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St. Thomas Academy for Research and Training (START), under the Eparchy of Thamarassery, announces Prasangha Matsaram 2025, a diocesan-level speech competition aimed at nurturing the oratory skills of children and youth. The competition is held in two categories—Junior (up to 18 years) and Senior (19 years and above)—with themes focusing on Faith and Ethics in the Digital Age and Overseas Migration and Education: Hope and Crisis. Attractive cash prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in each category. Participants must submit an unedited single-take video of their speech by 30 December 2025. The final round will be held in person at START Academy on 24 January 2026.