum scored more
the apogee of Islamic values -- the loftiest virtues espoused by social activities in the Kingdom Khalifa Al Dhahrani. I was one now? instituted by Manchester-based Award, the highest honour for the residents near the School and Bahrain Indian Æ Þ Department of Science and Technology,
A flower cannot
°
ß
[email protected]
(Girls)- Anushree Kotwal, Ishitha Mahi. U-19-Winners (Girls)- Garvita Mehta , Khushi Mehta .
¯
than 80% marks and won A+ grade and
Government of India.
blossom without
±
®
ݶ
sunshine, and
mankind in a process involving honest introspection combined and contributed much to the of the few Indians present at I was one among the few leaders Anand TV for his outstanding accorded to overseas Indians Puttingal temple in the wake School are participating in the
à
²¨
man cannot live
³´ «¨
without love.
with mercy for others. In this way, the Holy month spreads advancement of ISB, which has the event. who was highly instrumental contributions to community by the Indian government. of the tragedy. –Max Muller contest.
11
Saturday, October 22, 2016
PRESTIGIOUS SCIENCE AWARDS
ä DECLARED
affection while embodying the highest manifestation of the emerged as one of the largest in electing the present EC. welfare and humanitarian He has recently started He also offered jobs Ten students who get
£èÛéÛê
á »â
¡
ã
Ì
±¶
¨®
Ó
Islamic civilised way of life. community schools in the Gulf Leadership comes naturally Unfortunately they couldn’t initiatives. a charity initiative worth to qualified hands from maximum marks from each å
ç
ë
å
ç
¿
È
¶
premises. The Science Camp was lead
Manama:
æ
¶
In China, 10 Muslim ethnic groups, among which the Uighur now. He will leave Bahrain on to you. Which are some of live up to the expectations of He received the award US$1.5 million to be the family members of the grade will be selected to contest É ì¸ í Ë
he results of nationwide science
by Prof. Mahesh Nair, Vijnana Bharati
î ½
²
ç
Ttalent search examination (Sastra
India and Dr. Ravi Warrior.
Pratibha Contest 2016) was declared
The Sastra Pratibhas will have the
for the second level and two
at the Indian Embassy by Second
and the Hui are ranked, constitute the Chinese Muslim population June 4 Dr. A Kamaruddin the organisations you were the parents. I don’t want to from famous Indian film star distributed within three years deceased at the Group’s
unique opportunity to visit prominent
Secretary Anand Prakash. The winners
scientific establishments in India and to
interact with senior scientists working
are : Chakradhara Chowdhary, Kapil
of 20 million. For a period of more than a millennium of glorious a sound position for the first in charge of? comment much about it. Mammooty at Europe’s first to the needy and destitute establishments across the students from each grade who there. The entire contests and the visits
Rajesh Kavitha, Brindha Arumugasamy
¡¢
(Asian School), Navaneet Anilkumar
are free of cost to students.
The awards were declared in
(Al Noor International), Steffy Ann
Philip Jagath Jeevan Sha (Indian
Chinese history, an admixture of different Muslim Chinese When did you move to time in its history. Besides chairing ISB, I was ever Malayalam Movie Award Dr Rabeeullah receiving the award from Mammootty families. Earlier this month, Gulf Cooperation Council score maximum marks in the presence of SIF Advisory Board
School), Ravi Kumar, Advait Vaze,
Dr.
Ravi
Warrior,
Chairman
Advisory Board members Dr. Babu
Ansh Katyayan, Sama Walke, Tushya
Balusu
ethnic groups coexisted with the countrymen from other Chinese Bahrain? We also constructed the the advisory board member of A little about your family? Show held in Manchester, UK he extended help for the (GCC) states. Kalpada, Varun Ajith, Bhanuram second level will be declared as Ramachandran, Dr. Shyam Kumar,
(New
SIF President Rajeesh Kumar, Vice
Millenium-DPS), Indian Embassy Second Secretary Anand Prakash declares the winners.
President Vinod Manikkara, Gen
Kizhakoot Devika Babu (New Indian),
80% marks qualified for the second
Gowtham Krishna N S (New Indian)
Secretary Prasanth Dharmaraj, Joint
winners were congratulated by the
Embassy and Indian Space Research
Organization. 8087 students from 8
Indian Embassy.
and Piyush Rajesh (Bahrain Indian
ethnic groups. In cooperation with the latter, Chinese Muslims I reached Bahrain in July Golden Jubilee building The Indian Community Relief I have four sons; the youngest yesterday. at his village is the finest Indian state of Kerala. family of Jisha, a law student, He has been instrumental ‘Sastra Pratibhas.’ level contest which was conducted as Secretary Anilal, Executive Committee
schools in Bahrain participated in the
The contest was jointly organized by
members Sajeevan, Chandrasekharan,
School). Apart from the 16 Sastra
a Science Camp with quiz, scientific
Mukesh Mukundan and Academic
first level contest held on 2nd June
Pratibhas, 130 students won A+ grade
Science India Forum Bahrain, Vijnana
reasoning, audio-visual aptitude and
and 559 students won A grade. The
The Contest is the largest
collectively contributed to the building of the Chinese nation, 1988 as a company doctor for from the surplus money of Fund (ICRF). I was also the two are twins. The eldest son Dr Rabeeullah is well example for this. He has been He has offered free auto who was brutally murdered in building closer links Bharati India and supported by Indian 2016. The 80 students who scored above viva voce rounds at the Asian School coordinator Sham Kutty.
from its early antecedents until contemporary times, so much Shaikh Isa Air base project. BD105,000 and handed over President of Sir Syed College Dr Ebrahim Khaleel and his known for his philanthropic a source of livelihood for rickshaws to many and has in Perumbavoor, Kerala. He between India, the diaspora common examination
so that it would never be possible to erase their exalted share in Later, I joined BDF Hospital around BD300,000 to the next Alumni, Focus Bahrain, Falcon wife are dentists in the UAE, activities. The much- several in his native village of also supported numerous offered the victim’s mother and their governments for the conducted free of cost to
the scintillation of Chinese civilisation from the pages of history. as a casualty medical officer in EC. There were many things Toastmasters, and Surya Social while the second son Dr Ali acclaimed pension scheme, East Kodur in Malappuram deprived students by five cents of land to construct welfare of the local Indian students in Bahrain from grade
With the economic and social development of modern China, the 1990-2002. I’ve worked for the I was able to introduce for and Charitable Society, in Zameel has a PG in community which has been implemented district, in the Southern sponsoring their fees and a house and BD1,800. community. 5 to 12.
