leaders forum 2015

The members of the Leaders Forum are a group of young adults who we believe have the potential to be change-makers of the future. After graduating from school and entering college, these students are invited to join the Forum based on their academic and co-curricular prowess, leadership skills, strong sense of ethics, a spirit of altruism and the ability to act decisively using these qualities and strengths.

The Global Education & Leadership Foundation (tGELF) nurtures, mentors and guides these young leaders to help them evolve into future agents of change. It also endeavors to provide them with relevant opportunities and sensitize them to prevailing global issues, so that their future choices are based on a commitment to universal values that are essential in a culturally diverse and interdependent world.

THE LEADERS FORUM

Leaders of tomorrow

AADYA CHAWLA Aadya Chawla is a third year student, pursuing law at the National Law University, Delhi. She is an avid participator in moot-courts and academic research projects. Aadya is an active member of INSAAF, a legal aid initiative committed to social justice. She has worked extensively in the areas of juvenile justice, refugee protection law, labor welfare and on access of water and sanitation for the urban poor. She has been at the forefront to ensure minimum wages and social security benefits for the on-campus contract labor. She innovated a technology for purifying water for which, the Oracle Foundation at San Francisco, California awarded her. She aspires to use her legal aptitude to bring about positive change in the legal field and provide access to justice to the underprivileged of our society at large.

*LEAD: Lively, Enthusiastic, Ambitious, Determined.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: I hope Aadya stays a perfectionist and as organized in life as she is with her files and folders.

My tweet @1.01.2030: My New Year Resolution: Touch more lives, make them more beautiful; Be brilliant and take out more time to live.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Youth and independence mean nothing in college if you forget the importance of family and being grounded.

AAKARSH GULATI Aakarsh Gulati is an eager learner and a passionate dancer, and student at New York University. Taking maximum advantage of his opportunities studying in in such amazing city, one can see him riding his bike in Central Park, brushing up on his subjects in Washington Square Park or indulging in conversation with young professionals at bars/lounges in the Meatpacking District. He loves to be on his feet, loves to absorb more, and loves to learn. Graduating in May 2016 with a BA in economics, has not satisfied his hunger to learn. He has completed his Minor is Mathematics and is expected to complete his second Minor in the Business of Entertainment, Media and Technology by fall as well.

LEAD: Loyal, Enthusiast, Adventurous, Decisive.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: A man who thinks faster than he types. Continuously changing from one from news site to another.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Although mankind has made many strives in technology, making the future we imagine real, a lot of dreams and wishes are still waiting to become reality. Do not be satisfied yet, because the day we lose our passion to take us forward is the day mankind will decide its date of extinction. Let us win and set new records in 2030 beating ourselves in 2029.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The habit of talking excessively to prove my intelligence. I now listen more, giving myself the opportunity to learn something new.

There are still a lot of dreams and

wishes waiting to become reality.

The day we lose our passion to take

us forward is the day mankind will

decide it’s date of extinction.

*We asked the leaders to use LEAD as an acronym to define themselves.

AAKRITI SURI Aakriti Suri will be attending the Stern School of Business at New York University as a freshman this fall. Social entrepreneurship is her primary field of interest. Inspired by her first social venture in her hometown, she would love to pursue her business degree with a concentration in management and operations and a minor in social entrepreneurship. She has devoted most of her high school years holding leadership posts, interning at business firms, representing the country at various Round Square Conferences and Student Exchanges, participating in summer programs and volunteering for community service. She also enjoys photography, travel and reading.

LEAD: Learn, Empathy, Awareness, Discover.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She has varied interests ranging from philosophy, photography, blogging, fitness to motivational videos on which she can spend countless hours.

My tweet @1.01.2030: I am hopeful that 2030 will challenge 2029 by being even more adventurous, eventful, thrilling, challenging and exciting. May learning and growth continue to remain my companions.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I perceive ‘learn’ and ‘achieve’ as more flexible and profound terms.

AAKANXIT KHULLAR Aakanxit Khullar is a rising sophomore at Columbia University. He plans to major in financial engineering with a concentration in entrepreneurship and innovation. In his first semester, Aakanxit was elected Vice President of the Engineering Student Council. He is passionate about creating technological solutions that address important social needs. In 2014, he was awarded the CSIR National Innovation Award for School Children for developing a device that by gauging instantaneous power consumption of a building helps promote conservation of electricity. Aakanxit was also awarded by the President of India on National Energy Conservation Day for successfully leading a school-wide campaign that resulted in a drop of 25% in the electricity consumption of DPS R.K. Puram. Aakanxit has a knack for teaching. In mid-2012, he co-founded an online education portal www.mgsintheta.org, which hosted 80 video tutorials on physics, chemistry, math and computer science. In early 2013, he received a YouTube Partnership from Google.

LEAD: Lazy, Eccentric, Affectionate Darling.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: From storing GoT seasons to advanced engineering Mathematics textbooks, I am a modern-day example of his old gigabyte optimization finesse.

My tweet @1.01.2030: With DU cut-offs expected to be 113.7%, parents have asked their children to use Apsara pencils to score extra marks for good handwriting.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The Indian stock market.

LEAD THE CHANGE LEADERS FORUM 05

AANYA PRIYA DALMIA Aanya Priya Dalmia has finished high school at Vasant Valley and now plans to study at Princeton University/Swarthmore College. She is an environmental activist, artist and keen sportsperson. She has been involved in many social and environmental issues and campaigns. She has worked on water projects in rural Rajasthan, and got the opportunity to present her work at the Nexus Global Youth Summit at the United Nations headquarters last July. She has also worked to reduce electronic and plastic wastes and to reduce political complacency in the country. She was the captain of the table tennis school team and represented school in national level soccer and table tennis tournaments. She is also passionate about art. Aanya’s core strengths lie in her passion for anything that she undertakes. She has a clear vision for her goals, and can push her team forward!

LEAD: Logical, Enthusiastic, Artistic, Dependable.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: I sit on her lap for hours, less for routine work, more to explore the world. Plus, I sing all day!

My tweet @1.01.2030: I celebrated New Year’s on planet Mars with pizza and the family! A great beginning to a great decade! Cheers. #happynewyear

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I thought the freedom of adulthood would change my life. But, it’s just the same—I guess I’ve always been free!

AARON JUDE SALDANHA Aaron Jude Saldanha is a second-year student of economics at Loyola College, University of Madras. Having lived in various parts of the country he enjoys travelling and meeting with people from different places and learning about their culture and experiences. Aaron’s interests include playing football and the guitar, reading extensively on a variety of issues ranging from monetary policies to income inequality to fiction a la Jack Higgins, as well as partaking in college festivals and competitions in the general area of economics and business. His strengths include being able to strike up conversations with people he has never met before.

LEAD: Lively, Excitable, Affable, Driven.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: A well meaning person who intends to work but tends to unleash the procrastinator within!

My tweet @1.01.2030: I can’t believe people still use this! #so2015

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Linguistic gaps do not obstruct friendship. Well meaning people can get along just fine.

Linguistic gaps do not obstruct

friendship. Well meaning people

can get along just fine.

I thought the freedom of

adulthood would change my life.

But it’s just the same—I guess I’ve

always been free.


AAYUSH BAID Aayush Baid is a second-year student of history at St. Stephens College, University of Delhi. He is firmly committed to the goal of egalitarianism and trusteeship, thus undertaking active volunteer work in the Social Service League of the College as a co-coordinator in addition to his participation in theater, debating and other activities. Apart from maintaining academic proficiency, consistently faring among the top 10% in his department, he has also undertaken research projects. He was commended by the Vice Chancellor for his contribution to the mass online course recently launched by the University. Over the summer he interned at the National Museum in Delhi on an ambitious research project. He intends to take up further studies in global governance and diplomacy. In his view, his courage of conviction, diligence, steadfastness, compassion and abiding faith in the humane approach, give him his cutting edge.

LEAD: Lively, Efficient, Ambitious, Deft.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Shutting down, charge and turn me on.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I have come to value love, faith, charity and hope as the nucleus of a humanistic approach which is enough to overcome insurmountable challenges.

ABHINAV SURESH MENON Abhinav Suresh Menon is a Sophomore in Yale College. He’s originally from Kerala and he grew up in Dubai; thus he has a deep affinity for coconuts, shawarma and copious quantities of tea. At Yale he is actively involved with the Yale Economic Review, the Undergraduate Organizations Committee, and the Yale Student Investment Group. He also enjoys playing for the Yale Cricket Club. Academically, he is interested in development-related issues surrounding governance and property rights in India, cricket statistics, alternative investment classes, and modern Indian history. He’s also trying to read up as much as possible on Information Technology Law. When not writing about himself in the third person or pondering his life’s direction, he enjoys re-watching Stanley Kubrick movies.

LEAD: Laxism, Empiricism, Absurdism, Dostoyevskian.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Keeps too many programs open.

My tweet @1.01.2030: People still use Twitter?

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Race relations in America.

I have come to value love, faith,

charity and hope as the nucleus

of a humanistic approach,

which is enough to overcome

insurmountable challenges.

ABINAYA RAMAN Abinaya Raman is from Chennai and studies at Brown University. She has multiple interests and is potentially concentrating on applied mathematics, computer science/economics and visual arts. Her extracurricular interests include drawing, painting, karate and debating. She also enjoys ready 20th century novels and philosophy. Her favorite authors are JRR Tolkien and Jane Austen. At Brown, she is involved with the international mentoring program and is a mentor for incoming international freshmen. She is cheerful, diplomatic and a good team player. She is an optimist. She is also a strong feminist and hopes to one day see a world free of gender inequality.

LEAD: Loving, Empathetic, Atheistic, Dedicated.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She should stop watching Netflix!

My tweet @1.01.2030: It’s great that we’ve finally become a part of an equal society where people respect one another!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I’ve relinquished certain moral standards and had and set a uniform standard for myself and the way I view others; as long as you don’t harm anyone, you’re not doing anything wrong!

ADIT GUPTA Adit Gupta, an intriguing young fellow, will start his freshman year at Cornell University this year. He intends to pursue electrical engineering. He is a sports enthusiast and plays cricket and basketball competitively and almost all other sports recreationally. He is a man of few words and truly believes actions speak louder than words. He loves travelling, playing video games, reading books, watching movies and spending some ‘alone time’ listening to songs and reflecting upon life. He also has a weird fetish for thought-provoking quotes. His strength lies in the fact that he is ready to persevere to make things go as planned and that he has firm self control. He loves to meet new people and has a keen interest to participate in group activities.

LEAD: Loves Enduring (to) Achieve Dreams.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Adit is a curious person who asks me a lot of questions and likes to keep his things neat and sorted.

My tweet @1.01.2030: This view from the Moon. Earth looks great from here. Still trying to spot my house. Happy 2030 to all my friends down there.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I thought people change but now I think they never really change, it’s just the mask that drops off.

I earlier thought that people

change, but now I think they

never really change, it’s just the

mask that drops off.


ADITI BHOWMICKAditi Bhowmick is a rising senior at Cornell University. She is an economics and government major with a minor in law and society. She is a Tata Scholar at Cornell University. At Cornell, she writes and works for The Cornell Daily Sun (Cornell’s student-run daily newspaper), is part of Cornell Undergraduate Ambassadors and is engaged in the international student community. She contributed to establishing Cornell’s International Student Union and served as the VP Advocacy for the same. This summer, she has been working in the Strategic Marketing Communications department at Credit Suisse, New York, as a Summer Analyst. She hopes to eventually attend Business School or Law School. She enjoys writing, debate, and reading extensively. She is passionate about bridging the gender gap in Senior Management in Finance and is an LGBTQ Ally.

LEAD: Logical, Empathetic, Approachable/Affirmative, Diligent.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: A compulsive, imaginative writer blogger, political-economic observer, obsessive Netflix enthusiast who is always on some form of social network. She likes organizing things in multiple folders.

My tweet @1.01.2030: My first novel “A Life of Abstinence” hits the store shelves today, Happy Reading!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Prisons and how grave the problem of mass incarceration is in the US today.

ADITYA BALACHANDAR BARADWAJAditya Balachandar Baradwaj is a freshman at the University of California, Berkeley. He is majoring in electrical engineering and computer science, with a potential minor in economics or linguistics. Aditya prides himself on his rationalism and critical thinking. Contemplating the mysteries of Science is one of his favorite pastimes, right alongside reading about ancient civilizations and history. He is very passionate about physics and mathematics and, until a few years ago, wanted to pursue a career as a theoretical physicist. Aditya believes that intellectual discourse is critical to the development of a society and debating is one of Aditya’s main extracurricular activities. He has also participated in around 20 MUN conferences at the school and college level, winning awards in nearly every one.

LEAD: Level-headed, Eclectic, Adamant, Determined.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Once he starts browsing, he never stops! Oh well, at least it’s for educational purposes. Most of the time. Sigh.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Millennium Development Goals are sooo last decade. #UnitedNations #EradicatedWorldPoverty.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Last year, I would’ve blindly applied to all the universities ranked Top 10. I now realize the importance of a “fit”.

I’ve changed my opinion about

prisons and how grave the

problem of mass incarceration is

in the US today.

ADITYA KHANDELWALAditya Khandelwal will be a freshman at Stanford University this fall. He is a prospective computer science major, and will be looking to explore other areas of interest through the flexible Stanford curriculum, with major emphasis on mathematics and physics. Aditya was the Head Boy at his school and held other leadership positions in the various school clubs, and at competitions. He is usually seen engineering solutions to problems and developing novel algorithms. Aditya plays the flute, enjoys Ultimate Frisbee and has been quizzing since his teething days. He hopes to create a Silicon Valley start-up, cure cancer in the near future, and invent a way to harness a sustainable form of energy.

LEAD: Ludicrous Example of Amalgamated Disaster (in a good way!).

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Overclocking the GPU of a computer to solve programming problems is never a good idea. Unfortunately, Aditya doesn’t know that.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Solved the world’s energy crisis last night. Anyone up for fishing tomorrow? #JustAnotherDay @POTUS @elonmusk @q_larrypage.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Murphy’s Law holds true: Life can be unpredictable; not everything can go according to plan; always account for variable change.

ADVIKA GUPTA Advika Gupta is a rising senior pursuing her undergraduate and graduate degrees simultaneously from the Department of Psychology at Stanford University. She aims to understand the principles guiding human emotions in order to develop interventions that lead to real-world change. On days when coffee cannot motivate her, her love for writing pushes her to design writing-based tasks that can help the average person cope better with the negative events in their life. She gets to share her passion for the written word through her job as the only international writing tutor at the Hume Writing Center. Advika likes to think that her free time consists of baking, yoga, writing and hammock-hopping with her sorority sisters; however, exploring a new discipline every year—film production, mathematical logic, religion, and art, so far—leave her with little spare time for much else.

LEAD: Loyal, Enterprising, Analytical, Dynamic.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. - A.A.Milne

My tweet @1.01.2030: ...And still no Hogwarts letter. #NeverStopBelieving.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Confidence and arrogance have little in common and while neither is “wrong”, I have learnt to embrace the former while evading the latter.


AGNI RAJ SINGHAgni Raj Singh is a rising sophomore in the Honors Program at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and intends to Double Major in economics and film & TV production. He has been a pianist, dancer, choreographer, writer, editor, sportsman and House Captain in school, and now finds himself most zealous about the art of creating new people and new worlds on celluloid. He is also very passionate about the intricacies of the economic world and looks to mesh his creative and analytical sides making the most of every opportunity effectively in the future. He is currently making his first student film as director, writer, producer, spotboy and financial wizard. With the intent to cross-specialize in both, the business of art and the art of business, Agni plans to make thoughtful works of art that reflect, surprise, stimulate and satiate the changing sensibilities of an ever-changing world.

LEAD: Livewire, Enterprising, Avant-Garde, Determined.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Obsessive gent, au fait with his fancies: the Beatles, films, economics, the World. Does what he loves, loves what he does.

My tweet @1.01.2030: First day jitters for tomorrow...merged entity is the globe’s largest media group. Hope can justify heading the hydra! Happy New Year all!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: “My Calling”. Let passion dictate the path, while prudence tempers the journey. The road less travelled heads to unique destinations.

AHANA MAKENAhana Maken is a rising junior at Columbia University (Columbia College) majoring in economics and minoring in mathematics. She is the Director of Consulting for 180 Degrees Consulting, the Fundraising Chair for BuildOn and the Financial Analyst for Columbia Investment Banking Division. In her free time, Ahana can be seen watching musicals and trying different cuisines. She has been a part of the Khemka Foundation for five years now; after participating in Leadership workshops from 8th to 10th grade, she was chosen as a member of the more focused Leadership Club and has been part of the Leaders Forum since then.

LEAD: Lighthearted, Enthusiastic, Ambitious, Daring.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Someone who satisfies her obsessive desire for self-awareness by taking online personality quizzes.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Finally made a Twitter account! Happy New Year, everyone!!!

I love watching musicals and

trying different types of cuisine in

my free time. I’m also a big fan of

taking online personality quizzes.

AKHIL MITTALAkhil Mittal is a final year student at Columbia University, USA, where he is majoring in industrial engineering and operations research. He has consistently been on the Dean’s list and is the Founder of Spectrum, a student-run political magazine. Akhil is interested in current affairs and politics in particular, finance, sports and loves watching television shows.

LEAD: Loyal, Enthusiastic, Ambitious, Decisive.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He’s an avid reader of news, with an interest in politics, finance, sports and loves watching TV shows.

My tweet @1.01.2030: I am pleased to announce that every newborn Indian child now has access to a full education, complete medical care, shelter, food and water guaranteed by the Government! #IndiaForward.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Narendra Modi. Coming in as a revolutionary, Modi promised to make big changes, however the lack thereof has been disappointing.

AKSHAT BUBNA Akshat Bubna is a freshman at MIT majoring in mathematics and computer science. He is interested in algorithms, complexity theory and quantum computing. After teaching a section for Algorithms II, he has also begun pursuing teaching and course design seriously. In his first semester, Akshat established the URGE program, which is an initiative that aims to provide a forum for discussion about current research to undergraduates. He is co-president of Clowns@MIT, an organization dedicated to improving mental health on campus by directly engaging with students through small events.

LEAD: Level-headed, Enterprising, Ambitious, Deductive.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Obsessive compulsive individual enthusiastic about math, geometry and human perception who is involved in a diverse range of projects.

My tweet @1.01.2030: The world is very different from 15 years ago. I’m glad I played a meaningful part in bringing about this change.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Despite going to a technical school, I’ve realised here that art and self-expression are some of the most beautiful facets of the human experience.

Despite going to technical

school, I’ve realised that art

and self-expression are some of

the most beautiful facets of the

human experience.

I am an avid follower of current

affairs and politics and also enjoy

finance and sports. Watching

television shows is another passion.


AMALAAmala is a nursing student in her first year. She is from Vellore, in Tamil Nadu and is now studying in St. Philomena’s Nursing College in Bangalore. She is learning subjects like psychology, physiotherapy, fundamentals of nursing etc. She is interested in learning about psychology and is also developing skills like hospital administration and microbiology. Her favorite subject is the fundamentals of nursing and Amala is looking forward to working as a nurse and to caring for the patients in the hospital as her job and as a thank-you to the society she belongs to.

LEAD: Lovely, Energetic, Amazing, Dancer.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She is silent and sweet but when you get to know her she has a lot more to say than what you can imagine.

My tweet @1.01.2030: I dream to serve society and every year I feel I am getting closer to achieve what I dreamt of as a kid.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: From being a silent spectator, I have changed to being a person of action and responsibility.

AMAN VENKATESHWARANAman Venkateshwaran is a rising sophomore at Duke University located in Durham, North Carolina. He intends to major in mathematics, with a minor in finance, computer science and/or music. Aman is an avid musician and has been playing the guitar since the age of eleven. Music is an integral part of his life which goes beyond sitting for examinations to taking part in competitions, playing in concerts, gigs, fundraisers, composing, and teaching music, which he is doing as part of NGO Music Basti. He is a certified deejay on Duke Radio, and, in addition to taking music classes, both theoretical and practical, has started a rock band in college as well. Apart from music, his interests are public speaking, sports, poker, cooking and innovation.

LEAD: Liberal, Eager, Ambitious, Deep.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: A man with many interests who has mastered the art of finding unproductive ways of using the Internet.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Time and time again, I mess up and write the previous year while writing today’s date.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I no longer believe I’m one of the smartest guys out there, after stepping into the big pond called college.

From being a silent spectator,

I’ve changed to being a person of

action and responsibility.

I no longer believe I’m one of

the smartest guys out there,

after stepping into the big pond

called college.


ANANYA JAIN

Ananya Jain is a student from Vasant Valley School. She will be attending Columbia University from 2015 to major in biology at the Columbia College. She is a diligent, self-motivated student, who has been an all rounder in school. She enjoys writing for newsletters, blogs in English and Hindi and has received subject awards in English, Sanskrit. She has been singing classical Indian music for several years and loves performing on stage as well as public speaking. Ananya thoroughly enjoys biking, hiking and going on adventure camps. As the head girl of her school and captain of the basketball team, she has been a leader in various fields. Currently, she is actively working with an NGO in the field of language.

LEAD: Lovable, Empowered, Adventurous, Dedicated.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Ananya’s playlist is on repeat all day, she loves her music! Also, her reminders and to-do lists are checked off right on time.

My tweet @1.01.2030: #HappyNewYear from this small, freezing town in Rajasthan. This years’ resolution is to finish the paper on genetics I started a while back. What’s yours? #familyholiday #happy2030.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Gender roles and characteristics are determined by genetic and behavioral evolution of the sexes over centuries and not just on age-old social norms.

ANGADBIR SINGH SABHERWAL

Angadbir Singh Sabherwal, is a senior in mechanical engineering, economics and environmental studies at Iowa State University (ISU). Angadbir loves travelling and learning new things. He can interact in a plethora of languages and studied abroad at Zhejiang University. He was nominated as the New Face of Engineering by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), selected for the ISU Homecoming Court, and received the President’s Leadership award at ISU. Singh is a Phi Eta Sigma National Scholar, Tau Beta Pi scholar and a Global Hesselbein scholar. Serving as a Resident Assistant; Undergraduate Assistant for the engineering international engagement; Research Assistant-Mechanical Engineering; volunteer for Sankalp; and Teaching Assistant for the Manufacturing lab has kept him busy and active in the ISU community. He is presently working on three very creative, entrepreneurial websites and ventures.

LEAD: Loving, and Ebullient; Angadbir is also Dandy.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Take a break from late night movies and papers and go travel the world rather than typing on me.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Blessed to have traveled to every single country in the world and to have created many entrepreneurial ventures.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Studying abroad, working abroad and relationships. In fact I think I have completely changed my opinion on life.

AMIRA SINGH

Amira Singh has just completed her second year at Columbia College of Columbia University in the City of New York. She is majoring in economics and mathematics, with a minor in psychology. Amira is actively involved with the Economics Society, serving on its Executive. Amira has been on the Dean’s List of the college every semester so far. She solved brainteasers and puzzles with her father from a young age, and has developed a deep enjoyment for these activities. Amira is skilled in helping groups reach a consensus and mediating in a conflict. She is also very active and involved in brainstorming sessions. Amira’s favorite sport is skiing, but she enjoys badminton and swimming as well. Amira plans to come back to India to work in the field of education.

LEAD: Loyal, Empathetic, Amiable, Driven.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She is totally obsessed with me. When finals were over, she watched Game of Thrones for 16 hours straight. Talk about #clingy.

My tweet @1.01.2030: #Blessed to have brought in the yr with our wonderful kids. We usher in the 1st yr where no human lives in abs poverty! Historic moment #hny.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I earlier thought of relationships as permanent and effortless. Now I realize that I must make an effort to sustain and nurture the relationships I value, even if they are with close family.

AMLAN PANDA

Amlan Panda is a first year student, pursuing a B.Tech in electronics and communication from Delhi Technological University (formerly DCE). He was the head boy at his school, as well as the President of the Debate Society for two consecutive years. Amlan has participated in over 50 National and International MUNs and 40 debates and group discussions. His key interests which include international relations and policy research, led him to be a part of a start up called ‘The Dais’, an education management company offering skill building workshops in Public Speaking, International Affairs, Political Affairs, Legal Affairs, Policy Analysis, English Theater and Leadership to educational institutions. Amlan has helped in empowering a group of slum women in New Delhi, by providing them a self sustaining business model of a screen printing business. He has represented India at the Shanghai International Youth Science and Technology Expo held at Shanghai, China. His chemistry project won CBSE nationals and also gold at the prestigious Intel Innovation in Research in Science and Technology(IRIS), where he was selected to represent India at the world’s largest science expo—Intel ISEF.

