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Business Standard
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Twin Trailblazers Samaya and Samara Chauhan Walk The Ramp For Mental Health & Educational Equality At Delhi Times Fashion Week 2025
PRNewswire New Delhi [India], May 29: In a stirring moment that fused fashion with fierce purpose, 16-year-old changemakers Samaya and Samara Chauhan, students of Amity International School, took center stage at Delhi Times Fashion Week 2025 - not for glamour, but for a cause. Walking the runway in solidarity with thousands of young voices, the twin sisters used fashion as their platform to spotlight urgent issues: cyberbullying, mental health awareness, and educational inequality. The sisters are the co-founders of the Policy and Leadership Action Network for Youth (PLAN Y), a youth-led movement that empowers young people to shape policy, advocate for inclusive education, and destigmatize mental health through meaningful, action-oriented change. Dressed in black as a symbol of resilience and resistance, Samaya and Samara walked not just for themselves, but for the countless others silenced by stigma or circumstance. Their presence was a declaration - young people are not the leaders of tomorrow; they are the change-makers of today. Samaya Chauhan: Championing Mental Health & Anti-Bullying Under her initiative, "Project Pause", Samaya has taken a bold stance against bullying and mental health stigma. Her Anti-Bullying AmbassadorsProgram, now active in over 500 schools, empowers students to lead the charge by identifying, educating, and transforming bullying behaviour- while building peer-support networks that promote safety and empathy. Samaya has also pioneered Art Therapy Workshops, where young people use graffiti, painting, and other creative forms to process trauma, find their voice, and turn emotional pain into powerful expression. These sessions are now being conducted in both school and university campuses, transforming corridors into spaces of healing and hope. Samara Chauhan: Bridging the Education Divide Samara's focus lies in dismantling the barriers to equitable learning. Through her initiative, and webapp, the Learning with Equity and Access Program (LEAP), she is redefining accessibility by creating inclusive digital ecosystems that include learning games, discussion forums, community mentorship, and free study resources - reaching students across socio-economic lines. Partnering with ATL Sarthi, LEAP has already impacted more than 5,000 students and educators, becoming a scalable model for inclusive education in both urban and rural India. Beyond the Runway: Action That Resonates Walking beside children from NGO Pravan, whose lives echo the causes they champion, the sisters displayed a powerful act of solidarity - demonstrating that advocacy is most impactful when grounded in empathy and inclusion. Their digital movement is equally robust. Through online campaigns, youth forums, and a powerful pledge initiative that has garnered over 40,000 signatures, Samaya and Samara have touched more than 50,000 lives with their message of resilience, equity, and action. A Runway Reimagined What unfolded on the runway was far more than a fashion statement. It was a rallying cry - a declaration that youth voices must not only be heard but heeded. In Samaya and Samara Chauhan, India sees not just young leaders, but a vision of the future in motion - fearless, inclusive, and unstoppable. About Amity International School Amity International School, New Delhi, is one of the oldest schools in Delhi NCR, imparting value-based education with a global perspective. It's state-of-the-art facilities and experienced faculty create a nurturing ecosystem where students grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially, preparing them to meet the challenges of the future with confidence and resilience.
