Karishma seeking blessings from HH Dalai Lama
Karishma and her family were fortunate to have some very personal time with His Holiness Dalai Lama. Dalai Lama blessed Karishma by compassionately pressing his forehead on her forehead in a deep gesture of spiritual energy transference & touched her cheek/face with gentle warmth when Karishma told him ” I love u so much” & […]
A Sibling’s view on Inclusion
Kajol’s Speech – World Down Syndrome Day The United Nations, Geneva – 21st March 2019 Good morning everyone, There is so much that I have learnt over the past 24 years being the sister of this truly accomplished woman and so there is so much I can say. But, if there is one thing growing […]
Karishma’s Speech at United Nations, Geneva
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen! Happy World Down Syndrome Day! My name is Karishma Kannan. I am from India. I am 27 years Old. I am an artist, I Love to paint and dance. I have my own Studio. I call it Studio 21UP. In my studio, I also teach Zumba and yoga. We have […]
Support to children from Central Vietnam for medical surgery
Source: Fund from auction of Karishma’s paintings Support to children from Central Vietnam for medical surgery through Quang Nam Sponsoring Association for handicapped, orphan and poor patient. Child name: Dang Tuan Kiet, in Hue Central, born with heart disease, good health after the surgery, in 2012 Child name: Nguyen Thi Bao Ngan, in Tam Ky City, […]
KPMRC and Studio 21up conducts Japanese Yoga Camp
By Hideo Yamauchi, founder and President J-Yoga KPMRC and Studio 21UP in collaboration with J-Yoga College of Japan brought together a unique awareness program on fitness and well-being for special children & families on 1st Septembe2018 The event was held at the Mathias Memorial Hall, Association for Mentally Challenged, Bangalore. Over 50 participants, special children […]
Enhancing Life Through Empowerment
Sharing experiences from Parents of Karishma Kannan It was sometime in July 2018 when we were invited to present Karishma’s art work at a corporate event in Mumbai. Karishma and my wife Kalpana accompanied me. I had then just retired from corporate life wanting to spend more time in social enterprise activities and therefore, I […]
Karishma & Kajol : Sisters In Conversation
Written by Kajol – Karishma’s sister Growing up with Karishma has been an inspiring and beautiful journey for me. It has shaped the way I look at life and has made me the person I am today. In the beginning years of this journey, Karishma, who is three years older than me, was my protective […]
4th Exhibition: Flowing with the flow
26th & 27th November 2018, KARNATAKA CHITRAKALA PARISHATH ART GALLERY, Bengaluru This was her first solo exhibition in India. The Exhibition was inaugurated by Padma Sree Dr. B Ramana Rao & Mrs. Hema Ramana Rao. The event received lots of visitors on both the days and was covered by The Hindu. Over 10 paintings were sold. […]
3rd Exhibition: Into Karishma’s World
27 March, 2015, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam Karishma’s 3rd solo painting exhibition was held in HCMC, Vietnam on the 27th of march 2015. As always the exhibition received overwhelming response and all her paintings were sold. Karihsma’s 100th painting was on display in this exhibition. All proceeds from the sale of paintings were given to Gia Dinh […]
2nd Exhibition: Colours of Love
27 November, 2013, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam Colour’s of Love was Karishma’s 2nd solo painting exhibition held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on 27th November 2013. The exhibition was inaugurated by the Consulate General of India in HCMC Shri. Deepak Mittal. 31 paintings were sold during the exhibition widely attended by celebrities […]