Indian Students Whose Achievements Make India Beam With Pride

Charvi- A very Good morning, to one and all present here. Today we, Class IX F students are
standing in front of you all to host today’s morning assembly.

Ginni- A new day means a fresh start and new opportunities. So let’s greet the day with open
arms.

Charvi- Firstly, we would like to invite Aditya to present the thought of the day.

Aditya- "बालस्य नाम अविज्ञानं, बालकस्य न किञ्चन। अपण्डितस्य विज्ञानं विदषु ोऽपि न चान्यथा॥" I repeat,
"बालस्य नाम अविज्ञानं, बालकस्य न किञ्चन। अपण्डितस्य विज्ञानं विदष
ु ोऽपि न चान्यथा॥"
This means "There is nothing that a child cannot learn. Even the most knowledgeable person
cannot learn something if they don't want to."

Ginni- Thank you Aditya for sharing such an awesome shloka. Now, let’s hear recent news
headlines from Lakshya.

Lakshya- Today’s International News deals with… In India,.. Talking about the school bulletin …

Charvi- Thank You Lakshya for increasing our general knowledge of recent news.

Ginni- Now, Let’s commence with the assembly without hesitation.

Charvi -Ankita had just shifted temporarily to Georgia a few days ago. Keen to know more about
her neighbours, today, she has invited a few of them, namely, Ms Watson and Ms Herbert over
to her house. Let’s see what happens next!
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Ms Watson: You have such a Lovely house, Vrinda

Vrinda: I couldn’t have done it without your support Ms Watson. After all, it had just been a few
weeks before we moved here to Georgia.

Ms Watson: yeah yeah, you owe me a treat dear, I am curious about what prompted your
migration from your hometown to settle in my homeland. One can only assume that your origin
was not as prosperous as our Georgian paradise. It must be a pity to hail from a less fortunate
nation.

Vrinda: Don't be silly, I am from a country unparalleled to any such country .. Its beauty is
beyond your imagination. It is the seventh-largest country by land area, the 5th largest economy
and the second-largest English-speaking country. It also has a well-educated workforce, with the
world's second-largest pool of scientists and engineers. The country I am referring to has a rich
history and heritage that spans thousands of years and has left an indelible mark on world

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history and culture! INDIA! And, for your kind information, I am just temporarily in Georgia, for a
business trip.

Ms Watson: ahh (facial expression) OK, there are many more topics to discuss, isn't it Mrs.
Herbert?

Ms Herbert: yeah, you know my child, won the Gk competition and a robotics competition, last
week. What has your child done?

Ms Watson: Are you asking her? It's useless. Because he is Indian and our Georgian schools'
standard is not for him. he will not be able to handle this level of education. It's just like a pawn
in a game of kings.

Vrinda: It's enough, Ms. Waston.

Ms Herbert: (without letting Vrinda complete) Yeah you are right. All Indian children are like that.

Vrinda: uhmmhmm, oh really??? On which planet do you live? Let me show you, my dear!!!
(switches on the TV )
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Reporter 1: Good evening everyone, and welcome to this special edition of "Young India's
Rising Stars." We have with us today some of the brightest and most accomplished young
individuals from our nation. They have made headlines not just in India but worldwide with their
talents and achievements. Please join me in welcoming our guests today.

Reporter 2: Our first guest tonight is Kautilya Pandit. You might know him by his well-known
moniker of ‘Google boy’, ‘genius child’ or ‘space boy’.According to the research, he has an IQ of
150, the same as that of eminent scientist Albert Einstein. Well, Kautilya, can you tell us about
your journey and how you started?

Kautilya Pandit: Thank you for having me. I've always been fascinated by geography. My family
has been very supportive, especially my father, and that encouragement led me to start my
journey. At the mere age of 5, I was able to verbally recall the borders, areas, and other details
of every nation on the globe, the names and sizes of every planet and satellite in the solar
system.

Reporter 1: That's wonderful, can you briefly describe your most enticing experience?

Kautilya Pandit: Well, my best experience was when I was allowed to appear on Kaun Banega
Crorepati on the hot seat, becoming the youngest person to reach there. It was a defining
moment for me. It helped me to learn and explore new things and of course, increased my
knowledge.
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Reporter 2: Now let's welcome Priyanshi Somani, the human calculator. She is quick at mental
calculations. Today everyone is afraid of the word math, even I was scared of math. So how did
you progress and achieve great heights in such a field?

Priyanshi Somani: Well, I've always been fascinated by numbers, from a very young age. I
remember solving math problems for fun, and I realised I had an unusual ability to do so very
quickly. It was a bit like a hidden talent I honed over the years.

Reporter 1: And it's a talent that has served you well. I understand you've participated in various
math competitions and even set some records. Can you tell us about your achievements?

Priyanshi Somani: Yes, I've had the privilege of participating in several international math
competitions, and I've been fortunate to win a few of them. IN 2012 I held the world record in
mental square math, and in 2007 I became a champion in abacus at the world competition held
in Malaysia.

Reporter 2: Before we conclude, can you share any advice for those aspiring to enhance their
math skills or perhaps develop some of their mental calculation abilities?

Priyanshi Somani. The key is practice, practice, practice. Don't be afraid of numbers. Keep
challenging yourself with new problems and stay curious.
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Reporter 1: Now let us welcome Tilak Mehta, India’s youngest entrepreneur and a TEDx
speaker who has already achieved a turnover of Rs 100 crore per year. He started his first
business when he was just 13 years old, and he started an online platform that helps society
with his idea.

