what’s on today
Study in Gujarat roadshow: In order to promote Gujarat as an Education Hub of India, a delegation led by Hon’ble Minister of Education Shri Bhupendrasinh Chudasama along with Principal Secretary of Higher and Technical Education Smt Anju Sharma will host a roadshow in Kuwait on Jan 15, at Holiday Inn located at 140 Hamad Al-Mubarak St, Salmiya 22003 under the ‘Study in Gujarat’ campaign.
The roadshow will provide a glimpse of the thriving education sector in Gujarat and enable the interested candidates to get a first-hand understanding of the rich resources of the state in order to pursue higher education. The representatives of 22 universities and 4 colleges from Gujarat will be a part of the roadshow to provide more details to the interested candidates. The universities include Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gujarat Forensic Science University, Nirma University and many others in addition to L.D. College of Engineering, Gujarat Arts and Science College, Vishwakarma Government College and SAL College. The lead university for the roadshow in Kuwait is Ganpat University.
In the last decade and a half, Gujarat has been successful in establishing its identity as the leading educational hub of India. State of the art infrastructure, safe environment, curriculum at par with international standards and industry exposure gives students an edge during the course of their study.
Students can also connect to the social media handles of the Study in Gujarat campaign to learn more about the courses and universities. The social media pages are: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Study-in-Gujarat107322204111944/?modal=admin_todo_ tour
Twitter:https://twitter.com/studyingujarat
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ sigstudyingujarat/
Aspirants can visit the official website www.study.gujarat.gov.in to register themselves and learn more about the courses, application procedures and universities
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Cancer online support group:
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SWAK marks silver jubilee: Shriva Welfare Association Kuwait (SWAK) will be celebrating their Silver Jubilee and hence has organized a Konkani musical show on Friday, Jan 17 at the American International School, Maidan Hawalli.
It is an open to all event. SWAK members and Konkani community guest who would like to attend the event please contact M&M confectionary – Salmiya for entry passes. You may also contact the members listed below for entry passes:
Adrian Gomes: 99695644 - Farwaniya; Alexander Fernandes: 99066754 - Abbassia; Alwyn D’souza: 99739984 - Salmiya; Alban D’souza: 97948146 - Salmiya; Clifford D’souza: under the ‘Study in Gujarat’ programme.
Expo at Dar Al Funoon:
Dar Al Funoon is holding an exhibition by Abdul LatifAshkanani.
The exhibition will continue through to Jan 15, 2020.
Gallery hours Sunday to Thursday: 10 am-1pm and 4-8 pm Saturday by appointment Getting to the gallery: AI Watiah, Behbehani Compound, House 28. For additional information call +965 90088402
www .daralfunoon-kw. com
Bridge game:
Bridge tournament is being held every Sunday and Wednesday at 20:00 hours, played at the Graduates Club, next to Kuwait Engineering Society. Interested Bridge pairs or individual players please contact Mohammed Merchant, Tel: 24815622, 24841158, 99612287.
Islamic classes
in French: The Enlightenment into Islam is offering Islamic Classes in French for ladies. Timings 4:30 to 7 pm. Every Wednesday. Please register at the office (Women’s Section), 2nd floor. For more information please contact us. Telephone 25362684, 99789954, 99507076, 97743327. Fax 25342573 (attention — Enlightenment into Islam)
97885597- Salmiya; Gilbert Mendonca: 99262347 - Abbassia/Kuwait City; Harold D’souza: 65553949 - Salmiya; Joyce: 60301332 - Salmiya; Naveen Barboza: 65098706 - Kuwait City; Regina: 66972618 - Salmiya and Urban D’souza: 97322429 - Farwaniya.
Upkar Lori celebrations:
Upkar Association Kuwait, one of the prominent Association of Indians formed in Kuwait, is planning its annual Picnic and Lohri celebrations on Jan 17. Upkar Association celebrates a number of festivals and other events where all its members can join in to meet and celebrate together.
Lohri is a popular winter North Indian festival, to commemorate the passing of the winter solstice. Lohri marks the end of winter, and is a traditional welcome of longer days and sun’s journey to the northern hemisphere. People celebrate the festival by meeting family and friends and lighting a bonfire around which everyone gathers to celebrate.
Upkar has been regularly organizing for its members events and celebrations including Holi, Diwali, Sports Day etc. Social events such as Yoga Day and Blood Donation Camp have also been organized. In 2019, Upkar members have enjoyed event such as Lohri, Holi, a day out at Kuwait Water Park, Dandiya Night as well as a Diwali get together.