Achievements and recognition received by members of our families from 2008-09 onwards, as reported to Palathinkal Varthapathrika

2019-20

Kapil Kurian Palathinkal (PL.1.2.1.5.3.1) (Son of P.K.Kurian and Prasanna) received Professional achievement recognition and promotion as Head of ‘First Party Lines’ Middle East – Asia from employer Bershire Hathaway Speciality Insurance.

Advocate M.J.Joseph Mannarath is appointed as Central Government Notary. He has been practising at Kottayam Bar for the last 26 years. He is Masters in Economics, Politics, Sociology and in Law. He married Gmol (PL.1.2.4.2.1), Palathinkal, Kodimatha and they have 3 children.

Surej Abraham Isaac Arakkal is the proud recipient of “Alleem Excellence Award”, conferred by Alleem Business Congress, the leading global event for the Middle East inbound and outbound Professionals industry. The Congress identify and promote through a rigorous process any individual, institution and businessman who demonstrate excellence and confer “Alleem Excellence Awards” annually.

Mr.Ranjith Mathew, Past President of our Kudumbayogam, is elected to Marthoma Sabha Pratinidhi Mandalam from Jerusalem Marthoma church, Kottayam.

Prafin Joseph Zacharia (PL.1.2.4.2.1.3 ) (Son of M.J.Joseph and Gmol) passed LLM examination

Georgie, son of Anju (PL.1.1.1.2.1.1.3) and Jibu, scored 96.6% in CBSE class 10 with A1 in all subjects. Secured full marks in Mathematics, conducted by MG University during the academic year 2018-19 with a colourful 2nd rank.

Sanup Isaac Philip, Son of Sathosh Philip (UL.1.1.2.1.1.2.1) Ullattil, Pangada passed CBSE 10 in 2019 examination with 97.40%.

Sruthi Sara Isaac (AR.1.3.3.1.2.1.1), daughter of Suraj Abraham Isaac, Arackal secured 96% for Class X CBSE board examination 2019.

Sara Palat,(PL.1.2.2.3.1.1.1) daughter of Pradeep Isaac Palat, Palathinkal secured 92% for Class X CBSE board examination 2019.

2018-19

AARON GETS 100% SCHOLARSHIP AT ETON COLLEGE

Aaron, the sixteen year of son of Christina, the daughter of our members George Isaac and Soosy Isaac has been offered a 100% scholarship by Eton College, the most prestigious and distinguished school in the world. Aaron is presently studying in Westminster City School. He tops his class in the General Certificate of Secondary Education examinations in his favorite subjects – with the highest grades in Art, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English and History. He has passed Grade 5 of the Royal College of Music for the violin and he also plays the guitar. Aaron is guided by Christina his mother, who passed out from the Baker Memorial School as its best outgoing student and who has a first class degree in physics from C.M.S College.

Kapil Kurian (son of P.K.Kurian and Prasanna) gets Certificate of Appreciation for climbing Annapurna (Altitude: 13,550 ft)

Isaac Palathinkal, our Past President had the honour of doing opening devotion at inaugural ceremony of the 73^rd International Convention of Y’s Men International at Yeosu, S.Korea.

2017-18

Robin T.Varghese (KL.1.1.2.2.1.1.2) Son of Thomas K.Varghese was bestowed PhD by The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA for his research of Glioblastoma - Brain Cancer- in Genetics Bioinformatics and computational Biology. The picture shows Robin, his wife Dr.Ancy, sons Josia and Dilon, in front of The Virginia Tech, University after the ceremony. Palathinkal Kudumbayogam is proud of his achievement and conveys our congratulations and good wishes to Robin.

Our Past President Kudumbayogam, Mr.Isaac Palathinkal (Mon) has been nominated as Chairperson of Past International Presidents of Y’s Men International. He is the first Indian to occupy this chair. (As you know, he was the International President of the organisation during 2014-15.) Congratulations and good wishes from Kudumbayogam.

We have a veteran athlete, above 75 years, with us. He is none other than Mr.Isaac P.Isaac (Babu) (PL.1.3.2..3.3) of Palathinkal, Thiruvalla. In the Pensioner’s Sports Meet 2017 conducted by KSSPU of Pathanamthitta District, Babu won 1^st prize in 200 M Walk and Shot put. He also won 2^nd prize for 100 M Race. Congratulations to Babu.

2016-17

Ajay Philip Sabu, (KL.1.1.2.2.2.3.2), grandson of K. T. Philipose, Kalathoor and son of Sabu K.Philip and Reena completed B. Tech. (computer science & engineering) in India and took MS from University of Houston, Clear Lake, Texas, U.S. Sabu and Reena attended his graduation ceremony on 11-12-2016 at Houston.

Advocate Praseena (PL.1.2.4.2.1.2) passed Advocate on Record exam conducted by the Supreme Court of India on her 1st chance itself.

Prafin Joseph Zacharia, (PL.1.2.4.2.1.3), Son of Adv. M. J. Joseph and Gmol Joseph Palathinkal enrolled as an advocate on 25th September 2016 at High Court, Ernakulam. Prafin received enrolment certificate from Chief justice of The High Court of Kerala.

Anupa Isaac (PL.1.2.1.1.1.2.2) and Renju participated and successfully completed Trivandrum and Cochin Spice Coast Half Marathons.

Safal Abraham Shaji, son of Shaji Abraham (AN.1.1.1.1.3.3) Kalathara Kaduppil, Anchery received A Grade in speech in Hindi in State School Kalolsavam at Kannur. In 2016, he had secure A+ in all subjects in SSLC examination.

Rhael Maria George and Zarin Susan George, daughters of Anupa Isaac (PL.1.2.1.1.1.2.2) and Renju passed the coveted Graded Examination in Music performance Pianoforte Grade 8 and Electronic Keyboard Grade 7 respectively, conducted respectively, conducted by London College of Music Examination.

