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Finding Her Stride: Aanya Trivedi’s Journey Beyond the Finish Line
Finding Her Stride is a deeply reflective coming-of-age narrative that explores identity, resilience, and self-discovery through the lens of a teenage athlete navigating adolescence: Aanya Trivedi
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6 days ago2 min read


Dr. Teena Shetty : A Life Guided by the Mind and Shaped by Service
Healing the Brain: A Revolutionary Program for Concussion Recovery by Dr. Teena Shetty
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Jan 223 min read


Elan Shetty Inspires Through Football and Leadership
Built on grit, guided by values - Elan Shetty ’26, co-captain leads with purpose on and off the football field.
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Dec 12, 20251 min read


Rai Sisters Shine in National Racquetball Spotlight
Two sisters, one passion and a fearless journey from local Racquetball courts to the world stage - proof that dedication knows no age.
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Dec 12, 20251 min read


Diya Shetty: Badminton Star Chasing the Olympic Dream
Diya Shetty, a 15-year-old USA national badminton player, a rising star with her sights set on the Olympics.
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Dec 12, 20251 min read


Dr. Jayaram “Jay” Shetty: The Quiet Force Behind Global BioTech
A journey shaped by curiosity, courage, humility and 100+ groundbreaking innovations.

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Dec 4, 20254 min read


Chavadi: Where Bunt Stories Come Alive – Listen, Connect, Celebrate
Chavadi: Where Bunt Stories Come Alive – Listen, Connect, Celebrate
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Sep 26, 20251 min read


Simoul Alva’s Story of Purpose and Possibility: Designing the Future, One Pixel at a Time
Simoul Alva has always been a visual thinker, an only child raised in Mumbai by a teacher mother and a father with a background in finance. She found her first creative outlet in drawing. Films and books became early companions, offering her a window into worlds that would later influence her imagination as a designer. But it wasn’t until a senior in high school introduced her to the National Institute of Design (NID) that Simoul saw a future in design. She would go on to be

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Jul 27, 20254 min read


A Voice of Her Own: Rishitha Shetty's Story Rewritten
Born and raised in Bangalore, Rishitha grew up at a distance from her cultural homeland. Her childhood was filled with books and friendships forged not through shared cultural lineage, but through shared curiosity and love of literature. “We may not have had shared cultural experiences,” she says, “but this city taught me that it’s possible to build long-lasting friendships despite all that.” It’s also where her journey as a writer began—one read-aloud essay in third grade, a

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Jun 22, 20259 min read


The Cultural Evangelist: Puja Rai Shetty and the Echoes from Back Home
The story of Puja Rai Shetty is just that—a story of quiet, consistent service that is ever-inspiring. The story of a knowledge bearer.

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Jun 15, 20255 min read


More than a Professor: The Quiet Fire of Dr. Khyati Shetty
She comes from a lineage of pioneers—people who quietly pushed boundaries, one plate, one patient, one project at a time. Her childhood home was one where Sunday kori rotti was sacred, business plans were casually discussed over dinner, and family values were deeply rooted in Bunt heritage and pride.

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Jun 6, 20256 min read


Journey to Cannes 2025: Rahul Rai’s Cinematic Leap
Wishing Rahul Rai and the Team of Alienation Endless Success at Cannes 2025

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May 20, 20253 min read


Priyanka Shetty: Theatre as Resistance, Memory as Magic
Priyanka Shetty is not just telling stories—she’s crafting a movement. The award-winning actor, playwright, and director based in Philadelphia has steadily built a body of work that blazes with urgency, compassion, and fierce artistic clarity. Whether on stage or behind the script,

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May 4, 20253 min read


Meet Siri Naomi: The 18-Year-Old College Sophomore Revolutionizing BANA's Digital Presence.
A Bold Girl with grit and driven by results. Just 18 years old, embodies talent, tenacity, and fearless determination. Her overnight rebuild of the entire BANA website is not just impressive — it’s a testament to what passion and purpose can achieve - Siri Naomi's inspiring journey. An Unexpected Email It was a quiet Monday morning, an unexpected email arrived from Siri Naomi—a name unfamiliar to me, yet her message was bold and compelling. She offered to build a better versi

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May 2, 20253 min read


Renuka Ballal - Creator of the visual effects for "Etoille" ("Twelve")
Renuka Ballal, daughter of Dr. Hebri Satish and Mallika Ballal, and niece of Dr. Hebri Suresh Ballal (Gundu), has achieved another feather in her cap. She has created the visual effects for "Etoille" ("Twelve"), a show set for release on Amazon Prime. Renuka, a Brooklyn, NY-based visual effects artist

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Apr 16, 20251 min read

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