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.
Daksh Malik Excels at World Scholar’s Cup 2025 – Regional Round
Daksh Malik, Grade 10 delivered a remarkable performance at the Regional Round of the World Scholar’s Cup 2025 – Senior Division, Gurugram. Over 900 scholars from across the country participated in the competition.
Daksh was awarded an astounding 13 medals — 11 Gold and 2 Silver, along with a trophy for his team’s performance.
Highlights of his Achievements:
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1st Position in Social Studies – Only scholar to achieve this distinction; awarded a Gold Medal.
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Gold Medals in Science, Arts, and Literature – Topped in all three individual subjects.
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Top 6 Overall Scholar Champions – Awarded a Gold Medal for ranking among the best across all events.
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4th Position Trophy – For the Team Challenge Round.
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Silver Medal for Individual Debate and Gold Medal for Team Debate.
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Gold Medal for Creative Writing.
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Gold Medal for Collaborative Writing.
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Silver Medal for Team Collaborative Writing.
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Gold Medal for Qualifying for the Global Round.
Daksh has earned a place at the Global Round of the World Scholar’s Cup 2025, where he will represent the school on an international platform later this year.
Daksh Malik: Laurels at National Level Debate Competition
Daksh Malik (Grade 10, Gir) participated in the National Level “Dash Debate Competition 2025” organized by the Indian Schools Debating Society (ISDS).
He secured the Second Position, emerging as the Runner-Up in the U-16 category of this competition.
The tournament involved a series of challenging rounds, including five preliminary rounds, where Daksh demonstrated remarkable clarity of thought, articulate expression, and consistent performance.
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!
Shaurya Agarwal Shines at Faridabad District Badminton Championship 2025
Shaurya Agarwal, a student of Grade 10 at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, has achieved outstanding success at the Faridabad District Badminton Championship 2025, held at Manav Rachna International School from 30th May to 3rd June 2025.
Shaurya secured two championship titles in the Under-17 Boys Doubles and Under-17 Mixed Doubles categories, demonstrating remarkable skill and sportsmanship.
Adding to this accomplishment, Shaurya has also qualified to represent Faridabad district in the Haryana State Championship in the Under-17 Boys Singles category.
We extend our heartiest congratulations to Shaurya and wish him continued success as he competes at the state level.
Jayansh Dhingra Shines at Matrix Chess Tournament
Jayansh Dhingra from Grade 7 Gir secured the 3rd Position in the Matrix Chess Tournament held in New Delhi from 3rd to 6th June 2025. This tournament followed the Classical time format, and Jayansh demonstrated exceptional focus, strategy, and resilience throughout the competition.
Congratulations to Jayansh on this remarkable achievement!
Pranit Rastogi Shines at World Cadet Chess Championship 2025 – Secures 4th Place for India
Pranit Rastogi, a Grade 3 student at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, represented India at the prestigious World Cadet Chess Championship 2025, held in Rhodes, Greece, this April.
Pranit delivered an outstanding performance, finishing 4th in the Under-8 category and standing joint third based on points. He was the only Indian player to secure a spot in the Top 4 of this global championship.
In recognition of his remarkable achievement, Pranit Rastogi has been invited to be felicitated on June 13th by Ms. Kiran Chopra (Chairperson, Punjab Kesari Group) and Shri Vipul Goyal (Cabinet Minister, Government of Haryana).