Shreya joins Harvard Business School: Shreya Mathai (PL.1.2.1.3.1.1.1), daughter of Dr.Khalil and Dr.Shiela Isaac Mathai graduated in Economics from St. Stephen's college in Delhi University, after which she did a one-year post-graduate liberal arts program called the Young India Fellowship. She spent the last three years working on product strategy and strategic alliances at Cipla, in a business development role. Now she secured admission for MBA at Harvard Business School and she is moving to Boston, USA to pursue her MBA course. She is the first Palatine to study at the prestigious Harvard Business School. Palathinkal Kudumbayogam congratulates her for the great achievement and wishes her the best.

Advocate Surin George Ipe, Arackal (AR.1.2.1.1.4.1) has been appointed as Senior Government Pleader at the High Court of Kerala. He is a member of the Marthoma Sabha Mandalam and the Ecumenical Relations Committee. He is also the Sectretary of Salem Marthoma Church, Ernakulam. Palathinkal Kudumbayogam congratulates Surin and wishes him well in the new assignment.

Our Past President Isaac Palathinkal had the honour of leading flag presentation ceremony with Christian flag at International Convention of Y’s Men International at Taipei, Taiwan in August 2016.

2014-15

Vivek Jacob Mathai (PL.1.2.5.1.1.1.1), son of Joydeep and Rekha Mathai has come out with an outstanding performance in Class12 CBSE Board Exam and subsequent Engineering Entrance examinations.

Isaac Palathinkal, our Past President, took over as the International President of Y’s Men International, with Head Quarters in Geneva, spread over 70 counties with more than 1600 clubs and 30,000 members. He was installed into office at the 71st International Convention held at Chennai 7^th to 9^th August 2014.

K.Jacob (Kunujkunju) and Kohumariamma celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary on 23^rd January 2014. 80^th Birthday of Kunjukunju was also celebrated along with it. Palathinkal Kudumbayogam congratulates them and pray to the Almighty to continue showering blessings on them.

2013-14

Miss. Anju Aleyamma Sabu, (KL.1.1.2.2.2.3.1) Grand daughter of K.T.Philipose, Kalathoor and daughter of Mr.Sabu K.Philip & Smt.Reena Sabu has passed the final year examination of PHARM D. (DR. OF PHARMACY) with Distinction, from the Dr. M.G.R.University,Tamil Nadu. Kudumbayogam congratulates Anju on the great success.

2012-13

Isaac Palathinkal (PL.1.2.1.1.1.2), our Past President has been elected as the International President Elect of Y’s Men International for the year 2013-14. He will be installed in the position in July 2013 at the International Convention in Manila, Philippines. He will take over as International President in 2014-15.

Dr.Khalil Isaac Mathai (PL.1.2.1.3.1.1) and Dr.Shiela, the distinguished Vishisht Seva Medal couple of Palathinkal family is bringing in more and more laurels to our family. Both of them took part in the Bombay Marathon in January 2013. Khalil did the full 42 marathon in 4 hrs and 8 mts and Sheila did the half marathon in 2 hrs 44 mts. Photos show Khalil and Shiela at the finishing points.

2011-12

Dr.Shiela Mathai wife of Dr.Khalil Isaac Mathai (PL.1.2.1.3.1.1) was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal by the President of India on Republic Day 2012. The award is in recognition of her services as Neonatologist and Head of Paediatrics. She has set up a ten bedded neonatal ICU and decreased the mortality of premature babies born in the Navy hospitals. The date of the award ceremony is yet to be announced, but is it likely to be at Vizag. Dr.Khalil had received the same honour in 2011. Congratulations from Kudumbayogam to the lone Palathinkal couple to have received such an honour. It is a great honour for the entire Kudumbayogam.

Thuruthel Abraham Mathai and Annamma Mathai (PL.1.2.4.1.3) celebrated their 50^th Wedding Anniversary on 23-11-2011. Kudumbayogam congratulates them and thank the Almighty for all the blessings, the couple received in their married life.

SANTHI JOSEPH, wife of Jomon K.Joy (KL.1.1.1.1.2.2.1.1), Kollamparambil - Palathinkal, Pariyram, Kottayam passed M Sc Computer Science examination 2010 with 2^nd Rank from M.G.University. Palathinkal Kudumbayogam congratulated her for the distinguished achievement.

2010-11

Sgn. Capt. Khalil Isaac Mathai was conferred “Vishishta Seva Medal” (VSM) by The President Of India on the Republic Day 2011

Prasseena Elizabeth Joseph {PL 1 2 4 2 1 2}, Daughter of Adv M.J.Joseph and Geemol has secured 1st rank in BA LLB (Hons) examination conducted by the School of Indian Legal Thought of M G University.

Vivek Jacob Mathai (PL.1.2.5.1.1.1.1), son of Joydeep Mathai and Rekha Mathai has qualified for the National Talent Search Scholarship. He was Kerala State Topper for the National Talent Search Examination. Currently he is a student of Class IX at the Choice School, Cochin.

2008-09

All India Food Processors’ Association has awarded VIJAY KUMAR MIMANI EXCELLENCE AWARD to George Isaac for outstanding work towards the formulation of public policies and coordinating matters of concern to Food Processing Industries with authorities in the Governments at the Centre and the States. The Award carries a Silver Plate and a Citation.

Isaac Palathinkal has been elected from India Area to the 21 member International Council of Y’s Men International. He is to serve the organization as ICM for 3 years from 2009-10.

Ranjit Mathew is elected as Trustee of Kottayam-Kochi Bhadrasanam of Mar Thoma Church.

Bhasi Joseph Ipe is elected as President of Kottayam Alumni of Haggai Institute.