Chinese Muslims have played more important role in uniting the Ministry of Health from 2002- the first time in the school addition to being the general medicine and is working in Chakradhara Chowdhary, Kapil Rajesh Kavitha, Brindha Arumugasamy (Asian School), Navaneet Anilkumar (Al Noor International), Steffy Ann Philip, Jagath Jeevan Sha (Indian School), Ravi Kumar,
Chinese community. 09, Shifa Al Jazeera Medical history such as securing a convener of the ISB Fair for the Mukkam Medical College in Advait Vaze, Ansh Katyayan, Sama Walke, Tushya Kalpada, Varun Ajith, Bhanuram Balusu (New Millenium-DPS), Kizhakoot Devika Babu (New Indian), Gowtham Krishna N S (New Indian) and Piyush
Rajesh (Bahrain Indian School)
By Constitution and law, the Chinese government respects and centre for three years and stable financial position, years 2002 and 2010. Kozhikode, Kerala. The twins Expansion of Jasra www.sifbahrain.com Relief from HEAVY SCHOOL BAG Scientech
-
protects the rights of the Chinese Muslims in the practice of their currently I have been working reducing transportation fees, just completed Class XII and Ashwini their body weight for a number communication is ensured with
of reasons. As an institution that
parents through School portal.
Shajan
Revision and test Schedules are
focuses on the development of
religious ceremonies and beliefs. Apart from guaranteed freedom at KIMS Bahrain Medical selling textbooks and exercise Compared to your are looking for higher studies the “whole child”, NMS-DPS planned and communicated
has successfully implemented
well in advance. Homework
some unique ideas to lessen
schedule is planned and sent
to the parents in advance. All
the burden of heavy bags to its
grave problem which
of belief, Chinese Muslims enjoy equal political, economic and Centre for the last five years. books at its cost price, career successful social services, in India. My wife Bilqees A school children face is that students, a school spokesperson skill books and exercise books
said.
are sent only weekly and on
they have to carry heavy school
Locker and docket facilities
a rotational basis to ensure
social rights with other ethnic groups. The sum total of mosques exhibitions that are still carried how has your medical has retired from Kannur Intersection by year end bags. DT News approached a have been installed for all the deduction in bag load. All the
few schools which have taken
students. A 2nd ‘Home room
teachers who are also mothers
period’ has been introduced
constantly talk to the children
this matter into consideration.
during the home room period
before dispersal where HRTs
The New Millenium School
in Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region exceeds 230,000 and the What were your out annually and automation career panned out? Government Women’s College has addressed this matter (Homeroom Teachers) help and advise them how to pack
very seriously and has been
Students to decide which books
their bags effectively according
to their school time table. There
and notebooks to be kept in
successful in implementing
number of workers employed in the religious sector amounts to achievements as ISB of fee collection. I have worked in almost all in Kerala as a professor. various solutions to reduce this the locker or docket. Subjects is random checking of bags by
the HMs, Teacher in Charges
problem.
are divided over the week in
and Homeroom Teachers to
such a way that there are only
One of the drawbacks of
300,000. chairman? DT News Network The New Millennium School – DPS congratulated the winners of Sastra Pratibha Contest modern day education is its two homework’s every day. ensure that children are carrying
Now there are fixed days for
bags only according to the class
heavily loaded content. This to
time table for that day. The result
a large extent has led to the
grammar, literature reader
conducted by Science India Forum Bahrain.The winners will be honoured with certificates and
mementoes at Science India Gala Award Function scheduled on 4th November 2016 which will
More than 20 million Chinese Muslims, just like their Muslim I was elected to Executive Do you feel your committee [email protected] be attended by prominent personalities from Bahrain and India. School Chairman Dr. Ravi Pillai, ‘Heavy School Bag’ crisis in most and main course book. Digital was very encouraging and much
appreciated by both parents and
schools. Children today carry
content has been introduced
Managing Director Geetha Pillai & Principal Arun Kumar Sharma congratulated the students,
bags that are nearly 30-40% of
in every class room. Frequent
teachers, NMS-DPS said.
their parents and the Teachers for the commendable performance.
counterparts across the world, observe Ramadan in an atmosphere Committee (EC) of ISB in left a positive impact on the Dr. Kamaruddin contributed much to
of peace and security in which their ritual obligations including 1997 and during the next school? the advancement of ISB, which has Manama
fasting, prayer and zakat are freely practised. election in 1999, I was elected It was a golden era for ISB as emerged as one of the largest evelopment works
The bonds of friendship between Muslims in China and Bahrain the chairman. We wiped out all far as finances, academics and Dat one of the busiest
are continually being renewed spanning a broad trajectory of the financial deficiencies of the discipline are concerned. My community schools in the Gulf now intersections in the country
history. Since the 7th Century AD, strong relations progressively past and brought the school to committee is the only one so far have commenced last month
grew between both sides. In this context, the great Silk Road bears and is expected to complete
witness to the depth of these fraternal relations engrained between by year end, it has been
the two friendly peoples. Since the establishment of diplomatic Schools urged Food-raising drive recently announced.
relations between China and Bahrain in 1989, our economic Works, Municipalities
and trade cooperation have progressed. Moreover, the bilateral Affairs and Urban Planning
In relation to this, the historic visit undertaken by His Majesty to raise quality
coordination on regional and international affairs with common to mark Ramadan Ministry stated that the
interests have been closely conducted. development of Jasra
intersection costs around
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to China in September 2013 Manama BD0.5 million and will
brought the extent of links between the two countries to a higher Manama changes would have a positive n an initiative that celebrates Requested food items include two stages.
provinces populated by Muslims in Ningxia Hui Autonomous A cting Assistant effect in various areas of school Ithe charitable spirit of include: Projects and Roads’ The works of adding additional lanes and ramps are in
level. During a visit by HM King to one of the major Chinese
According to the ministry’s
progress at Jasra intersection
Canned food: tuna, soup,
Ramadan, Mövenpick Hotel
Undersecretary for Public
work, especially to improve
Region, he attended the opening ceremony of the first China-Arab and Technical Education Latifa the teaching and learning Bahrain invites the public fruit, vegetables Maintenance Director Sayed additional entrances and exits the oil and gas pipelines near
Exhibition, and personally gained insight of the conditions not Isa Al Bunudha chaired a processes that in return to participate in ‘A Kilo of Dry food: rice, beans, oats, Bader Alawi, the project will will be added to the busy the intersection.