LEAD: Leader and Engineer, Amlan is a Dream.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He spends more time with me than anyone else, so at least I don’t complain.

My tweet @1.01.2030:. Last night was magical. #whathappensinvegasstaysinvegas.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The Aam Aadmi Party. Recent controversies involving the party’s founding members have diminished the credibility that they earlier boasted about.

My key interests which

include international

relations and policy

research, led me to be a

part of a start up called

‘The Dais’, an education

management company.

I earlier thought of relationships

as permanent and effortless. Now

I realize that I must make an

effort to sustain and nurture the

relationships I value, even if they

are with close family.

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ANANYA JAINAnanya Jain is a student from Vasant Valley School. She will be attending Columbia University from 2015 to major in biology at the Columbia College. She is a diligent, self-motivated student, who has been an all rounder in school. She enjoys writing for newsletters, blogs in English and Hindi and has received subject awards in English, Sanskrit. She has been singing classical Indian music for several years and loves performing on stage as well as public speaking. Ananya thoroughly enjoys biking, hiking and going on adventure camps. As the head girl of her school and captain of the basketball team, she has been a leader in various fields. Currently, she is actively working with an NGO in the field of language.

LEAD: Lovable, Empowered, Adventurous, Dedicated.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Ananya’s playlist is on repeat all day, she loves her music! Also, her reminders and to-do lists are checked off right on time.

My tweet @1.01.2030: #HappyNewYear from this small, freezing town in Rajasthan. This years’ resolution is to finish the paper on genetics I started a while back. What’s yours? #familyholiday #happy2030.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Gender roles and characteristics are determined by genetic and behavioral evolution of the sexes over centuries and not just on age-old social norms.

ANGADBIR SINGH SABHERWALAngadbir Singh Sabherwal, is a senior in mechanical engineering, economics and environmental studies at Iowa State University (ISU). Angadbir loves travelling and learning new things. He can interact in a plethora of languages and studied abroad at Zhejiang University. He was nominated as the New Face of Engineering by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), selected for the ISU Homecoming Court, and received the President’s Leadership award at ISU. Singh is a Phi Eta Sigma National Scholar, Tau Beta Pi scholar and a Global Hesselbein scholar. Serving as a Resident Assistant; Undergraduate Assistant for the engineering international engagement; Research Assistant-Mechanical Engineering; volunteer for Sankalp; and Teaching Assistant for the Manufacturing lab has kept him busy and active in the ISU community. He is presently working on three very creative, entrepreneurial websites and ventures.

LEAD: Loving, and Ebullient; Angadbir is also Dandy.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Take a break from late night movies and papers and go travel the world rather than typing on me.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Blessed to have traveled to every single country in the world and to have created many entrepreneurial ventures.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Studying abroad, working abroad and relationships. In fact I think I have completely changed my opinion on life.

ANIMESH TRIPATHIAnimesh Tripathi is a sophomore in computer engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Animesh is particularly interested in working in the fields of machine learning, algorithmic trading, embedded systems and image processing. During his freshman year he interned as a Software Engineer with Rithmio, a venture-backed gesture recognition and machine learning startup, where he worked on the visualization and deployment for Rithmio’s Application Programming Interface. He consequently interned at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), a federally funded organization responsible for the Blue Waters supercomputer project. Over the summer, he was an R&D Software Engineering Intern at Jump Trading, a high-frequency trading firm. Animesh also participated in a number of programming competitions over the last year and attended hackathons at Penn, Stanford and MIT, earning prizes from Microsoft and Capital One for his projects.

LEAD: Liberal, Earnest, Adventurous, Disruptive.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He drinks a lot of coffee and never takes me away from his desk.

My tweet @1.01.2030: India is the most populous country! (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2030#Predicted_and_scheduled_events).

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I’ve enjoyed cooking some amazing food with friends despite initially thinking that cooking wasn’t for me.

ANJALI CHANDRASHEKARAnjali Chandrashekar is a New York-based designer and artivist. A recent graduate from the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn with a Bachelor of Industrial Design she is passionate about the interaction of tangible objects through physical and digital mediums. Her interests in medical and furniture design as well as wearable technology have led her to explore crossovers in processes and disciplines. In an age of increasing technology, she hopes to exploit her optimism and harness her potential as a designer to humanize these experiences one product at a time. Anjali is also the Founder of PICTURE IT. A global project that uses art to raise funds and awareness for various health, humanitarian and environmental causes. She hopes to one day set up a company which designs products that are thought provoking and memorable.

LEAD: Loyal, Empathetic, Artistic, Driven.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She has infinite patience and is somewhat disorganized.

My tweet @1.01.2030: It’s a new day to do great things.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: That there is no right time to do something.

I now believe that

there is no right time

to do something.

In the last year, I’ve enjoyed

cooking some amazing food with

friends despite initially thinking

that cooking wasn’t for me.


ANJANI GUPTAAnjani Gupta is a rising sophomore at UC Berkeley. She intends to major in economics and business, and minor in global poverty and practice. She is interested in entrepreneurship, business strategy and consulting. She is currently part of Net Impact Berkeley, a pro-bono student run not-for-profit consulting club, which provides strategy solutions to businesses to make them more sustainable and responsible. She is passionate about start-ups, as well as non-profits, and hopes to find ways to leverage the power of businesses for social good. She is also passionate about music, and sings for an A Cappella group that combines Indian and Western styles, to create an entirely unique genre of music.

LEAD: Lovely, Enthusiastic, Ambitious, Dog lover.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She’s always on Facebook, or watching Friends and Koffee with Karan. Occasionally reads a good article.

My tweet @1.01.2030: It’s been 33 years of incredible achievements and unforgettable memories. Rage, rage, into the dying of the light! #carpediem #readyfor2030.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: College made me realize that people don’t fit into boxes; and that gender and sexuality are more complex than I had ever imagined.

ANSHUL KUMAR GUPTAAnshul Kumar Gupta is a rising junior at Columbia University, majoring in computer science. This summer he’s working as a Software Developer Intern at Bloomberg LP in New York on the Core Financial Applications team in the R&D division. On campus, Anshul is the Director of Technology for the Columbia Organization of Rising Entrepreneurs (CORE) and one of the heads of the Application Development Initiative (ADI) where he works to organize Columbia’s annual hackathon, DevFest and the annual entrepreneurship festival, StartupColumbia. He enjoys reading about topics ranging from machine learning business techniques to development economics. Anshul is also working on a side project for art preservation and enhanced learning called Chisl, for which he received a $10,000 grant from Columbia Engineering.

LEAD by example.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Stop using me for 14 hours a day!

My tweet @1.01.2030: Wow, did someone say Global Warming?

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: How hard it is to actually commit to one thing after graduation.

In the last year I’ve realised how

hard it is to actually commit to

only one thing after graduation.

College made me realize that

people don’t fit into boxes; and that

gender and sexuality are more

complex than I had ever imagined.


ARMAAN GREWAL

Armaan Grewal will be joining Brown University in the fall of 2015 with the view to majoring in economics and political science. Armaan has a well-informed opinion on global economic and political affairs. In line with these interests, Armaan spends his mornings poring over newspapers and has gained insight into the Indian political stage through internships and election work with CNN-IBN and independent research projects. Playing the violin is his passion. He has performed multiple times with the India National Youth Orchestra, been the leader of the Delhi Community Orchestra for the past four years, and shared his talent with the children at the St. Jude’s Home for Cancer. In the last year, Armaan has cultivated a passion for journalism and is working with The Young Post as the Editor for South Asia. In his down time Armaan likes to spend time watching tennis, reading, swimming and cycling.

LEAD: Livewire, Empathetic, Adaptable, Driven.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: If he was less attached to me he’d probably have had a girlfriend by now.

My tweet @1.01.2030: ‘Who still uses twitter #2030’.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Over time my perceptions and view about transgenders has evolved. They are a crucial part of our society and should be treated equally.

ARNAV AGARWAL

Arnav Agarwal is an incoming freshman belonging to Princeton University’s class of 2019. Although he plans to major in economics, he is also open to exploring other fields of interest including mathematics, financial engineering, and computer science. He finds the field of economics to be intellectually satisfying, and particularly likes reading about applications of game theory, micro-finance and behavioural economics. Arnav is also a voracious reader, and enjoys pursuing debating and Model UN as his two main activities.

LEAD: Level-headed, Eloquent, Amiable, Dazzling.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: I have seen things. Things I did not want to see - ugh - he really pushes my buttons.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy New Year folks! Does anyone even still use Twitter?

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: My definitions of success and happiness. I’ve learnt to appreciate the smaller things in life!

ANUNAY KULSHRESTHA

Anunay Kulshrestha is a rising junior at Stanford University double majoring in mathematics and computer science. Anunay is passionate about research in computer systems and hopes to pursue a PhD. This summer, he will be working with Prof. Alex Aiken on the Legion Parallel Programming System. When he’s not working on his research, he likes to quiz and read webcomics.

LEAD: Late to Everything: Anunay’s Day.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Anunay makes me work like a mule and never awards me with a holiday.

My tweet @1.01.2030: 8 more years to go, 32 bit machines.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The trickle-down theory of economics.

APARNA PANDE

Aparna Pande is a Cornell University, class of 2014 graduate, and has majored in computer science in the College of Engineering. On graduation, she received the Jonathan E. Marx Memorial Senior Prize and grant from the Computer Science department for exceptional demonstrated leadership and extra-curricular participation. Aparna is currently working full-time with Bloomberg LP in New York City, with the Fixed Income, Search team. She is currently volunteering with the FIRST Robotics program sponsored by Bloomberg, which provides mentorship to high-school students in the greater New York City area to compete in a nation-wide Robotics competition. She hopes to be able to use her experience in mentoring these students and to hopefully help them realize a fascination for engineering and problem solving as she had in her school days.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Shoutout to @VirginGalactic for my extraordinary New Years Space Flight to our moon!! Next stop, #Mars.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Trading stocks and bonds over the past year. I used to consider the practice of trading extremely risky and akin to gambling. However, over the past year, working at Bloomberg, I have realized that most companies have whole teams of analysts working on keeping the company stock from falling.

In the last year I’ve changed my

opinion about the trickle-down

theory of economics.

I used to consider the

practice of trading risky

and akin to gambling.

However, I now know

that most companies have

teams of analysts working

on keeping the company

stock from falling.

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ARMAAN GREWALArmaan Grewal will be joining Brown University in the fall of 2015 with the view to majoring in economics and political science. Armaan has a well-informed opinion on global economic and political affairs. In line with these interests, Armaan spends his mornings poring over newspapers and has gained insight into the Indian political stage through internships and election work with CNN-IBN and independent research projects. Playing the violin is his passion. He has performed multiple times with the India National Youth Orchestra, been the leader of the Delhi Community Orchestra for the past four years, and shared his talent with the children at the St. Jude’s Home for Cancer. In the last year, Armaan has cultivated a passion for journalism and is working with The Young Post as the Editor for South Asia. In his down time Armaan likes to spend time watching tennis, reading, swimming and cycling.

LEAD: Livewire, Empathetic, Adaptable, Driven.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: If he was less attached to me he’d probably have had a girlfriend by now.

My tweet @1.01.2030: ‘Who still uses twitter #2030’.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Over time my perceptions and view about transgenders has evolved. They are a crucial part of our society and should be treated equally.

ARNAV AGARWALArnav Agarwal is an incoming freshman belonging to Princeton University’s class of 2019. Although he plans to major in economics, he is also open to exploring other fields of interest including mathematics, financial engineering, and computer science. He finds the field of economics to be intellectually satisfying, and particularly likes reading about applications of game theory, micro-finance and behavioural economics. Arnav is also a voracious reader, and enjoys pursuing debating and Model UN as his two main activities.

LEAD: Level-headed, Eloquent, Amiable, Dazzling.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: I have seen things. Things I did not want to see - ugh - he really pushes my buttons.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy New Year folks! Does anyone even still use Twitter?

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: My definitions of success and happiness. I’ve learnt to appreciate the smaller things in life!

ARNAV JOSHIArnav Joshi is a sophomore at Princeton University and is majoring in operations research and financial engineering. His interests include international relations, politics, finance, poetry and yoga. He likes to participate in Model United Nations and any form of debate on pertinent issues in international relations and politics. He is also avidly interested in statistical math and financial analytics and hopes to learn much more about it over the next few years. He also has an interest in programming and looks forward to learning new programming languages beyond introductory levels. His core strengths include critical thinking, statistical analysis and knowledge of Yoga. He is a member of the Princeton International Relations Council, Finance Team of the Princeton Ivy Council and The Princeton Corporate Finance Club.

LEAD: Loyal, Efficient, Accountable, Determined.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: This person has been staring at me for too many nights in a row.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Somehow buying out Microsoft does not feel as nice as I had thought.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The value of good health.

ARNAV SAHNIArnav Sahni graduated from the Shri Ram College of Commerce in 2013 with a Bachelors degree in economics. His goal is to join the Indian Administrative Service in order to bring the required change in society. Currently, he is working towards this. He is a strong believer in good governance and reforming the government system from within. Arnav has a passion for the outdoors in general and running in specific. He has participated in various marathons across the country and aims to start competing in triathlons next. He is also a rescue-level scuba diver.

LEAD: Learn, Elevate, Arrange Diversity.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: The love for outdoors has made him ignore my presence. However, he believes that I am the best tool to add to his knowledge and skill.

My tweet @1.01.2030: The feeling of summiting can be compared to little else.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Poverty and inequality need to be tackled head on because they are unlikely to be tackled by the trickle-down of economic growth.

Poverty and inequality need to be

tackled head on because they are

unlikely to be tackled by the trickle-

down of economic growth.


ARVIND RAMESHWAR VUPADHYAYULAArvind Rameshwar Vupadhyayula is an undergraduate student of electronics and communication engineering at the BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus. The sophomore loves reading, writing, and is his best element while quizzing. He is passionate about the sciences and reads up on advancements. His curiosity and flair for learning make him go beyond books. He is also a P. G. Wodehouse fan and enjoys the acts of Rowan Atkinson. Arvind has been a strong-willed leader all through, and is at ease handling groups of like-minded people. His clarity of mind makes him sought after in his peer group. Arvind is a movie buff who savors the film experience and analyzes films that excite him.

LEAD: Likeable, Erudite, Analytical, Determined.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Arvind taxes my CPU by initiating multiple requests to the processor. In turn, I have sent requests to numerous websites to present him with scientific information. He fills my hard disk with films that are a connoisseur’s delight.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Have another eventful spin without falling flat. Happy New Year!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Victory being all important. I have learnt to cherish the experiences we gather along the way on the journey.

ARYAMAN DALMIAAryaman Dalmia is an entering student at University of California, Berkeley. He is passionate about finance and investing and plans to major in business at the Haas School. He authored a book titled “Graham, Buffett and Me” that focused on value investing and the teachings of Benjamin Graham Warren Buffett. This book was translated into Hindi, Japanese and Italian. He has also been a speaker at various worldwide conferences: Activate Singapore Conference organized by the Singapore Investment Board, and the Global India Business Meeting and OctoberQuest Investor Conference. In 2012, Aryaman started an education initiative called “Gyan Tutorial Classes” emulating the “Super 30” model to provide top quality education to underprivileged students. His interests include tennis; he represented his school at the Delhi State Level.

LEAD: Level-headed, Erudite, Adaptable, Discerning.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He uses me as a tool to explore the world for hours. He is curious and often stretches my limits.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Cheers to the memories of the last decade. Anticipating the dawn of new ones! #page1of365.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: One should not draw a parallel between religion and morality. Religion causes conflict, while morality results in harmony.

I’ve changed my mind about

victory being all important. I have

learnt to cherish the experiences

we gather along the way on

the journey.

ATANU GHOSHAtanu Ghosh, a second year student in chemistry is studying at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, an autonomous college affiliated to Calcutta University. He has an interest in physical chemistry and has a strong base in mathematics. Photography and Facebook are also interests. He likes to play volleyball and table tennis. From this year he also wishes to join classical music classes, and since he is the only boy in his department who does not know how to swim, he may join swimming classes.

LEAD: Lamplighter, Ecstatic, Arresting, Debonair.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: I have no laptop. If I did, it would say, “Atanu please give me rest.”

My tweet @1.01.2030: Google becomes universal. Now I can talk to aliens on Gmail and they can also view YouTube.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Sports. Mainly table tennis and volleyball.

AVANTIKA SOODAvantika Sood is a rising senior at the University of California, Berkeley. She is a media studies major. At Berkeley, she has also been appointed as the President of the BACR Youth Support Program and is the Founder and President of AIESEC Berkeley. A motivated and determined student, Avantika is intensively involved on the Berkeley campus and holds executive positions in various student run organizations. She is also a campus Ambassador for Uber, HTC and Spoon Rocket, an established start-up in the Bay Area. A keen sportsperson, she represents UC Berkeley as a member of the University Club Rugby team. She is also a national level position holder for athletics and basketball.

LEAD: Lovable, Energetic, Ambitious, Dedicated.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She is obsessed. And is working, writing papers or doing research on me throughout the day.

My tweet @1.01.2030: To new beginnings <3

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Eating healthy and how important it actually is.

I am a keen sportsperson, and

represent UC Berkeley as a member

of the University Club Rugby team.

I am also a national level position

holder for athletics and basketball.


Leaders of tomorrow

B


BHARAT GANJU

Bharat Ganju graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2015 with a major in economics and a minor in mathematics. While at Penn he was involved in the Model UN and represented the College of Arts and Sciences on student government for four years. One of his most memorable and lasting actions was introducing Holi on a large scale during his Sophimore year. It has now been recognized as an official Penn tradition! He was also a member of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity where he held the position of Philanthropy Chair. He will be joining Goldman Sachs’ Structured Credit Trading team this fall.

LEAD: Lively, Eloquent, Accommodating, Determined.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He never lets me sleep, even when he does!

My tweet @1.01.2030: How weird is it that 2015 is as far away as 2045 #timeflies.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Coming from a background that is not sensitive to the LGBT community, I have grown to understand that they deserve all the same rights.

BHARAT SINGH

Bharat Singh is pursuing his B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Delhi Technological University. His major area of interest is the automobile research sector, with a special focus on internal combustion engines and vehicle dynamics. He has published three research papers in reputed international conferences and two research papers in national conferences. He represented India in an International competition organised by the Institution for Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) held at Hong Kong in 2013. Bharat is currently the head researcher at a reputed research centre (CASRAE) and is also a council member of IMechE DTU Chapter. He is an active member of Pratibimb (Dramatics Society of DTU) and participated in Mood Indigo- 2014, IIT Bombay. He is currently designing an ultra-light manned aircraft with high load carrying capacity.

LEAD: Learn, Excel, Advance, Develop.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: I am embarrassed (not!) to say that none of my software is paid for.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy New Year. Two minute silence for the Ozone layer. May it rest in peace.

BEENU RANI

Beenu Rani’s life at the Post Graduate Government College for Girls in Chandigarh in 2015 has brought new hope to her life. Her interest lies in surfing the net, reading novels and her continued efforts to hone her social skills. Her strengths include honesty, her ability to mingle with people, understanding and confidence. Her persistence and her emotional stability have led to her excelling in academics and co-curricular activities, which also includes her travel and tourism course. Her sense of humour has earned her goodwill among her social circle. She wishes to take her current knowledge to the next level and fulfill her ambition.

LEAD: Learner, Extrovert, Aspire, Determined.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She is hardworking and someone who believes in selfless acts.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Tech is so advanced, robots do all the work and all vehicles are electronic.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I now have a more adventurous spirit and a never-say-die attitude.

BHAMINI RAUTELA PAHWA

Bhamini Rautela Pahwa is a rising junior at Sarah Lawrence College. She is concentrating in psychology and law and has also been studying French. Bhamini enjoys actively working with the community she is a part of. She is currently a member of the student senate at her college where her duties involve raising funds for student scholarships. She also loves music and has been spending her free time working closely with the music department, helping set up and promote concerts on campus.

LEAD: Lefty, Entertaining, Amiable, Dynamic.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She uses me way too much and I need a break from her.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Why am I still tweeting?

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: What I consider real happiness, after taking a course called ‘The Psychological Science of Happiness’.

Over the last year I’ve

changed from being not very

adventurous to having a

never-say-die attitude.

My major area of interest

is the automobile research

sector, with a special focus on

internal combustion engines

and vehicle dynamics.

In the last year I’ve changed my

opinion about what I consider real

happiness, after taking a course

called ‘The Psychological Science

of Happiness’.

Coming from a background

that is not sensitive to the LGBT

community, I have grown to

understand that they deserve all

the same rights.

A B and C.indd 28-29 8/3/2015 7:53:32 PM


BHARAT GANJUBharat Ganju graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2015 with a major in economics and a minor in mathematics. While at Penn he was involved in the Model UN and represented the College of Arts and Sciences on student government for four years. One of his most memorable and lasting actions was introducing Holi on a large scale during his Sophimore year. It has now been recognized as an official Penn tradition! He was also a member of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity where he held the position of Philanthropy Chair. He will be joining Goldman Sachs’ Structured Credit Trading team this fall.

LEAD: Lively, Eloquent, Accommodating, Determined.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He never lets me sleep, even when he does!

My tweet @1.01.2030: How weird is it that 2015 is as far away as 2045 #timeflies.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Coming from a background that is not sensitive to the LGBT community, I have grown to understand that they deserve all the same rights.

BHARAT SINGHBharat Singh is pursuing his B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Delhi Technological University. His major area of interest is the automobile research sector, with a special focus on internal combustion engines and vehicle dynamics. He has published three research papers in reputed international conferences and two research papers in national conferences. He represented India in an International competition organised by the Institution for Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) held at Hong Kong in 2013. Bharat is currently the head researcher at a reputed research centre (CASRAE) and is also a council member of IMechE DTU Chapter. He is an active member of Pratibimb (Dramatics Society of DTU) and participated in Mood Indigo- 2014, IIT Bombay. He is currently designing an ultra-light manned aircraft with high load carrying capacity.

LEAD: Learn, Excel, Advance, Develop.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: I am embarrassed (not!) to say that none of my software is paid for.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy New Year. Two minute silence for the Ozone layer. May it rest in peace.

My major area of interest

is the automobile research

sector, with a special focus on

internal combustion engines

and vehicle dynamics.

Coming from a background

that is not sensitive to the LGBT

community, I have grown to

understand that they deserve all

the same rights.

BHAVANI VIDYA LAKSHMI KHEMKABhavani Vidya Lakshmi Khemka is an incoming freshman at Brown University. She plans on majoring in both education studies and Sanskrit. She loves Indian classical music and in fact, all music. She recently went on a 10-day Vipassana course and wants to it again. She enjoys learning Aikido, a Japanese martial art, in Singapore. She is passionate about educational reform and has been actively involved in various social projects in Singapore and India over the years. Bhavani loves design, the creative arts, enjoys poetry and loves to go trekking in the Himalayas.

LEAD: Lively, Expressive, Appreciative, Determined.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She loves to spend time with me, surfs a lot, watches TED talks continuously and keeps up with her friends.

My tweet @1.01.2030: The UN Millennium Development Goals have been achieved! Today, we progress into a new era.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The opposite of love is not hate, but apathy and indifference.

BHAVYA BISHNOIBhavya Bishnoi graduated from the London School of Economics and political science with a BSc in government and economics. At present, Bhavya is the President of the student wing of a leading political party in Haryana. He recently met the Haryana Chief Minister to present a letter that reflected the aspirations of the youth of the state and requested his government to fulfill promises made in their electoral manifesto. In June, Bhavya was selected to participate in iPolicy, hosted by the Centre for Civil Society (CCS) at St. Stephen’s College, in which a liberal approach to formulating policy was discussed. This fall, Bhavya is going to the University of Oxford to pursue an MSc in Contemporary India. In the future, Bhavya aspires to play an active role in policy-making at the national level.

LEAD: Listener, Explorer, Athlete, Dreamer.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He likes to be aware of his surroundings, both immediate (friends and family) and in the in a broader sense (state, nation and the world), with the sound of music in the background all the time.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Let’s strive to become smarter than the robots we created – HNY’30!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Population being an asset and not a liability, after attending liberal think tank (CCS).

