Further Portfolio
2020-Now
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Challenge
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More than 60000 students across 80 countries submit resolutions per each year's UNHCR theme. 2 times ‘Best’ Winner & 1 Special Mention.
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In 2020, we wrote a resolution to improve mental health for refugees at schools by having activities to counter social isolation and increasing training for resources. Won the Best Award
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In 2021, we wrote a resolution revolving around the idea of partnering up with community leaders to boost vaccination rates. Won the Best Resolution Award.
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In 2022, received a Special Mention for the framework of implementing vocational programs in refugee communities. By providing monthly subsistence allowance during training, offering employment assistance, establishing ties with local businesses for hiring, and funding the creation of refugee-employed factories and farms.
3 time awardee
2021 - 2023
Debate and Dialogue Club at Inventure Academy
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Founded the Debate & Dialogue Club in 2021, mentoring 120+ students to refine communication and critical thinking skills.
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Led dynamic weekly sessions covering diverse topics such as foreign policy, effective research, UN bodies and the British Parliament.
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Taught impactful debate techniques, fostering intellectual and personal growth.
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Continuously adapted teaching strategies in 2.5+ hour sessions per week for the entire school year.
Co-Founder
2019 - Now
Model United Nations
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Assistant Director at Harvard MUN India in 2023 out of their most competitive applicant pool (3-4% acceptance rate)
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Assistant Director at Harvard MUN Dubai in 2021
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Best Delegate at Harvard MUN India (One of the most competitive MUNs worldwide, and the most competitive in India) in a committee of 100+ people.
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Participated in 33 MUNs (informal and formal) with 23 Best Delegate awards
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I was the youngest member to ever join the INMUN (Inventure MUN) Executive Board in 9th Grade.
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INMUN 2020: Assistant Director in DISEC
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INMUN 2021: Assistant Director in UNSC
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INYP (Youth Parliament) 2022: Director of Civil Society and Under-Secretary-General
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INMUN 2023: Director of Lok Sabha and Under-Secretary-General
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Director / Assistant Director / Participant
2021 & 2023
United Nations
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Under the United Nations 'Mission Possible’ Program, I started, along with 3 other students, our mission, called Campaign Kalyana, to promote and deliver healthcare and support women's empowerment.
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Raised 1,48,000 INR to curate COVID-19 kits with sanitisers, soap & masks.
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I also participated and discussed on the ECOSOC Youth Forum in 2023 to voice out on various issues and problems related to the Sustainable Development Goals specific to India..
Advocate
2022 - Now
Dhan Sathi
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Dhan Sathi is my multilingual platform designed to hopefully enhance financial literacy and empower underprivileged individuals in India. www.dhansathi.org.
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I run a financial blog and engage in conversations with underprivileged individuals in my area about the latest government schemes they can avail. Users can voice-input their data and concerns, accessing a list of 740 central sector schemes and 65 centrally sponsored schemes. I cross-references inputs, providing up-to-date information on government aid. I assist in identifying the most suitable schemes for their specific issues through a user-friendly interface, enabling informed decisions.
Founder
2022
Inventure Academy Youth Parliament 2022
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Managed and helped organise a nationwide event with 350 delegates, leading the Civil Society Committee for Inventure Youth Parliament 2022.
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Oversaw a public white policy paper on post-pandemic education to share with the Bangalore Political Action Committee.
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Engaged and interacted with 300+ government school students over 8 months to understand their experience with post-pandemic education, specifically assessing infrastructure and teacher upskilling.
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Utilised the data and questionnaire insights to create a comprehensive white paper targeting the pain points we identified.
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Recommendations include private-public partnerships, mental health awareness, and reforms in the Indian education system, such as mandating psychology students to complete residencies with the underprivileged for enhanced mental health support.
Director of Civil Society
2017 - Now
Basketball
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Played at the Junior NBA 2020, representing my school team
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Captained my house (Adventurers) in Basketball 9-12th Grade Team in 10th Grade and secured 1st place.
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Played various interschool tournaments since 6th Grade winning multiple accolades and trophies.
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Recently won 2nd place at Mallya Aditi Basketball Tournament
Varsity Basketball
2013 - Now
Trinity College London
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Currently doing Trinity Grade 8 Level Pianist in Classical Piano (Last grade)
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The practical Exam had sight reading, aural, improvisation and musical theory.
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Completing Grade 8 in music theory is equivalent to completing undergraduate music theory requirements at most US schools
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Primary Pianist in the School Band
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Performed in production in 5th Grade,
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Performed in production 8th Grade
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Performed for the Inventure Short Movie in 9th Grade
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Pianist
2018 - Present
New York Academy of Sciences
Member | Researcher
Accepted in the Junior Academy for New York Academy of Sciences with an extremely selective acceptance rate.
Worked on 3 major research projects in the challenges listed below:
1. Combatting COVID-19
Worked on a project called ‘TecHeroes’. Amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic, I collaborated internationally with Colorado students to create a Java-coded app using OpenCloud Source. The app enables users to check store occupancy via their smartphones, utilising Google data. Inspired by Arogya Setu, it also tracks people in a specified area. Additionally, the app features a global, anonymous mental health forum, along with webinars and podcasts to support well-being.
2. Sustainable Chain of Transportation
This research project focuses on designing and marketing an environmentally friendly ship powered by hydrogen combustion through electrolysis, cam structures, and primarily solar panels. The goal is to create a sustainable maritime transport solution, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Solar panels absorb energy during the day, powering the ship's motor and electrolysis for hydrogen production. Surplus energy is stored in batteries. The combustion of separated hydrogen and oxygen makes the ship 50% more efficient than traditional fuel-powered vessels. Contingency plans include using gym-generated energy and a cam-like system for added safety.
3. Green Textiles
This research project focuses on creating environmentally friendly practices in the textile industry by implementing a closed-water system. The system involves redirecting water used in production to generate electricity through turbines and then filtering and reusing the clean water. This approach aims to minimise the industry's environmental impact, particularly in terms of water and energy consumption, contributing to sustainability and aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals.
2021
Barefoot College
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Barefoot College is an organisation started by Bunker Roy in 1972, he was awarded the Clinton Global Citizen Award, along with young activist Malala Yousufzai, and Time’s 100 Most Influential People for his work.
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As a Barefoot College Youth Ambassador, I raised 50,000 INR for women in need in terms of menstrual health care and safety, part of the #ImPURE campaign fundraising and awareness.
Youth Ambassador
Qualities
LEADERSHIP | COMMUNICATION | ORGANISATION | PROBLEM-SOLVING | TIME MANAGEMENT | TEAMWORK | INTERPERSONAL | NEGOTIATION | CREATIVITY | INNOVATION | PERSISTENCE | ADAPTABILITY | RESOURCEFULNESS | INITIATIVE | SELF- MOTIVATION | CRITICAL THINKING | RESEARCH | DATA ANALYSIS | MATHEMATICS | ECONOMIC | COMPUTER | SOCIAL MEDIA | DESIGN THINKING | GAMIFICATION | PROTOTYPING | EMPATHY | COLLABORATION | EXPERIMENTATION | ITERATION | RISK- TAKING | RESILIENCE | VISION | STRATEGIC THINKING | FUTURISM
Professional skillset
Python | Java
Mathematica
R
LaTeX
Gretl
Regression Modelling