only of Chinese Muslims particularly in that region, but also of the meeting with principals from raises the students’ academic Kindness’. Launched by pasta, cereals, flour, powder include an additional 1400- junction. He added that around 170
Chinese Muslim society generally in People’s Republic of China. various schools in preparation level. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, milk, tea meter ramp for vehicles The official explained that palm trees were relocated
The Chinese side wholeheartedly supports the strengthening of of the National Authority of Al Bunudha showcased the campaign pairs generosity Non-glass packaged food: coming from Janabiya the ministry is cooperating from the project’s site,
ties with its Bahraini counterpart, and welcomes an increase in the Qualifications and Quality the results of analytical from the public with needs of olive oil, canola oil, honey towards Manama, to ensure a with Electricity and Water which will witness noticeable
number of Bahraini compatriots, especially youth, visiting China. Assurance for Education and study prepared by the Public the less fortunate. Baby food: milk formula, non-stop traffic flow towards Authority to protect one of the expansion once the works are
As a final matter, I offer sincere congratulations to the amicable Training’s visits to the schools and Technical Education The food-raising drive infant cereal Shaikh Isa bin Salman main electricity stations in the completed.
Bahraini people with the start of the blessed month of Ramadan for the upcoming academic section on the schools that invites anyone to donate non- Highway. area and Bahrain Petroleum The ministry’s statement
and I wish all brothers and sisters in the Islamic world to enjoy an year 2016-2017. received unsatisfactory perishable food items by simply Alawi also said that Company (Bapco) to preserve came after the area’s
outstanding month, characterised by peace and happiness! During the meeting, Al results. dropping supplies off at the Mövenpick Hotel parliamentary and municipal
Bunudha urged the principals She reviewed the priorities hotel lobby during Ramadan has invited the representatives recently
(Qi Zhenhong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of to focus on implementing of these schools and the from June 6 to 30. Mövenpick The development of Jasra intersection criticised the delay of the
China to the Kingdom of Bahrain) the recommendations of the difficulties they are facing, Hotel Bahrain is supporting public to partici- costs around BD0.5 million and will project, adding that they
National Authority by taking pointing out that the Ministry The Palm Association - Feed a pate in ‘A Kilo of are receiving numerous
(The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do necessary steps. will spare no effort in providing Family, the special charity that Kindness’ drive include two stages complaints from citizens in
not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) She also stressed that they assistance to raise the level of will benefit from the donated regards to the never-ending
should ensure that these performance. food. traffic congestion in the area.
SIF IN NEWS
We learned about honesty [email protected]
and integrity - that the truth
matters... that you don’t take
shortcuts or play by your own
set of rules... and success
doesn’t count unless you earn
An intellectual says it fair and square.
a simple thing in Michelle Obama [email protected] Wednesday, April 13, 2016 18
a hard way. An
artist says a hard
thing in a simple
way.
– Charles Bukowski Monday, June 20, 2016 17
Sreesadan/DTNN
Every Child
[email protected]
three-day Indian International
A Model United Nations (IIMUN)
will be held in Bahrain for the first
time with the participation of over
700 delegates from different schools
is an Artist
in the Kingdom at the Al Hekma
International School from April 28 to
30. This was announced by IIMUN,
Bahrain
Co-ordinator
Regional
Apoorvee Singhal. Indian International
Model United Nations (IIMUN) is
one of World’s premier leading youth
6 Tuesday, May 31, 2016 Tuesday, May 31, 2016 7 and create unforgettable academic Niyati
organization that strives to provide
experiences through a simulation of the
very United Nations. It has established
its presence in 108 cities and have been
associated with various conglomerates
Dr Kamaruddin to bid Dr Rabeeullah receives Sastra Pratibha and has its Rules of Procedure adopted IIMUN has received support Participants research a country, Indian International Model United
in India and abroad. It has to its credit
the World’s Largest MUN conference
in close to 2700 institutions across the
globe.
Contest on
‘This time, we aim to host the
By Invitation Thursday Bahrain with over 700 from Dr. Mona Rashid take on roles as diplomats, investigate Nations(IIMUN) believes in the
largest MUN Conference in
international issues, debate, deliberate,
Al Zayani - CEO,
concept, for the youth and by the youth
delegates from 20 plus
Al Zayani Group &
schools and provide a
since it is completely run by young
consult and then develop solutions
Students with their paintings
unique platform for
to world problems. Model UN
students in the age group of 16 to 23
Chairperson of Gulf
students in Bahrain
University.
aspirations, and foreign policy of the
United
and dynamic individual, who is also
Modelfavourite animals in lines and strokes. I think
and showcase their associate with the society in different ways. The
Santhosh Rajendran/DTNN Jess Ramos Tejada. The school has a definitive Mr. Jess Ramos Tejada with his award delegates also look closely at the needs, years. It was started in 2011 by a young
country they will “represent” at the
Nations is an academic
true potential, said
[email protected] strategy to teach their students in academics, art students are taught to use all kinds of materials that these students will be future engineers, the Founder President, Mr. Rishabh Apoorvee
DT News Network
event. The insights they gain from
so that their artistic caliber should not stick on
and culture. They believe that by doing so, the
Shah. He was only 18 years old at
the
of
Ms. Niyati Khanna-
simulationarchitects or photographers.
children will set a moral example to others.
that time and wanted to do something
unique and enhance global citizenship
their exploration of history, geography,
United Nations that aims
Director General, IIMUN
panish painter and sculptor Pablo Picasso
to one medium.
“We allow our children to think and explore
to educate participants
Mr. Jess who recently received an award
mathematics, culture, economics, and
Bahrain & Vice President,
DT News met five of the primary students
by themselves. We conduct our training stage
Sonce said: Every child is an artist. The problem
Qi Zhenhong farewell to Bahrain ‘Pravasi Ratna Award’ Manama – Jood Mohammed Jafar Zainab Mohammed , ( 2016 Bagong Bayani) from the Philippines by stage. We ask them not to follow any specific which benefited the educational sector and promoting world peace. As the
International
science contribute to the authenticity
chapter in Bahrain unfolds, IIMUN has
in India & abroad. The aim to start this
Indian
is how to remain an artist once we grow up. The
about current events. The
rules, but to follow their instincts and create their
of the simulations once the actual role-
participants role play as
Ahmed Jaffar of Grade II , Ali Adel of Grade I President titled ‘Modern heroes of Philippines
organisation was to give the youth a
MUN. The opening
students of Al Wisam School, Budaiya are way
just completed its conference in Vellore
cience India Forum (SIF)
own arts works. For example, we introduce to
working abroad) said: “ My students have shown
platform to voice their opinions about
playing gets underway, and ensures
beyond the saying and they have shown the and Abdul Rahman of Grade IV. The students
and organising IIMUN Mumbai this
ceremony will take place
representing
diplomats
a lively and memorable experience.
on April 28 Thursday at
were highly motivated by the classes of Mr. Jess
weekend with 7500+ delegates across 4
them different kinds of materials such as white
immense quality and dedication to their artworks.
a nation or NGO in
excellence in their paintings in various mediums.
the current affairs in the world and give
simulations paper, black chart paper, and even a sand paper to
a
who believes that the basic art classes develop
DT News got a chance to interact with these
As many states move to implement
session
5pm in the presence of
Congratulations to SBahrain, in association with While some of them liked to draw portraits explore their artistic skills”, he added. the students an international exposure venues in the commercial capital.
