About
Mahatma Gandhi once said, “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.” That principle shapes how I learn, lead, and live.
I'm an IBDP student at Indus International School, Bangalore with interests spanning economics, public policy, athletics, music, and creative writing.
I bring academic discipline, athletic resilience, and curiosity to everything I undertake - from publishing economic research to scaling literacy programs in rural India, and from mountain summits to national cricket tournaments.
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I hope to pursue a career in academia, policymaking, or public service. Whether teaching underserved students or training with elite athletes, I try to work with impact, purpose, and excellence - because as Maximus Decimus Meridius once said, "what we do in life echoes in eternity".
Education
Indus International School, Bangalore
International Baccalaureate: Diploma Programme 2024-2026
Higher Level: Economics, Psychology, Mathematics Applications and Interpretation
Standard Level: English A Language and Literature, Spanish ab initio, Environmental Systems and Societies
Extended Essay (in Economics):
To what extent has the Shakti Scheme been effective in increasing female labour force participation and household savings in Karnataka between June 2023 and June 2025?
Indus International School, Bangalore
International Baccalaureate: Middle Years Programme 2019-2024
Subjects: English Language and Literature, French Language Acquisition, Mathematics Extended, Physics,
Biology, Chemistry (Grade 9), Inter-Disciplinary Unit, Digital Design, Personal Project
2nd/99 in MYP Batch of 2024
Achievements
International Baccalaureate: Global Youth Action Fund
Selected as 1 of 110 winning initiatives from 1,100+ global applications, I received a $2,000 grant from the International Baccalaureate’s Global Youth Action Fund to scale my READ literacy workbook across rural India, especially in Maharashtra.
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https://hundred.org/en/innovations/read-revamped-english-acquisition-and-development
Resilience Award
Received the Resilience Award at Indus International School, Bangalore in March 2024, recognizing my comeback to competitive academics and athletics after an injury. Gave a speech to 500+ students/parents/teachers.
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https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7170725562326396928/
Summer Programs
University of Chicago:
Pathways in Economics
I was one of 80 students selected globally for the Pathways in Economics course (ECON 12410). I earned 100 units of UChicago credit with an A grade (98.29%). I studied macroeconomics, causal inference, game theory, and behavioral economics, and was introduced to the Chicago School framework through the works of Gary Becker and Milton Friedman. I applied R programming to conduct policy-based economic evaluation and experimental design.
Wharton Global Youth Program:
Financial Decision Making
I learned about asset classes, portfolio diversification, technical analysis, personal finance, and DCFs. I placed in the top 25 in a global investment simulation (150+ teams) and was recommended as best team in the capstone presentation project on U.S. college savings plans (529 plans, Coverdell ESAs, custodial accounts).
Ashoka University:
Economics, Policy, and Society
The course explored economic theory, behavioral psychology, international relations, ethics in public service, and career pathways in civil service. I developed interdisciplinary perspectives across sociology, political science, and economics.
University of Warwick:
A Taste of Economics and Finance
I was introduced to macroeconomics, environmental economics, behavioral economics, game theory, and the foundations of 21st-century finance. I also participated in UCAS personal statement workshops and academic life immersion activities. This was the first formal introduction of economics in my life too, leading to a pursuit of my passion in the coming years.
Research Experience
Research Intern:
Finance Department, Government of Karnataka
At the Finance Department of the Government of Karnataka, I studied budget preparation processes and analyzed education funding trends in Karnataka’s Child Budget (2020–2025). I worked with senior officers at the Fiscal Policy Institute and created tools to evaluate shifts in programmatic versus non-programmatic allocations in response to COVID-19, elections, and NEP 2020.
Research Project:
Zerodha
With Zerodha, India’s largest stock brokerage firm, I co-authored a research brief studying Indian household wealth. We estimated household AUM at ₹941T (FY23) and examined changes in asset class distribution, post-COVID equity participation, and rural investment in gold. The project combined SEBI, RBI, and WGC data to contextualize macro-level savings behavior.
Author - Research Paper:
International Journal For
Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR)
In an independently published paper in IJFMR, I examined how inflation (2010–2024) impacted the purchasing power of low-income rural vs. urban households. Using CPI and NSSO data, we found rural food expenditure rose from 52% to 58% and urban rent burdens increased from 26% to 34%. The paper proposes region-specific and inflation-indexed policy solutions.
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Volunteering
READ:
Revamped English Acquisition and Development
I created a grassroots literacy initiative focused on foundational English learning for underprivileged children. I authored a 100-page activity-based workbook aligned with English learning goals for Grades 1–5 and distributed over 1,100 copies across Karnataka and Maharashtra. The project has reached more than 3,040 students till date.
https://hundred.org/en/innovations/read-revamped-english-acquisition-and-development
Volunteer Teacher:
Gubbachi Learning Community NGO
As a volunteer teacher at Gubbachi Learning Community, I prepared four students for their NIOS Data Entry Operations exams in 2023 - each scored above 95/100. In 2024, I returned to Gubbachi to teach 25 out-of-school children aged 8-13 using the READ workbook, helping them build essential communication and comprehension skills.
