Kala(Art) Kuwait “NIRAM 2025” Winners Prize Distribution Ceremony Inaugurated by Dr. Mustafa Al-Mosawi

Kala(Art) Kuwait “NIRAM 2025” Winners Prize Distribution Ceremony

Inaugurated by Dr. Mustafa Al-Mosawi

 “NIRAM 2025” Children’s Day painting competition in association with American Tourister has concluded with the grand prize distribution to all winners at a colorful ceremonial function held at Indian Community School, Khaithan on Friday, 30^th January 2026. The program was witnessed by Community Leaders, Business Personalities, School Principals, Art Teachers, Parents and Media Representatives. The Painting competition was held on 14^th November 2025 on the occasion of the birthday of late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of Independent India.

Dr. Mustafa Al-Mosawi, President, Kuwait Transplant Society and Organ Transplant Center, has inaugurated the function. During the inaugural speech, Dr. Mosawi appreciated all winners for their fabulous painting works, which were displayed at the entrance and appreciated the organizers for conducting such a big programs. Also, he proposed to the organization to include next time a theme regarding the importance of Organ Donation and Transplantation.    

The welcome speech was addressed by Mr. Ajith Kumar, Treasurer, Kala (Art) Kuwait. Organization President Mr. Sivakumar P. K. Chaired the function. NIRAM program reporting done by Niram-2025 General Convener Mr. Jiyash Abdulkarem and Judging Assessment was briefed by Niram-2025 Judge Mr. Sasi Krishnan. The 21^st Anniversary souvenir of “NIRAM“ was released by Dr. Mustafa Al-Mosawi, handing over the first copy to Mr. Johney Kumar, Niram 2025 Souvenir Convener.

Indian Community School (ICSK) Khaitan Principal Mr. Gangadar Shirshad and Al-Mulla Exchange Marketing Manager Mr. Basil were delivered the felicitation speeches extending their greetings. Kala (Art) Joint Convener Sisita Girish proposed the vote of thanks.

The program was enriched by the presence of the dignitaries on the dais, Kala (Art) Kuwait General Secretary Mr. Aneesh Varghese, Social Activist Mr. Aniyankunju Papachan, Niram Coordinator Mr. Mukesh V. P, Organizing Convener Mr. Shyjith K, Kala(Art) Kuwait office bearers Mr. Sunil Kumar, Mr. Rakesh P. D & Mrs. Joythi Sivakumar.

Panel of Judges Mr. Sasi Krishnan, Mr. Sunil Kulanada, Mr. Hari Chengannur and Mr. Vishnu Jayakrishnan were honored by Kala (Art) Kuwait in recognition of their laudable contributions in the field of Arts. Kala(Art) Kuwait active member Mr. Sunil Kumar were honored at the event for his unconditional contributions to the Niram Program. Mrs. Aneecha Shyjith, Mrs Shrithi Harish and Ms. Fausiya Jiyash performed the compering. The prizes to all the group winners were presented by the dignitaries.

It is noteworthy that a total of 2685 students from 28 Indian schools in Kuwait have participated in the competition classified into 6 groups and the prizes were distributed among, Six 1^st Prizes in to each group, Eleven 2^nd Prizes, Fourteen 3^rd prizes, 66 Merit Prizes and 247 consolation prizes (Total 335 Prizes). The first place winners of each group received a Gold coin & Gold medal, Second place winner with silver medal and Third place winner with bronze medal apart from memento and certificate. Merit Prize & Consolation Prize winners received Trophy, Certificate. All winners have received Aerican Tourister Sponsored Bag.

Kala (Art) Kuwait has thanked all the participants as well as School Managements, Sponsors, All Indian Associations, Kuwait's English dailies, Web Portals and Malayalam Medias for their wholehearted support to make the event a grand success. Also thanked the Parents and Art Teachers for their cooperation and support and to the management of Aspire Indian International School, Abbasiya.

The program was well-ordered by the office bearers of Kala (Art) Kuwait, Rijo, Vishnu, Sarath, Mustafa, Kanakaraj, Sanal, Girish, Jayesh, Pramod, Shalini, Praveen, Prabish, Rashmi, Tirtha, Bindu, Jeeva, Shweta, Shimna, Nandika, Niyathi, Sanjana, Sayona, Akshara Sanal, Rajesh Gopi, Ajeesh Mohan, Syamlal, Chandramohan, Liji P Joy, Manoj Kurup, Sandeep S. Nair, Vijila Anil, Babu C etc.

The Prize Winners as follows:

Overall Championship: 1^st Position- IES-Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan, Abbasiya, 2^nd Position – Indian Community School, Salmiya, 3^rd Position- Fahaheel Al-Watanieh Indian private School, Ahmadi.

C. Bhaskaran Memorial Trophy as a tribute to Late. Mr. C Bhaskaran, one of the founder and advisory board member of Kala (Art) Kuwait, won by Indian Community School, Khaitan, the school from which maximum numbers of students were participated in this event.

Group-A: I^st Prize- Advika Ajishmohan, UKG, United International Indian School (UIIS-New), II^nd Prize- Kaelyn Elizabeth Abhilash, 1^st Std, IES-Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan, Abbassiya, and Evava  Brijith Santhosh, 1^st Std, Indian Community School, Amman,  III^rd Prize- Mishika Joshi,  1^st Std, IES-Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan, Abbassiya and Anaira Paresh Thesia, 1^st Std, Indian School of Excellence.

Group-B: I^st Prize- Esa Elsa Santhosh, 2^nd Std., United International Indian School (UIIS-New), II^nd Prize- Adria Sara Philip, 4^th Std., Indian School of Excellence and Abiel Boby Mathew, 3^rd Std., United International Indian School (UIIS-New), III^rd Prize- Niharika Prajesh Menon, 3^rd Std., Indian Community School, Junior Branch, Salmiya and Anika Ajish, 3^rd Std., United International Indian School (UIIS-New).

Group-C: I^st Prize- Erin Eliza Joseph, 6^th Std., Indian English Academy (Donbosco), Salmiya, II^nd Prize- Rianna Valushka Pinto, 6^th Std., IES-Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan, Abbassiya, III^rd Prize- Dakshita Sifin, 7^th Std., Gulf Indian School, Fahaheel and Nayana Mariam Jiji, 7^th Std., United International Indian School (UIIS-New).

Group-D: I^st Prize- Sachin Kolanchi, 8^th Std., Indian Community School, Sr. Salmiya, II^nd Prize- Suhana Jagta, 12^th Std., IES-Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan, Abbassiya and Daniel Sanju Paul, 8^th Std., Indian Community School, Sr. Salmiya, III^rd Prize- Delna Theresa, 9^th Std., Indian Central School, Abbassiya and Gauri Laiju, 9^th Std. Indian Community School, Sr. Salmiya and Diya Austin 8^th Std. Indian Community School, Sr. Salmiya.

Clay Sculpture: I^st Prize- Jalaluddeen Akbar, 11^th Std., IES-Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan, Abbassiya, II^nd Prize- Afia Shaikh, 10^th Std., Indian Community School, Sr. Salmiya and Naisa Mariam Jacob, 12^th Std. Indian Community School, Sr. Salmiya, III^rd Prize- Ziva Mamnoon, 7^th Std., Indian Community School, Khaitan and Joanna Elizabeth Tity, 10^th Std., Learners Own Academy, Abbassiya.

Open Canvas (for Parents & Guests): I^st Prize- Mr. Mriganga Das, II^nd Prize- Mrs. Priyanka Kunwar and Mrs. Divya, III^rd Prize- Mrs. Priya Ajish, Mr. Sujay Pusadkar. and K. Surya Priya.