Over the last year, I’ve changed

my opinion about population being

an asset and not a liability, after

attending liberal think tank (CCS).

I am passionate about educational

reform and have been actively

involved in various social projects,

both in Singapore and India.


C

CHAKSHU CHHABRAChakshu Chhabra has completed her first year in the undergraduate program at Ashoka University. Chakshu is an Ultimate Frisbee enthusiast, likes reading non-fiction and is fond of listening to Sufi music. Apart from academics, Chakshu has been actively involved in her college activities like captaining the Ultimate Frisbee Team of Undergraduates at Ashoka to becoming an on-campus event organizer and serving as an active member in the food committee. She aspires to be a civil servant.

LEAD: Learner, Enthusiastic, Admirable, Diligent.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Chakshu is technophobic and I wish she would use me to my maximum potential.

My tweet @1.01.2030: A complete turnaround—menstruation in India is no more considered a taboo.

CHANDRIKA SRIVASTAVA Chandrika Srivastava graduated with a Master of Science in atmosphere and energy (environmental engineering) from Stanford University in June 2015. She is passionate about energy access issues and is a strong proponent of clean energy and energy storage technologies. Recently Chandrika took time off from graduate school to help manage solar power projects for Infosys in India. At Stanford, Chandrika was part of the Professor Mark Jacobson’s Solutions Project research team that develops specific plans for states and nations to transition to 100% renewable sources of energy. Chandrika completed her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from Yale University in 2012.

LEAD: Logical, Empathetic, Active, Decisive.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She attaches a mouse to her laptop when she’s really serious about getting work done. Watch out, you don’t want to disturb her then!

My tweet @1.01.2030: Last coal power plant in the world shut down today! #wedidit but more work lies ahead to combat climate change #renewables #solar

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Setting a price on carbon alone will not achieve the required greenhouse gas emissions reductions—enormous policy changes and cultural changes on a global scale are also needed.

I am an Ultimate Frisbee

enthusiast and love reading non-

fiction. Listening to Sufi music is

another favorite pastime.


D

DEBARGHYA DAS Debarghya Das, who also goes by the name Deedy, currently works at a small social networking company in New York City, doing work in big data and machine learning. Before Facebook, he attended Cornell University graduating with a Bachelors and a Masters in computer science. He is tremendously interested in machine learning research in computer science and hopes to soon do a Ph.D. In the long term, Debarghya wants to believe he will come back to India to make a meaningful impact there and is particularly interested in the education space. A few people know him for his blog post on hacking the education system and the associated TED talk several years ago. You can read more about Deedy and not writhe in the discomfort of reading a third person account on debarghyadas.com. When he’s not building something, Deedy likes to party, do adrenaline-packed things, wear T-shirts and jeans and read.

LEAD: Learning Even After Death.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Keep pressing the keys to my heart and make my core burn for you.

My tweet @1.01.2030: 15 years ago if you were to ask me to tweet, I would think humanity failed to progress if Twitter was still around in 2030. Still think that.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: That riding a cycle is impossible.

DEEYA SUZANNAH BAJAJ Deeya Suzannah Bajaj is currently a senior in the College of Agriculture and Life Scienes in Cornell University. A natural resources major Deeya is really passionate about the outdoors and adventure sports. She is currently teaching a white-water kayaking class and pool paddling class at the university and is the coordinator for the freshman pre-orientation program outdoor odyssey.

LEAD: Loving, Excited, Adventurous, Dandy.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She doesn’t spend enough time with me and keeps letting me die.

My tweet @1.01.2030: I can’t believe I’m finally using Twitter.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: What success means to me.

I would like to believe that I will

come back to India to make a

meaningful impact there and I

am particularly interested in the

education space.

I am currently teaching a

white-water kayaking class

and pool-paddling class at the

university and am the coordinator

for the freshman pre-orientation

program outdoor odyssey.

DEVANSH TANDON Devansh Tandon is a rising junior at Yale University studying computer science and economics. He is also part of the honors program on ethics, politics and economics at Yale. Outside of school, he has led the International Student Organization and the robotics team at Yale. He is also on the board of the Leadership Institute, and is looking forward to being one of the first undergraduate TAs when CS50 comes to Yale in the fall. Devansh has worked at PRS Legislative Research and on IBM’s Smarter Planet initiative. He looks forward to studying at Cambridge University and working at the Brookings Institute this summer. Devansh is passionate about entrepreneurship, technology, and public policy. In his free time, he enjoys Chris Nolan’s movies and a good nap.

LEAD: Listener, Empathy, Abstraction, Dabble.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Devansh always has way too many windows and tabs open.

My tweet @1.01.2030: This too, shall pass.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: For the longest time I thought that if only everyone was smarter the world would be a much better place, now I’m not so sure.

DEVESH SHARMA Devesh Sharma is a rising sophomore in Duke University as a prospective computer science major. He is also pursuing a minor in statistics, and a certificate in marketing and management studies. Although unsure of a well-defined career path, Devesh has a core interest in software innovation and social analytics, and hopes to combine the two professionally. He has been working at Duke as an IOS UX/UI Design Consultant for an education-based tech startup called Backpack, and is working at Magic Software Inc. as a technology intern this summer, focusing on software manufacturing and UI design. Outside the office his aim is to sharpen his proficiency in various programming languages including Java, C++, HTML5, VB.NET, etc. Outside the realms of technology, he actively involves himself in theater at Duke, both on and off stage, and continues to work regularly for philanthropic events as a brother of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

LEAD: Lithe, Enterprising, Ambitious, Dramatic.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He has online ADD.

My tweet @1.01.2030: So apparently hipsters aren’t extinct—just caught a dude using a laptop. Lol bro, go back to the Stone Age, will ya?

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Past opinion: Be yourself and never change. Current opinion: Have the maturity to judge yourself with Gestalt’s view and assess if your current self is what you actually want it to be. Change is the only constant.


Past opinion: Be yourself and

never change. Current opinion:

Have the maturity to judge

yourself with Gestalt’s view and

assess if your current self is what

you actually want it to be.

For the longest time I thought that

if only everyone was smarter the

world would be a much better

place, now I’m not so sure.

DHRUV CHUGH Dhruv Chugh will be joining Harvard University in the fall of 2015 as a member of the class of 2019 after taking a gap year. Although currently undecided, Dhruv is considering pursuing economics, sociology, philosophy, cognitive sciences and comparative religion as a part of his undergraduate studies. An avid debater and prolific artist, Dhruv hopes to expand into a new medium of art at Harvard and be passionately involved with the student government at Harvard and political activism at Cambridge. Dhruv, who is constantly searching for new and riveting ideas, hopes to ultimately be a social entrepreneur. His list of aims include learning five new languages in the next five years, contributing to the Feminism movement in India, and visiting Antarctica on an expedition.

LEAD: Loving Each and All Days!

If my laptop could talk, it would say: I help him so much, and still his family is jealous of the time we spend together.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy New Year! Who’s excited for this year’s FIFA world cup? #GoIndia #WeWontGiveItBack.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: India’s right over Kashmir.

DHRUVA KAUSHAL Dhruva Kaushal is heading to Carnegie Mellon University to pursue electrical and computer engineering. Dhruva’s interests lie in drama, elocution, music (guitar) and creative writing. He has been an active part of the Bombay Scottish Student Council serving as House Captain in Class 10. Additionally he undertook a project with the NGO DoorStep-Education spreading the importance of education among slum-dwellers in Mumbai, aiding students in studies and keeping them engaged in classrooms. He also undertook a solar technology project at IIT where he innovated an increased efficiency model of a silicon nano-wafer. He is passionate about education and the energy related struggles of the country.

LEAD: Limitless Exertion towards Actions for Dreams.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Dhruva is a music-crazed EDM-lover, CONSTANTLY downloading and listening to songs whenever we are together. Downloads/Day (Binary-code): 1110=Tooo Muchh!! :D

My tweet @1.01.2030: Wishing HNY to all those who supported my dream of the triple core fusion reactor. #energyproblemsolved #NobelPrizePhysics #NobelPrizePeace.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Nothing is absolutely black or white, there are only shades of grey.

My list of aims includes

learning five new languages in

the next five years, contributing

to the Feminism movement in

India, and visiting Antarctica

on an expedition.


DIKSHA MISHRA Diksha Mishra doing her graduation in science from the D.S.B. campus, Kumaun University. Her core strength is that she is very composed and patient. She puts her soul into executing her work. She would like to pursue teaching or banking as her career. She recently attended an N.S.S. camp and acquired lots of new learnings. Her life’s motto is to provide a better life to her family and to contribute her service towards her school Him Jyoti.

LEAD: Loyal, Endearing, Amiable, Devout.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She is my best buddy as she spends so much time with me. She is good until she loses her temper. I’m delighted to be owned by such a pretty owner.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy New Year to all my beloved! I’m delighted to see another new year. Hope this year also passes with tons of fun and mischief like 2029. #newyear...

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Last year my life took a U-turn when I joined the NSS. I realized that even our small efforts can change the world if we work together to make that change.

DIPTESH KUMAR Diptesh Kumar is a second year student pursuing a B.Tech in electronics and communication engineering at the Delhi Technological University. He is passionate about sustainable development and has initiated a Leader’s Club in his society through which he tries to improve the condition of his society. Last year on Diwali, he conducted the ‘D Event’ to help reduce pollution and waste in his society. He and a partner also initiated a project LIFT (Leading India For Tomorrow) for better education in Government Schools in Delhi. He believes that being a member of the Leaders Forum empowers him to work towards creating a sustainable society.

LEAD: Learn with Enthusiasm and Appreciate Devotion.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He uses me just to search for something on Google and to play games.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy New Year to all. Welcome to a developed and sustainable India, where everyone is educated and always trying to help each other.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: After D Event, I think that anyone can do anything if there is determination and concentration.

Last year my life took a U-turn

when I joined the NSS. I realized

that even our small efforts can

change the world if we work

together to make that change.

DIVISHA MEHTA Divisha Mehta is currently a fourth year student of B.A. LL.B (Hons) at the National Law University in Delhi. She enjoys reading, debating and travelling and is currently an elected representative of the Literary, Debating and Quiz Committee of her University. In the past she has been a part of a Death Penalty Research Project where she worked as a field researcher to examine the socio-economic profile of death row prisoners in India, and their experience with the criminal justice system. Divisha has also been a member of the Organizing Committee for the Prof. Ghanshyam Singh Memorial Debate held at National Law University, Delhi in 2013 and 2014 and has been selected for membership to the Executive Committee and Internal Affairs Committee of the Centre for Transparency and Accountability in the University. She plans to specialize in the field of international law with a special focus on International economic law and international environment law.

LEAD: Lawyer, Energetic, Amicable and Diligent.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Can someone please explain to her it’s better to be done than to be perfect?

My tweet @1.01.2030: Found a tablet that makes you feel like you have had water even when you haven’t. It gets worse everyday.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: That family is and always will be the most important aspect of our lives.

DIYA PURI Diya Puri graduated in May 2015, from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University with a political science honours degree. She is passionate about the development sector and the link between the social and corporate sector in India. Diya would love to be associated with the world of development consulting in the future but for the mean time will be working with Sankhya Partners, an investment development fund, aimed at empowering women investors and rural women entrepreneurs with an emphasis on skill development, vocational training and education. Four words that describe Diya’s interests perfectly, would be art, travel, food and design. They also frame most of her extracurricular activities.

LEAD: Loyal, Earnest, Achiever, Dream.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Diya is passionate, emotional and driven, wears her heart on her sleeve and strives for perfection in every sphere of her life.

My tweet @1.01.2030: #tb to the time where I had to write a hypothetical tweet for today, back in 2015!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Haven’t changed my opinion on anything, I guess it proves how stubborn I actually am!

Four words that describe

my interests perfectly are

art, travel, food and design.

They also frame most of my

extracurricular activities.


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ESHA SWAROOPEsha Swaroop is in her first-year at Ashoka University, balancing physics or computer science when not too busy plotting another comic page for the campus, debating, or working with cr0n, Ashoka’s computing society. She also enjoys (both science and non-science) writing, playing squash, MUNing, quizzing and hiking.

LEAD: Let’s Eat All Day! Rather Learn, Educate, Ask, Develop.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Esha types in random rhythms that either are standard when fast or come from very random songs.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Cheers to a new year and kudos to Delhi for rising from its former state as one of the top 20 most polluted cities in the world.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: A lot of things don’t happen in binary. There’s a spectrum of possibilities. And working something right or not efficiently enough by small margins does count, only elsewhere.

ESHWAR RAM ARUNACHELSWARANEshwar Ram Arunachelswaran is beginning his second year at BITS Pilani where he is majoring in computer science. He is passionate about discrete math, reading new wave science fiction and psychological thrillers, football, debating and quizzing. Through school, he consistently progressed onto higher stages of math and computing Olympiads. His major topics of study include algorithms, game theory and formal systems. He is currently a research intern at TCS Innovation Labs, IIT-Madras Research Park, working on graph algorithms. His evenings typically include a lot of debating and quizzing. He also designs a host of mind-bending games, puzzles and treasure hunts as a part of the Department of Informals, BITS Pilani.

LEAD: Laidback, Esoteric, Authentic, Definite.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Will you ever give me a chance to say “Will I dream?”

My tweet @1.01.2030: Permit me to say “We told you so,” Let’s unite to pull things back now.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Never pretend to understand or judge a person without a meaningful conversation, and maybe not even then.

Never pretend to understand

or judge a person without a

meaningful conversation, and

maybe not even then.


Leaders of tomorrow

G

GAYATHRI VEERAMANI Gayathri Veeramani has completed her First Year at Parvathy Arts & Science College in Dindigul in Tamil Nadu, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Girls Higher Secondary School in Dindigul with high honours. She loves reading and spends most of her free time with books.

GAGANDEEP KAUR Gagandeep Kaur has completed her first year at Ripudaman Government College in Nabha, Punjab University where she is pursuing her Bachelors degree. In her spare time, Gagandeep teaches students economics and mathematics and offers free tuitions to those that do not have the economic means. She is determined to do well for herself and for society at large.

GAYATHRI MUTHUKUMAR Gayathri Muthukumar is a student of the Columbia University Class of 2019, planning to major in molecular biology, with a concentration in statistics.

She graduated from the National Public School, Bangalore in May 2015 with a 96% in the CBSE Class 12 Exams, and was the president of the Science Association at her school. She was also the recipient of the National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) scholarship. Gayathri’s passion for biology is evident in her endeavors. She did a summer internship in biophysics at the National Centre for Biological Sciences, India in 2013, and is completing a funded summer internship in neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institute.

Winner of the International Brain Bee 2014, Gayathri has a strong interest in neuroscience, and biomedical research. In addition to academics, Gayathri is an enthusiastic Carnatic vocalist, and Bharatanatyam dancer.

She completed her Bharatanatyam Arangetram in May 2015.

I enjoy teaching

economics and math

and I offer free tuitions

to those that do not

have the means.

I love reading and

spend most of my free

time with books.


HLeaders of tomorrow

HARINI SRI SRIDHARHarini Sri Sridhar is a student of Duke University’s Class of 2018 who is majoring in biology, minoring in chemistry, and pursuing a certificate in innovation and entrepreneurship. She lives with Duke’s Entrepreneurship Selective Living Group, The Cube, and is the President for the coming year. Apart from her classes, Harini spends a large amount of her time dancing for Duke’s classical Indian dance team, Lasya, which incorporates traditional Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, and Kuchipudi styles into the dances along with modern elements and themes. She is also extremely passionate about research and is currently working on a few different projects regarding Pompe disease at the Duke Medical Hospital in the department of Speech Pathology.

LEAD: Lover of new experiences; Excited about organic chemistry; All the food; Dance enthusiast.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Human, learn how to spell!

My tweet @1.01.2030: I’m going to start exercising more…as I’ve been saying every year.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Everyone is on their own path to success. You can’t compare yourself to others while making your own choices.

HISHMA NAZIRHishma Nazir is a first year student of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University doing her bachelors in liberal arts. Her majors are English and political science while she is doing English and Urdu as part of her language course. Hishma has been primarily involved in social work and has been conducting various workshops with backward communities and reporting the plight of neglected sections of society. She is interested in areas of literary writing and issues of ‘gender’ and ‘social equality’. Hishma has the potential of being a leader governed by principles more than rules. In college, she has acted in English, Urdu and Hindi plays. Being associated with the Gender Study Cell, Sabha, Social Service League and English Literary Society, she has participated in various debates, rallies and awareness and donation camps.

LEAD: Learning something new, always; Engineering ideas; Allegiance to the cause; Dedicated.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: You can find her wandering between articles about social inequalities and an open Word document, waiting to be vented into.

My tweet @1.01.2030: The literacy rate of women has jumped from 65.46% as against 82.14% of their male counterparts in 2015 to a wonderful 86% as against 89% of males, almost bringing parity. Time to celebrate a happy new year.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The degree of acceptance and challenge of social order; prevalent norms and beliefs and dimensions of equality.

I am interested in the areas of

literary writing and issues of

‘gender’ and ‘social equality’.

I also see myself as a leader

governed by principles more

than rules.


Leaders of tomorrow

I

IPSITAA KHULLAR Ipsitaa Khullar is a freshman at Yale University. She wishes to double major in economics and psychology. Ipsitaa is also extremely passionate about music and dance. Having started training at five years of age, she holds a Distinction in Grade 8 from the Trinity College of Music and a B.A. in Kathak from Prayag University. Her core strengths include her ability to lead and inspire everyone around her, her perseverance to finish what she starts with perfection and her desire to drain out everybody’s negativity by offering unconditional love and understanding. Ipsitaa is always excited to deepen her reservoir of optimism, enthusiasm and creativity, which she uses for any task that she may be given.

LEAD: Loving; Energetic; Accommodatingly adaptive; Diplomatic yet dauntless.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Inseparable since 2011, we’ve discussed both her queerest doubts and most intellectual writings. She’s the younger sister I never had.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Enjoying the 1st meal of 2030 with family; freshly printed out breakfast at my space hotel. Back to Earth soon as clone is running out of charge!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Being told that ‘hard work always pays off’, used to make me indignant. I know now that hard work often reaps belated and not immediate results.

IRFAN BABA Irfan Baba is a second year student of Integrated Master in Business Administration Course at The Business School, Kashmir University. He is specializing in marketing and information technology. In 2014 his performance at the Intra University debate competition and at the Aakash Youth Club earned him a chance to represent the university in the world debate championship. He organized a workshop on Community development and peace on behalf of the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan. His interests include investment analysis, column-writing, travelling, philanthropy and debating. He is admired for his leadership skills, problem solving, optimism and oratory skills.

He is also on the committee that drafted the constitution of the hostel. He also participated in a national level workshop on Developing Entrepreneurial Mindsets at the Symbiosis International University and in a seminar on Entrepreneurship and Creativity at Loyola College in January 2015. At present Irfan is working with the management for optimization of mess services at the M.A Hostel.

LEAD: Lively, Extrovert, Ambitious, Dynamic.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He is an avid net surfer, uses Word editor frequently, has filled my memory with eBooks, news articles, journals and documentaries.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Wow! Happy to be a citizen of 100% literate, poverty free, hunger free, 90 years Average life expectancy, 10% Gross Happiness Indexed India!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Narendra Modi.

Being told that ‘hard work

always pays off’, used to make me

indignant. I know now that hard

work often reaps belated and not

immediate results.

My interests include

investment analysis,

column-writing, travelling,

philanthropy and debating.

ISHAAN BHATTACHARYA Ishaan Bhattacharya is a rising junior at Cornell University, majoring in physics with an outside concentration in econometrics. Over the last semester he has discovered a passion in computer science. He is not sure about what he wants to do after college. He is exploring his academic passions and trying new experiences, to see if he finds something that he wants to pursue in graduate school or a field that he is interested in working in. He is interning this summer with the Decision Making wing of Citi, working with their Management Information Systems (MIS) data to build interactive dashboards. His core strengths lie in analytical thinking. His primary passion is football, and he spends hours watching games or playing FIFA. He also enjoys track and field events, writing and reading.

LEAD: Loud, Empathetic, Argumentative, Droll, Daring, Dreamy.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He alternates between working on a single assignment for hours, binge-watching television online, and constantly browsing absolutely nonsensical meme pages. Mostly the latter two.

My tweet @1.01.2030: The year may be changing yet again, but I’m working hard to remain a kid at heart.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Going to graduate school for physics. It has left me free to experiment and pursue a lot of other interests.

ISHAAN SRIVASTAVA Ishaan Srivastava has just completed his first semester at the University of California at Berkeley, where he is studying political science, history and public policy. Outside the classroom, he leads coverage on academics and administration for The Daily Californian, and edits the Berkeley Technology Review. His academic and professional interests lie in the field of policy: how it is made, who makes it, and who is affects. He is currently working on a project investigating the role of the judiciary in the American legislative process. However, his primary strength lies in his uncanny ability to recall the lyrics of most of the popular Bollywood ‘chartbusters’ from his middle school days.

LEAD: Living Every day At a Deliberate pace.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Less Netflix, more Microsoft Office, and this guy would be a little more tolerable.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Wow! Still remember 2029 like it was yesterday #walkingmyselfout

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: My own importance—I now know that what I do is more important than the fact that it was me who did it. Thank you LIFE 2014!


ISHITA MISHRA Ishita Mishra is a third year student at the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences in Kolkata, India. She is pursuing the B.A, L.L.B (Honours) course with her B.A concentration in the subjects of political science, legal history, sociology and economics. She is an Associate Member of the NUJS Law Review, Constitutional Law Society and the Society of International Trade and Law. She is highly interested in legal research and writing and is an avid debater and Model UN participant. She is also the Co-Convenor of the Model UN Society at NUJS.

LEAD: Living to Educate and Advocate for Diversity.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She opens way too many tabs on her browser and only uses me to research on law and streams excessively.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy New Year :)!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Litigation in India.

I am highly interested in

legal research and writing and

am an avid debater and Model

UN participant.


Leaders of tomorrow

J

J ELANGKUMARAN J Elangkumaran is currently in the final year of the Post Graduate Program at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA). His love for technology led to a Bachelor’s in technology at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM). In the summer of 2015, he interned with Google where he helped companies in the travel and hospitality space connect better with their clients. At IITM, he started various new events, edited a book and even organized a world record attempt in reverse spelling. At IIMA, he is part of a variety of activities ranging from workshop management to student consulting. Elangkumaran served as the Chief Program Officer at MathWhiz, a social initiative aimed at improving the declining analytical abilities of school students. He plans to take this work forward after graduation. He enjoys popular music, working out, watching sitcoms and basketball games.

LEAD: Logical, Enterprising, Android, Different.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Master, you burned 3,000 Cal more than me yesterday. I’ll beat you tomorrow.

My tweet @1.01.2030: We’ve had 100% literacy for 10 years now. Let’s finally build a proper resort on Pluto to celebrate shall we? #2030isgonnarock.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Reliability brings more loyalty than variety.

JAHANVI SARDANA Jahanvi Sardana is a student at The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) concentrating in finance and marketing. She is currently working as a finance intern for Nestle India as the only intern selected from an undergraduate program. She has also worked as a research intern for The Union Bank of India. She is the founder of an NGO in India and has other additional projects that work towards disability awareness. Jahanvi is also a national level badminton champion. Extremely involved with social impact, she is a part of the prestigious US-wide compass fellowship program under PennSEM (Penn Social Entrepreneurship Movement) and is the editor of the Impact magazine based on social impact. She is also a member of a professional fraternity Delta Sigma Pi.

LEAD: Loyalty, Enthusiasm, Affection, Devotion.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Your iPad and phone bring out a certain level of insecurity in me.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Congratulations to my brother for finishing a year with his robot girlfriend. My sincerest wishes for continued and happy life together.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The definition of God.


JASKRIT SINGH Jaskrit Singh is about to begin his second year of studies at McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management. He is pursuing a major in finance along with honors in investment management. Jaskrit’s passion and commitment to community service has always driven him forward, and he is an incoming member on the executive board of the Borderless World Volunteers at McGill. His core strength is that he has always backed his passion with belief in himself that gives him confidence to take on new challenges and this has helped him in his endeavors in theater, public speaking and case competitions. Last year, Jaskrit deferred his college plans and spent six months working with an NGO called Aashakiran that works with mentally challenged children in rural Punjab. Keeping with his academic plans, Jaskrit takes a keen interest in the workings of the financial world and wishes to pursue a career in the world of investment banking.

