The much awaited Annual Science Gala for the academic year 2022-23 organized by Science International Forum (SIF), Kuwait was conducted on 26 May 2023 at Kuwait College of Science and Technology. The ceremony was inaugurated by the chief guest for the evening Dr. Satheesh C Shenoi. He addressed the audience on the subject ‘The Story of Indian Tsunami Early Warning System (ITEWS)’. Dr. Suleiman Al Sabah (Director of Research Core Facility, Kuwait University), Dr. Mohamed Bin Sabt (Acting Dean, Faculty of Science, Kuwait University), Mr. Musaed Al Tamemi (Team leader, Lab Services, EQUATE) were present to grace the function with their presence.
The winners and outstanding performers of Sastra Pratibha Contest 2023, Kuwait Children’s Science Congress (KCSC) 2022, winning teams for the categories Best Display, Best Creative Project, Future Spark, Visitors Choice were honored with trophy and certificate jointly by the distinguished guests of the evening. More than 150 students received prizes during the event. The students and teachers of Fahaheel Al-Watanieh Indian Private School (DPS) along with their Vice principal Dr. Sheeba Balraj received the prestigious ‘Acharya J. C. Bose Sastra Puraskar’ for the best performing school. The grand evening was studded with the presence of scientific personalities from Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research and other eminent academicians. Mr. Prasanth Chandran (President, SIF Kuwait) extended a warm welcome to the gathering. SIF Kuwait announced Sastra Pratibha Contest 2023-24, Kuwait Children's Science Congress 2023, SASTRAYAN (Unique opportunity for the winners of Sastra Pratibha Contest and Kuwait Children's Science Congress to visit prestigious institutions in India) and Science Short film festival 2023. More details about the above programs will be published in the SIF Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/sifkuwait) and website (www.sifkuwat.com).
11 Sastra Pratibha title winners and 8 KCSC winners got their life time chance for a personal interaction with Dr. Satheesh C Shenoi at IBIS Hotel. Science Gala proved to be a memorable opportunity for students, parents and teachers in Kuwait to listen to the top academicians and intellectuals of India.