(committee ) of the United
Indian Ambassador, Mr.
of conferences in India itself. He
Hence, it was also suggested that
budding artists along with their art teacher,
standards for global citizenship, Model
and landscapes, others preferred to draw their
their mental strength and lead to them to
National Science Movement
Nations ,such as the Security
wanted to make this platform a reliable
UN is proving to be an innovative
Alok Kumar Sinha and
the best draft resolution of the IIMUN
Conference would be forwarded to the
resource to prepare students for career
UNIC Director, Mr. Samir
and established one so that students
Council or the General
United Nations said Ms. Khanna.
and college success.
would come up with solutions that are
Aldarabi. In addition,
Assembly.
Bahraini people on the India, and supported by the Science exam first level
result declared
Indian Embassy and Indian
Space Research Organization,
opening of Ramadan The ex-ISB chairman will leave the Kingdom on June 4 For contributions to humanitarian initiatives
science qualified for the second level contest.
Manama:
is conducting the prestigious
he results of the
The second level contest which will
Tfirst level of the
be conducted as a science camp
Sastra Pratibha Contest on
nationwide
during first week of October 2016
search
talent
examination (Sastra
audio-visual aptitude and viva
ith respect to the Muslim celebration, observed in all DT News Network that escaped from any financial the Government hospitals in Thursday from 11am to 12 µ À¢
Contest will have quiz, scientific reasoning, Manama popularization of science among the
he Sastra Pratibha Contest (SPC)-
students in kingdom of Bahrain. ‘The
¡ Á ·
objective is to create scientific fervour
T2016 will be conducted on June 2,
voce rounds at the Asian School
Pratibha
©ª «¬ Â
Bahrain premises. The students
Wcorners of the world, on the occasion of the opening of Manama allegations of corruption. Bahrain including BDF, SMC DT News Network scholarships. Last month, Shifa Al Jazeera noon. ¢
2016) jointly organized paper prepared by them on the 2016 between 11am-12pm in Bahrain; among the students at younger age and
¨µ¸
½
¿¸
will also present their research
by Science India Forum
SPC-2016 will be held across the
also make science popular among the
½°
¶Ã
National
Bahrain,
Ä °
the blessed month of Ramadan, it honours me on behalf of the r. A Kamaruddin, and all Govt. Health Centres Manama Dr Rabeeullah has won Medical Group disbursed A total of 8087 students ¯Å the above five assessments will decide middle east on same date and timing. new generation so as to motivate them
Science Movement of
given topic at the science camp and
Distribution of registration forms will
to take up the pursuit of science and
Æ
India and supported by
research’, said SIF Bahrain General
be held on April 10. The filled in
Ç
® ¿
È
Chinese people, together with all the members of the Chinese Dformer Indian School Which is one of your fondest and airport clinics. I was rominent Gulf-based many accolades during the Rs50,000 (BD300) each to from 8 schools including ÉÊ
ËÌ
ÍÎ É 5 to 12). registration forms should reach the Secretary Prasanth Dharmaraj. The
Embassy of India Bahrain and
the 16 Sastra Pratibhas (2 each from grade
¸É ¸É
Indian Space Research Organization have
½¡ ¯ ¡°
organizers on April 21. Distribution of
registration forms are available with the
The Sastra Pratibhas will have the unique
been declared.
Embassy in Bahrain, to offer to the Bahraini people, as well as Bahrain (ISB) chairman and a memories here? the only Indian male doctor Pbusinessman and Chairman three-decade long services the families of those killed Indian School, Asian School, Ï ·Ð
opportunity to visit prominent scientific Study Material (Web Download) will school coordinators and the last date
¬µ¨ ¡
8087 students from 8 schools in Bahrain
be from April 27 to April 30.
¡
Ñ
±
for the registration will be April 21,
¶ ·
¸ ¹
participated in the first level contest held on
SIF Bahrain is working under
to all friends of Muslims residents in the Kingdom, my sincerest renowned doctor, is bidding A major breakthrough in my appointed into health centres of Shifa Al Jazeera Medical in the social and charitable in the fireworks accident
µ
°° ·
¸ ¨
establishments in India and to interact with the patronage of the Indian Embassy 2016. Around 8500 Students from 7
Quality Education School,
ªºª » ¼©¨ ½
senior scientists working there. The entire
June 2. 129 students secured A+ grade (scored
¿¿
¡°
°
schools were enrolled for the contest
80% and above) and 559 students secured
³´
Ò
¯
congratulations on the commencement of Ramadan! farewell to Bahrain after 28 social life was attending the by the Ministry of Health. Group Dr KT Rabeeullah fields. In 2013, he was at the Puttingal Temple in New Millennium School, New SIF Initiation Meeting at Salkara Restaurant in Salmaniya contests and the visits are free of cost to Bahrain and in close association with last year. We are expecting above 10000
³´ ³¾ ¿
A grade (scored 60% to 79%). From the A+
students.
É ½Ó Ô
Õ
National Science Movement (NSM),
students for this year SPC-2016, said Mr
grade students, 10 top scorers each from grade
SIF President Rajeesh Kumar and Secretary
Ö × ¢
Ramadan is a Holy month in which sins are purged from the years of meritorious service. National Dialogue in 2011 has received the prestigious conferred with the prestigious Paravur, Kerala. The group Horizon School, New Indian ³´
×Ä Prasanth Dharmaraj said that this year the India and ISRO for the promotion and Dharmaraj.
5 to grade 12 (total 80 students) are selected
ʨ¸Ø
¡
½
Ù
students from Bahrain will get the opportunity
for the second level Sastra Pratibha Contest.