LEAD: Loud, Efficient, Adventurous, Diligent.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Jaskrit will defer his work till the last moment, and watch Netflix instead.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Finally, the year when India plays in the FIFA World Cup is here. #GoIndia #FIFA2030.

JAYANT MUKHOPADHAYA Jayant Mukhopadhaya graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University in 2015 with a specialization in Aerospace. In the fall he will be joining the Master of Science program at Stanford University where he will be in the Aeronautics and Astronautics Department after which he intends to pursue a Ph.D degree doing research in multidisciplinary design optimization. Jayant is a keen mountaineer, wrote for the Cornell Daily Sun and was the President of the Cornell Squash Club where apart from playing for his college, was also a Coach and Trainer.

This summer he cycled across the US on a cross country charity bike ride in an effort to raise money and awareness about affordable housing issues in the country.

JEH TIRODKARJeh Tirodkar is a senior at the Edmund A Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, where he is currently studying international politics with a focus on international law and an Asian Studies Certificate. He has an active interest in politics and spent six months working on the 2014 Indian general election and continues to write about relevant issues for newspapers. Jeh recently founded ‘The Georgetown-India Dialogue,’ an initiative to improve Georgetown and Washington D.C.’s engagement with India. Jeh lives in Mumbai and attended the Cathedral and John Connon School of which he was head boy of the Class of 2012.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Jeh is brilliant at procrastinating. Besides scrambling to write college essays, he spends hours watching shows and news.

My tweet @1.01.2030: What’s Twitter? Why does anyone still use it?

JOYJIT DAWJoyjit Daw graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 2013 with a degree in electrical engineering and computer science. Since then he’s been working in the architecture group at Nvidia Corporation, helping with the design and analysis of future architecture designs as well as the optimization of some of the company’s machine learning flows. In his free time Joyjit loves to read fantasy fiction, travel, prototype ideas for fun and volunteer at local events. More recently he has also developed an interest in rock climbing, and hopes to finally overcome his indolence.

LEAD: Loyal, Empathetic, Assertive, Delightfully curious.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Someone who reads a lot about a plethora things, and listens to music a little too loudly.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Remember the time when Twitter used to be big?

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I used to think cooking at home and eating healthy would be easy after college.

I love to read fantasy fiction,

travel, prototype ideas for fun and

volunteer at local events.


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KANISHK MUDDAIAH Kanishk Muddaiah is a focused and driven individual who is currently pursuing his BBA from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies in Mumbai. Having completed his first year, Kanishk has worked as a retail trainee at Adidas and Business Development Intern at Qlicket. He is also actively involved with the community through volunteering at Each One Teach One and The Candle Project and has participated in various workshops, seminars and events. Kanishk thinks of himself as a calm and organized person, always seeking inspiration and grasping opportunities. His college experience has taught him how to manage time effectively and lead a balanced life. Using failure as a motivational tool is something that resonates strongly with him. He also makes sure he takes time out for his hobbies, which include playing tennis and the drums. Kanishk is extremely passionate about entrepreneurship, and aspires to start his own venture.

LEAD: Liberal, Endurance, Adaptive, Driven.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Kanishk would be the first to go in a zombie apocalypse. Not because of the zombies, but because of no internet.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Why can’t I download food yet?

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Living independently, away from family. It’s unbelievable how much you learn and grow as an individual during that time.

KARAN VAIDYA Karan Vaidya is a rising senior pursuing a double major in history and political science at Columbia University. He is interning in the global digital marketing department of Mastercard in New York this summer. His core strengths lie in his analytical and communication skills. He is very involved in the international community at Columbia and is a member of the international student advisory board, the society of international undergraduates as well as the South Asian society. He has a keen interest in digital marketing and has also been involved in that department of the college newspaper, the Columbia Daily Spectator. His other interests lie in sports (especially football!), politics and travel.

LEAD: Loyal, Enthusiastic, Animated, Daring.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: I wish he was not so clumsy and did not drop me that often!

My tweet @1.01.2030: A lot of things can change in 15 years, guess @rahulgandhi’s incompetence isn’t one.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Narendra Modi and the BJP. Had much higher expectations about what they’d achieve in a year’s time.

I make sure I take time out

for my hobbies, which include

playing tennis and the drums.

I’m extremely passionate about

entrepreneurship, and aspire to

start my own venture.

My core strengths lie in my

analytical and communication

skills. My other interests include

sports (especially football!), politics

and travel.


KARAN VEER KHURANA Karan Veer Khurana is a second year political science student in Kirori Mal College, Delhi University. He has a keen interest in the subject but wishes to pursue a career in a very different field—film making. Ever since his childhood, he has been enamored by this art. His interests also lie in debating as he believes this is a skill that not only teaches you to think outside of the conventional paradigm, but one can keep looking forward to learning from a variety of topics that debating has to offer. Being a wildlife enthusiast, he wishes to make a huge difference in that department no matter what he finally decides to pursue in the near future.

LEAD: Lively, Eclectic, Articulate, Dogged.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: I know it’s weird that I can talk but you’re the nicest owner I’ve had. Now please shut me down. It’s been a week.

My tweet @1.01.2030: When I was in college, I had one wish. To witness the shift to socialism. The way things are going right now, I might just get lucky. P.S. Happy New year, guys.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: When I started questioning Gandhi’s idea of a caste system, I realised my opinion about him was just based on a very narrow and a misguided foundation of patriotism.

KARAN VOMBATKERE Karan Vombatkere is a rising junior at the University of Rochester (class of 2017). Passionate about physics and computer science he is double-majoring in electrical computer engineering and physics. A keen sportsman, Karan represents the university as a member of the University Men’s Rowing Team and Club Tennis teams. He is also an active member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity on campus and is regularly involved with community service events. Having taken several challenging courses, Karan has maintained a 3.91 cumulative GPA over 2 years. A motivated and determined student, Karan has been awarded Teaching Assistantships for the forthcoming Academic year, in the Physics and Mathematics department at the University. He will thus be conducting workshops for tutoring fellow students in introductory-level math and engineering courses. During the spring of 2015, he was engaged in active research in the field of Computational Astrophysics regarding Interstellar Gaseous Flows. He spent the summer interning with Ernst & Young in their IT Risk Advisory Department.

LEAD: Lovable; Exciting extrovert; Analytic adventurer; Determined daredevil.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: A sport, movie and TV-Show lover who is simultaneously a science or math geek!

My tweet @1.01.2030: Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Several topics concerning self-discovery, cognition and spirituality.

Being a wildlife enthusiast, I

wish to make a huge difference in

that department no matter what

I finally decide to pursue in the

near future.

KARTIK SAWHNEY Kartik Sawhney is a junior at Stanford University, majoring in computer science. He is specialising in artificial intelligence and human computer interaction, and feels strongly about universal design and accessibility. Currently he is working as an undergraduate research assistant in the HCI group at Stanford, helping to automate the Flash Orgs Project. He is interning with Microsoft on the Development Ecosystems Platform Interaction team within the Operating Systems Group, where he is trying to improve the Windows screen reader. Kartik is also a gifted singer, and sings lead in Stanford Raagapella. Kartik has been active in disability advocacy in India and the US and is the President of Power2ACT, the disability group at Stanford. He is also a member of the Young Voices India network of the Leonard Cheshire Disabilities. To improve access to printed material in India, he is also working on a social venture that will also generate employment for people with disabilities.

LEAD: Lively, Eager to learn, Articulate, Daring.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: A person who is subscribed to more mailing lists and forums with over 98,000 unread emails.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Resolutions: will go to office at least 20 days/yr rather than doing my work virtually, will depend less on my assistant.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: While grades are important, interactions, networking and the experience is much more important.

KARTIK SRIVASTAVA Kartik Srivastava is a rising junior at Yale University. He is a mechanical engineering and economics double major. When he finds time between his two majors, he catches up with politics, cricket and cooking. He is a member of Yale’s South Asian A cappella group “Sur et Veritaal”, the Yale Cricket Team, the Yale International Relations Association and is working with a group of students to establish a society of Indian students at Yale. His strengths are commitment, effectuality and perseverance. He hopes to work in the field of economics and policy research in India. He is doing a research project in Delhi and taking courses at the London School of Economics this summer to further this interest.

LEAD: Lazy, Emotional, Aware, Determined.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: This one time he tried to use a self control app to limit procrastination. He tried.

My tweet @1.01.2030: I feel like I was asked to do something 15 years ago, can’t remember what it was…

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Turns out roller coasters are actually fun.

While grades are important,

interactions, networking and

the overall experience is much

more important.

My strengths are commitment,

effectuality and perseverance. I hope

to work in the field of economics and

policy research in India.


KASTURI PANANJADY Kasturi Pananjady is a first year student at Brown University. She intends to major in comparative literature or linguistics, but is looking forward to taking courses in number theory and Impressionism as well. Kasturi loves word games, the Beatles, quizzing and can quote from most animated movies featuring animals with startling accuracy. Her tennis forehand has been variously described as sinful, but she ploughs on nonetheless. She prides herself on reading anything that stays still long enough and hopes to work for The Guardian one day. Her work has been featured in The Hindu, The Bangalore Review, Dovetales Literary Journal and The Claremont Review.

LEAD: Loquacity, Exuberance, Aspiration, Dedication.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She fusses over to-do lists before letting Blogspot know how guilty she feels and/or napping. Speaking of which… (ERROR 2% BATTERY).

My tweet @1.01.2030: I tweet therefore I am. Hello Twitter. #IfYouCan’tBeatThemJoinThem.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Tomatoes. They may not be vegetables, but they don’t necessarily belong in fruit salads. Wisdom trumps pedantry.

KIRAT SINGH Kirat Singh graduated from Cornell University in 2014 with majors in economics and government. At Cornell, he served as President of Cornell’s debate team and won a fellowship to live at Cornell’s Telluride House. He is currently working as an analyst at Cornerstone Research, an economic consulting firm, in New York City. Kirat hopes to return soon to graduate school to study economics, although he remains torn between the sub-fields of political economy, development economics and environmental economics.

I love word games, the Beatles,

quizzing and can quote from

most animated movies featuring

animals with startling accuracy.

KRITIKA KUMARI Kritika Kumari is a senior year student at the Asian University for Women pursing her major in economics. She is very interested in understanding the socio-political paradigm of the world and often writes about various issues. She is currently serving as Executive Board Member of the South Asia Students for liberty, organisation aiming to spread awareness about the benefits of economic freedom. She is also interested in working with startups as it gives her insights into how ventures develop from a scratch. This summer she interned with HCl and it was a great learning experience for her.

LEAD: Laconic, Ebullient, Affable, Didactic.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She just wants to learn everything, but I wish she had all the time.

My tweet @1.01.2030: If only now it was time to move to wilderness and peace.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Policies should not be judged by their intentions but by their results - Milton Friedman.

KRITIKA KAUR OBEROI Kritika Kaur Oberoi is a rising senior at Cornell University majoring in psychology and economics with a minor in business studies. She has a keen interest in human behavior, specifically why and how people make decisions. She is hoping to apply her academic learning in this field of judgment and decision-making to her summer internship at Parthenon Consulting. At Cornell, Kritika heads a research team at the Laboratory for Rational Decision Making and is the Director of Internal Consulting for Social Business Consulting. She also enjoys music and is part of a fusion A cappella group called Tarana.

LEAD: Lighthearted, Empathetic, Ambitious, Determined.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: You’re not the only one who gets sleepy at 2 am at the library.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Can’t learn how to use new technology so I’m still on Twitter.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The corporate world, but I’m still deciding whether I like it or not.


KSHITIJ SHARAN Kshitij Sharan graduated with a double major in economics and political science from McGill University in 2014. Passionate about meaningful work in the social sector, he is a StartingBloc School of Social Innovation Fellow and has also been certified by The Canadian Consortium of Humanitarian Response and Training as well as Harvard Humanitarian Initiative to work in emergency areas around the world. His love for the diversity of Montreal and his aspirations of doing development and emergency work in West Africa led him to pursue French. He wishes to use his knowledge, interest and experience to combine together the world of social business, humanitarian aid and development. After working on donor relations for organizations like Red Cross and UNICEF, he is now searching for meaningful work with his added skill of French. An avid reader, Kshitij seeks refuge in films and documentaries as stress breakers, and chess and tabla as mind clearers.

LEAD: Luminous, Empathetic, Audacious, Distinct.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Kshitij is a simple person, with an extremely complex mind which absorbs everything new possible.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Blessed to be able to say that I have spent the last 38 years around the most inspiring and thought-provoking people.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: One, learning a language is easier than one thinks. Two, the work of a small community social organization can be more effective than a big organization’s.

KUNAL KANODIA Kunal Kanodia is a rising sophomore at Columbia University. He is pursuing a double major in political science and human rights (with a specialization in anthropology), along with advanced Spanish. An aspiring diplomat, international affairs and global humanitarian legalities have always fascinated Kunal. At Columbia, he is a member of the Model UN Team, and has won the Best Delegate award at many conferences, including Yale MUN. He is also the Media Chair of the 1st South Asian Ivy League conference, 2016, blog writer for the Columbia Law Review and columnist for the Columbia Spectator. Kunal also performs for South Asian dance troupes on campus, and is currently learning Dominican Bachata dance. Empathy, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to act by principle are his core strengths.

LEAD: Laughing, Empathizing and Adoring Daily.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He always tries to multi-task, and access simultaneously opened tabs of House of Cards, NY Times, and MuscleandFitness.com

My tweet @1.01.2030: The growing humanitarian crisis in Venezuela is alarming: As the UN Sec-Gen, I urge L.A.’s last dictatorship to allow democracy to prevail.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I have found myself questioning the Eurocentricism I once celebrated, and have learnt to better appreciate the richness of Hindi and Indian heritage.

I have found myself questioning

the Eurocentricism I once

celebrated, and have learnt to

better appreciate the richness of

Hindi and Indian heritage.

KUSHAGRA ANIKET Kushagra Aniket graduated summa cum laude from Cornell University with majors in economics, mathematics, and statistical science. He is a recipient of the prestigious Tata Scholarship. At Cornell, Kushagra was involved with research in the areas of macroeconomics and infrastructure policy. His thesis entitled The Yield Curve as a Predictor of Economic Activity and Inflation: Evidence from India won the Uri M. Possen Memorial Award for best undergraduate dissertation in economics. Besides academics, Kushagra also served on the Executive Board of the student government and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society at Cornell. After graduation, Kushagra will join Cornerstone Research as an Analyst. In the near future, Kushagra plans to pursue doctoral studies in economics and contribute to public policy and international development.

LEAD: Learn, Engage, Analyze, Develop.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: I am bewildered by his extreme working habits since I am often kept either on or off for days at a stretch.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Leaders of India and Pakistan have resolved the Kashmir dispute.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The arrest of Cornell Trustee and New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has convinced me that large-scale corruption in the US more than compensates for the lack of small-scale bribery.

KUSHAGRA SINGH Kushagra Singh is majoring in computer science at IIT Delhi. He has been living in Delhi for almost all his life. Kushagra graduated from Sanskriti School in 2014, and was offered the KVPY and the INSPIRE scholarships. He spends most of his time working on open source projects. This summer, he is working for lemonade as a Google Summer of Code scholar. His project involves implementing a Quadratic Sieve for FLINT. When he isn’t glued to his laptop screen, Kushagra loves to play the drums and listen to music. He is interested in listening and writing progressive music, and is influenced by Dream Theater and Opeth.

LEAD: Lighthearted, Enthusiastic, Ambitious, Dreamer.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He’s quite careless, I wish he would stop dropping me so much.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Bought stuff at a grocery store using bitcoin today, exciting to see the new way of cashless payments!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Home-cooked food. After spending a year in college and eating the mess food, I have come to realise that nothing is better than ‘ghar ka khaana’.

In the near future, I plan to pursue

doctoral studies in economics and

contribute to public policy and

international development.


MLeaders of tomorrow

MADELEINE TRAVER Madeleine Traver graduated this past year from the University of Southern California with a degree in international relations and film production. She is currently working for Khan Academy as a video content producer and as part of their international team. She also created Khan Academy’s ‘Expanding College Opportunity’ resource in collaboration with the White House. She has also worked for film production companies like Wondros and Fresh Water Haven, both geared toward using film as a tool to create social change. She is also an active member of the Global Health Research Foundation and does usability tech training in countries like Bhutan and Nepal. In her spare time, she enjoys playing the guitar, songwriting, and using her hard-earned black belt in martial arts as a bargaining chip for getting the last slice of pizza at the family dinner table.

LEAD: Loyal, Eager, Adventurous, Diligent.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She’s got about 20 tabs open and she turned her paper in over a week ago. Seriously. Let it go, Madeleine.” #digitalhoarding.

My tweet @1.01.2030: If Shiv isn’t president yet, I give up. #2030 #YearofShiv.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: You have to feel comfortable with feeling uncomfortable and realize that showing signs of weakness or vulnerability is not a fault. Much of life is simply learning how to fall—learning to fall gracefully, confidently, and to stand back up again.

MADHAV VOHRA Madhav Vohra is a fourth year double majoring in economics and public health at UC Berkeley. Last year he was the President of the Indian Students Association and is currently the Vice President of External Affairs at Net Impact Berkeley. Net Impact Berkeley is a pro bono consulting club on campus that works with socially responsible clients who range from Fortune 100 companies to non-profits. Madhav is currently working on a strategy project for Accenture in Seattle. He is interested in using technology to improve the healthcare situation in developing and under developed nations.

LEAD: Loyal, Entertaining, Ambitious, Determined.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Madhav has great concentration and time management usually finishes his work before browsing the internet or watching TV shows.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Proud that the pollution in Delhi are back to 1980 levels.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Life should be lived to the fullest in the present and we shouldn’t continuously sacrifice the present for the future.

Life should be lived to the fullest

in the present and we shouldn’t

continuously sacrifice the present

for the future.

MADHAVI PURIMadhavi Puri is a second-year student at Kasturba Gandhi Medical College, Manipal pursuing a Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). She is an active teaching member of ‘Cutting Edge’, a club devoted to training in surgery. She is also a member of the college basketball team. Last year, she became a member of HOPES (Health Organization for Public Education by Students), a non-profit organization which brings together medical students and uses their knowledge to educate the common man about the value of various health and hygiene measures. She is fascinated by the study of the human brain and behavior and hence aspires to pursue a field related to neuroscience in the future and make a mark in that field.

LEAD: Level-headed, Efficient, Ambitious, Driven.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She is a music enthusiast and an avid reader with an inquisitive nature.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Rain! Staying in an extremely wet place like Manipal tends to do that!

MAHAK GOYAL Mahak Goyal is in her fourth year of college, majoring in computer science and minoring in business at Cornell University. She is currently interning at Bloomberg L.P. as a software developer and demonstrates a keen interest in the applications of software to business and finance. Her key strengths include problem solving, analytical thinking, organization, and a strong attention to detail. She has worked as a teaching assistant for computer science courses at Cornell University for the past two years. She is an avid dancer and is a part of the Cornell Bhangra dance team. She has been on the executive board of the past two years and will serve as President in the upcoming year. She has also been a chair person of the Society of Women Engineers and the treasurer of the South Asian Council.

LEAD: Likeable, Eager, Active, Diligent.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: A computer scientist who should definitely stop online shopping to procrastinate.

My tweet @1.01.2030: The start of the decade where an int will be too small in memory to keep track of time, HELPPP

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I’ve changed my opinion about sausages, never liked them before, but recently I’ve started to love them!


My key strengths include

problem solving, analytical

thinking, organization, and a

strong attention to detail.


MALAVIKA ABHINESHABABUSRIDEVI

Malavika Abhineshababusridevi studies at Anna University, Guindy, Chennai. Her major is biotechnology and she is currently in her second year. She is a patient listener and believes in giving 100% to whatever she does. She values others’ opinions but at the same time doesn’t let them overshadow her thoughts. Academically, she’s interested in proteins—their structure, function and how they play a crucial role in just about all of the body’s functions! She hopes to learn more about them in her forthcoming years of study. She enjoys listening to music and exploring the written word. She loves playing the piano and becomes blissfully unaware of the world while doing so.

LEAD: Listener, Easygoing, Adaptable, Dedicated.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She is obsessed with music. And uses me only to listen to music.

My tweet @1.01.2030: 2030...hope you bring with you love, happiness and bliss for all!#simplepleasuresoflife.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: On tolerance. I’ve realised that tolerance isn’t just a small part of one’s skill sets, but a major part. Tolerance is completely vital to survive in today’s world.

MANISHA JOSHI

Manisha Joshi graduated from Him Jyoti School in Dehra Dun and is currently a Second Year student at the Post Graduate Government College for Girls in Chandigarh. She is pursuing a Bachelors degree and would like to major in psychology and philosophy. She has a deep interest in community service and worked on innumerable social projects such as on drug de-addiction and ‘Hum Hain.’ Manisha enjoys dancing, singing, painting, reading and participating in quiz competitions.

LEAD: Laborious, Earnest, Adventurous, Dynamic.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She is a fun-loving, sociable, caring and inquisitive person, hungry for knowledge and always ready to explore any subject to its depth.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy new year friends! I welcome you all to the India of our dreams. Gone are the days when we used to look to the west in wonder and awe, now we are no longer looked down on as a poor and a backward nation. We are no longer called a mere developing nation.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: LGBTs (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgenders). I agree that they should be accepted in society and given all the rights. We should love and accept the people as they are. Live and let live.

MALLIKA NITIN GOKARN

Mallika Nitin Gokarn has completed her Grade 12 from Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram, New Delhi and will be pursuing a four year B.Sc. in information systems management, from Singapore Management University. She is a multi-faceted personality, with organizational and leadership skills and was awarded two Gold Medals for excellence in academics and in music respectively for the years 2009-2014. The School awarded her the G. Bhaskar Memorial Award for being an exceptional student. She was appointed Head Girl and was nominated to represent the school in the national level Young Leaders Conclave, 2014. She is a trained professional classical kathak dancer with a diploma from the Lucknow Gharana. She was the only student of Japanese selected by the Embassy of Japan to represent her School at the JENESYS exchange program in Japan. She is also a proficient contralto singer and has performed as a member of the school choir throughout her school years.

LEAD: Leads with resonance and by example; Enthusiastic extrovert; Approachable despite an ‘intimidating’ appearance; Determined to deliver.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Mallika is a systematic and very well-organised person. She is a workaholic who is more often than not multitasking.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Reporting from Mars, Day 100, Happy New Year #AGreatLeapForMankind.

MANSI JAIN

Mansi Jain is an 18-year-old who is intrigued by the practicality of economics, the complexity of international affairs, and the intricacies of politics. She intends to pursue these interests at Stanford University beginning September 2015. She is also deeply interested in the preservation of natural as well as built heritage, and her love for all things old is evident from her penchant for monuments, vintage photo-frames and ancient magazines. She loves spontaneous adventure, backpacking, learning about different cultures, languages, religions and collecting new experiences everyday. She wants to eventually work for organizations such as the World Bank to set up institutional policy frameworks. She also secretly hopes to excavate long lost cities, and own a gigantic trampoline.

LEAD: Loquacious, Experimental, Adventurous, Decisive.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She keeps trying to download Pokemon games. She also likes using Garage Band to record awful music, tries to make funny Photoshopped pictures for friends, and makes endless (beautiful) PowerPoint Presentations for different initiatives

My tweet @1.01.2030: Do people still use Twitter or is it so 2015 now?

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Having witnessed the personal challenges entrepreneurs face in my family, I always felt that I would rather work for an established organization. However, after beginning a social venture called Heritage Hike, I’ve realized I love the thrill of creating something and watching it grow and contribute meaningfully.

I am a multi-faceted personality,

with organizational and leadership

skills. I have varied interests that

range from music and classical

kathak to Japanese.

LGBTs (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals,

Transgenders) should be accepted

in society and given all the rights.

We should love and accept people

as they are. Live and let live.

I always felt that I would

rather work for an established

organization. I now realise

that I love the thrill of creating

something and watching it grow

and contribute meaningfully.

I’ve realised that tolerance isn’t

just a small part of one’s skill

sets, but a major part. Tolerance

is completely vital to survive in

today’s world.

M and N.indd 6-7 8/3/2015 11:37:38 AM


MANISHA JOSHI Manisha Joshi graduated from Him Jyoti School in Dehra Dun and is currently a Second Year student at the Post Graduate Government College for Girls in Chandigarh. She is pursuing a Bachelors degree and would like to major in psychology and philosophy. She has a deep interest in community service and worked on innumerable social projects such as on drug de-addiction and ‘Hum Hain.’ Manisha enjoys dancing, singing, painting, reading and participating in quiz competitions.