Business Upturn
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
TWIN TRAILBLAZERS SAMAYA AND SAMARA CHAUHAN WALK THE RAMP FOR MENTAL HEALTH & EDUCATIONAL EQUALITY AT DELHI TIMES FASHION WEEK 2025
NEW DELHI , 29 May 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a stirring moment that fused fashion with fierce purpose, 16-year-old changemakers Samaya and Samara Chauhan , students of Amity International School, took center stage at Delhi Times Fashion Week 2025 – not for glamour, but for a cause. Walking the runway in solidarity with thousands of young voices, the twin sisters used fashion as their platform to spotlight urgent issues: cyberbullying, mental health awareness, and educational inequality. The sisters are the co-founders of the Policy and Leadership Action Network for Youth (PLAN Y), a youth-led movement that empowers young people to shape policy, advocate for inclusive education, and destigmatize mental health through meaningful, action-oriented change. Dressed in black as a symbol of resilience and resistance, Samaya and Samara walked not just for themselves, but for the countless others silenced by stigma or circumstance. Their presence was a declaration – young people are not the leaders of tomorrow; they are the change-makers of today. Samaya Chauhan : Championing Mental Health & Anti-Bullying Under her initiative, 'Project Pause', Samaya has taken a bold stance against bullying and mental health stigma. Her Anti-Bullying Ambassadors Program, now active in over 500 schools, empowers students to lead the charge by identifying, educating, and transforming bullying behaviour- while building peer-support networks that promote safety and empathy. Samaya has also pioneered Art Therapy Workshops, where young people use graffiti, painting, and other creative forms to process trauma, find their voice, and turn emotional pain into powerful expression. These sessions are now being conducted in both school and university campuses, transforming corridors into spaces of healing and hope. Samara Chauhan : Bridging the Education Divide Samara's focus lies in dismantling the barriers to equitable learning. Through her initiative, and webapp, the Learning with Equity and Access Program (LEAP), she is redefining accessibility by creating inclusive digital ecosystems that include learning games, discussion forums, community mentorship, and free study resources – reaching students across socio-economic lines. Partnering with ATL Sarthi, LEAP has already impacted more than 5,000 students and educators, becoming a scalable model for inclusive education in both urban and rural India . Beyond the Runway: Action That Resonates Walking beside children from NGO Pravan, whose lives echo the causes they champion, the sisters displayed a powerful act of solidarity – demonstrating that advocacy is most impactful when grounded in empathy and inclusion. Their digital movement is equally robust. Through online campaigns, youth forums, and a powerful pledge initiative that has garnered over 40,000 signatures, Samaya and Samara have touched more than 50,000 lives with their message of resilience, equity, and action. A Runway Reimagined What unfolded on the runway was far more than a fashion statement. It was a rallying cry – a declaration that youth voices must not only be heard but heeded. In Samaya and Samara Chauhan , India sees not just young leaders, but a vision of the future in motion – fearless, inclusive, and unstoppable. About Amity International School Amity International School, New Delhi , is one of the oldest schools in Delhi NCR, imparting value-based education with a global perspective. It's state-of-the-art facilities and experienced faculty create a nurturing ecosystem where students grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially, preparing them to meet the challenges of the future with confidence and resilience. Photo – View original content to download multimedia: Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PR Newswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
TWIN TRAILBLAZERS SAMAYA AND SAMARA CHAUHAN WALK THE RAMP FOR MENTAL HEALTH & EDUCATIONAL EQUALITY AT DELHI TIMES FASHION WEEK 2025
NEW DELHI, 29 May 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a stirring moment that fused fashion with fierce purpose, 16-year-old changemakers Samaya and Samara Chauhan, students of Amity International School, took center stage at Delhi Times Fashion Week 2025 – not for glamour, but for a cause. Walking the runway in solidarity with thousands of young voices, the twin sisters used fashion as their platform to spotlight urgent issues: cyberbullying, mental health awareness, and educational inequality. The sisters are the co-founders of the Policy and Leadership Action Network for Youth (PLAN Y), a youth-led movement that empowers young people to shape policy, advocate for inclusive education, and destigmatize mental health through meaningful, action-oriented change. Dressed in black as a symbol of resilience and resistance, Samaya and Samara walked not just for themselves, but for the countless others silenced by stigma or circumstance. Their presence was a declaration – young people are not the leaders of tomorrow; they are the change-makers of today. Samaya Chauhan: Championing Mental Health & Anti-Bullying Under her initiative, "Project Pause", Samaya has taken a bold stance against bullying and mental health stigma. Her Anti-Bullying Ambassadors Program, now active in over 