¢ £¤
¥ £¦
¥
§
A Bahraini student Salman Jassim Ali
Muslim heart and body. The tradition of Ramadan represents He was in the forefront of conducted by the speaker Are you happy with ISB “Pravasi Ratna Award” Pravasi Bharatiya Samman also provided drinking water School, Al Noor International
Ú to participate in the National Children’s
¨ ©
New Millennium School- DPS lifted the Tennis title in the Under 14 & Under 19 Category (Girls) in the CBSE
É ½Ó
Cluster (Bahrain Chapter) Inter School Tennis Competition held at the Asian School. Results : U-14-Winners Ahmed from Quality Education School
ª «¬ ¡¨
Ô
ÛÜ ¨Ý
Science Congress (NCSC) organized by the
® ¯§
¡ Ý
A flower cannot
the apogee of Islamic values -- the loftiest virtues espoused by social activities in the Kingdom Khalifa Al Dhahrani. I was one now? instituted by Manchester-based Award, the highest honour for the residents near the School and Bahrain Indian ß
[email protected] following British Curriculum scored more Department of Science and Technology,
Æ Þ
°
than 80% marks and won A+ grade and
(Girls)- Anushree Kotwal, Ishitha Mahi. U-19-Winners (Girls)- Garvita Mehta , Khushi Mehta .
¯
±
blossom without
Government of India.
®
ݶ
sunshine, and
mankind in a process involving honest introspection combined and contributed much to the of the few Indians present at I was one among the few leaders Anand TV for his outstanding accorded to overseas Indians Puttingal temple in the wake School are participating in the
à
²¨
man cannot live
³´ «¨
without love.
with mercy for others. In this way, the Holy month spreads advancement of ISB, which has the event. who was highly instrumental contributions to community by the Indian government. of the tragedy. –Max Muller contest.
11
Saturday, October 22, 2016
ä DECLARED
PRESTIGIOUS SCIENCE AWARDS
affection while embodying the highest manifestation of the emerged as one of the largest in electing the present EC. welfare and humanitarian He has recently started He also offered jobs Ten students who get
£èÛéÛê
á »â
¡
ã
¨®
Ó
Ì
±¶
Islamic civilised way of life. community schools in the Gulf Leadership comes naturally Unfortunately they couldn’t initiatives. a charity initiative worth to qualified hands from maximum marks from each å
ç
ë
å
ç
¶
¿
È
premises. The Science Camp was lead
Manama:
æ
¶
In China, 10 Muslim ethnic groups, among which the Uighur now. He will leave Bahrain on to you. Which are some of live up to the expectations of He received the award US$1.5 million to be the family members of the grade will be selected to contest É ì¸ í Ë
he results of nationwide science
by Prof. Mahesh Nair, Vijnana Bharati
î ½
²
ç
Ttalent search examination (Sastra
India and Dr. Ravi Warrior.
The Sastra Pratibhas will have the
Pratibha Contest 2016) was declared
for the second level and two
at the Indian Embassy by Second
and the Hui are ranked, constitute the Chinese Muslim population June 4 Dr. A Kamaruddin the organisations you were the parents. I don’t want to from famous Indian film star distributed within three years deceased at the Group’s
unique opportunity to visit prominent
scientific establishments in India and to
Secretary Anand Prakash. The winners
are : Chakradhara Chowdhary, Kapil
interact with senior scientists working
of 20 million. For a period of more than a millennium of glorious a sound position for the first in charge of? comment much about it. Mammooty at Europe’s first to the needy and destitute establishments across the students from each grade who there. The entire contests and the visits
Rajesh Kavitha, Brindha Arumugasamy
¡¢
are free of cost to students.
(Asian School), Navaneet Anilkumar
The awards were declared in
(Al Noor International), Steffy Ann
Philip Jagath Jeevan Sha (Indian
Chinese history, an admixture of different Muslim Chinese When did you move to time in its history. Besides chairing ISB, I was ever Malayalam Movie Award Dr Rabeeullah receiving the award from Mammootty families. Earlier this month, Gulf Cooperation Council score maximum marks in the presence of SIF Advisory Board
Ravi
School), Ravi Kumar, Advait Vaze,
Dr.
Warrior,
Chairman
Ansh Katyayan, Sama Walke, Tushya
Advisory Board members Dr. Babu
SIF President Rajeesh Kumar, Vice
(New
ethnic groups coexisted with the countrymen from other Chinese Bahrain? We also constructed the the advisory board member of A little about your family? Show held in Manchester, UK he extended help for the (GCC) states. Kalpada, Varun Ajith, Bhanuram second level will be declared as Ramachandran, Dr. Shyam Kumar,
Balusu
Millenium-DPS), Indian Embassy Second Secretary Anand Prakash declares the winners.
Kizhakoot Devika Babu (New Indian),
President Vinod Manikkara, Gen
winners were congratulated by the
Gowtham Krishna N S (New Indian)
Secretary Prasanth Dharmaraj, Joint
80% marks qualified for the second
Embassy and Indian Space Research
‘Sastra Pratibhas.’
and Piyush Rajesh (Bahrain Indian
ethnic groups. In cooperation with the latter, Chinese Muslims I reached Bahrain in July Golden Jubilee building The Indian Community Relief I have four sons; the youngest yesterday. at his village is the finest Indian state of Kerala. family of Jisha, a law student, He has been instrumental Indian Embassy. Organization. 8087 students from 8 level contest which was conducted as Secretary Anilal, Executive Committee
schools in Bahrain participated in the
The contest was jointly organized by
School). Apart from the 16 Sastra
members Sajeevan, Chandrasekharan,
a Science Camp with quiz, scientific
Science India Forum Bahrain, Vijnana
Pratibhas, 130 students won A+ grade
Mukesh Mukundan and Academic
reasoning, audio-visual aptitude and
first level contest held on 2nd June
and 559 students won A grade. The
The Contest is the largest
collectively contributed to the building of the Chinese nation, 1988 as a company doctor for from the surplus money of Fund (ICRF). I was also the two are twins. The eldest son Dr Rabeeullah is well example for this. He has been He has offered free auto who was brutally murdered in building closer links Bharati India and supported by Indian 2016. The 80 students who scored above viva voce rounds at the Asian School coordinator Sham Kutty.
from its early antecedents until contemporary times, so much Shaikh Isa Air base project. BD105,000 and handed over President of Sir Syed College Dr Ebrahim Khaleel and his known for his philanthropic a source of livelihood for rickshaws to many and has in Perumbavoor, Kerala. He between India, the diaspora common examination
so that it would never be possible to erase their exalted share in Later, I joined BDF Hospital around BD300,000 to the next Alumni, Focus Bahrain, Falcon wife are dentists in the UAE, activities. The much- several in his native village of also supported numerous offered the victim’s mother and their governments for the conducted free of cost to
the scintillation of Chinese civilisation from the pages of history. as a casualty medical officer in EC. There were many things Toastmasters, and Surya Social while the second son Dr Ali acclaimed pension scheme, East Kodur in Malappuram deprived students by five cents of land to construct welfare of the local Indian students in Bahrain from grade
With the economic and social development of modern China, the 1990-2002. I’ve worked for the I was able to introduce for and Charitable Society, in Zameel has a PG in community which has been implemented district, in the Southern sponsoring their fees and a house and BD1,800. community. 5 to 12.
