ICC organises cultural performances

Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), under the aegis of the Indian embassy, celebrated Teachers' Day with an evening of cultural performances by schoolteachers as part of their weekly ‘Wednesday Fiesta’.Indian ambassador Vipul, first secretary Sachin Shankpal, community leaders and a number of community members attended. ICC general secretary Mohan Kumar welcomed the gathering. President A P Manikantan thanked the teachers for their contribution to the society.In his address, the Indian envoy referred to Dr S Radhakrishnan, India's second president and revered academic, in whose memory Teachers' Day is celebrated. He also attributed the success of the Indian community to the contribution of teachers at large.On the occasion, principals and teachers from various Indian schools in Qatar were felicitated for their contribution to the field of education. ICC also launched the Student’s Forum.ICC vice president Subramanya Hebbagelu proposed a vote of thanks. Sumaa Gowda, head of Cultural Activities and Shantanu Deshpande, head of School Activities at ICC, anchored the event proceedings.