500 schools, empowers students to lead the charge by identifying, educating, and transforming bullying behaviour- while building peer-support networks that promote safety and empathy. Samaya has also pioneered Art Therapy Workshops, where young people use graffiti, painting, and other creative forms to process trauma, find their voice, and turn emotional pain into powerful expression. These sessions are now being conducted in both school and university campuses, transforming corridors into spaces of healing and hope. Samara Chauhan: Bridging the Education Divide Samara's focus lies in dismantling the barriers to equitable learning. Through her initiative, and webapp, the Learning with Equity and Access Program (LEAP), she is redefining accessibility by creating inclusive digital ecosystems that include learning games, discussion forums, community mentorship, and free study resources – reaching students across socio-economic lines. Partnering with ATL Sarthi, LEAP has already impacted more than 5,000 students and educators, becoming a scalable model for inclusive education in both urban and rural India. Beyond the Runway: Action That Resonates Walking beside children from NGO Pravan, whose lives echo the causes they champion, the sisters displayed a powerful act of solidarity – demonstrating that advocacy is most impactful when grounded in empathy and inclusion. Their digital movement is equally robust. Through online campaigns, youth forums, and a powerful pledge initiative that has garnered over 40,000 signatures, Samaya and Samara have touched more than 50,000 lives with their message of resilience, equity, and action. A Runway Reimagined What unfolded on the runway was far more than a fashion statement. It was a rallying cry – a declaration that youth voices must not only be heard but heeded. In Samaya and Samara Chauhan, India sees not just young leaders, but a vision of the future in motion – fearless, inclusive, and unstoppable. About Amity International School Amity International School, New Delhi, is one of the oldest schools in Delhi NCR, imparting value-based education with a global perspective. It's state-of-the-art facilities and experienced faculty create a nurturing ecosystem where students grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially, preparing them to meet the challenges of the future with confidence and resilience. Photo - View original content to download multimedia:
Mint
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
THIS actress quit high-paying job, faced flop debut, married son of Asia's richest banker and left Bollywood
Mumbai, the city of dreams, draws thousands each year, hoping to turn their acting aspirations into reality. Bollywood has welcomed all, bid farewell to many, and held on to a few. One of them is the actress who was once Miss India. She left a high-paying corporate job and joined showbiz, but unfortunately gained only a little success in Bollywood. We are talking about actor Aditi Arya Kotak. Aditi presented India at Miss World 2015, after she was crowned Femina Miss India World 2015. Hailing from Chandigarh, Aditi Arya Kotak completed her studies at Amity International School before receiving her degree in Business Administration from Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies. She also holds an MBA degree from Yale School of Management. For joining the industry, she gave up on her high-paying job at one of the big four accounting firms, Ernst & Young. Just like many actresses in the film industry, Aditi made her acting debut in 2016 with filmmaker Puri Jagannadh's film Ism, entering Tollywood opposite Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. The film was a success which further paved her way towards her Kannada debut. She starred in her first Kannada film, Kurukshetra, and later in her first Hindi web series, Tantra by Vikram Bhatt. Unfortunately, her Bollywood didn't turn out the way she had hoped. She was scheduled to make her big Bollywood debut with filmmaker Kabir Khan's much-hyped 83, starring Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. In the film, Aditi Arya Kotak essayed the role of Saqib Saleem's on-screen wife, Inderjit Bhardwaj. The promising film failed to live up to the expectations of critics and viewers; it was a big flop at the box office. The Livemint review of 83 mentioned '83 puts a hat on a hat on a hat, then wraps them in Ranveer Singh's fur coat. Every scene comes with four layers of good cheer. Even when India is losing, someone's always on hand with a wisecrack or a malapropism or encouragement for the future. If all else fails, there's Pritam's music to hit you over the head with. This much we knew: Kabir Khan was never going to make a restrained film on India's first World Cup win. 83 recalls his Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) not only in its sweetness and maximality but also its maddening simplicity.' In November 2023, Aditi tied the knot to Jai Kotak, the son of Asia's richest banker Uday Kotak. Their lavish wedding took place at Taj Fateh Prakash Palace Udaipur and Jio World Convention Centre Mumbai. Uday is the founder and former Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Bank. According to Forbes, Uday Kotak has a net worth of $15.1 billion ( ₹ 1,25,000 crore), making him the 18th richest man in India. Aditi was last seen in the Punjabi film, Teriyan Meriyan Hera Pheriyan which was released last year. She is yet to announce her Bollywood comeback.