Chinese Muslims have played more important role in uniting the Ministry of Health from 2002- the first time in the school addition to being the general medicine and is working in Chakradhara Chowdhary, Kapil Rajesh Kavitha, Brindha Arumugasamy (Asian School), Navaneet Anilkumar (Al Noor International), Steffy Ann Philip, Jagath Jeevan Sha (Indian School), Ravi Kumar,
Chinese community. 09, Shifa Al Jazeera Medical history such as securing a convener of the ISB Fair for the Mukkam Medical College in Advait Vaze, Ansh Katyayan, Sama Walke, Tushya Kalpada, Varun Ajith, Bhanuram Balusu (New Millenium-DPS), Kizhakoot Devika Babu (New Indian), Gowtham Krishna N S (New Indian) and Piyush
Rajesh (Bahrain Indian School)
By Constitution and law, the Chinese government respects and centre for three years and stable financial position, years 2002 and 2010. Kozhikode, Kerala. The twins Expansion of Jasra www.sifbahrain.com Relief from HEAVY SCHOOL BAG Scientech
- 105
protects the rights of the Chinese Muslims in the practice of their currently I have been working reducing transportation fees, just completed Class XII and Ashwini their body weight for a number communication is ensured with
of reasons. As an institution that
parents through School portal.
Shajan
Revision and test Schedules are
focuses on the development of
religious ceremonies and beliefs. Apart from guaranteed freedom at KIMS Bahrain Medical selling textbooks and exercise Compared to your are looking for higher studies the “whole child”, NMS-DPS planned and communicated
has successfully implemented
well in advance. Homework
some unique ideas to lessen
schedule is planned and sent
the burden of heavy bags to its
to the parents in advance. All
grave problem which
of belief, Chinese Muslims enjoy equal political, economic and Centre for the last five years. books at its cost price, career successful social services, in India. My wife Bilqees A school children face is that students, a school spokesperson skill books and exercise books
said.
are sent only weekly and on
a rotational basis to ensure
Locker and docket facilities
they have to carry heavy school
social rights with other ethnic groups. The sum total of mosques exhibitions that are still carried how has your medical has retired from Kannur Intersection by year end bags. DT News approached a have been installed for all the deduction in bag load. All the
students. A 2nd ‘Home room
few schools which have taken
teachers who are also mothers
period’ has been introduced
this matter into consideration.
constantly talk to the children
before dispersal where HRTs
The New Millenium School
during the home room period
in Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region exceeds 230,000 and the What were your out annually and automation career panned out? Government Women’s College has addressed this matter (Homeroom Teachers) help and advise them how to pack
Students to decide which books
their bags effectively according
very seriously and has been
and notebooks to be kept in
to their school time table. There
successful in implementing
number of workers employed in the religious sector amounts to achievements as ISB of fee collection. I have worked in almost all in Kerala as a professor. various solutions to reduce this the locker or docket. Subjects is random checking of bags by
problem.
are divided over the week in
the HMs, Teacher in Charges
and Homeroom Teachers to
One of the drawbacks of
such a way that there are only
300,000. chairman? DT News Network The New Millennium School – DPS congratulated the winners of Sastra Pratibha Contest modern day education is its two homework’s every day. ensure that children are carrying
Now there are fixed days for
bags only according to the class
heavily loaded content. This to
conducted by Science India Forum Bahrain.The winners will be honoured with certificates and
time table for that day. The result
a large extent has led to the
grammar, literature reader
mementoes at Science India Gala Award Function scheduled on 4th November 2016 which will
More than 20 million Chinese Muslims, just like their Muslim I was elected to Executive Do you feel your committee [email protected] be attended by prominent personalities from Bahrain and India. School Chairman Dr. Ravi Pillai, ‘Heavy School Bag’ crisis in most and main course book. Digital was very encouraging and much
content has been introduced
schools. Children today carry
appreciated by both parents and
Managing Director Geetha Pillai & Principal Arun Kumar Sharma congratulated the students,
teachers, NMS-DPS said.
in every class room. Frequent
bags that are nearly 30-40% of
their parents and the Teachers for the commendable performance.
counterparts across the world, observe Ramadan in an atmosphere Committee (EC) of ISB in left a positive impact on the Dr. Kamaruddin contributed much to
of peace and security in which their ritual obligations including 1997 and during the next school? the advancement of ISB, which has Manama
fasting, prayer and zakat are freely practised. election in 1999, I was elected It was a golden era for ISB as emerged as one of the largest evelopment works
The bonds of friendship between Muslims in China and Bahrain the chairman. We wiped out all far as finances, academics and Dat one of the busiest
are continually being renewed spanning a broad trajectory of the financial deficiencies of the discipline are concerned. My community schools in the Gulf now intersections in the country
history. Since the 7th Century AD, strong relations progressively past and brought the school to committee is the only one so far have commenced last month
grew between both sides. In this context, the great Silk Road bears and is expected to complete
witness to the depth of these fraternal relations engrained between by year end, it has been
the two friendly peoples. Since the establishment of diplomatic Schools urged Food-raising drive recently announced.
relations between China and Bahrain in 1989, our economic Works, Municipalities
and trade cooperation have progressed. Moreover, the bilateral Affairs and Urban Planning
In relation to this, the historic visit undertaken by His Majesty to raise quality
coordination on regional and international affairs with common to mark Ramadan Ministry stated that the
interests have been closely conducted. development of Jasra
intersection costs around
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to China in September 2013 Manama BD0.5 million and will
brought the extent of links between the two countries to a higher Manama changes would have a positive n an initiative that celebrates Requested food items include two stages.
