The eleventh version of ‘Shaastrotsav’, the grand science competition organized by the Palakkad NSS Engineering College Alumni Association (Kuwait Chapter), drew a large crowd, remodeling the Radisson Blu Hotel’s Al-Hashemi Ship Ballroom in Salmiya into a vibrant hub of science and technology on November 28. The mega event noticed an amazing turnout, with guests from numerous faculties, universities and the broader group.
The day started with a giant Science Project Competition and Exhibition that includes entries from faculties and universities throughout Kuwait. The formal inauguration adopted at 3 pm, marked by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and an tackle by the Chief Guest, Dr Bulent Yilmaz, Dean of GUST Kuwait.
Alumni President Prem Shekhar, Event Convener Shemej Kumar, KEF GC Ganga Prasad, and Guest of Honour Mohammed Saeed Al-Ajmi (Head of Safety Inspection, PAM Kuwait) additionally addressed the gathering, highlighting the significance of platforms like Shaastrotsav in inspiring younger minds and future innovators. The ceremony additionally featured the discharge of the memento designed for this yr’s version.
A significant spotlight of ‘Shaastrotsav 2025’ was the keynote session by Raul John Aju, popularly generally known as the AI Kid of India. At simply 16, he has already earned recognition as an AI prodigy, founding father of AI Realm Technologies, and a three-time TEDx speaker. From constructing robots at age 12 to instructing hundreds worldwide, he has developed a number of AI instruments and collaborates with the Kerala and Dubai governments on JustEase, an AI-powered authorized platform. His interactive session, which included reside demonstrations of AI ideas, captivated each younger learners and adults. He emphasised utilizing AI responsibly and humanely, underscoring the necessity to make the world a higher place by technology with out dropping sight of humanity.
This yr’s ‘Shaastrotsav’ featured a various array of innovation-focused segments, together with knowledgeable talks, reside demonstrations, and science reveals that attracted science lovers from throughout Kuwait.
A brief play titled “Robo Cop,” that includes robots as on-stage characters for the primary time within the Gulf area, provided a distinctive expertise and acquired large appreciation. A hologram present and a drone demonstration offered by Zain Tech additional added to the joy.
Raul John Aju, popularly generally known as the AI Kid of India.
A wide range of competitions — starting from science venture contests for varsity and college college students to Rubik’s Cube and Robotics challenges — have been held all through the competition. Students from 12 Indian and bilingual faculties participated within the science exhibition, whereas college students from Kuwait University, Gulf University for Science and Technology, the Australian University of Kuwait and a number of different universities showcased their initiatives.
Results of main competitions
Science venture
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chool class
* First place: The English School, Fahaheel
* Second place: Carmel School, Khaitan
* Third place: FAIPS, Ahmadi
University class
* First place: GUST Kuwait
* Second place: Kuwait University
* Third place: Australian University, Kuwait
Build a robotic competitors
•First place: ICSK Senior, Salmiya
•Second place: Carmel School, Khaitan
•Third place: India International School, Mangaf
Rubik’s Cube
•First place: Rohit Sreejith Gopinath (Best time: 9.761 seconds)
Awards for the web quiz, Rubik’s Cube contest, and exhibition classes have been offered by the event sponsors, KEF officers, and members and leaders of the NSSCE Alumni Kuwait Chapter.
Convener Shemej Kumar, Alumni President Prem Shekhar and the subcommittee conveners — together with Santosh Kumar, Kiran Kurien, Geetha Shyam, Vinod A P, Mridul Karat, Justin Joseph, Praveen Francis, Priyan N, Rajesh V, Varun Dev and Sharat Babu — together with a staff of devoted volunteers, performed key roles in coordinating the profitable event.