“India shaped my mind, anchored my
identity, influenced my beliefs, and made me who I am... India matters to me
and I would like to matter to India.”
Some
years back when we were asked about ours option of studying abroad, a majority
of my batch mates spontaneously responded with a yes. A saying goes 'Indians
are best when they are out of India'. Well I would consider this cynical
because the roots of a man cannot be forgotten. No matter where we are, we will
carry our roots with us. You may call it the 'Indian spirit' or something that
comes to us naturally.
Riveting,
but true. Indian students have made an indelible mark for themselves in the
International scenario and have thus made India swell with pride. We have heard
of innovators, artists, scientists, authors - Their contribution cannot be
forgotten. Yes, we have heard about Balamurali Ambati, the world's youngest
doctor at the age of 17, Subramanyan Chanra
Well
these luminaries are revered as celebrities and are given the same honor abroad
as well. Let me now draw your attention to some less known or even unknown
students who need to be appreciated for working so hard in universities in US
and UK.
Richa
Jain - A budding artist - at Arts University Bournemouth, UK. She pursued her
education in Welham's School, Dehradun and now poses as an explicit example of
the mounds of talent that Indian students possess.
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I
will not sit passive anymore, letting you take the reins on my life. I will not
stay quiet while you speak for me. You want me to be rooted, cultured. But what
is the use of it all if I am unable to spread my wings and fly? I will not be a
canary anymore, caged but singing sweet songs. You can try to stop me, but I am
valiant and I will break free-
Painting by- Richa Jain
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Amarthya
Tirtha Bhowmick - a minor, who has expressed herself through art in amazing
ways. Her words - I am a human being who belongs to this earth. I have multiple
thoughts in my mind and I am engaging myself in multiple works of my society -
are quiet resounding as they come from a girl of 15.
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| Amarthya's creation |
Prerna
Khullar - made it to the student's spotlight of University of Illinois at Springfield. Former student of
Wynberg Allen School, she is considered to be the most chirpy, warm - hearted and
talented student to be around. She is an inspiration for her colleagues.
Alia
Sayed, student at the Arts Institutes, Vancouver, Canada. She is a fashion
designer and poses as a model, if required.
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| Alia poses for the cover of her magazine, compiled and designed by her. |
There
are hundreds of such students who in their own way, are the reason why USA and
UK are eager to have our students in their Universities. It is a pity that they
are not given the same kind of recognition in their own motherland. From powerless,
to power-brokers to powers-in-themselves, Indians have left an imprint all over
the world.
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