LEAD: Laborious, Earnest, Adventurous, Dynamic.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She is a fun-loving, sociable, caring and inquisitive person, hungry for knowledge and always ready to explore any subject to its depth.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy new year friends! I welcome you all to the India of our dreams. Gone are the days when we used to look to the west in wonder and awe, now we are no longer looked down on as a poor and a backward nation. We are no longer called a mere developing nation.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: LGBTs (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgenders). I agree that they should be accepted in society and given all the rights. We should love and accept the people as they are. Live and let live.

MANSI JAIN Mansi Jain is an 18-year-old who is intrigued by the practicality of economics, the complexity of international affairs, and the intricacies of politics. She intends to pursue these interests at Stanford University beginning September 2015. She is also deeply interested in the preservation of natural as well as built heritage, and her love for all things old is evident from her penchant for monuments, vintage photo-frames and ancient magazines. She loves spontaneous adventure, backpacking, learning about different cultures, languages, religions and collecting new experiences everyday. She wants to eventually work for organizations such as the World Bank to set up institutional policy frameworks. She also secretly hopes to excavate long lost cities, and own a gigantic trampoline.

LEAD: Loquacious, Experimental, Adventurous, Decisive.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She keeps trying to download Pokemon games. She also likes using Garage Band to record awful music, tries to make funny Photoshopped pictures for friends, and makes endless (beautiful) PowerPoint Presentations for different initiatives

My tweet @1.01.2030: Do people still use Twitter or is it so 2015 now?

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Having witnessed the personal challenges entrepreneurs face in my family, I always felt that I would rather work for an established organization. However, after beginning a social venture called Heritage Hike, I’ve realized I love the thrill of creating something and watching it grow and contribute meaningfully.

LGBTs (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals,

Transgenders) should be accepted

in society and given all the rights.

We should love and accept people

as they are. Live and let live.

I always felt that I would

rather work for an established

organization. I now realise

that I love the thrill of creating

something and watching it grow

and contribute meaningfully.

MANU RATHORE Manu Rathore is a recent graduate of Cornell University, where he majored in economics with a minor in business. During his time at Cornell he was a writer and subsequently an editor at The Cornell Daily Sun. He was also involved with Cornell’s sesquicentennial year’s Senior Class Campaign, which encourages the spirit of philanthropy in the graduating class. He is passionate about the dynamics of the financial markets and will be working with J.P. Morgan Asset Management in New York City. In the future, he plans to attend business school and engage in bringing financial efficiency to philanthropic endeavors in India.

LEAD: Lively, Empowered, Assertive, Diverse.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Socially effervescent individual who lingers significantly on social media sites, The WSJ, BuzzFeed, Financial Times, and NYT online crosswords.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Starting 2030 healthy thanks to that @amazon drone for delivering my CO2 easing pack!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: How to improve the philanthropic process in India: qualitative efficiency over quantitative expansion.

MEGHANA MUNGIKAR Meghana Mungikar is currently pursuing her final year in B.A. Economics (Honors) at the Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi. She is broadly interested in research studies pertaining to socio-economic inequality. She has previously interned with the Centre for Microfinance, and IFMR. She is currently interning as a summer research associate, focussing on the impact evaluation of various Indian financial inclusion schemes, with an independent financial consultant in Chennai. After conducting a survey on the state of pensions in the village of Soda in Rajasthan last winter, Meghana, co-wrote a research paper on the state of pensions, and how to improve accessibility and efficiency pertaining to them. This was published in the official Economics journal of LSR. She hopes to pursue graduate studies in Economics further and enjoys writing poetry, and participating in spoken word events during her free time.

LEAD: Loquacious, Edgy (on bad days), Agile, Dependable.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Meghana sits down to work, and opens twenty tabs but ends up scribbling poetry in files which she forgets to save.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Still breathing.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I am constantly changing my opinions about most things I come across, because I do not believe anything is carved in stone.

I am constantly changing my

opinions about most things I come

across, because I do not believe

anything is carved in stone.


MITCHELL WINKIEMitchell Winkie is an aspiring television director/writer currently living in Los Angeles. He recently graduated from the University of Southern California’s Film Production program, considered the best film school in the nation. Mitchell has a strong interest in comedy and writes/performs regularly with a sketch comedy group. His goal is to be successful enough to receive an invitation to the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary party in ten years time. He already knows what he’s going to wear!

LEAD: Loyal, Eager, Adaptive, Delicious.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Hey Mitchell, you should probably stop reading the “famous dogs” article on Wikipedia and maybe start working on that script.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy New Year, everyone! Isn’t it crazy that we’re still using Twitter in 2030? What a successful website!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Honestly, I believe that most problems can be solved—if not aided—by drinking more water. Have a headache? You’re dehydrated, drink some water. Car accident? You should probably drink some water. Wife left you? Water. Honestly though, sitting down, taking a breath, and drinking a cold glass of water is my mini-meditation throughout the day.

MOHAMMAD NADEEM Mohammad Nadeem is a second year student in electronics and telecommunication from College of Engineering Roorkee, affliated to Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun. He is an active participant in most of the extracurricular activities conducted at his college. He participated in Powerpoint presentations, quizzes, group discussions, and intercollege competitions like collage making, carom, singing etc. Nadeem shows a lot of interest in singing and is learning how to play the guitar. His strenghts are his flexibility and personal credibility. He is trustworthy, adapts himself according to the situation and is ready to take responsibility for his actions. At present he is trying to become a member of Technical Committee of the college so that he can have sound knowledge of engineering.

LEAD: Level-headed, Ebullient, Adaptable, Dependable.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Nadeem is a charming person and I have rarely seen him getting frustrated. He is good at his work.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Much as we love our e-gadgets, getting fresh air and human interaction should be a high priority. Don’t stay glued to your e-gadgets all the time and keep healthy relations with friends and relatives too. #get outside.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I had a strong belief that 80% of everything is based on luck. But in the last two years I’ve learnt from my experience, our hard work contributes 60% and our luck 40%.

Honestly, I believe that most

problems can be solved—if not

aided—by drinking more water.

Sitting down, taking a breath, and

drinking a cold glass of water is

my mini-meditation all day.

MONIKA BARTWALMonika Bartwal is pursuing her graduation in science from Chinmaya College of Science, Haridwar. Her core strength is that she believes in the beauty of hard work and is a helpful person. She would like to pursue her career as a teacher/professor/social worker. She recently joined an NGO, the Jan Hitaya Education Society, newly established in Chamoli Garhwal for poor children who cannot afford good education. Her aim is to provide a better life to her family and to the poor children of our society.

LEAD: Loyal, Enthusiast, Authentic, Determined.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She is my craziest buddy as she spends too much time with me. I am delighted to be owned by a cute owner.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy new year to all my lovely friends! In spite of all the crazy and foolish things I have done in 2029, I’m delighted that 2030 is here.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: After joining the NGO Jan Hitaya I realized that even our small efforts can prove to be a silver lining for the darkest faces of the children suffering from poverty.

MRINAL KANWARMrinal Kanwar is a rising sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania planning to major in computer science, as well as study a host of subjects from psychology to finance. He wants to use his education in engineering to eventually enter the field of embedded systems in medical and consumer technologies. Mrinal played competitive tennis at the national level through his school years and continues to practice with the Penn Varsity Team when time allows. His great passion is music, and he is an avid guitarist. He finished his study via the Rock school Trinity School of Music, completing Grade 8 guitar two years ago.

LEAD: Laughing, Easygoing, Amicable, Dreaming about being and making other people happy.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Mrinal really likes the blues, cute cat videos, identifying with Taylor Swift lyrics, and reading about anything interesting.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Twitter must be doing a great job to still be around.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I used to think college is all about getting good grades and a job, but really it’s just about growing as a person.

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I used to think college is all about

getting good grades and a job,

but really it’s just about growing

as a person.


KMRINALINI AGARWALMrinalini Agarwal is an engineering student at the University of Pennsylvania Class of 2019. As a deferred engineering major, Mrinalini will have the opportunity to explore her interests in subjects such as maths, computer science, physics and psychology before declaring her major. At school, she was the Head Girl and a very focused and driven individual. She was the senior girls basketball team captain and played at national level for Haryana twice. She has been learning the Indian classical dance Kathak for the last 11 years and has received distinction from the Gandharv School. She undertook a study investigating Way-finding in Hospitals that was published in the international ‘Advanced Materials Research’ journal and was presented at the MPMT conference in China, 2014. Her selection for the Doha Goals leadership conference (by tGELF) led to her current interest in sports for development. Thereafter she became affiliated with Magic Bus, an NGO uplifting underprivileged children through sports. She hopes to take this and all her other passions forward at UPenn.

LEAD: Loyal, Enterprising, Amicable, Deft.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Mrinalini, you are not only the most impatient user but also the biggest procrastinator. But when you do get on the task, you create magic. So we’re definitely inseparable.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Just bought myself a google car! #newyears #newcar #automatic #cant believe we used to drive cars.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Cricket, not politics, is the heartbeat of the nation.

MRUDANG MATHUR Mrudang Mathur is in his second year of studying Mechanical Engineering at Delhi Technological University. Mrudang is deeply interested in computational fluid dynamics, industrial design and other aspects of design engineering. He is currently a member of Innovator Labs, a startup that designs bio-medical devices such as artificial heart valves. Mrudang is well versed in solid modelling and computer aided design and engineering. His skills in object modelling and design stem from an exceptional ability to visualize 3D assemblies and the ability to implement them in real world scenarios. Thus, he enjoys creating devices to solve everyday problems. He is also avidly interested in current affairs and politics and loves quizzing. Mrudang also loves music and can play a host of instruments including the tabla, guitar, harmonica and the ukulele.

LEAD: Logical, Ambitious, Enthusiastic, Dilligent.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He has separation anxiety as he never lets go of me, even while sleeping.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Why am I still on Twitter?

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Educational qualifications don’t determine the integrity with which people behave. Formal education on its own is ill-equipped to engender ethics in an individual.

Educational qualifications don’t

determine the integrity with

which people behave. Formal

education on its own is ill-

equipped to engender ethics in

an individual.

NLeaders of tomorrow


NAMAN MEHROTRA Naman Mehrotra is a rising junior in the Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology at UPenn, studying business and mechanical engineering. He is very passionate about technology innovation and entrepreneurship, especially in areas such as alternative energy, transportation, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics. In college, he is involved in growing the Technology Entrepreneurship Club, helping start the Penn Aerospace Club, and is part of the Wharton India Economic Forum Team. He is also a partner with the M&T Innovation Fund, a student-run fund that grants money to and works with UPenn student and alumni startups. In his free time, he loves travelling, meeting people, trying out great food, playing racket sports, and watching movies.

LEAD: Lazy, Enthusiastic, Artistic, Determined.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Someone who doesn’t like to work in one place and loves chilling with people.

My tweet @1.01.2030: It is incredible to see how many problems we have solved in the last decade, and the milestones we have accomplished…enjoyed my trip to Mars.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Waiting for when I have enough influence to make a difference in things like education is pointless, when I can change things now.

NARAYANI GUPTA Narayani Gupta graduated from Wellesley College with honors in economics. Her senior thesis titled, “Trade, Poverty & Inequality: Evidence from the End of the Multifiber Arrangement in India” was awarded the Schiff Fellowship, Wellesley’s highest merit award to support students’ scholarly work. Narayani was also awarded the 2015 Natalie Bolton Student Prize, which is student-voted for the best young graduating economist. Her other accolades include fellowships at the prestigious Madeleine Albright Institute for Global Affairs and the Wellesley-Peking University partnership. She has traveled to over 20 countries, and is bilingual in Hindi and English, advanced in Mandarin, and conversant in Punjabi and Marwari. Narayani has been active in college organizations including Wellesley’s Committee of Faculty Appointments and the Economic Student Association, where she served as President for 2014-15. Narayani also enjoys traveling independently, meeting exciting people, discovering new places, photography and cooking. She is now at the investment banking division at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in New York City.

LEAD: Loyal, Enthusiastic, Adaptable, Diligent.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Narayani loves to read about new things, but economics really gets her going.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Poverty as measured by living on less than $1.50/day is down to 2% globally, with a substantial fall in income inequality.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Distributional consequences of free trade—it may not benefit those whom it was targeted at.

NIDHAANJIT JAIN Nidhaanjit Jain graduated from St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi, in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in economics. His academic interests include the study of inequality, poverty-alleviation programs in developing countries and public healh. He is working with IDinsight, a firm that offers policy advice to governments and NGOs, to help design and implement impact evaluations for various social-sector schemes. His co-curricular interests include debating, theater and photography. He was an active member of the St. Stephen’s College Debating Society and the Shakespeare Society. Photography is a hobby that he uses to capture and document his work in surveys in rural India.

LEAD: Listener, Encouraging, Attention to detail, Debater-type.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Nidhaan is a great guy. He would be nicer if he didn’t hit my keys so hard.

My tweet @1.01.2030: New Year’s Eve was so boring that I finally decided to open a Twitter account! #hope2030isbetter.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I always thought Delhi was an overcrowded, huge city that I would never come to appreciate. Having to shift out made me realize I was completely wrong.

NIKHIL PANDHI Nikhil Pandhi is a Rhodes Scholar at the University of Oxford and is currently reading for an MPhil in archaeology. He has inter-disciplinary academic interests in history, politics, material and visual anthropology and intends to bring them all together to inform his research. Beyond academics he is interested in current affairs and enjoys writing informed articles, essays and editorials for a popular audience. He also blogs about politics, culture and civilization in South Asia on his online blog ‘Hafta’ (www.throughthespires.com). Some of his articles have been published by Scroll.in while others are forthcoming.

LEAD: Level-headed, Erudite, Articulate, Dependable.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Nikhil reads more on the Internet these days than he reads books.

My tweet @1.01.2030: The most interesting news article from the day.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Academics must keep a popular audience in mind while writing and (re)orient their research (regardless of their discipline) towards the resolution of contemporary questions and challenges. A ‘public’ interface would enrich both the Academy and it’s non-academic readers, lending their relationship a true dialogic quality.


NIRVAAN BHARANY Nirvaan Bharany is soon to be a part Brown’s class of 2019 as an applied mathematics and computer science major. Chess has been his passion since the age of six. He was the youngest and first internationally rated player at Vasant Valley. He has used his love for the game to give back to the community, by teaching visually impaired students through chess (through his project Vision for Chess) and developing the chess manual ChessMATE at the Assistive Technologies Lab, IIT-Delhi. He loves to teach and hopes to inspire others to pursue knowledge with the same zest and inquisitiveness that he has. In his free time, Nirvaan likes to spend time with his friends, train in HupKwonDo or read a good book. A huge Chelsea fan, he never misses out on a game.

LEAD: Loving, Enthusiastic, Ambitious, Driven.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Hardworking, sleep deprived and watches way too much television.

My tweet @1.01.2030: In 2029, Vision For Chess’ first student became a Grandmaster. Congratulations @ASingh, and here is to many more to come. #VFC2K30 #nevergiveup.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I used to believe paradise was a place, but now I know it is a state of mind.

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NIVEDITA KUTTY VATSA Nivedita Kutty Vatsa is a rising junior at Cornell University majoring in economics and statistical sciences and minoring in business. Her academic interests are centered on development economics, particularly agriculture, environment, and sustainability, as well as gender issues. At Cornell, Nivedita works as a research assistant, studying consumer psychology in the Business Simulation Lab of the Johnson Graduate School of Management. She is an editor and writer for three student-run publications. For the upcoming academic year, she will serve as the Editor-in-Chief of The Visible Hand, the student-run Economics journal of the Cornell Economics Society. She is also actively involved with several on-campus sustainability initiatives that are geared towards spreading information on conservation policies and practices.

LEAD: Level-headed; Easy to get along with; Always up for conversation; Dependable.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: It might take a whole night and 42 hours, but Nivedita will finish the job.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Now that I’ve finally learned Spanish, I think it would be a good time to pass it forward—teach the language to those who want to learn.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Last year, I became convinced of the ethical and environmental effects of eating meat and so I turned vegetarian.

I used to believe paradise was a

place, but now I know it is a state

of mind.

Last year, I became convinced

of the ethical and environmental

effects of eating meat and so I

turned vegetarian.

PLeaders of tomorrow

P. V. DURGAP. V. Durga is a second year student studying in TATA Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad. She plans on picking history, economics, and political science in her upcoming semester. An aspiring journalist, she loves to express herself and believes in the power of writing to change the world. Her interests include Bharatanatyam, oratory, debating and writing, and she has won laurels for herself in these fields over the years. She is known for her confidence, hard-working and helpful nature, and her meticulousness. She can read, write, and speak fluently in Telugu, Tamil, English, and Hindi! She believes that a leader is one who is part of the crowd, and yet inspires everybody.

LEAD: Loves writing, Effervescent, Assiduous, Dynamic.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Love my belly full of meticulously typed assignments and speeches, and a daily dose with a talented girl!

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy New Year to my fellow Indians and proud citizens of the world’s most developed country!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I thought diversity cripples our country’s efficiency, till TISS taught me otherwise.

PALASH KANWAR Palash Kanwar just graduated from The Doon School, Dehradun and has been admitted to the College of Engineering at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He will be pursuing electrical and computer engineering and is looking forward to take up minors in economics and business at the Ross School of Business. Palash has been extensively involved in research projects related to renewable energy systems and solar energy interests him in particular. He is also a sportsperson and is involved in all forms of performing arts. Palash is also an avid trekker. He has been actively coordinating and organizing various Model United Nations Conferences and Social Service Projects as well.

LEAD: Lively, Earnest, Affable, Debonair.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He is not a computer geek, but when he does get down to working on me, I really need to be very efficient!

My tweet @1.01.2030: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference. - Robert Frost

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Life is not about the destination, but instead about the journey!


I can read, write, and speak

fluently in Telugu, Tamil, English,

and Hindi! I believe that a leader

is one who is part of the crowd,

and yet inspires everybody.

PARTH VOHRA Parth Vohra is currently a freshman at the University of California, Berkeley. Parth is inclined to concentrate in business administration and psychology with minors in peace and conflict studies along with theater and performance studies. He is also part of the Unity House Theme Program at Berkeley which revolves around subjects such as gender identity, sexuality and women’s issues. Parth has been actively involved in community and social work, and has initiated various projects dealing with issues such as women empowerment, child education and village development. He also has an active interest in music, and plays various percussion instruments both Indian and Western. Parth has over the years also developed love for long distance and cross country running.

LEAD: Lovable, Lively; Earnest, Exuberant; Adaptable, Adventurous, Ambitious, Assertive; Dedicated, Determined.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Parth is a fun loving human being, who aims high and puts in all his efforts to achieve his goals.

My tweet @1.01.2030: 4 of my students from the Srishti School of Music in Bhilwara have been chosen to represent India at the International Music Forum: D WOW #happynewyear #maygodblessus.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I thought that students from developed nations were unaware of the issues faced by developing countries till I interacted with students from Brown’s Pre College Program.

PARUL PAL Parul Pal has graduated with a Bachelors in business studies from IMS Unison University, Dehra Dun. Her specialization was in finance and she aspires to be a successful financial manager. She has participated in various business entrepreneurship workshops, business quizzes, GD’s and case study analyses. Apart from academics, she has a great passion for playing table tennis. She has played various tournaments at her college.

I have an active interest in music,

and play various percussion

instruments both Indian and

Western. Over the years I’ve also

developed a love for long distance

and cross country running.

Apart from academics, I have a

great passion for playing table

tennis and have played various

tournaments at college.


POONAM THAPAPoonam Thapa is pursuing her BA from Chandigarh Sector 42, Punjab University and is a first year student. She is an avid reader. She feels herself drawn towards athletics, yoga and sporting events which have helped her develop a spirit of kinship, solidarity and team work making her an individual of her own kind. Her concerns revolve around issues of social justice and youth empowerment which she believes are important for nation building. She enjoys music of all types. Her attitude of care, reverence and gratitude has added value to her, making her a down to earth individual. She aims for perfection in all her assignments.

LEAD: Living peacefully with team spirit; Effectively making decisions; Allowing people to invent and suggest innovative methods of solving problems; Determination to achieve the goal.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She makes me feel that I have a life and a right to be loved and treated properly. She exudes neatness, care and compassion. Her presence gives me a sense of security.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Let us transform Mother Earth into Eldorado where all can dream and achieve health, peace, prosperity and happiness.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I was afraid of the vastness of the world, but varying competitions helped me strive for excellence and I now aspire to participate enthusiastically to change the world with skill and education.

PRAJEET BAJPAI Prajeet Bajpai is a mathematics major and music minor, and a member of the Class of 2016 at Dartmouth College. Unsurprisingly, he is most often seen working on research presentations and creating, practising and performing music on the classical and jazz guitar. He intends to spend his final year in school undertaking research and graduate-level coursework in Pure Mathematics. Prajeet was recently awarded the Eugene Roitman Memorial award by the Dartmouth Music Department, and is a James O. Freedman Presidential Scholar at the College.

LEAD: Listening, Experiencing, Awareness, Dedication.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: I’m upset, because he habitually ignores me for extended periods of time.

My tweet @1.01.2030: The New Year brings new surprises. Heading out next week #Mars2030.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: That success, fulfillment or satisfaction came to people who were the most capable or who most ‘deserved’ it.

I’ve changed my opinion about

the fact that success, fulfillment

or satisfaction came to people

who were the most capable or

who most ‘deserved’ it.

I have a soft corner for stray

animals and cater to their need

for medication, food and shelter.

PRAKASH BISTA Prakash Bista completed his early education and high school in Nepal, and won a full scholarship to pursue a BA in liberal arts at Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo. Six years ago he led residents of his village, Lalu, to build the village’s first service-oriented non-profit school. The United Nations considers the area, the Kalikot District of Nepal, one of the world’s poorest and most underdeveloped regions. Currently a rising junior at Soka, Prakash won the first prize of $10,000 at the Orange County Social Entrepreneurship Competition 2014 at UC Irvine. Prakash was also the only student speaker at the Annual Peace Gala at Soka last year and was named one of Orange County’s 100 Most Influential People in 2014 by the Orange County Register. Prakash’s passion lies in education.

LEAD: Laborious, Enterprising, Ambitious, Dedicated.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Prakash is a human being who is conscious of himself and others.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy New Year to all the people of the world.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Big things start with a very small step.

PRANAV VISHNU RAMABHADRAN Pranav Vishnu Ramabhadran is a junior at the University of Pennsylvania in the Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology studying computer science and entrepreneurship. Pranav has long been very focused on entrepreneurship and the impact technology has on our lives, and is spending the summer of 2015 working at a startup in San Francisco called Plaid, that is bringing banking technology into the 21st Century. He is also Director of PennApps, the nation’s first college hackathon, and also it’s largest at 2,000 participants.

LEAD: Loves Everything About Doing.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Way too focused on me.

My tweet @1.01.2030: I was right all along…the dress was blue #claimchowder.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: GMOs are perfectly fine and probably won’t kill us.

Big things start with a very small

step. All you have to do is to take

that step.

I have been very focused on

entrepreneurship for a long time

and believe that technology has a

huge impact on our lives.


PRASHAST THAPANPrashast Thapan is a graphic and videogame designer based in New York, known for his videogame Static Lagoon. He has worked with MTV, PIN-UP Magazine, OKFocus, Interbrand, Babycastles Gallery and more. He graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2014 with a BFA in Graphic Design.

LEAD: Live fast, Energetic, All-day, Do it!

If my laptop could talk, it would say: My owner’s battery is more turbocharged than mine.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy 2030! Proud to have taken this journey: constantly standing for something and taking the risks necessary to explore my beliefs.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Money isn’t necessary for happiness, but money is necessary to make good art.

PRATYUSH NALAM Pratyush Nalam is a first year graduate student in computer science at Columbia University. Having finished his undergraduate study at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay with a major in computer science and engineering and a minor in management, Pratyush moved to the United States to further his career. He is an avid coder and budding software developer and is passionate about technology and computers. Also possessing an interest in business and economics, Pratyush believes that solutions at the intersection of technology, business and design form a potent combination to provide the answers to the various socio-cultural and environmental problems faced by the world at large. He is a fiercely ambitious individual and is a lifelong learner always looking to improve his knowledge and skillset.

