Thanima Kuwait honors top 24 students
. . . with APJ Abdul Kalam Pearl of School Awards 2025
Thanima Kuwait presented the prestigious APJ Abdul Kalam (an Indian aerospace scientist and statesman was the President of India from 2002 to 2007) Pearl of School Awards 2025 during the Onathanima event, honoring outstanding academic and co-curricular achievers from Indian schools across Kuwait.
The ceremony opened with a welcome address by Onathanima Joint Convener Dominic Antony, and was presided over by Convener Binil Skaria.
In a gathering that celebrated excellence and youthful achievement, Dr. Dheeraj Bhardwaj addressed the winners, commending their dedication and embodying the ideals of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
This year, 24 exceptional students were selected from more than 60,000 students across Kuwait for their remarkable performance in the 2024–25 academic year.
Pearl of the Schools – 2025 Awardees:
Mukhtar Mohammed (India International School, Mangaf); Reema Jafar (The Indian Community School Kuwait – Amman Branch); Jishnu Arunkumar (New Gulf Indian School); Bhawya Manchanda (Fahaheel Al Wataniya Indian Private School); Amitoj Singh (Salmiya Indian Model School); Swasthika Sybin (Indian School of Excellence); Muneera Fakhruddin Munshi (Kuwait Indian School); Gourinanda Sujit (Gulf Indian School); Neha Susan Biju (Indian Educational School); Ruturaj Avinash (Aspire Indian International School); Sara Nahid Parkar (Indian Central School); Patricia Lilly Pinto (ICSK Junior); Noor Fatima (United Indian School); Rachana Jessintha Roby George (Carmel School); Sradha Deepa (United International Indian School); Abhiram Sabari (Jabriya Indian School); Isra Ali Gharib (Al Amal Indian School); Nathan John Jaity (United Indian School) – Bini Antony Memorial Award; Anwita (Indian Public School); Sumayah Nosrat (Integrated Indian School); Tanish Sabu Pillai (ICSK Senior); Ann Treesa Tony (ICSK Khaitan); Anica Pinto (Indian English Academy School) and Aaditya Biju (Indian Learners Own Academy)
The awards and certificates were presented by Dr. Bhardwaj alongside Musthafa Hamza, Abeed Abdul Kareem, Pradeep Menon, Musthafa Kari, Renosh Kuruvilla, Joel Jacob, Harshal, Sayeed Arif, and Solly Mathew, representing leading business and educational institutions in Kuwait.
The Women’s Wing of Thanima — Usha Dileep, Swapna Joji, Shobin Scaria, Vibi Vijesh, Sheelu Shaji, Diana Savio, Sangeeth Pampala, and Lalu Punnose —played a key role in the successful organization of the event.
The ceremony concluded to warm applause from dignitaries, educators, parents, and students, marking a proud milestone in Kuwait’s academic community.
Thanima Kuwait expressed gratitude for the continued support of school principals and management across the Indian educational fraternity.
