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The Investiture Ceremony of MES Indian School was solemnly conducted with grandeur and fervour on May 6 at the KG Hall, marking a significant occasion in the school’s calendar of leadership and excellence.The ceremony unfolded in an atmosphere of discipline and inspiration, in the presence of the chief guest, Ashraf Sharafudheen PT, director, Academics, MES Governing Board.The ceremony witnessed the formal induction of the newly elected student leaders, including the school appointees, prefects, club secretaries, scouts and guides, campus correspondents, representatives of Campus Care Force, house captains, head marshal, sports admiral, house general, wing commanders, head green ambassador and student editors.It was a grand and solemn occasion, where each elected member was prepared to don the mantle of leadership and vowed to fulfil the responsibilities entrusted to them. The major student officials include Master Ishan Bin Thasneef (Senior Head Boy), Miss Evelyn Johnly (Senior Head Girl), and Afthab Basheer Abdulla and Amina Shahal, as Head Prefects of their respective sections.The highlight of the event was the distribution of badges and sashes to the Main Office Bearers and the distribution of badges to the prefects of both boys’ and girls’ sections.This was followed by the distribution of badges to the club secretaries, recognising their roles in co-curricular leadership. The Flag Handing Over Ceremony added a sense of tradition and pride, symbolising the transfer of responsibilities to the new leaders.The oath-taking ceremony was led by the Head Boy, Master Ishan Bin Thasneef, where the newly appointed leaders pledged to uphold the values and responsibilities entrusted to them.Addressing the newly appointed student leaders, Principal Dr Hameeda Kadar urged the appointees to uphold the values and traditions of the institution with sincerity, humility, and dedication. She reminded them that leadership is a responsibility that demands commitment, discipline, and service to the school community.Earlier, Fiona Mary, from the Department of English, welcomed the gathering, highlighting the significance of leadership. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by the Head Girl, Miss Evelyn Johnly, expressing gratitude to all those who contributed to the success of the event.The event was coordinated by the teachers in charge: Akbar Ali, Shahanas, Manasul Ansari, and Shani GR. The ceremony was compered by the faculty members, Rema Devi, Fiona Mary and Davidson T. Source link
Pakistan says 11 citizens, 20 Iranian nationals being repatriated from vessels seized by US
Pakistan is repatriating 11 of its nationals and 20 Iranians from vessels seized in the high seas by the US, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday.They were repatriated through Singapore to Bangkok en route to Pakistan's capital Islamabad on Friday night, Dar added in an X post, with the Iranians due to continue to their homeland.’All individuals are in good health and high spirits,’ the Pakistani minister said.It was not immediately clear which vessels they had been on.The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, which began in February, was suspended last month after a fragile ceasefire but Washington and Tehran have engaged in naval confrontations and seizures of each other's vessels as they struggle to reach a peace pact.Pakistan has been mediating between the US and Iran.Iran effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz, which normally handles about one-fifth of the world's seaborne oil and gas supply, to most shipping after the war began. Source link
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Doha Modern Indian School, Qatar, has once again etched its name in academic distinction with a stellar and resplendent performance in the CBSE Class XII Board Examinations 2025–26. The students delivered exceptional and outstanding results across the Science and Commerce streams, reinforcing the institution’s well-established legacy of scholastic excellence and competitive success.In the Commerce stream, Vivana Kathamuchickal Anil emerged as the topper with an outstanding 95.6%, followed by Jessica Laverine with 93.8% and Amna Khan with 92.2%. In the Science stream, Numa Wasimkhan Pathan secured the top position with an impressive 94%, followed by Alice Anne Dominic with 93.4% and Jia Verma with 93%.Across a range of disciplines, several students distinguished themselves as subject toppers, reflecting the school’s strong academic culture. In English, Alice Anne Dominic, Lakshmi Nandana Pramod, and Mohammad Ehtasham secured the top position with 99 marks. In Physics, Jia Verma achieved 86 marks, while Sera Roni Vetticad led Chemistry with an impressive 97 marks. In Biology, Adrina Susan Sunil, Alice Anne Dominic, Numa Wasimkhan Pathan, Olivia Justin Arakkal, and Sampoorva Naidu achieved a perfect 100 marks, while Jia Verma secured 99 marks in Mathematics.In Computer Science and IT, Informatics Practices was topped by Adrina Susan Sunil and Numa Wasimkhan Pathan, both securing 99 marks, while Riona Dsouza excelled in Computer Science with an equally impressive 99 marks. In the Commerce stream, Amna Khan and Vivana Kathamuchickal Anil obtained 97 marks in Business Studies. Economics was led by Anika Prashant Prabhakaran and Vivana Kathamuchickal Anil with 98 marks, while Vivana Kathamuchickal Anil also topped Accountancy with 98 marks. Source link
