Aadya Kakkar Strikes Gold and Bronze at Nationals
Aadya Kakkar, student of Grade 3 Kanha, has achieved a remarkable feat by winning Gold and Bronze medals at the National Kickboxing Championship 2025, held in Chennai from 27th to 31st August 2025.
Representing Haryana, Aadya showcased grit and determination in the 7–9 years, –27 kg Children’s category, securing:
- Gold Medal in Team Point Fight
- Bronze Medal in Point Fight
We are proud of Aadya’s outstanding achievement and congratulate her for bringing laurels to the school.
Aayra Kakkar Shines at National Kickboxing Championship 2025
Aayra Kakkar, student of Grade 6 Corbett, has once again made the school proud by winning Gold and Silver medals at the National Kickboxing Championship 2025 held in Chennai from 27th to 31st August 2025.
Representing Haryana, Aayra competed in the 10–12 years, –37 kg category and showcased remarkable skill and determination. She secured:
- Gold Medal in Point Fight
- Silver Medal in Light Contact
Her performance in the Point Fight category was exceptional, with scores across five matches as follows:
- Fight 1: 11–0
- Fight 2: 11–0
- Fight 3: 8–0
- Fight 4: 7–2
- Fight 5: 13–8
We congratulate Aayra on her outstanding achievement and for bringing laurels to the school.
Kiara Gera Shines at the National Kickboxing Championship
We are proud to share that Kiara Gera of Grade 4 Gir participated in the National Kickboxing Championship held in Chennai from 27th–31st August 2025.
- She secured a Gold Medal in the Kicklight event.
- She also won a Bronze Medal in the Pointfight event.
Congratulations to Kiara on this remarkable achievement.
Proud Moment: Shambhavi Wins Silver in Gymnastics
Shambhavi Singh has won a Silver Medal in the Level-1 category at the Inter-Academy Gymnastics Competition held at Vijay Shree Gymnastics Academy on Saturday, 30th August 2025.
Her dedication and spirit at such a young age are truly inspiring. We are proud of her achievement!
Celebrating Excellence in Chess! - Alishka Rakheja
Alishka Rakheja, a student of Grade 3 Sariska, has achieved a remarkable milestone. She participated in the SGFI Under-11 Girls Chess Tournament and emerged as the First Prize winner.
Her dedication, strategic thinking, and outstanding performance are an inspiration to all young learners at Shiv Nadar School Faridabad. Congratulations to Alishka on this fantastic accomplishment!
Grade 11 Student Aayana Aggarwal Publishes White Paper on the One Young India Platform
Aayana Aggarwal, a Grade 11 student at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, has authored a white paper titled “Rethinking Who Reservation Leaves Behind”, which has been published on the prestigious One Young India platform.
Aayana’s paper offers a critical and balanced examination of the Indian Reservation System. It advocates for thoughtful reforms that reflect current social and economic realities—evolving the system rather than replacing it.
Highlights of the paper include:
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A constitutional and historical overview of India’s reservation framework
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Insights from a primary survey involving 101 respondents across diverse backgrounds
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A spotlight on underrepresented groups such as economically weaker individuals from the General Category and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)
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Reform suggestions including:
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Ensuring full implementation of the 4% PwD quota with audits and accessibility
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Creating a transparent Central Dashboard to track reservation data
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Introducing sub-quotas for marginalized sub-castes and Denotified Tribes (DNTs)
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Linking reservation to skilling in futuristic sectors like AI and climate tech
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Strengthening support for the EWS category with better implementation
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The paper reflects Aayana’s commitment to social equity and her ability to engage with complex policy issues through research, empathy, and a reform-oriented lens.
Ruhaan Taneja Shines at Vidya Bal Bhawan Rapid Chess Tournament
Ruhaan Taneja from Grade 3 Gir participated in the Vidya Bal Bhawan Rapid Chess Tournament held on 27th July 2025 and secured 1st position in the Under-9 Boys category. His outstanding performance earned him a trophy, a certificate, and a cash prize of ₹1,500.
Congratulations, Ruhaan!
Your dedication and focus continue to inspire us all.
Avishi Bansal Shines at State FinSwimming Championship
Avishi Bansal, a Grade 4 student at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, has won a Gold Medal in the 50m Bi-Fins Relay (Sub Junior Group F) at the 5th Haryana State FinSwimming Championship (Underwater Sports).
Her dedication and spirited performance in this unique and demanding sport are truly commendable. Congratulations to Avishi on this outstanding achievement!
Avantika Bhatia Shines at Gymquinn 2025
Avantika Bhatia, a student of Grade 2 at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, showcased exceptional talent at Gymquinn 2025, a prestigious gymnastics competition held at The Gaudium School, Hyderabad.
Competing in the Level 2 category, Avantika secured four gold medals, emerging as a top performer in her division. She was also the youngest participant in her level, making this achievement even more commendable.
Congratulations to Avantika for her remarkable accomplishment and for bringing laurels to the school!
Pranit Rastogi Shines in Recent Chess Tournaments
Pranit Rastogi of Grade 3 Shiv Nadar School Faridabad has continued to excel in chess, bringing pride with his outstanding performances:
- New Delhi Open International FIDE Rated Tournament: Pranit secured 1st position in the Rapid Tournament, winning a trophy and a cash prize of ₹5,100, and achieved 2nd position in the Blitz Tournament in his category.
- Royal Jaipur Chess Classical FIDE Rated International Tournament (29 May – 1 June): He earned 3rd position, along with a trophy and a cash prize of ₹7,000.
- Global Chess Academy Tournament (6 July): Competing in the Under-12 category (higher age group) at Ramagya School, Noida, Pranit achieved 1st position and was felicitated for his remarkable achievement in the World Cadet Tournament.
On 12th July 2025, Pranit Rastogi (Grade 3 Kanha) participated in the Divine Chess Tournament held at Sector 21-C, Faridabad, and secured First Position in the Under-9 Category.
We congratulate Pranit on his exceptional accomplishments and wish him continued success in his chess journey!