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Singapore International School, Mumbai
On National Highway No. 8, Post Mira Road, Next To Thakur Mall, Dahisar East
Mumbai, Maharashtra, 401104
India

Bhawana Somaaya

Film Critic and journalist,

Currently, the Entertainment Editor at 92.5 Big Fm Radio Channel, Ma’am Bhawana Somaaya is a film critic for more than 40 years and a renowned Indian journalist, author, and historian. Former editor of Screen, she has authored several books on cinema - including biographies of Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini. She is on the advisory panel of the Censor Board of Film Certification and has served on the Governing Council FTII, Pune. She was awarded the Padma Shri in 2017 for her extensive body of writing on cinema

Moksh Kothari

Student at Singapore International School, Mumbai

Moksh is someone who feels 365 days are too less in a day. With a zeal to always learn more, he manages academics and extra-curriculars seamlessly. He is an enthusiastic personality who has called Singapore International School ‘Home’ for over seven years now. Being the Head boy, his charismatic persona and immense success is always something others look up to. More so, the mélange of his social work and impressive academic accolades makes him distinctive. Guiding others and helping them actualize their true potential has always been at the core of his personality. On a lighter note, he is a great friend and exactly knows how to comfort you! He is the man to be around.

Nina Sengupta

Ecologist

Dr. Nina Sengupta is an ecologist focused on biodiversity conservation and land stewardship. Her work includes setting protocols for monitoring rainforests, natural habitats, planning and implementing restoration on one hand and integrating biodiversity conservation and sustainable development goals for development projects at various scales and sectors, on the other hand. She has a doctoral degree in Wildlife Science from Virginia Tech, USA and works globally as a researcher, and a consultant. She is based in Auroville, where she lives and works. To reconnect people with Nature, as a public-science initiative she has published the first ever colouring book for adults in India on Edible Weeds

Noella Horo

Student at Singapore International School.Mumbai

If asked to think of someone who can be considered affectionate, 'adventurous' and 'thoughtful at the same time, Noella is the first person who'd come to mind. Noella is someone who will always offer a helping hand to others regardless of what time of the day it is. While maintaining a consistent work ethic, she would always be willing to join in on an adventure. Not only does Noella excel in academics, you will often find her participating in most of the extra-curricular activities going on in and out of school. To add on, she is very passionate about dancing and you will find her singing or humming when left alone. Not once have I encountered a time where Noella wasn't organized or has lost her temper. Overall her adventurous and cool approach makes us look forward to her Ted speech!

Samir Yajnik

Executive Director for Electra EV.

Alumnus of IIT, University of Mississippi and London Business School, Shri Samir Yajnik, worked in Tata Technologies where he became the President of Global Delivery and COO. Currently, he works as the Executive Director for Electra EV.

Vedika Baradwaj

Student at Singapore International School,Mumbai

Vedika Baradwaj is an eleventh grader at Singapore International Schools interested in the intersections of English, economics, and psychology. An energetic leader since she joined SIS in 2011, Vedika has endeavored in various school events and headed the community through the years, culminating with her position as Head Girl of the school. Her interests in blogging and writing since a young age have carried forward into her passion for challenging discussions as a member of the debate team. Her bookshelf is stocked with volumes of literary fiction and contemporary free-verse poetry collections reflecting her penchant for intricate metaphor. You would most probably find her under this bookshelf, underlining her favorite quotes or wrapping the world into her own poetry. And the rest of the time, you can find her immersed in her two other passions; Odissi dance and running.