Officials and guests during the exhibition.
Doha, Qatar: Birla Public School (BPS), Doha, successfully hosted its annual exhibition, Amalgam 2026, under the inspiring theme, “The Art of Science, The Science of Imagination.”
Held on September 24, the event brought together scientific innovation, digital technology, and visual arts, providing students with a dynamic platform to showcase their creativity in visual arts, curiosity, and spirit of inquiry.
Organised collaboratively by the Departments of Science, Computer Science, Engineering Graphics, and Visual Art, the exhibition featured immersive projects, working models, research-based exhibits, and creative installations developed by students across the school.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Dr. Ala Al-Fuqaha, Associate Provost for Teaching and Learning and Professor at the College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU). The ceremony was also attended by Vice-Chairman Dr. Mohan Thomas, Directors CV Rappai and Lukose K Chacko, management representatives Chindhu Antony and Nevile Lukose; and hosted by the Principal Dr. Anand R Nair and Vice Principals Radhika Rele and Edna Fernandez.
In his keynote address, the Chief Guest Dr. Ala Al-Fuqaha commended the students for their curiosity and innovative spirit. He emphasized that the true essence of learning lies not merely in seeking immediate answers, but in developing the ability to ask profound and meaningful questions.
Addressing the gathering, Principal Dr. Anand R Nair applauded the students for their months of dedicated preparation, perseverance, and ingenuity. He reaffirmed the school’s commitment to nurturing scientific temper, creativity, and a sustained spirit of inquiry among its students.
Director Lukose K Chacko encouraged students to embrace challenges and never fear failure, emphasizing that setbacks are an integral part of the journey towards achievement and learning.
The ceremony also featured the felicitation of two distinguished BPS alumni: Shivapriya Suresh, title winner of Asianet Star Singer Season 10 and an award-winning playback singer, and Mohammed Hafiz Qays, Silver Medalist in Hip-Hop Solo at the World Dance Festival 2026. The alumni shared words of encouragement with the students, inspiring them to pursue their passions with dedication, perseverance, and confidence.
Following the ceremonial ribbon-cutting, guests and visitors explored an expansive array of exhibits across the campus, including displays at the Basant Kumar Birla Auditorium, the Observatory at the Football Ground, and the Second-Floor Exhibition Galleries.
Spread across 48 classrooms, Amalgam 2026 featured 250 interactive exhibits created by more than 750 participating students. A special feature was the inclusive approach for all students.
The exhibits reflected the multidisciplinary spirit of the event, encompassing scientific innovation and robotics, computer science and digital technologies, engineering drawing, and visual arts, with several projects also exploring themes of mindfulness and emotional intelligence.