provinces populated by Muslims in Ningxia Hui Autonomous A cting Assistant effect in various areas of school Ithe charitable spirit of include: Projects and Roads’ The works of adding additional lanes and ramps are in
According to the ministry’s
level. During a visit by HM King to one of the major Chinese
progress at Jasra intersection
Canned food: tuna, soup,
Ramadan, Mövenpick Hotel
Undersecretary for Public
work, especially to improve
Region, he attended the opening ceremony of the first China-Arab and Technical Education Latifa the teaching and learning Bahrain invites the public fruit, vegetables Maintenance Director Sayed additional entrances and exits the oil and gas pipelines near
Exhibition, and personally gained insight of the conditions not Isa Al Bunudha chaired a processes that in return to participate in ‘A Kilo of Dry food: rice, beans, oats, Bader Alawi, the project will will be added to the busy the intersection.
only of Chinese Muslims particularly in that region, but also of the meeting with principals from raises the students’ academic Kindness’. Launched by pasta, cereals, flour, powder include an additional 1400- junction. He added that around 170
Chinese Muslim society generally in People’s Republic of China. various schools in preparation level. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, milk, tea meter ramp for vehicles The official explained that palm trees were relocated
The Chinese side wholeheartedly supports the strengthening of of the National Authority of Al Bunudha showcased the campaign pairs generosity Non-glass packaged food: coming from Janabiya the ministry is cooperating from the project’s site,
ties with its Bahraini counterpart, and welcomes an increase in the Qualifications and Quality the results of analytical from the public with needs of olive oil, canola oil, honey towards Manama, to ensure a with Electricity and Water which will witness noticeable
number of Bahraini compatriots, especially youth, visiting China. Assurance for Education and study prepared by the Public the less fortunate. Baby food: milk formula, non-stop traffic flow towards Authority to protect one of the expansion once the works are
As a final matter, I offer sincere congratulations to the amicable Training’s visits to the schools and Technical Education The food-raising drive infant cereal Shaikh Isa bin Salman main electricity stations in the completed.
Bahraini people with the start of the blessed month of Ramadan for the upcoming academic section on the schools that invites anyone to donate non- Highway. area and Bahrain Petroleum The ministry’s statement
and I wish all brothers and sisters in the Islamic world to enjoy an year 2016-2017. received unsatisfactory perishable food items by simply Alawi also said that Company (Bapco) to preserve came after the area’s
outstanding month, characterised by peace and happiness! During the meeting, Al results. dropping supplies off at the Mövenpick Hotel parliamentary and municipal
Bunudha urged the principals She reviewed the priorities hotel lobby during Ramadan has invited the representatives recently
(Qi Zhenhong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of to focus on implementing of these schools and the from June 6 to 30. Mövenpick The development of Jasra intersection criticised the delay of the
China to the Kingdom of Bahrain) the recommendations of the difficulties they are facing, Hotel Bahrain is supporting public to partici- costs around BD0.5 million and will project, adding that they
National Authority by taking pointing out that the Ministry The Palm Association - Feed a pate in ‘A Kilo of are receiving numerous
(The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do necessary steps. will spare no effort in providing Family, the special charity that Kindness’ drive include two stages complaints from citizens in
not necessarily reflect the policy or position of this newspaper.) She also stressed that they assistance to raise the level of will benefit from the donated regards to the never-ending
should ensure that these performance. food. traffic congestion in the area.
SIF BAHRAIN 2015-16
Science India Forum- Bahrain could successfully continue its noble voluntary
services to the society. It was an encouraging and fruitful journey from the day it
was formed on 2nd Nov 2012. Since its beginning, it has proved to be the distinct
way of supporting the science education among students. SIF Bahrain proudly
T share the joy of thousands of school children who have benefited through this
initiative. SIF Bahrain is getting immense support from Vijnana Bharati and
ISRO. Also the Embassy of India, Bahrain is continuing its support with their
guidance and advices.
OR SIF Bahrain has been conducting Sastra Pratibha Contest (SPC), the science
talent search examination among the Indian curriculum schools in Bahrain in
association with Vijnana Bharati and Embassy of India. Sastra Pratibha Contest
is conducted FREE OF COST to all the students in Indian Curriculum schools,
and it was conducted this year as well. The Sastra Pratibhas have been awarded
with the certificate of merit and mementos.
EP SIF ACTIVITIeS- 2015
AWARD CeReMoNY
A felicitation ceremony for honouring the winners, (Sastra Pratibhas,
A+ and A grade winners) of Sastra Pratibha Contest was conducted on
13th Nov 2015 at Indian School Bahrain (ISB) Jashanmal Auditorium.
The chief guest for the Award Ceremony was His Excellency
R Mr. Alok Kumar Sinha, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain
and Guest of honor was Dr. Raju Narayana Swami IAS, Secretary to
Government of Kerala. Felicitation speeches were delivered by Mr.
Muhammed Bin Abdullah Al Snan, President Muharraq Municipal
council, Dr. Sanjay Tiwari, National Secretary, Vijnana Bharati India,
Mr. Abdul Hakeem K. Al-Mutafa, General Manager, Retail and Private
L Banking, Ithmar Bank and Mr. T.M. Nandakumar, GCC Coordinator
SIF Middle east, Member- Governing Council, Vijnana Bharati. Eminent
personalities from various institutions were also present at the ceremony.
NNUA In addition to the Sastra Pratibhas, Certificate of Merit signed by the
Mr. Alok Kumar Sinha’s speech was very informative and supportive.
Dr. Raju Narayana Swami’s speech was highly inspiring and informative
to all that participated in the event.
Ambassador of India was presented to each A+ Grade achievers, a memento
for the science coordinators of each school as a token of appreciation for
their effort to the Sastra Pratibha Contest. The event was followed with
refreshment.
During the Award Ceremony, SIF Bahrain’s Yearbook “SCIENTECH
2015-16” was released.
INTeRACTIoN WITH SCIeNTIST
“MEET THE SCIENTIST” program was arranged on 14th Nov 2015
A at Indian School Bahrain, Riffa Campus Auditorium. The session
were conducted by Dr. Raju Narayana Swamy with an emphasis on
106 Scientech
- www.sifbahrain.com www.sifbahrain.com Scientech
-
subject “A Bird’s Eye view into some of the Frontier Areas of Computer Science”,
Dr. Sanjay Tiwari on the subject Photonics, “A key enabling Technology for Bright
Future” and Dr. Shikha Tiwari spoke on “Role of Forensic Science in Criminal Justice
System”. More than 500 students participated in the session. The session was very
informative and interesting to the science loving students, teachers and parents.
SASTRAYAAN
SIF Bahrain arranged a 4 day educational trip “SASTRAYAAN-2016” for the Sastra
Pratibhas to Hyderabad on 26 to 30 Jan 2016. A 40 member team comprising of
Sastra Pratibhas, their accompanying parents and the SIF representatives.