Social Media Intern:
Child Rights and You (CRY) NGO
During my CRY Youth Change Champion experience, I worked with a team of 150+ students across India. I co-created infographics and campaigns on girl child education, migration, and climate action, raising ₹425,000+ (USD, 5,000+) to fund girl education initiatives in rural Rajasthan, India.
Competitions
For essay competitions, use this link to view full responses : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AvmEDMAtmuv8WBUigRlDxLwEuS7SYn9V?usp=sharing
INFINITY Mathematics Competition:
Aditya Birla World Academy (ABWA) in association with Birla Instititute of Technology and Sciences (BITS) Pilani
My team won the South Zone regional finals at ABWA Infinity 2024–2025 in the Advanced category (1st out of 5+ states). I also placed 2nd Runner-Up in the Individual Clash of Mathematicians round out of 1,500+ participants nationally.
Essay Writing Competitions:
Trinity College, University of Cambridge
R.A. Butler Politics Prize:
If the citizens of a democracy are not well-informed, is that democracy imperilled?
Robson History Prize:
What answers did Gandhi’s Hind Swaraj offer to questions about the nature of civilisation?
Gould Prize for Essays in English Literature:
“Literature is the home of nonstandard space and time. Against the official borders of the nation and against the fixed intervals of the clock, what flourishes here is irregular duration and extension”.
(WAI CHEE DIMOCK)
Essay Writing Competitions:
St. Hugh's College, University of Oxford
Mary Renault Classical Reception Competition:
“Romanticizing Peasant Resistance in Colonial India - the Example of Lagaan”​
Julia Wood History Competition:
The classical reception of The Odyssey in O Brother Where Art Thou?
Interests
Cricket - Occasional captain, all-rounder:
International School Sports Organisation (ISSO) India
ISSO U-19 National Games Runners Up (October 2023)
- Dismissed a Rajasthan U19 player, selected for U-19 SGFI 2023-24
ISSO U-19 National Games 2nd Runners Up (November 2024)
ISSO U-17 National Games Quarter Finalist out of 22 teams (October 2024)
- Captain of U-19 1st XI for home games occasionally since April 2024 (win rate of 66.67%)
Athletics: 800m/1500m, long-distance
Anju Bobby Sports Foundation (ABSF)
I began long-distance running in early 2024 and have since completed multiple 10Ks and half-marathons. I am currently training at the Anju Bobby Sports Foundation alongside elite India (Reliance Foundation) international athletes for the October 2025 ISSO U-19 National Games 800m and 1500m events.
I plan to run the Tata Mumbai Marathon (full category) in 2026.
Mountaineering:
Indus School of Leadership (ISL)
Surya Top Peak, Himalayas (4,000m):
Completed a Great Himalayan Trek in Uttarakhand, summitting Surya Top via the Dayara Bugyal in October 2022.
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (4,750m):
In January-February 2023, I went on a Mount Kilimanjaro Expedition and made it up to Kibo Hut on the Marangu Route (4,750m).
Future Plans:
After reading Nimsdai Purja's Beyond Possible, I've developed a deeper passion for mountaineering and aspire to do the Seven Summits post high school/college. Post that, maybe even scaling the 14 Death Zone Peaks.
Music:
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)
Indus Orchestra
Piano (2012-present):
As a pianist, I've completed grades 3 to 6 through ABRSM for performance exams, even scoring merit and distinction for grades 4 and 5. I continue to play regularly as a passion, for my own joy, particularly enjoying pieces by Hans Zimmer, Ludovico Einaudi, Yann Tiersen, Yiruma, and more. I plan on completing my grades 7 and 8 soon and attempting an ARSM diploma during college.
Trumpet (2018-2023):
As the senior brass lead in my senior school orchestra, between grades 6 to 9 in school, I performed over 25 pieces online and during live performances. Some of these include "Fly Me To The Moon" by Frank Sinatra, "Mission Impossible: Theme" by Lalo Schifrin, and more, all in audiences of over 500+ students, parents, and teachers.
Writing:
Medium
I’m writing a 150-page memoir that captures my recovery journey after a sports injury. It documents my physical and emotional recovery, travels around the world for potential treatment, and even the return I made to the very same ground, one year later, where the injury occurred. It's slated for publication towards the end of 2025.
I also write articles on Medium that blend my reflections on stoicism, productivity, and resilience with experiences in athletics, academics, and self-growth.
Content Creation:
Instagram
YouTube
Instagram: ​I share daily content focused on fitness, discipline, and lifestyle improvement. My reels have reached over 34,000 accounts monthly, and I use the platform to build a community around resilience and growth.
YouTube:
I run a self-shot vlog channel where I explore running, productivity, studies, and self-improvement through storytelling. I’ve documented half-marathons, travel, routines, and my journey as a high school student.
