India KIP Logo Contest:

Since 2004, the Government of India has been organizing “Know India Programmes” (KIPs) for the Indian youth diaspora in the age group of 18-30, with an objective to connect them with their motherland and to give them an exposure to various aspects of contemporary India’s Art, Culture and heritage.

To promote greater awareness among the PIO youth about KIP (https://kip. gov.in/), Government of India has decided to hold a worldwide global KIP LOGO Contest. The contest is open to all PIOs irrespective of their age, nationality, gender. The winner of the contest will be awarded with a prize of 25-day fully sponsored tour to India as a KIP participant.

The contest started on Sept 1, 2019, and the entries will be accepted till Oct 15, 2019. Interested candidates may please go through guidelines and may submit their entries directly to PIC wing of Embassy of India, Kuwait at pic. kuwait@mea.gov.in.

Guidelines for the Logo Design Contest for Know India Programme: Logo Requirements Professional: This logo will be featured on Ministry’s website, social media platforms and other mediums (stationery, pamphlets, T-shirts etc). As a result, the logo should be eye-catching and legible.

Theme: Logo must promote the Know India Programme scheme of the Government of India which aims – “To reconnect the Indian diaspora youth of the age group 18 to 30 years with their

Indian roots”.

Color: There are no limitations and any colors may be used. However, logo must look good in color (if any) or black and white. The logo may be created using pencils, crayons, markers and paint. Also, the logo may be created with a computer drawing program.

Integrity: Logos cannot contain copyrighted material. There should be no watermarks on design entries. Logos must have been created and edited by the contestant(s). Logos may not include images or licensed images that have been previously published. Logos must be easily reproducible and scalable for large and small formatting. The logo should be simple, not be complicated or confusing, and all elements must be discernible when reproduced in smaller sizes

Participation Eligibility Cri-teria

The competition is open to all People of Indian Origin (PIO only)

Contest Details

Winners will be selected by the Ministry of External Affairs. Contestants agree that the Ministry may publish their logo and name(s) and may use both for advertising campaigns and/or marketing materials in the future. Contestants assign all ownership rights, including all intellectual property rights of the logo, to Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. Additionally, the Ministry may alter, modify or revise the Logo ‘The Ministry also reserves the right to not select a winner if, in its sole discretion, no suitable entries are received.

How to Enter the Contest

The contest begins on Sept 1, 2019. Submissions will be accepted through Oct 15, 2019. Winner will be announced via the website of the Ministry and its Missions/Posts, social media websites and by direct contact to the winners’ email accounts. In order for the entry to be submitted and reviewed by the judges, all entries must be:

Submitted directly to PIC Wing, Embassy of India, Kuwait (pic.kuwait@mea.gov.in)

Submitted in their original source file.

Sept 17

Tulu Parba Competitions:

Tulu Koota Kuwait will hold Tulu Parba 2019 Competitions on Friday, Sept 27, from 9 am to 4 pm at the Indian Community School (Senior) Auditorium, Salmiya.

Competitions chalked out for all the age groups and which include Best moment with my Dad, Mom n Me, Fancy Dress – Tulu Nadu Kula Kasubu, Coloring, Greeting Card to Grand Parents, Solo Dance, Show N Tell, Story Writing, Jhoom Barabar Jodi and other exiting and fun competitions are planned for the adults. There will be social media events like Best Moment with my Dad and Tik Tok Video which are already live on Facebook. There will be special prizes for highest likes in Facebook apart from the judge’s selection.

Unlike all other Tulu Parba Competition this year there will be TKK Got Talent (TGT) a special unique talent competition for all the valid members of TKK who will participate to show their talent and win the trophy and the hearts of the audience through their performance.

Kindly rush to give your names for registrations as the last date for accepting registrations is September 25 2019. We look forward towards the wholehearted participation of all valid Tulu Koota Kuwait members.

For more details Kindly visit our webpage link at http://www.tulukootakuwait.org/Portals/ portal 1/ i mag es/t p-comp-rules. pd fa nd Facebook page at https://bit.ly/2lJpN3S.

For registrations, please contact: Vijay Wilson – 66935227, Mrs Swarna Shetty – 99006934; Mrs Geetha Suvarna – 66526160; Lionel Rayan – 97731855; Chandrahasa Shetty – 55941955; Wilson D’souza – 97875789 and Mrs Shalini Vijay 66502369.

Oct 4

IAK ‘Onanilavu 2019’:

Idukki Association Kuwait will hold mega Onam celebration “Onanilavu-2019”, on Oct 4, 2019 from 9.30AM till 6.30PM at British Notingham School auditorium, Abbassiya. Popular Malayalam film actor. Manoj.K. Jay an will beth echiefgu est of “Onanilavu 2019” .In addition to various art performances, “Mansoon Beats” the musical show by Ms.Soumya Sanathanan will be the main attraction of the event. Ms.Soumya is a well known music composer, play back singer, who is also known for making first “Acapella cover” in Malayalam and for the solo performance by using around 12 musical instruments. Also, a traditional Onasadya will be a part of the celebration.

Timbre Talkers meeting:

Timbre Talkers has completed almost 9 years in Kuwait and is a dynamic and happening club with stalwarts and winners who have represented it to the Division and District levels. “Timbre” means the pitch of sound and each and every member represents a unique sounding speech which resonates as a stupendous orchestra when played together. Our Club meets every first and third Tuesdays at 7.00 pm at Better Books in Salmiya. Our members not only look forward to the innovative meetings but also to the yummy food our members bring from home.

Do come and witness our meetings and join us for a fun-filled evening.

For details contact: Rohaina Aqueel VP PR, 66634224; Anand Pillai VP Membership 67055797

IEI Kuwait membership:

The Institution of Engineers (India), Kuwait Chapter invites all its members to update their membership information for the year 2018-19 and actively participate in the chapter activities. Indian engineers residing in Kuwait are welcome to join the pool of more than 750,000 engineers by becoming corporate or non-corporate members of The Institution of Engineers (India).

IEI, Kuwait Chapter conducts many technical events for the benefits of its members. Please watch for further details in your registered e-mail or announcement in media. The chapter has science club activities for members’ children, and ladies wing activities for the member’s family. IEI, Kuwait Chapter has facility to register student members for AMIE Examination for those interested in pursuing career enrichment.

For more information and on chapter membership, kindly contact IEI, Kuwait Chapter on Mob: 90098667 or through email to ieikwt@hotmail. com