LEAD: Learning, Evolving, Assimilating Dynamically.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: I need more RAM.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy New Year 2030! A fossil-fuel free world is so delightful!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The Aam Aadmi Party. From thinking they are the next big thing in Indian politics, I have now lost my faith in them completely.

PRIYANJALI MITRAPriyanjali Mitra read for a Masters in sociology and graduated from the University of Oxford in November 2014. She is currently a consultant at the International Labour Organization (ILO) in UN ESCAP Bangkok. She is deeply passionate about gender and development issues, child labour, evidence based social interventions and issues related to political participation. In the past she has engaged in projects that involve education for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, differently abled children and alternative ways of living for poacher communities in Rajasthan, India. She enjoys listening to jazz and western classical music and is a trained Odissi dancer. She hopes to embark on a career that deals with development issues beyond colonial-style interventions to understand real pathways of change.

LEAD: Levelheaded, Enthusiastic, Accepting, Diplomatic.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She needs to understand technology better, despite being particular about organizing her information and documents.

My tweet @1.01.2030: The two best indicators of what’s really important to you are how you spend your time and how you spend your money #newyearresolutions.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The importance of educating little children about sexual abuse. I used to underestimate the issue till I heard some very personal stories that left me affected.

PRIYANKA RAVISHANKARPriyanka Ravishankar graduated in 2014 with an economics honors degree from Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi. She worked with Deutsche Bank for one year, and soon took the plunge and joined Grofers, a hyper-local delivery startup in June 2015 and is thoroughly enjoying the challenging and fun experience. In college, she was a part of Enactus SRCC and worked on social entrepreneurship projects to uplift communities such as manual scavengers and low income puppeteers. Having trained in Bharatanatyam for 14 years, this dance form has become an integral part of who Priyanka is, and she wishes to use the medium of dance to not only showcase the rich Indian culture, but also convey social and spiritual messages. She also secured admission in the Indian School of Business via the Young Leaders’ Programme. She aspires to build a business that positively impacts society.

LEAD: Lively, Earnest and Analytical Dreamer.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Someone who is motivated and driven but sometimes really needs to slow down, take a breath and enjoy the little pleasures of life.

My tweet @1.01.2030: To another year of progress, impact and satisfaction! #HappyNewYear.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The first time I lived away from home, I realised that deep friendships with like-minded people and opening up to those you trust, is indeed very beautiful.

I hope to embark on a career

that deals with development

issues beyond colonial-style

interventions to understand real

pathways of change.

I wish to use the medium of dance

to not only showcase the rich Indian

culture, but also convey social and

spiritual messages.


PULKIT AGARWAL Pulkit Agarwal has just finished pursuing the IB Diploma at the Doon School. He was the School Debating Captain, a School Prefect, and also the senior editor of the school newspaper, The Weekly. He possesses a strong interest in political and social issues, which has led him to becoming a keen commentator on such issues through his writings on various fora. He is also a fond cricketer, and an admirer of Sachin Tendulkar. He will be attending Harvard University this fall, to pursue a joint concentration in economics and government.

LEAD: Liberal, Eloquent, Academic, Daring.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Pulkit heavily depends on me for his work, but he protects me with his life—except when he is typing!

My tweet @1.01.2030: Welcoming the new year, with old friends! As you turn the calendar, be reminded that the grass is always greener on the other side. #Hope.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I have learned that what others think of me does not determine my success. What I think of myself, does.

I have learned that what others

think of me does not determine

my success. What I think of

myself, does.

RLeaders of tomorrow


RADHIKA MEHRA

Radhika Mehra is currently pursuing her Bachelor of graphic design in imagine art and science at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in Rochester, New York. Hearing-impaired from birth she has overcome her disability through perseverance and hard work and is a recipient of a full Sasakawa scholarship. She has recently been the recipient of the 1st Prize in the 2015 Wiltsie Watercolor Award. She has shown two exhibitions showing undergraduate student honors work selected by the faculty member at Bevier Gallery, Rochester Institute of Technology and Dyer Arts Centre, National Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. Her name is in the Dean’s list of Scholars of Rochester Institute of Technology. Communication with people was the biggest challenge for Radhika. She has become determined to overcome this challenge come what may.

LEAD: Levelheaded, Empathetic, Artist, Devoted.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Radhika is a strong go-getter, ready to take up any challenge with a never give up attitude.

My tweet @1.01.2030: I want to wake up in greener, peaceful India among people who are helpful and sensitive to issues and problems of handicapped people.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Nobody is bad. Everybody is different.

RAGHAV GANDOTRA

Raghav Gandotra is a rising senior at Princeton University. He studies operations research and financial engineering and is part of the Certificate Program in finance. He explores his interests in music, soccer and filmmaking through various groups in college including the Princeton University Rock Ensemble, Princeton Men’s Club Soccer and the Princeton Video Production Agency. He takes every opportunity to travel around the world and spent his past two summers interning or taking classes in Europe and Africa. He is also an avid reader and believes his core strength to be his desire and determination to learn everything about everything.

LEAD: Learn, Engage, Act, Discover.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He has the curiosity and attention span of a 6-year-old.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Thank you to the tGELF family for a great New Year’s party!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The iPhone.

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I am an avid reader and believe

that my core strength is my

desire and determination to learn

everything about everything.

Communication with people is

my biggest challenge, but I am

determined to overcome this

challenge come what may.

Leaders of tomorrow

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RAGHAVA KUMAR Raghava Kumar is a rising sophomore at Cornell University, Ithaca. His intended major is electrical and computer engineering. He is a member of Cornell Baja Racing, a student project team that designs and builds an off-road vehicle for SAE International. As part of the electronics sub-team, he focuses on embedded development and circuit design—supporting the team in building a well-engineered, competitive vehicle. He shares his interest in computers by conducting academic workshops (AEWs) and holding office hours for students of CS. Raghava is passionate about classic rock and blues music, and has been playing the guitar for over six years now. He enjoys high-altitude trekking, swimming and travelling.

LEAD: Logical, Earnest, Accepting, Dedicated.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Incredibly dedicated…to figuring out how I work.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Pleased to announce the ClearLens—groundbreaking augmented reality tech that fits in your eye!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Having studied philosophy for two semesters, I’ve begun to appreciate the field and its potential for analyzing complicated issues deeply.

RAMYA AHUJA Ramya Ahuja is a rising senior at Columbia University in New York. She is studying material sciences and engineering with a minor in sustainable engineering. She is interested in understanding how we can innovate in the way we create, use and repurpose materials to solve some of the most fundamental global challenges. During the academic year, she has been involved with these explorations as an active member of the Columbia Aquanauts and a current board member of the Columbia Energy Initiative. Over the past two summers, she has worked with the Energy Project of Sewa Bank in Gujarat (India) and then at Columbia’s Department of Earth & Environmental Engineering studying enzyme activity for industrial application. In the last year, she began taking Latin Ballroom Dance classes and has joined the Kokikai Aikido Club (a Japanese martial art).

LEAD: Licensed Explorer of Academic Departments.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She has a hidden talent for virtual meetings, documenting life and trying to do more at once than she can manage.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Yesterday programmed my trash to make new wall (bacteria doing their job!), 0 net carbon emissions declared #thereishope #bringon2030.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The necessity, importance and beauty of sleep, food and emotions (once considered dispensable and a waste of time).

Having studied philosophy

for two semesters, I’ve begun

to appreciate the field and

its potential for analyzing

complicated issues deeply.

In the last year I’ve realised the

necessity, importance and beauty of

sleep, food and emotions.


RAOUL MEHRA Raoul Mehra graduated as a student of economics at the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania this year. He has spent the last year playing squash, keeping up with friends and family, attempting to make music, pondering philosophical questions about the universe and planning for his future. He has a very diverse set of interests ranging from education and healthcare to environmental policies to theoretical physics. He will be joining the Advisory practice at Deloitte in New York City as a business risk analyst in the fall and is still trying to figure out how that can open doors to bigger and better things. He hopes to use the next year to gain some valuable experience and continue to build meaningful relationships.

LEAD: Loyal, Equanimous, Appreciate, Delicious.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Never cuts his fingernails and doesn’t understand my worth as an incredibly powerful machine.

My tweet @1.01.2030: If we tweet the same way in 2030 as we do now I will be most surprised and a little sad.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: My brother. He’s an incredibly talented person that isn’t easy for everyone to see.

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REENA KUMARI Reena Kumari has done her D. Ed in special education from the National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped, New Delhi and recently appeared in her BA final examination from the University of Delhi. She is a part of the expert team called “Sensitivity” in West Delhi which is mainly working in the area of development, education and rehabilitation of children with special needs. She has been assigned many challenging tasks and with experience, has improved her skills and been able to deliver successfully. She has honed her leadership skills and learnt how to develop strategies for different cases. She qualified in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test and is now eligibile to serve as a Special Educator.

LEAD: Leader, Educator, Amiable, Driven.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: You are my best ‘friend’.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Hark to say…

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: When I joined as a special educator, I thought that bringing about improvement and change in the lives of special children was very difficult, but now my opinion has totally changed. These things can happen if your planning is well defined and customised to their needs.

I hope to use the next year to

gain some valuable experience

and continue to build meaningful

relationships.

RIDDHIMA YADAV Riddhima Yadav is a sophomore at Yale University and wants to major in ethics, politics and economics. She is an avid equestrienne and has been extensively involved in the UN Climate Negotiations as a youth delegate. At university, she is the online editor of The Politic, Yale’s political magazine, a member of the Yale Equestrian Team and the Yale International Relations Association. A travel aficionado, she has worked with several organisations in the field of sustainability like JPAL, Three Dot Dash and Planning Commission of India. An ardent campaigner for various causes like women’s empowerment, education and heritage conservation, she continues to write for several publications to draw attention to developmental issues. Riddhima hopes to translate her interests and skills into a career in the field of environmental diplomacy.

LEAD: Learning to learn, Experiential Development, (Bias for) Action, Dextrous.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: A strong willed person whose focus doesn’t waver by the distractions I offer; a less cluttered desktop would be ideal though!

My tweet @1.01.2030: Breaking age barriers as the youngest environment minister #nothingisimpossible #letsdoit.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The purpose of getting an education after taking a seminar at Yale called Great Big Ideas. EVERY CLASS was an existential crisis.

RISHAB MEHRA Rishab Mehra is a rising sophomore at Stanford University. He is thinking of majoring in computer science. He is a great leader, and participates in several activities. He is on the club swimming team and has participated in several hackathons. He won several major hackathons over the last year including CalHacks, HackSC, and the Intel Security Hackathon. He aims at creating software to make the world a better place to live.

LEAD: Lively, Energetic, Adventurous, Definitive.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: A person who uses me frequently to make interesting things and never gives up.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Damn I’m old.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Impossibility. Last year I felt like several things in the world were impossible. This year I’ve learnt how to live the impossible.

Last year I felt like several the

things in world were impossible.

This year I’ve learnt how to

live the impossible.


RIYA SAXENARiya Saxena, a graduate in economics honors from Hans Raj College, University of Delhi, will be pursuing a Masters in development management at the London School of Economics this fall. She aspires to build a team of consultants who will work towards sustainable development by bridging the gap between the public and private sector. Last summer she worked as an intern at JSW Mumbai in the CSR Department on a Skill Development project. She has been actively involved with the college Economics and Debating Society.

LEAD: Loves to dance and travel; Energetic, Adventurous, Dreamer.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: A friend who interacts with me to complete all college assignments.

My tweet @1.01.2030: #congratulationsteam #GlobalDEVConsultants #5yrs #buildingpublicprivatepartnerships #20countries #500projects #progressingtowardssustainabledevelopment.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I have learnt that expressing emotions through words is synonymous with translating thoughts into ideas.

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SLeaders of tomorrow


SAANYA OJHASaanya Ojha is a rising senior in the Huntsman program in international studies and business at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania where she is majoring in finance, operations and information management and minoring in French. At Penn, Saanya is the president of Social Impact Consulting, a student club that provides pro-bono consulting services to national non-profits. She is the Penn pod leader for Global Platinum Securities. As a senior elected member of the Huntsman Student Advisory Board, she works closely with program administrators to represent the voice of her classmates. Saanya is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, a business honors society and Pi Delta Phi, the French national honors society. She has been on the Deans’ list throughout her time at Penn. Last summer, Saanya interned at JPMorgan and this summer she is working at Goldman Sachs’ Investment Partners, Goldman’s long-short equity hedge fund.

LEAD: Live Enthusiastically, Act Deliberately.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: How does she manage to crash me every other month?

My tweet @1.01.2030: Done raising capital for my own hedge fund! Let the investing begin! #indialeading

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I used to think I could never have too much cheese or chocolate—then I spent time in France.

SACHIN T. S.Sachin T. S. is a tall, dark and not so handsome person doing his first year in B.Sc physiotherapy in ACS college, affiliated to Dr. M.G.R University, Chennai. He is really interested in playing football and having healthy discussions about his course with his seniors. He strongly feels that sincerity towards his subjects especially during exams and his tendency to help others are his strengths. Apart from his studies he likes to dance and play the guitar.

LEAD: Laughing, Energetic, Active, Dancing.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Sachin is a really nice boy. He likes to help others. He uses me all the time to chat with his friends. He watches movies on me without me seeing them.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy New year friends. On this day I would like to let you know that God the Almighty has transformed my life, and I request all believers following me to go to church and start the year in his divine presence.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: As I spent a major part of my childhood in a shelter home confined to its walls, I couldn’t make friends quickly in college and I judged them. I have changed this opinion, and have found some good people and made some really good friends. This in turn changed my opinion about college as well.

I used to think I could never have

too much cheese or chocolate—

then I spent a semester in France.

My tendency to help others is my

core strength. Apart from my

studies I like to dance and play

the guitar.

SALIL SINGH Salil Singh is rising sophomore at Brown University concentrating in economics and mathematics. He also maintains an active interest in the computational sciences, statistics and ethics. Moving forward, he is looking to develop and acquire the skills to employ a data-driven approach to study contemporary social science problems focusing particularly on human behavior and interactions, and economic development. At Brown, he has been involved with the Philosophy Undergraduate Group, the Brown Debating Union and the Economics Undergraduate Group. This past semester, working with the Brown Political Review, he co-produced an op-doc on the press freedom in Egypt in the aftermath of the Arab Spring and the arrest of Al-Jazeera journalists. In his free time, he played in a weekly soccer league.

LEAD: Laconic, Equanimous, Adaptable, Deliberative.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: If only he spent half as much time as he does on sports websites, he’d wouldn’t be half as sleep-deprived.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Twitter. Past its sell-by date. Useful for one thing though. Nifty time capsule for the past two decades.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Perfection is more often the product of iterative reflection and revision than of frenzied inspiration.

SAM GILMAN Sam Gilman just graduated from Brown University magna cum laude with a Bachelors degree in public policy and history. He is the co-founder and CEO of Common Sense Action, which was the first bipartisan think tank and advocacy group of American millennials. He recently merged common sense action with Run for America, a new initiative that aims to recruit, train, and elect a fresh generation of future-focused solutions oriented candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a C.V. Starr Social Innovation Fellow for his work on Common Sense Action. Sam previously served as student body Vice President at Brown. Sam also loves sports, cooking, and history.

LEAD: Loyal, Empathetic, Authentic, Daring.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Sam is fascinated by people, movements, systems, and baseball. His scores of open tabs suggest interest and engagement with many issues.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Cool to see space tourism, driverless-car highways, and 50%+ renewable energy usage in some countries. 15 years ago would seem a #dream. #innovation

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Running and swimming can be forms of contemplative meditation.

Perfection is more often the product

of iterative reflection and revision

than of frenzied inspiration.


SAMARTH SINGALSamarth Singal is a junior at Harvard concentrating in computer science, primarily interested in algorithms and artificial intelligence. He is also interested in economics – specifically game theory, mechanism design and macros. Outside of the classroom, Samarth is involved with the student management-consulting group, HCCG and the Harvard University India Initiative. He is passionate about technology-led interventions in education, global health and finance and hopes to build a career in the field. On weekends, he can be found watching drama films or catching up on Mad Men. He likes biking, as long as it is not to get from place A to place B. His core strengths include learning quickly, communicating effectively and breaking down complex problems.

LEAD: Licentious, Egregious, Artful, Dishonest. (It’s a joke!)

If my laptop could talk, it would say: A workaholic with scant regard for my well-being. I have been resurrected more times than a 900-year-old phoenix.

My tweet @1.01.2030: The end is nigh. Buy your umbrellas here (www.fancyumbrellas.com)

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: That a country’s health indicators are tightly correlated with only it’s GDP – they’re not.

SANJANA MALHOTRA Sanjana Malhotra just completed her undergraduate studies from Columbia University. She is passionate about global health and sustainable development, and was awarded graduation cords in recognition of her commitment and work towards equality and social justice in the Columbia community and beyond. Her interests have led her to travel to China and Chile through the Global Scholars Program to conduct research on health systems, and pursue an internship at the Public Health Foundation of India to develop policies to deal with the health affects of air pollution in India. Sanjana hopes to go to graduate school and work towards enhancing and initiating public health programs and policies. She is currently working in villages around Rajasthan with an organization called Khushi Baby to implement and evaluate a new public health program that uses an inexpensive digital necklace to streamline and improve the process of infant immunization in the developing world.

I hope to go to graduate school

and work towards enhancing

and initiating public health

programs and policies.

SANOT MANOVA Sanot Manova is studying costume design and fashion in the Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science. He is extremely interested in playing football and is a part of the college team and has won many tournaments. He is interning in the garment industry to develop his skills and acquire practical knowledge.

LEAD: Lovable, Energetic, Admirable, Dynamic.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Insane Neymar fan who filled me with Neymar pics and videos.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy new year. My designs for 2030 are coming soon.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: My whole life and my vision.

SANSKRITI SANGHI Sanskriti Sanghi is a second year student at Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar who is pursuing B.A. LLB (Hons.). She has a wide array of interests which include reading, writing, debating, spending time with friends and playing midnight basketball. Over the course of her first year she has secured the Aditya Birla Scholarship and also written for her university magazine, participated in the IIT Delhi and Jindal IV Debates, taken part in the Lex Omnia Moot Court Competition, interned at Bachpan Bachao Andolan, Delhi as well as Confederation of Indian Industry and is now preparing for the Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition. She has been actively involved in organizing the GNLU Debate and GNLU International Moot Court Competition due to her belief in team spirit. Her core strengths include a passion for learning, coupled with dedication and bubbly spirit that induces her to try new things.

LEAD: Level-headed, Energetic, Ambitious, Dependable.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: A writer, a researcher, an avid YouTuber, looking for reality as well as inspiration.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Another year has passed by and though my bucket list has grown shorter, the will to add more has not diminished.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: My ability to co-habit 24-7 with other people who differ in work hours, eating habits, interests and perspectives.

I am extremely interested in

playing football and am a part

of the college team that has won

many tournaments.

Over the last year, my ability to

co-habit 24-7 with other people who

differ in work hours, eating habits,

interests and perspectives, has

improved tremendously.


SAPTARSHI MAJUMDARSaptarshi Majumdar is a rising freshman at Stanford University. He is presently undecided about his major. His academic interests lie in the fields of psychology, philosophy, economics and international relations. However, he intends to explore as much as he can through his freshman year. Aside from being a star academic performer, he is an avid quizzer. He is an avid learner and is always looking forward to finding new topics to learn about. He is very active on Coursera and edX. Besides that, you can often find him discussing existentialism, renewable energy, Elon Musk, Artificial Intelligence among other topics. He believes in teamwork and has an impeccable work ethic.

LEAD: Lovable, Empathetic, Adventurous, Dude.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: You, sir, need to give me some rest. Go get yourself a life and stop torturing me.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Having an epic party with the Aurora Borealis as a backdrop in Iceland rn. BEST NEW YEAR EVARRRRRR.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I went from being extremely right socially to extremely left socially.

SARAH VARGHESE Sarah Varghese is an incoming freshman at Princeton University, a dancer, a traveller and a life-long student. She was the Head Girl of her school and has graced the stage on several occasions both as an orator and as a dancer and has received awards for her outstanding academic performance for 12 consecutive years. Sarah is one of seven highly motivated students that were selected for Princeton’s Bridge Year Programme in China. She postponed her freshman year and traded in the Princeton campus for the cities and villages of Southwest China for nine months of university-sponsored service, language training, travel and cultural immersion. Equipped with new perspectives, Chinese cooking skills and a renewed curiosity for the world around her, Sarah is more than excited to start her freshman year at Princeton this fall.

LEAD: Laugh, Eat, And Dance (not at the same time though!).

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Sarah is my on-again off-again lover. She turns me on. Opens more browser tabs than I can handle. I turn off.

My tweet @1.01.2030: I can see the stars!!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The size of my eyes— how it, along with beauty and everything else, is relative.

Equipped with new perspectives,

Chinese cooking skills and a

renewed curiosity for the world

around me, I’m more than excited

to start my freshman year at

Princeton this fall.

I’ve gone from being extremely right

socially to extremely left socially.


SARANG GUPTA

Sarang Gupta is a freshman at Princeton University. Having varied interests, he is currently undecided about his course of study, deciding between computer science, electrical engineering, and ORFE (Operations Research and Financial Engineering). Sarang is a tinkerer at heart, and loves making innovative projects such as autonomous robots, racing buggies, and flying quadcopters in his spare time. He is a strong believer in the power of an individual to make a change, and is dedicated to the ideals of social justice, and social empowerment, and the use of technology to further these ideals. These pursuits have also sparked an interest in Economics, a field that he hopes to explore in college. Sarang is a believer in the power of online learning and you can often find him watching lectures on Khan Academy or Coursera.

LEAD: Libertarian, Extroverted, Analytical, Dedicated.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: I wish he would spare me all the terrible puns he makes.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Can’t wait for my baby’s IPO tomorrow *_* @OtherFounder #pumped

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: My concept of morality has changed to be shades of grey instead of stark black and white.

SATISH KUMAR

Satish Kumar is the university rank holder in geography and passed out of Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi. He has an avid interest in social issues and wants to work selflessly for the welfare of the society. His hobbies include playing table-tennis, reading novels and listening to music. He is hardworking, dedicated and optimistic about life. Also, he has good leadership and managing skills. He was the chief editor of Geoline magazine at the Department of Geography. He is among the best Hindi debaters and adjudicators of Delhi University. He was also on the Kirori Mal College table tennis team. He foresees pursuing a Masters in geography either from JNU or DU while aiming to crack the IAS exams.

LEAD: Listen, Empathize, Apologize, Decide.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He is my best friend.

My tweet @1.01.2030: A hpy new yr to all, I m hoping tht dis yr india ecomny wil becom no. 1 position in the wrld. Nd we indian once again bec the leaders of the worlds.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Power, politics, election, leadership, ethics etc. after I contested for the post of president in my department.

SAURABH CHOUDHARY

Saurabh Choudhary is a second year student at St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi and has worked extremely hard to excel in life. Apart from pursuing a major in economics, he is leveraging technology and innovation to chase his entrepreneurial dreams. A business enthusiast, he leads the business development of a school management ERP software eScholla which is in its beta phase. His passion to work for the education of underprivileged children led him to create his own Non-Profit, U-Genius International. U-Genius aims to ensure ‘education for all’ and focuses on the concept of creating ‘satellite schools’ along with several other platforms. Saurabh happens to be one of the youngest Indians to have been honored by the US government in 2014. He was appointed by the United Nations Secretary General’s envoy for youth, Mohammed Alhendawi, to work on Post-2015 MDG Goals, and was invited to speak at the UN headquarters in New York.

LEAD: Logical, Exceptional, Admirable, Dextrous.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: My better half. (Just for fun)

My tweet @1.01.2030: Where is my village? Oh! Happy New Techno-Village.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: There is nothing right or wrong—only popular opinion.

SHANTANU CHHABRA

Shantanu Chhabra is an undergraduate student at Carnegie Mellon University. He is majoring in computer science with a possible minor in either machine learning or robotics. He is interning as a Software Engineer at Amplify Education, Inc., a NewsCorp subsidiary in New York, that is reimagining the way teachers teach and students learn. He is a highly motivated individual who wants to use his education to solve some of the world’s pressing issues. His ambitions include viably using technology to make education and healthcare reach the remotest of areas and to develop software that could predict pest attacks and devise plans of actions for remote farmers in Third World countries. Shantanu also loves reading about politics and has a keen interest in aviation.