Reporter 2: Tilak is an inspiration to young people all over the country. He proves that anything
is possible if you are willing to work hard and take risks. Tilak, how did you get such an idea?

Tilak Mehta: I am always looking for new opportunities and willing to take risks. My most
significant risk so far has been starting my own business. But fortunately, it has paid off
handsomely. When I was in the 8th grade, I forgot some books at my uncle’s house. I called my
father to bring them. But he was busy at his office. So, I researched Google courier companies
and found that courier charges are more than the books. Then I observed the Mumbai
Dabbawalas, a food delivery company with low courier charges. This gave me an idea of a
tie-up with the dabbawalas, if they can deliver dabbas, then why not can other things be
delivered simultaneously? I started to deliver small couriers within 24 hours to more than 1000
people at a relatively lower cost than others in the market and received a great response from
the Mumbaikars.

Reporter 1: That is indeed an example of how small ideas can have a huge impact.
Hats off to these young brilliant children.
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Reporter 2: Let's invite Vriti Gujral, a young talent and a passionate torchbearer of Indian culture
using dance as her medium. Her accomplishments include the "Global Child Prodigy Award," a
national scholarship from the Cultural Ministry of India.

Reporter 1: In today’s era when everyone considers Western Culture cool, How did your journey
of spreading Indian culture by dance start?

Vriti Gujral: since my childhood, I have been fascinated by the mystical music of Ghungroo
Kathak. When I was 6 years old I started learning Kathak. “My mother always wanted me to
explore myself in areas beyond academics as well. So, she took me to an institute where they
gave three classes – western dance, piano, and kathak. I liked the other courses, but I was
fascinated by dance when I saw dancers wearing ghungroo and performing Kathak. That was
precisely what started the spark in me. When I started learning it, I got even more passionate
about it

Reporter 2: Great, can you tell how you managed to do so with your studies and your passion?

Vriti Gujral: Well, it is not that difficult. The reason I can effectively manage both my studies and
passion is dedication.
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REPORTER 1: Now Let’s welcome RAMESH BABU PRAGGNANANDHAA a 14-year-old from
Chennai who has emerged as the world’s best chess player in the Under-18 category. Who was
your inspiration, Ramesh? What inspired you?

RBP: my parents enrolled my sister in chess class when she was just seven years old,
she began to spend more and more time at home poring over the chess board. Everyone called
me Prag—I was not even four, but I was curious about what my sister was so
immersed in. She began to teach me the moves which heightened my curiosity for chess.

Reporter 2: Well, that is a unique start. What about your achievements?

RBP: At 5, I started playing tournaments. Two years later, I was the Under-8 world champion.
Then I became the Under-10 champion. At 10, I was the youngest International Master (IM) in
history. At 12—in June last year—I became the second youngest person ever and the youngest
Indian to achieve the GM norm. I have currently played in the Chess Championship 2023 Final.
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Reporter 1: Amazing, now let's welcome Licypriya Kangujam. She brought out a symbolic
device called Survival Kit for the Future to curb air pollution. She received the World Children's
Peace Prize, the "Global Child Prodigy Award 2020" and the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Children
Award for her noble cause. Can you brief us more about this kit?

Licypriya Kangujam: Well, Survival Kit for the Future is an almost zero-budget kit designed from
trash to provide fresh air to breathe when pollution has attained great heights in the country.

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I aimed to fight against climate change and to make our planet green again. I started advocating
against climate change inspired by Greta Thunberg, I started spending a week outside the
Indian Parliament House to draw the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to pass a
climate change law in India. I have been campaigning for climate action in India since 2018,
when I was 7 years old to pass new laws to curb India's high pollution levels and to make
climate-change literacy mandatory in schools.

Reporter 2: That is wonderful! The future generation is way too thoughtful!

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Reporter 1: With this Let's welcome our final guest Tenith Adithya. He came up with an
innovation named the 'Banana Leaf Technology', which improved the shelf life of banana leaves
to nearly three years and is fully eco-friendly and chemical-free! Can you please tell me how you
came up with such an idea?

Tenith Adithya: This technology was inspired by my dream to create a superior, sustainable
bio-material to put an end to the current environmental crisis. When I was 11 years old I did
dedicated research and came up with the 'Banana Leaf Technology'. This led to me bagging
more than seven international and two national awards. Some of those honours include the
International Green Technology Award, Technology for the Future Award and International
Environmental Award.

Reporter 2:Your contribution towards the environment is truly worthy of appreciation. Well, what
are your plans?

Tenith Adithya: I am currently working on making the world’s information discoverable and
combating climate change with sustainable materials.

Reporter 1: That is impressive. Thank you all for your valuable insights. It's been an honour to
have you here today, and we look forward to watching your continued success and the positive
impact you'll have on the world.
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Ginni- These examples are not only impressive but also signify the potential that lies within
every child. The achievements of these young Indian students are a testament to the fact that
age should not be a barrier to success. All these young achievers are not just the future; they
are the present of India. Are these examples not enough to explain that a child is capable of
doing anything?

Charvi- Most of the kids spend a lot of time on social media and are distracted but a child can
do anything if he or she is dedicated towards it. The concept of time is a universal truth that
applies equally to every individual. Each of us has 24 hours in a day, and it is up to us how we
make the most of it. Time is one of the most essential resources we possess, and the way we
utilize it determines our success or failure.

Ginni- Now we would like our Class Teacher to take over the session!

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