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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.
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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

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