LEAD: Logical, Enterprising, Ambitious, Driven.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: From CNN to Topcoder to Netflix, it’s pretty incredible to see the wide variety of stuff I enable him to do.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Although we’ve made strides towards promoting world peace, uplifting the poor and eradicating diseases, a lot still needs to be done.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Instead of letting trivial stuff get to you, live with a large heart because a few years later, you’re gonna miss NOW.

My concept of morality has

changed to be shades of grey

instead of stark black and white,

Instead of letting trivial stuff get

to you, live with a large heart

because a few years later, you’re

gonna miss NOW.

There is nothing right or wrong—

only popular opinion.

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SAURABH CHOUDHARYSaurabh Choudhary is a second year student at St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi and has worked extremely hard to excel in life. Apart from pursuing a major in economics, he is leveraging technology and innovation to chase his entrepreneurial dreams. A business enthusiast, he leads the business development of a school management ERP software eScholla which is in its beta phase. His passion to work for the education of underprivileged children led him to create his own Non-Profit, U-Genius International. U-Genius aims to ensure ‘education for all’ and focuses on the concept of creating ‘satellite schools’ along with several other platforms. Saurabh happens to be one of the youngest Indians to have been honored by the US government in 2014. He was appointed by the United Nations Secretary General’s envoy for youth, Mohammed Alhendawi, to work on Post-2015 MDG Goals, and was invited to speak at the UN headquarters in New York.

LEAD: Logical, Exceptional, Admirable, Dextrous.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: My better half. (Just for fun)

My tweet @1.01.2030: Where is my village? Oh! Happy New Techno-Village.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: There is nothing right or wrong—only popular opinion.

SHANTANU CHHABRAShantanu Chhabra is an undergraduate student at Carnegie Mellon University. He is majoring in computer science with a possible minor in either machine learning or robotics. He is interning as a Software Engineer at Amplify Education, Inc., a NewsCorp subsidiary in New York, that is reimagining the way teachers teach and students learn. He is a highly motivated individual who wants to use his education to solve some of the world’s pressing issues. His ambitions include viably using technology to make education and healthcare reach the remotest of areas and to develop software that could predict pest attacks and devise plans of actions for remote farmers in Third World countries. Shantanu also loves reading about politics and has a keen interest in aviation.

LEAD: Logical, Enterprising, Ambitious, Driven.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: From CNN to Topcoder to Netflix, it’s pretty incredible to see the wide variety of stuff I enable him to do.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Although we’ve made strides towards promoting world peace, uplifting the poor and eradicating diseases, a lot still needs to be done.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Instead of letting trivial stuff get to you, live with a large heart because a few years later, you’re gonna miss NOW.

Instead of letting trivial stuff get

to you, live with a large heart

because a few years later, you’re

gonna miss NOW.

There is nothing right or wrong—

only popular opinion.

SHANTANU PURIShantanu Puri is an ambitious teenager who currently studies Networked and Social Systems Engineering (NETS) at the University of Pennsylvania as a part of its class of 2019. Born and brought up in the traffic-infested capital that is New Delhi, he discovered his logical incline at an early age when he began adding up the digits across vehicle number plates. As a NETS major, he loves venturing into the world of networks—whether they are virtual like the internet and its users or biological like the human brain and its neurons. He is also a football fanatic, a gamer, and an avid watcher of movies and TV shows.

LEAD: Loyal, Equanimous, Adventurous, Diligent.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He is a man who takes great care of my hardware, but is often harsh on me with the way he freely multitasks.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Another decade that commences with a FIFA World Cup... can’t really go wrong now can it? #HNY #FIFAWC2030”.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Haggling for minor amounts with people who work hard and barely manage to earn enough for basic necessities, such as auto-wallahs or small business owners.

SHARANYA THAKURSharanya Thakur is currently a rising sophomore at Sciences Po Paris in France, planning to major in economics in the following year with a regional concentration in Europe-Asia affairs. She is also interested in France’s cultural affairs and regional development, and hence is pursuing the study of Japanese and French in order to complement her understanding. She is passionate about developmental economics and in particular the role of education in public welfare initiatives, and has hence spent her freshman year collaborating with the MIT based think tank JPAL, as well as the Paris School of Economics. She maintained her longstanding interest in public speaking activities by being a member of her MUN and English Debating Societies, along with initiating a platform for discussing contemporary political and social issues in an open-discussion format.

LEAD: Learning, Enthusiasm, Acumen, Deliberation.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She functions on a scale between two extremes: unfathomable procrastination to efficient (albeit frenzied) productivity.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy new year to a world with a 100% literacy. If there were a mechanism to convey a tweet to myself in 2015, I would like to show my 19-year-old self a glimpse of this world to show her that this possibility became a reality.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Languages.

I’ve stopped haggling for minor

amounts with people who work

hard and barely manage to earn

enough for basic necessities.

I have realized the importance of

venturing beyond your own linguistic

limits in order to truly see the world

through different cultural lenses.


SHIVAM GOYALShivam Goyal is a rising junior and is currently undergoing a dual-degree program between Dartmouth College and Skidmore College for engineering and physics respectively. On reflecting upon getting financial aid for college, he realized that he was lucky enough to get such an opportunity. For the same reason, he started a non-profit organization FundKnowledge, which finds underprivileged exceptional students in developing countries and provides funding for higher education. Donors using this platform can directly interact with the students they fund, and also support local organizations that have nurtured the student. He is currently pursuing an internship at ThinkThrough Consulting (TTC) and plans to go into the field of consulting.

LEAD: Listener, Entrepreneurial, Adventurous, Defiant.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He fixes his gaze upon me. Hours pass by and it does not seem like he realizes. At that moment, the world is noise for him.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Oh wow I turn 34 today! And the love of my life said YES. Can’t be happier :).

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: My ‘God and the natural sciences course’. God is not a person but a phenomena that breathes fire into physical equations.

SHIVANG SETHIShivang Sethi is a sophomore student at Dartmouth College and is majoring in computer science. Shivang interned with the Development Bank of Singapore, Delhi from December-March 2014 where he prepared research papers for enhancing the bank’s engagement with Indian industry. Shivang has been selected as the James O. Freedman Presidential Scholars Program for Game Design Research and would be researching Game Design at the Tiltfactor Laboratory under Professor Flanagan. He was chosen as one of the 20 students out of 160, to be a Tour Guide at Dartmouth. He was also appointed the Treasurer for the Greek Leadership Council. His responsibility includes disbursement of funds and encouraging those events that create conversation and ideation. Selected to participate in the Management and Leadership Development Program for Fall 2015, Shivang would be interacting with expert guest speakers in core management and leadership skills. He was appointed the Finance Chair for PRIDE week and received the Beth Robinsion ’86 Emerging Leader award as a community leader.

LEAD: Learner, Earthy, Adaptable, Dogged.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Shivang is so sleep-deprived, but hey I like the way he connects with me: a frown here, a smile there!

My tweet @1.01.2030: Nice to know you are still here #Twitter.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: That education and learning are one and the same thing. Any experience can be a great learning!

I used to think that education and

learning were one and the same

thing. Now I believe that any

experience can be a great learning!

SHIVANG TAYALShivang Tayal is a rising senior at Cornell University majoring in government and economics, with a minor in international relations. He is involved with Cornell’s student government as its Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion. Through this role, he has worked actively with the administration towards creating a cross-college global affairs major, implemented United Student Body, a program to ensure inclusivity in campus clubs and co-founded the International Students Union, a student organization that represents international student interests on campus. Shivang is also a project manager for the Cornell Consulting Club and involved with AIESEC Cornell. Shivang has followed his passion in art by regularly taking courses in the College of Art, Architecture and Planning.

LEAD: Learner, Enthusiastic, Adventurous, Determined.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Overworked and sleep deprived.

My tweet @1.01.2030: It’s snowing in Delhi!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party.

SHIVANI SHARMA Shivani Sharma is currently a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scholar at University College London (UCL) and will return to India on completing her MA in museum studies this September. Shivani has spent her year in London exploring the cultural heritage sector in the country. She has interned at the Jewish Museum and Science Museum in London, and will spend the summer participating in various museum outreach programmes at UCL. Shivani hopes to contribute more actively to the cultural heritage and museum sector in India, specifically in the sector of Museum education and outreach, and museum curation. She would ideally like to spend the next few years travelling around the country, conducting independent research on museum policy in India.

LEAD: Loves museums, Energetic, Adventurous, Dynamic.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Shivani’s great, but I could do without the 3 am writing sessions and the frequent coffee spills.

My tweet @1.01.2030: It’s going to be another year of insane curatorial adventures+ fantastic people+ endless cups of coffee. #LetsCurate2030Together #TopClassMuseumHumour #LetsGo.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Management seminars—I thought we’d be sworn enemies for life, but now I can’t get enough of my museum management modules.

I follow my passion for art

by regularly taking courses in

the College of Art, Architecture

and Planning.


Leaders of tomorrow

SHOAIB KOHLI Shoaib Kohli graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a major in economics and a minor in math. He is a well-established horse rider and footballer. He is extremely interested in the thoroughbred industry and is hoping to pursue a career in that field.

LEAD: Loyal, Eclectic, Ambitious, Dazed.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Shoaib’s life revolves around DOTA (Defense of The Ancients).

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy New Year!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I believe that under the current government, India is improving a lot faster than before.

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SHRESHTA VENKATARAMANAN Shreshta Venkataramanan graduated from St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi this May with an honors in mathematics. She is presently working as a Business Analyst with A.T. Kearney and is aiming for an MBA from the Harvard Business School. She is interested in social, urban, and environmental policy and wants to start a social entrepreneurial venture that synergises all three verticals. In college, she worked extensively and was awarded under the aegis of the dramatics society, placement cell, editorial board, entrepreneurial cell, and her academic department. Shreshta is an avid trekker, theater performer, and Odissi dancer.

LEAD: Lissome, Ergomaniac, Actor, Douglas Adams worshipper.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: When Shreshta is not reading material on me, she is either sleeping or spending unhealthy amounts of time on BuzzFeed.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Ate lunch with my holographic clone today. #doubletrouble.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Ice cream. I dislike it a little less nowadays.

I am an avid trekker, theater

performer, and Odissi dancer.

And these days, I dislike ice

cream a little less.

I believe that under the current

government, India is improving a

lot faster than before.

SHREY MALHOTRA Shrey Malhotra is an incoming freshman in the class of 2019 at the University of California, Berkeley and is determined to delve deeper into the world of business management and economics. As an avid photographer he loves to capture the varied ironies that the world has to offer and his travels for debates, service projects and school have taken him to different places where every new scene surprises both him and his camera lens. His recent efforts have been focused on trying to figure out ways to devise new methods for bringing smartphone technology to the people who haven’t been exposed to it yet and to leverage technology in ways where people with disability can utilize its benefits. Public speaking and the performing arts are passions, and he is constantly seeking out new avenues to cultivate his interest in them.

LEAD: Largiloquent, Exuberant, Analytical, Dramatist.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Although Shrey has filled my stomach storage with photographs, he still manages to keep my appetite longing for more.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Just bought a ticket to 1st January 2015 at timetravel.com.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Doing what you love in place of doing what you are required to creates a staggering difference in the efficiency, quality and substance of one’s work.

SHREYAM PARTH KRISHNA Shreyam Parth Krishna is a third year student at the Delhi Technological University, where he is pursuing a B. Tech. in engineering physics. He loves to read up on a wide range of topics ranging from foreign policy to the FIFA world cup. He is a curious individual who likes to explore new places. Shreyam has a passion for quizzing, and has won numerous accolades for the same throughout school and college. This past year he has discovered that he wants to work in the field of astrophysics, and has been working towards this goal ever since.

LEAD: Liberal, Enquiring, Analytic, Driven.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Shreyam spends most of his time on me, sometimes watching movies, but mostly just learning new things on the Internet.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Is twitter still a thing?

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The importance of Empiricism in scientific research.

Public speaking and the

performing arts are my passions,

and I am constantly seeking out

new avenues to cultivate my

interest in them.

I am a curious individual who likes

to explore new places. I also love

quizzing, and have won numerous

accolades for the same throughout

school and college.


SHREYAS MANOHAR Shreyas Manohar is a rising sophomore in Columbia University double majoring in economics and creative writing. He is the host and producer of The CU Now show, the new flagship show of Columbia. He was the associate editor for Columbia Spectator, wrote for Bwog and contributed to Columbia Jester. Shreyas served as a board member of Columbia TV and an executive board member of Columbia College Student Ambassadors. He is extensively involved in the theatre community at Columbia.

LEAD: Lots of Energy And no real Direction.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Browsing 35 tabs at a time with three songs and two movies simultaneously playing is a violation of my body. #StopMachineAbuse #WeAreNotObjects

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Sleep deprivation is NOT a better option than prioritization.

SHRIYA GUPTA Shriya Gupta graduated from Vasant Valley School in 2013 and is a currently a junior studying in the University of Pennsylvania. She is majoring in psychology with a double minor from Wharton in consumer behavior and sustainability and environmental management. She loves meeting new people and going out. She is the co-president of the College’s Dean’s Advisory Board and the Director of Outreach for the Ivy League International Student Networking Conference. Moreover she is involved with College Cognoscenti and has helped plan the Wharton India Economic Forum. Other than this, she loves travelling, running and theater.

LEAD: Logical, Engaging, Adapting, Dramatic.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: I can candidly disclose that she is my constant companion.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Twitter, what’s that? #2030problems

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Initially I was very apprehensive about the concept of change. However events last year, led me to understand its value. Change is in fact the only constant in life.

Initially I was very apprehensive

about the concept of change.

However events last year, led me

to understand its value. Change

is in fact the only constant in life.

Sleep deprivation is NOT a better

option than prioritization.

SHRUTI JARGADShruti Jargad is a final year student of political science at Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University. She also holds a Short Term Diploma on Hindu philosophy from Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies. An avid reader and traveller, she is passionate about quizzing and debating and takes a special interest in watching sports. She has won several National Level Debates and MUNs and aims to make a career in politics. As a stepping stone to this ambition, she contested and emerged victorious in the Students Union Elections at LSR in 2015.

LEAD: Loyalty, Experiment and Act with Determination.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Oh Shruti has such a great RAM and ROM, always sticks by me and never leaves me alone! (all puns intended).

My tweet @1.01.2030: Hey Fellas! Had an amazing party at my house, gazing at the moon from beneath 50 feet of Indian Ocean! Happy New Year! May the machines watch over you!

posted from my iPhone 56s

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The value of good health over working hard for an extra hour!

SHUBHAM GOELShubham Goel graduated from Stanford University this year with a Bachelors in computer science specializing in systems and artificial intelligence. This past year, Shubham was a partner at Dorm Room Fund, a student-run venture capital firm in the US. Shubham also started a company, Affinity, this year and is working on that full-time after graduation. Affinity is a software company that is helping executives and their organizations understand professional relationships better by collecting and structuring relationship data from many different sources. Shubham’s interests focus on the developing world and lie in developing software infrastructure for incumbent industries like energy, and supporting technological advancements in education and biotechnology. He also likes to cook, listen to classical music and take long walks!

LEAD: Light-hearted, Eclectic, Affectionate, Daring.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Oh man… what we have is a love-hate relationship. I’d be very lonely without this guy and I secretly like his company, but when those big, heavy fingers land on my delicate keys with an unprecedented force every single time, I can’t help but weep!

My tweet @1.01.2030: Thank you for making Affinity the most valuable company in the world! Really appreciate your support guys! :)

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: As more of our race starts using technology, the notion that we ‘own’ our data will become ridiculous—be it scientific research or data stored in email and calendars.

I now realise the value of good

health over working hard for an

extra hour!

I foresee a world where many of us

are comfortable sharing our private

data, so that we can leverage tech

better and build better tools that

make us more efficient.


SHUBHAM PODDAR Shubham Poddar is a rising sophomore at the Huntsman Program at Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. He is pursuing a dual-degree in international studies and business with a minor in German. In school he displayed exemplary leadership qualities and was elected Head Boy. He was awarded the Young Leaders Trophy at SRCC Business Conclave by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Vinod Dikshit Award by Ms. Sheila Dikshit for research on ‘An Accident Free Transport System in Delhi by 2025’. This summer, he improved his German skills by taking courses in Munich and Berlin for two months. In August, he will travel through Egypt, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa to research on the presence of Coca Cola in the economic and social fabric of African society. He is a business-oriented person who aspires to create a positive change in the corporate world through his ethical approach towards business.

LEAD: Loyalty, Empathy, Ambition, Diligence.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: So many tabs, this inquisitive guy wants to do too much in limited time.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Can proudly say that 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals have been accomplished #World #ABetterPlace.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Cultural immersion in various countries taught me that every country is plagued with problems. People in the ‘most developed’ nations consider India the ‘place to be at’.

SIDDHANT SACHDEV Siddhant Sachdev is currently a rising junior in the College of Arts and Sciences at Cornell University, pursuing a double major in economics and government. This past semester, Siddhant was actively involved in his fraternity, serving as the President of the Cornell Kappa Sigma chapter that included 93 members. The Chapter was awarded the Founder’s Award for Chapter Excellence (FACE) for the first time in over a decade and also won the Intramural Sports Championship after 42 years. On the academic front, Siddhant was placed on the Dean’s List for his performance. He also serves as a Founder and Communications and Media Chair of the Cornell US-India Initiative—an initiative that aims to facilitate dialogue amongst students on social, political and economic issues affecting both countries. His strengths include public speaking, strategy building and leadership.

LEAD: Levelheaded, Empathetic, Adventurous, Determined.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Gmail, Facebook, Word, Repeat.

My tweet @1.01.2030: About time we fulfilled the dreams of our freedom fighters—India: the new superpower! #India #SUPERPOWER.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Sustainable living solutions, and not just economic development, should be India’s (and the world’s as well) number one priority!

Sustainable living solutions, and

not just economic development,

should be India’s (and the world’s

as well) number one priority!

SIDDHARTH MEHRASiddharth Mehra is starting as a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania this fall. He has varied academic interests, but he wishes to major in history in college. He is an avid reader, an animal lover and an enthusiastic gastronomist. Siddharth is also a certified yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga for the past four years. He is extremely passionate about environmental sustainability and has undertaken numerous initiatives in the hope to create positive change. He enjoys listening to music and loves to play the piano. He also plays basketball and has represented Haryana at the national level. Siddharth’s core strengths revolve around his relaxed nature and his ability to balance numerous activities; he seldom gets stressed and remains unfazed in even the most adverse circumstances.

LEAD: Level-headed, Eager, Amiable, Discerning.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: An extremely inquisitive individual who delves deep into random research.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Happy New Year! Delighted that the Tiger is no longer on the Endangered Species list! #offthelist and #intothewild’.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Israel’s occupation of Palestine; earlier I assumed it was justified, but after researching I’ve realized that it is unconscionable.

SIDDHARTH SESHAN Siddharth Seshan has graduated from The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio with a Bachelor’s Degree in environmental engineering in 2015. He is currently looking for employment opportunities in the US and India. He intends to pursue a Master’s degree in the coming years to broaden his knowledge in the field. Siddharth and a few other tGELF members have together founded an organization known as The Missing Link that identify vital environmental issues and develop or design sustainable solutions to the problem in hand. Siddharth hopes to make a positive impact in the overarching environmental remedial activities that are required in order to neutralize the harmful effects conducted by us humans. He is an avid guitarist and football player. Siddharth loves to read and travel to new places.

LEAD: Levelheaded, Enthusiast, Astute, Doer.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: There are many dreams that you wish to follow, I know… I am here to serve and organize you!

My tweet @1.01.2030: Poverty, Corruption, Social stability and Environmental degradation soon to be a figment of imagination? Optimism can be a form of reality!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The concept of solitude. Being alone from time to time is highly underrated and extremely rewarding.

My core strengths revolve

around my relaxed nature and

ability to balance numerous

activities; I seldom get stressed

and remain unfazed in even the

most adverse circumstances.


SINDHU MADHURISindhu Madhuri, is currently a final year student of SSN College Of Engineering, Chennai. She is pursuing a Bachelors degree in electronics and communication engineering (ECE). Having worked on many papers, she has been drawn to core networking and image processing. She enjoys coding programs for the same. Besides this, she has shown a lot of enthusiasm in English and creative writing has always been one of her strongest pursuits. Writing poems, articles, stories, and skits are among her favorite extracurricular activities and she is a fellow in the English Literary Club and the Tech Club of her college.

LEAD: Learning from the past; Eye on the future; Aspiring to achieve Destiny and higher.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Curious, with an unquenchable thirst for trivia, even googling something as frivolous as the origin of samosas.

My tweet @1.01.2030: 8 glasses of water rationed per family everyday to be reduced to 4. Great way to start 2030! Are you listening in, 2000s? #waterwoes.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I’ve taken to reading assorted books, courtesy my friends.

SONALI MISHRASonali Mishra is a second year economics honours undergraduate from Delhi University. Her interests are very diverse and she is versatile and focused in all her interests, be it related to economics, philosophy and spiritualism, promoting healthy feminism, attending conferences or hunting for opportunities to get a chance to prove herself through all odds. This summer she is interning with HCL. She is passionate about debates, panel discussions, creative writing and engaging in fields where she can give back to society.

LEAD: Loquacious, Enigmatic, Annoying, Dabbler.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She is technologically challenged, and a wave of complete terror travels in my veins when she is near.

My tweet @1.01.2030: I have no regrets, no sorrows. I was given a chance by many who helped me, and now it’s my turn to bring change in someone’s life. The cycle never stops and never will.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The gap between the rich and poor will always exist, and the girl will always be weak, until they all break the wretched conventional shackles and liberate themselves.

I am passionate about debates,

panel discussions, creative

writing and engaging in fields

where I can give back.

Writing poems, articles, stories,

and skits are among my favorite

extracurricular activities and I am a

fellow of the English Literary Club.

SONALI PUNDIR Sonali Pundir has completed her Bachelors in mass communication from the Institute of Management Studies in Dehradun. She participated in a number of activities and enjoys photography and participating in activities on social issues. She is excellent at sports and was awarded the best volleyball player. She has been offered a job with CSR Live Week in Dehradun.

SONU ARYA Sonu Arya is a second year B.A. Hons psychology student at Lady Shri Ram College. She is also a badminton player, a lover of books and loves to travel and make an account of her sightseeing. Her love for nature is expressed through her paintings. She is proud to always be able to turn a negative situation into a positive situation, and believes that there is no substitute for hard work. She is also a keen listener and has learnt a great deal from this.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She is as alert as an eagle. And doesn’t let anything pass.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Hello everyone, this is Sonu Arya, the IAS Officer. This is to let you know that there we can create a better place for the entire human race if we all join our hands together.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: A girl from a small town can never do anything big for her society. With my hard work I have reached a point from where I can see a brighter future for myself and society.

I love volleyball and have been

awarded for it several times over

the years.

I am proud to always be able to

turn a negative situation into a

positive situation, and I believe that

there is no substitute for hard work.

SOOKRIT MALIKSookrit Malik is a junior at Tufts University, double majoring in international relations and computer science. He is currently working on online social governance models and participating in drafting the open data policy for the state of Chhattisgarh in India. In 2014, he completed one of the most rigorous programs at Tufts called EPIIC and was a part of Harvard Business School’s first class for the HBX CoRE Program. Sookrit has been consulting and auditing a number of major companies and NGOs on their business and communication strategy and was a summer associate at Penn Schoen Berland South Asia in 2014. He has in the past acted as a lead actor in an Oscar Nominated Director’s Film, developed an Artificial Intelligence-based robot and founded tGELF’s Indian Voter Campaign.

LEAD: Learning to Elicit and Aid Disruption.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Procrastinating and sleep deprived TV Addict whose life would be incomplete without me.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Now that we have perfected time travel, can someone please drop by with my autobiography and while you are at it, rescue John Snow and Rob Stark!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: What it means to be successful in life. People are better assets than money or power will ever be!

SUDHANSHU VISHNOI Sudhanshu Vishnoi is in the final year of Bachelor in physics (honors) in SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi. He is interested in elementary particle physics and computational physics and wants to pursue his professional career in elementary physics. He is fascinated by stars and nature. He believes knowledge is strength and can study non-stop for hours, non-distracted if interested in the subject and then discuss it. He likes to play basketball and is an amateur web developer/designer. He plays for his college basketball team. He has been developing various open source programs and developing web-apps/websites for various communities.

LEAD: Laudable, Enthusiastic, Agreeable, Diligent.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: You use me too much!