First day, 27th January, the Sastrayaan team visited India’s leading institute of
nutrition research; National Institute of Nutrition (NIN). We had an interactive
SIF BAHRAIN 2015-16 session with some of the senior scientists at NIN. After that we were taken around the
institution, to its various research labs. Post lunch, we proceeded to Indian National
Centre for ocean Information Services (INCOIS).
The next day, 28th January, the Sastrayaan team ventured to the Centre for Cellular
and Molecular Biology (CCMB). It was an eye-opener into the interesting field of
microbiology. Post-lunch we visited the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
(IICT). It was a fascinating experience where the students gained a lot of knowledge on
the advances of our nation in the field of chemistry. After the visit to IICT we proceeded
back to NIN where the students interacted with the research scholars of NIN and also
T witnessed an entertaining cultural programme
On the third day, 29th January, the Sastrayaan team entered the world of missile
OR Development organization (DRDO). We saw a museum where scaled down models
technology: the Research Centre Imarat (RCI), a branch of Defence Research and
of Indian missiles and their components were exhibited and also real scale models of
missiles like Prithvi and Agni. We got a unique opportunity to interact with the Director
of RCI, Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy. During Lunch all our Sastra Pratibhas interacted with
the Sr. Scientists of DRDO.
EP The feedback from the Sastra Pratibhas after their visit to these prestigious institutions
in Hyderabad, was very encouraging to the SIF volunteers and the supporters.
ANNUAl MeeTINg oF SIF
The annual meeting of SIF Bahrain was convened on 19th March 2016. All members
were invited and full participation was seen at the meeting. SIF’s 2015 activities were
discussed. Once again everyone’s experience/feedback was requested on the ways to
improve the quality of SPC. The internal audited accounts statement was presented
R and passed. The new executive committee was elected for the new term.
SIF ACTIVITIeS- 2016
SPC INITIATIoN MeeTINg
L For the successful execution of Sastra Pratibha Contest, it was very vital for the school
to understand the process of the contest. In this context, we arranged an initiation
meeting. Most of the Coordinators were the same as last year.
NNUA their questions were clarified.
SPC Initiation meeting was conducted on 9th April, 2016. During that meeting, a brief
presentation on the SP Contest procedure was briefed to the school coordinators and
SASTRA PRATIBHA CoNTeST [SPC]
Enrolment for Sastra Pratibha Contest-2016 started in the last week of April 2016.
8087 students enrolled for the contest this year. The schools that participated were
Asian School, The Indian School, New Indian School, New Horizon School, New
Millennium School, Bahrain Indian School, Al Noor International School and Quality
Education School.
In Bahrain, the Level-1 of SPC-2016 was conducted on 2nd June 2016, from 11.00am
to 12.00 noon in all participating schools at the same time. The same day the answer sheets are collected from schools and
A sent to Vijnana Bharati for evaluation.
www.sifbahrain.com Scientech
- 107
The result of 1st level contest has declared by Vijnana Bharati on 20th June
2016. 80 top performers from the contest have qualified for the 2nd level
contest. The “A+” and “A” Grade winners were also declared.
As a preliminary preparation for the Level-2 contest, SIF has given the
guidelines to the SPC- 1st level toppers and provided them with topics for
their research work. The second level multi talent contest (Science Camp)
was conducted on 8th Oct 2016 at Asian School premises. 77 students
attended the camp. The performance of the students were assessed for
RT Second Secretary at Indian Embassy Media hall on 18th Oct 2016.
multiple intelligence. The results were announced by Mr. Anand Prakash,
BlooD DoNATIoN CAMP
As part of the ongoing social commitment to society, SIF Bahrain conducted
a blood donation camp at Salmaniya Medical Complex on 2nd Oct 2016,
(Gandhi Jayanti). 135 volunteers and well-wishers donated blood to the
o Central Blood Bank, at Salmaniya Hospital, Bahrain.
NCSC TeACHeRS’ oRIeNTATIoN PRogRAM
From the year 2016 onwards the ‘budding young Scientists’ studying in
P different Indian Schools in Bahrain are getting an unique opportunity to
participate with their projects in the prestigious ‘National Children’s Science
Congress’ [NCSC].
e SIF Bahrain organized a “Teachers’ Orientation Program” for all school NCSC
coordinators and science teachers on 15th October 2016. The orientation
program was conducted by Mrs. Sindhu, NCSC coordinator, SIF UAE. About
R 35 teachers have attended the orientation program.
INDIA @ 70 PRogRAM
SIF Bahrain organized “India @ 70”, a lecture to commemorate the birth
anniversary of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on 15th October 2016. The chief guest
of the event was Mr. Anand Prakash, Second Secretary at Indian Embassy.
l The lecture was delivered by Padmasree Dr. Y. S Rajan, honorary professor
at Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and a longtime associate and co-author of many books with
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
NNUA students etc.
Dr. Y. S Rajan interacted with the toppers of the Sastra Pratibha Contest (SPC) 2016. This event was attended
by approx. 350 people which includes professionals like doctors, engineers, chartered accountants, teachers,
eDUCATIoNAl TRIP To AlBA oN 19 oCToBeR 2016
SIF Bahrain organized an educational trip to Alba Bahrain, one of the top aluminum factories in world.
Multinational International School students participated in this trip.
AWARD CeReMoNY
A felicitation ceremony for honouring the winners, (Sastra Pratibhas, A+ and A Grade winners) of Sastra
Pratibha Contest is scheduled on 4th Nov 2016 at Indian School Bahrain. His Excellency Mr. Alok Kumar Sinha,
Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain and Padmasree Dr. Vijay Kumar Saraswat has consented to
be present at the award ceremony-2016. Further SIF planned an interactive session of Dr. Saraswat with the
students and science loving audience on the 5th Nov 2016.
A Upon review of last four years of voluntary work to the society, Science India Forum-Bahrain has had a very
successful journey towards departing the awareness of science education. At this moment, I take this opportunity
to express my sincere gratitude to the Executive Committee, Principals, SIF Volunteers, Parents, Teachers,
School Coordinators, Supporters and Well-Wishers, those have extended their self less efforts, valuable time and
enthusiasm to SIF Bahrain for achieving success in our goal “promoting a new generation of creative scientists”.
Sincerely yours,
PRASANTH DHARMARAJ
108 Scientech
- www.sifbahrain.com www.sifbahrain.com Scientech
-
www.sifbahrain.com Scientech
-
Back Page
The words you are searching are inside this book. To get more targeted content, please make full-text search by clicking here.
Discover the best professional documents and content resources in AnyFlip Document Base.
Search