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
CBSE results 2025: Bright scores from Noida even as region ranks low
NOIDA: Despite several students from the Noida region — which includes Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad — securing exceptional scores in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12 exams for 2025, the overall Noida region's average at 81.29% was below the national average of 88.39%, according to the board's statistics released on Tuesday. The Noida region was placed 16th among 17 CBSE regions, according to data. In Class 10, pass percentage was at 89.41%, but the region was ranked 16th, just ahead of Guwahati, Assam. Gautam Budh Nagar district, which had the highest number of schools (235) in the Noida region, recorded a Class 12 pass percentage of 86.79%, with 17,993 out of 20,731 students passing. Among them, 91.74% (8181) of the female students and 83.06% (9812) of the male students cleared the exams. Ghaziabad, with 232 schools, had a pass percentage of 85.69% in Class 12. Out of 20,444 students who appeared, 17,519 passed. Girl students here outperformed boys as well, with 89.88% (7896) of them clearing the exams as compared to 82.54% (9623) boys. As per data, pass percentage of Noida region for class 12 in 2024 was 80.27% and for class 10 it was 90.46%. Noida region includes Gautam Budh Nagar as well as Ghaziabad and 16 other nearby districts. In 2023, the Noida region registered a pass percentage of 80.36% for class 12 and 92.50% for class 10. Experts attributed the regional dip to varying levels of difficulty in question papers for key subjects like Mathematics and physics. 'The paper pattern made it difficult for high achievers to score 100s, but average performers seem to have done better. The overall marginal rise reflects that,' said Renu Singh, director-principal of Amity International School, Noida. To avoid unhealthy competition among students, no merit list is prepared and declared by the CBSE. However, the Board will issue the merit certificate to the top 0.1% of students who scored the highest marks in subjects. The certificate will be made available in the Digi-Locker of the concerned student. In Class X Noida region, 168,658 students appeared out of which 150,795 passed the examinations out of which 87,722 students were boys while 63,073 students were girls. Top performers shine despite trends In Ghaziabad, Shlokaa Upadhyaya, a student of Delhi Public School Raj Nagar Extension, scored 99.8% in the Humanities stream in Class 12, with full marks in English Core, political science, geography, and geospatial technology. 'I studied the whole day during the boards, but didn't expect perfect scores in so many subjects. Half of our preparation was already covered in school,' she said, adding she now aspires to pursue civil services after completing her graduation. 'The results were quite unexpected, but I am fully satisfied. I was confident of scoring full marks in two subjects. I focused mainly on Accounts while balancing other subjects through a year-long, well-planned schedule. Avoiding last-minute preparation really helped,' said Tanvi Jain, a Class 12 student from Amity International School, Vasundhara, Sector 6, Ghaziabad who secured 99.2%, adding that she is considering to pursue (Hons) along with chartered accountancy (CA). Twisha Prasad, a Class 12 student from Amity International School, Noida, who scored 98.2%, said, 'I focused solely on NCERT books and consistent revision. I was aiming for a perfect score in psychology and I'm thrilled I got it. It feels like a reward for steady effort and God's grace.' She now plans to do both psychology and journalism for higher studies. At DPS Gautam Budh Nagar, Anindita Basu from Class XII scored 98.6% (humanities) while Kyra Gupta (humanities) and Anushna Chakrabarti (science) scored 97.2% and Ahan Goel (hunanities) scored 97% marks. From DPS Noida, the school recorded a 100% pass rate with an average aggregate of 90.7% in Class 10. The top scorer, Ashiman Das, scored 99.6%, while Shatakshi Ta, Laqshika Kashyap, Samyan Jain, and Arnav Gangwar all scored above 99.2%. 'Our students continue to make us proud. The strong showing is a reflection of their effort and our focus on academic rigour and holistic growth,' said DPS Noida principal Kamini Bhasin. Mihir Bansal, from Ursuline Convent Senior Secondary School, Greater Noida, scored 98.8% in Class 12. Meanwhile, Yugank, from the same school, achieved 99% in Class 10. From Apeejay International School, Mehakpreet Kaur scored 96.8% in Class 12, while Samridhha Roy achieved 98.4% in Class 10. In Class 10, Aarav Malhotra, a student of DPS Greater Noida (West), scored a perfect 100%. His father shared that Aarav will now prepare for IIT JEE and has a passion for Chemistry and Maths. The gender gap in performance continues, with 87.06% of female students in the Noida region passing compared to 77.20% of male students in class 12 exams.