My tweet @1.01.2030: Here is a pic of stars from Earth when they used to be visible #GetItBack #Pollution pic.twitter.com/S3IIAAQd7P

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: If you stop working hard, you go down. Success will not stay. Once you have it, you have to keep it.


If you stop working hard, you

go down. Success will not stay.

Once you have it, you have to

keep it.

SUKHMANI SHARMASukhmani Sharma is currently doing a double majors in history and political science from Sophia College for Women (Mumbai University). She is in her third year and is really fond of travelling and exploring old architecture and Mumbai has plenty of those. She has previously interned with AIESEC, an international organization present in 124 countries. After completing her term there, she has worked with a few start ups in marketing, public relations and HR. Recently she has also started working as a content writer for some websites. For her, the last two years in Mumbai have been a real eye opener. She is now a lot more confident and independent.

LEAD: Loquacious, Energetic, Affable, Dedicated.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: A workaholic, F.R.I.E.N.D.S addict and a major history buff.

My tweet @1.01.2030: There is no better way to start the year than to watch the ball drop in New York City. #travelforlife #2030.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Feminism. I didn’t feel so strongly about it and I was also misinformed about it but studying it from a more academic point of view, has really changed my perspective.

SUKRITI AGGARWAL Sukriti Aggarwal graduated from the University of Pennsylvania where she pursued finance from the Wharton School and materials science and engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. She has an avid interest in tutoring, badminton and dancing. She has worked in carrying out research to align the molecular morphology of polymers. She believes that materials science yields innovative products that would potentially minimize the damage caused by the human race to the environment. However, in order to get some work experience in the world of finance, she would be working in Deloitte Corporate Finance as a middle market investment banking analyst. She would eventually like to pursue her skills as an engineer as well as a business major to successfully help implement design and usage of efficient and environmental friendly materials.

LEAD: Liberal, Empathetic, Ambitious, Dependable.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She multitasks to the point of procrastination.

My tweet @1.01.2030: We have finally managed to end global warming. #LetsEndGlobalWarming.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I was disillusioned by capitalism and am now more lenient towards socialism.

I didn’t feel so strongly about

feminism and I was also

misinformed about it, but

studying it from a more academic

point of view, has really changed

my perspective.

SUNITA MELKANISunita Melkani is doing her graduation from Kumaun University, and wants to be an IITian and above all a good and kind human being. Her keen interests are listening to Indian songs, exploring things, travelling and socializing, as she makes friends very easily. She wants to fly without any boundaries, ignoring what others think of her. She puts a great premium on hard work.

LEAD: Laborious, Earnest, Affable, Dutiful.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She is pretty normal, she surfs, she is a foodie and sometimes she browses stupid things.

My tweet @1.01.2030: 2029 is over :( but I ain’t worried. It’s a new year :/ and new me :D ... 2030 here I come ( Y) #newyear.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The most effective teaching is self-teaching.

SURABHI BHARGAVASurabhi Bhargava is a final year student at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati majoring in electronics and electrical engineering with a minor in product design. Her foremost identity has been that of a dreamer and entrepreneur. In her career so far, she has embraced every learning opportunity and has strived to achieve perfection in everything she has pursued. She is an explorer of sorts and has interests in a myriad fields from sports to technology, MUNs to entrepreneurship, travelling to trekking. While there are quite a few things she has excelled at, there are many in the pipeline.

LEAD: Level-headed, Enterprising, Ambitious, Determined.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Surabhi is the best friend I have, apart from the battery charger of course. Though she doesn’t stay with me the whole day, she makes sure to keep me healthy (virus free) and organized. She tests my ability during hectic days with innumerable applications running and confuses my intelligence system by the divergent variety of subjects she seeks information about.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Humbot (My AI human robot) is throwing a party. Wall climbers, snake bots, amphibots, quadcopters are all cordially invited.

PS- Humbot tweeted this. #roboParty

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Myself, my capabilities, potential and my weaknesses. I now believe that change is the only constant in my life.


I’ve now learnt that the most

effective teaching is self-teaching.

SWATI PUNDIRSwati Pundir is currently pursuing her MBA through a distance learning programme at the Sikkim Manipal University. She is also preparing for her NET (National Eligibility Test) Exam. She has also worked in TackyMinds for a period of one and a half years and gained professional experience in the field of HR. In college, she has participated in co-curricular activities such as group discussions, extempores, business quizzes and case study analysis.


TLeaders of tomorrow

TABASSUM ANSARI Tabassum Ansari is currently a second year student of economics honors at Daulatram College, Delhi University. She is interested in handicrafts and she is proficient at drawing. She is currently an active member of the Non-profit organization Leaders for Tomorrow. She volunteered for a Date With Development for the annual fest. She is a CSSS Scholarship holder by CBSE, an NCC ‘A’ certificate and is currenty learning German.

LEAD: Logical, Enthusiastic, Ambitious, Determined.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She rarely uses me but when she does, she checks her Gmail, Facebook, and looks for ideas on making greeting cards.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Whenever I hear the words beautiful, incredible, splendid and passion, only one thing comes to my mind and that is ‘MY INDIA’. I am proud to be an Indian.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Earlier I was very afraid of facing situations, but now know that avoiding situations is not a solution. My thought has changed from “bhaag lo” (run away) to “bhaag lo” (participate in) so I am always ready to face any situation and to learn new things.

TANAY NILESH DOCTOR Tanay Nilesh Doctor graduated with a major in earth and environmental engineering and a minor in operations oesearch from Columbia University, USA in 2015. He is really interested in solving the challenge of providing clean, sustainable and cheap energy to the rapidly growing population of the world. He served as the President of Columbia University Renewable Energy Society to create a more Energy Efficient campus and to increase the engagement and knowledge of the campus community in the field of Energy. He enjoys hiking, playing the guitar and eating good street food.

LEAD: Loves learning, Excellence-obsessed, Action-oriented, Deep thinker.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He’s a workaholic multitasker, a film enthusiast, a constant tinkerer, always on the lookout for a good deal, an avid reader, a closet nerd and has an overly attached significant other.

My tweet @1.01.2030: I am proud to confidently say that every iota of energy that was used to make this tweet and broadcast it to the world was powered by the sun.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I used to believe intelligence was the most merit-worthy quality, but have come to realize that a strong desire to do something that positively impacts people and to persevere to achieve it are much more valuable.

I used to believe intelligence was the

most merit-worthy quality, but have

come to realize that a strong desire

to do something that positively

impacts people and to persevere to

achieve it are much more valuable.

TARA RAJAGOPAL Tara Rajagopal is a rising junior at UPenn, where she is double majoring in psychology and economics and intends to minor in biological basis of behavior/healthcare management. At Penn, Tara is a dancer and choreographer for the West Philly Swingers and leader of the Consciousness Club, a student community that aims to create a joyful and stress-free campus, develop personal resilience and nurture belongingness among all. She is also the Vice-Chair of Alum Time, a social impact project that features inspiring interviews with Penn alumni. With a growing interest in behavioural economics, its implications in the healthcare industry and psychotherapy, Tara looks forward to developing these interests in the next two years of college.

LEAD: Left-handed, Empathetic, Articulate, Dancer.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She opens way too many windows and tabs at a time and even without giving me enough rest, she expects me to work at 100% efficiency!

My tweet @1.01.2030: New York Times says India’s quality of education meets international standards—things are looking up! Happy New Year!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I have learnt that ultimately, it’s the small things and the people close to you that truly matter.

TEJAS LUTHRA Tejas Luthra is a second year student of history at St. Stephen’s College, Delhi. He spent much of his first year at college exploring his interests, ranging from political theory and international relations to philosophy, while studying a little bit of history as well. He hopes to be involved in the field of international peace building and conflict resolution, but also wants to explore academia. He spent the summer taking a course on International Relations at the King’s College Summer School, Delhi, after which he worked as a Research Intern at the think tank Youth Forum on Foreign Policy. He’s an active member of the Debating Society of St. Stephen’s College and has been a semi-finalist in four national debating tournaments, and won adjudication prizes as well. He is also heavily involved with the college’s History Society, focused on historical research.

LEAD: Likeable, Enthusiastic, Activist, Dog Lover.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: A history loving narcissist, who is a naïve, idealistic anarchist, pretending to know more than he does.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Lol, I can’t believe tweeting was a thing.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: There isn’t a single definition of success.


Today I believe that there is no

single definition of success.

I have learnt that ultimately, it’s

the small things and the people

close to you that truly matter.

TIRAANA BAINSTiraana Bains graduated cum laude from Yale College in 2015. She pursued a combined Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degree program in history and completed a thesis entitled “Empire and Intimacy: The Evolution of British Attitudes towards Mixed Relationships in the Bengal Presidency, 1764-1793,” which received the departmental Andrew D. White prize as well as the university-wide John Addison Porter Prize. She was inducted into Yale’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. She will be beginning doctoral studies in the field of history at Yale University in August 2015.

LEAD: Liberal, Expressive, Argumentative, Doubtful.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: It would label me a procrastinator.

My tweet @1.01.2030: “nytimes/2030/01/01/dining....”

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I changed my mind about the use of section headings in essays.

TULIKA RAJTulika Raj graduated from Cambridge University with an M.Phil in development dtudies in 2014. She spent the past year travelling, puppy-sitting for her parents in New Delhi, and spending time with family and friends in India before moving to London in April 2015, where she has joined McKinsey and Company as a Business Analyst. When she’s not working, Tulika enjoys travelling and visiting London’s food markets with friends.

LEAD: Light-hearted, Enthusiastic, Affable, Dramatic.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Tulika is caring because she makes sure she always puts me in a laptop sleeve. But she types faster than she can think, and is way too meticulous about formatting on Excel!

My tweet @1.01.2030: Oculus rift on Twitter is blowing my mind #experiencemylife.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Marmite. You either love it or you hate it—I used to hate it.

When I’m not working, I enjoy

travelling and visiting London’s

food markets with friends.

TUSHAR BHARGAVA Tushar Bhargava is a rising junior at Brown University, concentrating in computer science. He likes to write in his spare time, and is also the founder of a digital literacy student organization.

LEAD: Lordly (and modest), Enthusiastic, Alarmist, Dependable.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: He’s always typing.

My tweet @1.01.2030: I am old now.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Thai food; I like it a lot now.


ULeaders of tomorrow

UJJWAL DAHUJAUjjwal Dahuja is a rising junior majoring in economics at Princeton University, pursuing certificates in finance, engineering and management systems and statistics and machine Learning. At Princeton, Ujjwal has served as the Secretary General of the collegiate Model UN, played with the university’s cricket club team and worked with the Princeton Corporate Finance Club and Princeton Fed Challenge team. He is also tutoring other students in economics at Princeton through the McGraw Center and is an undergraduate course assistant to an economics professor. He is an avid cricket fan and likes to play chess in his spare time. Ujjwal brings passion to the table in whatever he does and he enjoys spending time with his peers in the Leader’s Forum.

LEAD: Loving, Energetic, Awkward, Devoted.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: A sleepless, caffeine-addicted user.

My tweet @1.01.2030: 35 years old and using Twitter for the first time because my kids forced me to adopt Twitter as a New Year’s resolution.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I have changed my approach to personal relationships quite a lot.

UPASNA SHARMA Upasna Sharma graduated in May from Harvard College with a degree in applied math. She is extremely interested in international development, and especially in poverty alleviation and global health issues. While at Harvard, she co-founded and co-chaired the Harvard India Initiative Conference on development that took place in Delhi in January 2015, and co-founded a women’s rights campaign against the objectification of women in India. Her real claim to fame is the fact that she emailed the CIA asking for a job in 8th grade, after watching one too many spy movies. She enjoys Indian classical dance, Italian cinema, questioning established norms, daydreaming, and Calvin and Hobbes.

LEAD: Liberal, Existentialist, Agnostic, Droll.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Too many tabs on existentialism, can’t handle, time to switch off.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Finally on Twitter!!! #yay #2030 #alwayshave3hashtags.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Aesthetic pleasure.


I have changed my approach to

personal relationships quite a lot,

over the last year.

URVI RAGHBEERUrvi Raghbeer is a rising junior, majoring in communication design at Parsons School for Design, in New York City. She has maintained a position on the Dean’s List every semester. Her passion lies in the fields of information design, mathematics, typography, and web design. She enjoys drawing, painting and sculpture and plans to pursue her love for fine arts during her semester abroad at SACI Florence. Her concern for the environment resulted in an information design project on Global Carbon Emissions vs the Climate Change Performance Index. She has also created an original language using symbols, and designed a website on which you can learn and use the language, ‘Urvi.’ She is an epicure and loves to present food aesthetically.

LEAD: Loyal, Epicure, Aesthetic, Driven.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She types so fast, I am sometimes lost and not able to process the words in time!

My tweet @1.01.2030: Is anyone still tweeting?? Closing account today. Move on, Gen X! Invented the new and better Twitter, link on website.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: As long as you’re happy and everything’s perfect today, tomorrow will be perfect too. Don’t ruin the moment by worrying about the future.

UTTARA C CHAUDHURI Uttara C Chaudhuri has just completed her first year at Ashoka University. She will most likely pursue an interdisciplinary major in politics, philosophy and economics. She would eventually like to work in the development sector and is particularly interested in and passionate about the cause of education. She has been part of creating an education program with children in the villages surrounding Ashoka University. She also spent the summer interning at ASER Centre, a research unit within the Pratham network. Over the summer, she and a partner worked on creating a standardized measurement framework for the organization’s early childhood urban programs across the country. She also loves reading and writing stories and poetry, doing cryptic crosswords, engaging in long conversations, and drinking coffee.

LEAD: Loyal, Emotional, Absent-minded, Deliberate.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Why does this girl insist on hammering my keys in excitement every time she is struck by a new thought?

My tweet @1.01.2030: I miss the days when a 1st January tweet meant chirping birds bringing in the dawn of a new year and another chance to get it right...#oldlady.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I thought being a good person was about always being right, but I realize now that it’s much more about facing up to yourself when you are wrong.

I thought being a good person was

about always being right, but I

realize now that it’s much more

about facing up to yourself when

you are wrong.

VLeaders of tomorrow

VAASVI GOYALVaasvi Goyal is a rising senior at Princeton University majoring in economics. She is particularly interested in developmental and behavioral economics. Vaasvi is passionate about technology and its effect on education and gender relations. This past year, she wrote a research paper on the effect of technology on the decision making power of women within the household. She also co-founded a social enterprise called Hello, Seekho which aims to provide free audio education over mobile phones in order to supplement government school education across India. At Princeton, Vaasvi is President of Business Today, a non-profit founded by Steve Forbes in 1968 which aims to bridge the communication gap between business leaders and students.

LEAD: Loyal, Empathetic, Analytical, Dedicated.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: It’s a miracle I still function given how often she drops me.

My tweet @1.01.2030: The year that every child gets equal access to education is finally here!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Sushi. Raw fish can be quite delicious!

VAISHALI RAWATVaishali Rawat is currently a student of Lady Sri Ram College who believes in her strengths and potential and is very optimistic about life. Her interests include reading novels, listening to songs and dancing. The core strength of her personality is her relentless pursuit of her goal and her determination. She has been a part of NSS and has performed her work very well. She believes in taking many such opportunities in life that improve her skills.

LEAD: Lively, Easygoing, Affirmative, Determined.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: I can describe her in terms of her interest in movies, songs and work based on her projects.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Here is the all new and advanced super human robot in India, a promise of a better and a more comfortable life and a mark of technology reaching milestones.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The strength of women in general and my capabilities in particular.

I am passionate about technology

and its effect on education and

gender relations.

The core strength of my personality

is my relentless pursuit of my goal

and my determination.

VANDINIKA SHUKLAVandinika Shukla is pursuing her Masters in international relations at the London School of Economics & Political Science. A passionate advocate of equal opportunity for women, especially in international politics and decision making, Vandinika is the Indian Ambassador for the G(irls)20 Summit. Her interest in public policy, youth engagement and politics encouraged her work as a founding team member of the social media campaign ‘Indian Voter’, which reached 400K online weekly impressions, during the 2014 General Elections in India. A keen performing arts enthusiast, Vandinika is a trained Odissi dancer and western classical pianist. The 2015 tGELF Avenger Award winner, Vandinika was recently recognized as one of the Top 20 inspirational women at LSE by the Women’s Network and LSE Student’s Union. She hopes to follow her masters with work in public policy design and gender equality in international politics.

LEAD: Living every moment, Explorer, Artistic, Dynamic.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She sets the bar high, and then she raises it higher.

My tweet @1.01.2030: It’s official, all parliaments across the world are at least 50% women. #whoruntheworld.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The power, depth and purpose of spirituality and self-reflection.

VANI MOHINDRAVani Mohindra is a rising junior at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. As a candidate for a Bachelor of Science in economics, she is intending to concentrate in finance and marketing with a minor in Chinese. She is a consultant for the for-profit division of UPenn’s Marketing Undergraduate Students Establishment, VP of Finance and Operations and a writer for Wharton’s International Business Review, and a member of the International Business Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi. She is currently a Summer Analyst for L Capital Asia – LVMH Moet Hennessy in Hong Kong, and has previously interned at The Coca-Cola Company India, Edbrand and Jyoti Portfolio Ltd. Outside of academics, she is very passionate about writing, photography and traveling. Vani will be spending a semester abroad at Peking University in Beijing during the fall of 2015 and then will return to the US to finish her undergraduate studies.

LEAD: Learn, Engage And Deliberate.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Extremely indecisive and curious with a tendency to binge-watch romantic comedies.

My tweet @1.01.2030: It’s been 15 years and I still can’t solve a Rubik’s cube.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I thought sleep was dispensable and would pull all-nighters for fun. Thanks to college, the opposite is now true.


I thought sleep was dispensable

and would pull all-nighters

for fun. Thanks to college, the

opposite is now true.

VANSHICA KANTVanshica Kant is a freelance consultant and independent researcher having graduated with a Master’s degree in global and imperial history from the University of Oxford with distinction in 2014. Her thesis revolved around the social and intellectual history of the Indian Railways in the late 19th century. Prior to this, she attained her Bachelor’s in History Honours from St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi. A national air pistol shooter and a trained classical dancer from the Centre for Indian Classical Dances, she has also represented India at various international summits, including the prestigious G8 & G20 Youth Summit. She is a Global Young Shaper at the World Economic Forum. Vanshica aspires to build a career in policy making and governance.

LEAD: Loquacious, Enterprising, Authentic, Dynamic.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: No comments.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Resigned. Venturing into politics—let’s get this party started!

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: To succeed, you’ve got to go back to the fundamentals.

VARISHT RAHEJAVarisht Raheja is a third year student in the B.Sc animation and multimedia course from Picasso Animation College, New Delhi and will be specializing in liquid simulation and dynamics. A highly artistic and technical field, this has great potential both in films and games. He has a plethora of interests varying from sports to writing short stories. His love and passion for music is apparent when he creates his own instrumental music using various computer softwares. He has even worked on a horror film last semester in college where he created the background instrumental score for the same. Alongside, Varisht has also undertaken a correspondence course in Motion and Camera Tracking as well as Compositing from Arena Animation in New Delhi. He has been accepted into the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts in Vancouver, Canada where he will be pursuing a one-year diploma in advanced dynamics and visual effects.

LEAD: Loyalty, Engaging, Astute, Diligent.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Every person in your field, who has ever exceeded their expectations, has gone through the grind of sitting in front of me for hours. That is why I know you best.

My tweet @1.01.2030: #CommencingBattleOperations.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: I now believe instead of searching for planets light years away from us and thinking of living in space, we as a collective must first begin to repair the damage we have done to our own planet.

I now believe instead of searching

for planets light years away from

us and thinking of living in space,

we as a collective must first begin to

repair the damage we have done to

our own planet.

Leaders of tomorrow

VARUN GUPTAVarun Gupta is currently doing the Huntsman Program in business and international studies with a minor in French, at the University of Pennsylvania. His academic interests include developmental economics, finance, technology and social entrepreneurship. He also has a deep interest in creating industries and working in developing countries, specifically those in Africa.

LEAD: Laboring, Eager, Artistic, Daring.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: Sometimes I automatically turn on Photo Booth just to admire that handsome face.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Sold all my bitcoins, will be travelling with my wife and robots for the next few months—hit me up if you’re on Mars or the moon.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: My view about solar power and its effect on the future of the energy sector.

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VARUN KUMAR VIJAYVarun Kumar Vijay is an incoming senior at Stanford majoring in computer science and English literature. His interests include system programming, Romantic poetry, and Shakespeare. At Stanford, he has edited for the Leland Quarterly, the student literary magazine, tutored for East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring, and worked as a Research Assistant on the Geography of the Post project at CESTA. Currently working for Aurora Technologies, a San Francisco-based firm enabling capital deployment in emerging markets.

LEAD: Learning, Energetic, Analytical, Driven.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: When he is not working on an essay or programing project, Varun might be found browsing the surprisingly good collection of literary magazines at Stanford Bookstore.

My tweet @1.01.2030: This past year, the African continent has recorded a net surplus in food production for the first time.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: The fundamental conflict between combating climate change and development: if we do not take action, climate change will devastate our ability to ensure food security, improve health and reduce world poverty.


If we do not take action, climate

change will devastate our ability

to ensure food security, improve

health and reduce world poverty.

I have a deep interest in creating

industries and working in

developing countries, specifically

those in Africa.

VARUN PURIVarun Puri is a rising senior at Claremont McKenna College and is majoring in economics with a computer science sequence. He is passionate about using technology to create products that simplify our lives—he spent his past two summers at Infosys and Intuit and is currently a marketing intern at Google in Mountain View. At college, Varun is heavily involved with the Debate, Mock Trial, and chess teams. Life mantra? yolo - you only live once, so enjoy it.

LEAD: Live in the moment, Embrace uncertainty, Accept challenges, Do what you love.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: This geek needs to stop playing online chess and reading tech blogs during class.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Hello Zombies. Welcome to our planet.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: <Excuse my cheesiness> Love - it’s more beautiful to have loved and failed than not to have experienced it at all.

VRSHANK SUBRAMANIANVrshank Subramanian is an incoming freshman at Johns Hopkins University, and is poised to pursue biophysics and molecular and cellular biology. As his choice of majors suggests, his main interests lie in biological sciences, albeit showing a diverse range of interests ranging from physics to international relations. He has a thirst for research, and has attended science camps and internships. His academic prowess has seen him win a gold medal at the INBO and attend the IBO OCSC in 2015.Vrshank is a keen quizzer, debater and orator, stemming from his interests in world politics and realized by his Model UN career, distinguishing himself by chairing conferences such as Harvard MUN India, 2014. Always one to question and discover, he loves spontaneity and improvisation, and is ambidextrous.

LEAD: Lively, Enthusiastic, Abstruse, Dogmatic.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: A keen, albeit procrastinating nocturnal creature who listens to way too much music for his own good.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Staggering that capital punishment still exists. Never mind the 4th decade, this is still brutal medieval.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: Caffeine. Earlier an unnecessary, bitter abomination; now, a potent stimulant and a prerequisite for those all-nighters and (perceived) invincibility.

I am always the one to question and

discover. I love spontaneity and

improvisation, and I’m

even ambidextrous!


YLeaders of tomorrow

YAMINI MANDAVA

Yamini Mandava graduated from The Shri Ram School in 2015, and will be attending Brown University to pursue her love for both physics and economics. A diverse reader, Yamini regularly quotes both Ayn Rand and Isaac Newton while debating. While unsure of where she sees herself in a decade, she is working towards developing a comprehensive understanding of the education system through her work with Teach For India, the Satya Bharati Foundation and RuralShores. Her love for reading has given her a chance to visit the worlds of sociology, philosophy, psychology and history.

LEAD: Lazier than you would believe possible; Eerily similar to Beyonce; Aggressively defensive of similarity to Beyonce; Dependable.

If my laptop could talk, it would say: She’s always less than an arm’s reach away. Also, tell her to stop using tumblr for everything. That’s what they made Google for.

My tweet @1.01.2030: Spent New Year’s Eve watching Scandal season 19... #getoffthecouchyam #thatsbeenmyresolutionforadecadenow.

In the last year I’ve changed my opinion about: College: ‘distant and infinitely exciting’ to ‘right here, right now’, striking fear in the hearts of 18-year-olds everywhere.

While I’m unsure of where I’ll be

in a decade, I’m working towards

developing a comprehensive

understanding of the education

system through my work.

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