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India Today
02-08-2025
- Science
- India Today
Meet the 4 students who won big at International Linguistics Olympiad in Taiwan
India's student team has pulled off a historic performance at the International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) 2025, held in Taiwan from July 21 to 27, with all four team members winning individual honours — a first for India since it began participating in against 227 students from 42 countries, the Indian team bagged one gold, one bronze, and two honourable mentions, along with an Honourable Mention for the team is one of the 13 major International Science Olympiads. It tests logic, pattern recognition, and analytical thinking using rare or under-documented languages — no prior language knowledge required. Instead, students must crack linguistic puzzles using data and deduction, like decoding grammar rules from scratch. The Indian team consisted of:Vaageesan Surendran (Chennai) – Gold medalAdvay Misra (Delhi NCR) – Bronze medalNandagovind Anurag (Hyderabad) – Honourable mentionSiripurapu Bhuvan (Hyderabad) – Honourable mentionThey were selected through the Panini Linguistics Olympiad (PLO) and underwent intensive training at IIIT-Hyderabad under Prof Parameswari Krishnamurthy, a long-time academic mentor for the Indian POLYGLOT AND PUZZLE WHIZ Vaageesan Surendran, a 15-year-old Class 11 student at PSBB KK Nagar, Chennai, clinched India's only gold medal this year. With a deep passion for languages, Vaageesan can read 34 different scripts, including Brahmi, Tibetan, and taught himself to read ancient scripts by exploring inscriptions at temples and museums. 'The excitement of uncovering the logic behind how languages evolve is what keeps me hooked,' he shared in earlier parents, both engineers, say he's been fascinated by languages since he was six. Besides English and Tamil, he speaks Hindi, Sanskrit, and a bit of Mandarin, and dreams of building tools that preserve endangered THE YOUNGEST MEDALLIST Advay Misra, just 12 years old, is a student of Heritage Xperiential Learning School, Gurugram. He took home the bronze medal and was among the youngest participants at IOL this love for word puzzles and coding began early. He has previously won the Academic Bee, Science Bee, and International Geography Bee. He often juggles programming, chess, and Olympiad training. 'He learns for fun — not just for marks,' says his sharp logical reasoning helped him stand out, especially in the toughest problem set of the individual round, which involved deducing syntactic rules from unfamiliar tribal FROM MATH TO LINGUISTICS Nandagovind Anurag, an 18-year-old student of FIITJEE Junior College, Hyderabad, earned an honourable mention at IOL 2025. Originally a math Olympiad aspirant, he stumbled upon linguistics while exploring logic-based puzzles teachers describe him as a curious, independent learner who thrives in problem-solving environments. Anurag said he was drawn to the way linguistics combines logic, maths, and creativity — much like cracking a now hopes to pursue computational linguistics or AI in college, where he can use his love for patterns in real-world QUIET THINKER WITH A SHARP EYE Siripurapu Bhuvan, a student of Narayana Junior College, Hyderabad, also won an honourable mention. Known for his calm, focused presence, Bhuvan stood out in the team rounds and impressed mentors with his meticulous particularly enjoyed the team contest at IOL, where participants collaborate to decode language data under time pressure. 'Working with others to solve unfamiliar linguistic challenges showed me the power of teamwork and diverse thinking,' he shared after the was Bhuvan's first time representing India at an international academic competition, and he hopes to mentor younger students preparing for PLO next BY IIIT-HYDERABADThe team's training was anchored by Prof Parameswari Krishnamurthy of IIIT-Hyderabad, who has been mentoring IOL aspirants since India's first students attended pre-departure camps in Hyderabad, where they practised with previous years' problems, worked in teams, and got familiar with linguistic theory. Prof Krishnamurthy noted that the 2025 team had a rare balance — a mix of ages, regions, and strengths. 'They supported each other, pushed boundaries, and stayed humble. Their collaborative spirit was as important as their individual skills,' she FIRST FOR INDIAIndia has won golds at IOL before — most recently in 2023 and 2019 — but this is the first time all four participants have returned with individual prizes. The team also received an overall Honourable Mention, placing it among the top performing teams consistent performance is a testament to the growing interest in logic and language-based Olympiads in India, alongside math and science NEXT?The students say the Olympiad experience has changed how they view language and logic.'It's not about knowing 10 languages — it's about how we think, how we decode, how we adapt,' said plans to explore fields like computational linguistics, natural language processing, and AI, all four are now looking at combining their Olympiad learning with future for now? They're just savouring the high of representing India — and winning.- Ends
Daily Tribune
24-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Tribune
Diabetes mobile unit recognised with Honourable Mention from prestigious global university network
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) – Medical University of Bahrain is pleased to announce that the Diabetes Mobile Unit has received an Honourable Mention from the Talloires Network of Engaged Universities and the MacJannet Foundation in recognition of the outstanding contribution of this initiative to community health engagement and student leadership. The Diabetes Mobile Unit is a long-standing, collaborative initiative between the RCSI Medical University of Bahrain, the Bahrain Diabetes Society and the Rotary Club of Manama, with the valued support of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health. It aims at promoting public health in the Kingdom of Bahrain through a multi-sectoral approach encompassing education, research, and community outreach. Launched in 2012, the programme has empowered over 7,700 children from schools affiliated with the Ministry of Education across the Kingdom of Bahrain with improved health literacy, awareness of healthy lifestyle choices and diabetes prevention strategies. It also serves as a dynamic platform for preparing our medical and nursing students as future leaders in health promotion. The MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship, administered by the Talloires Network and the MacJannet Foundation, celebrates university initiatives that exemplify civic engagement and social responsibility. The Honourable Mention places RCSI Medical University of Bahrain among a select group of global institutions recognised for innovative community initiatives that strengthen the role of higher education in addressing societal challenges. Professor Kathryn Strachan, Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery and Community Engagement Lead at RCSI Bahrain, commented: 'As a University deeply committed to shaping a more sustainable and equitable future for all, we are very grateful to the Talloires Network of Engaged Universities and the MacJannet Foundation for recognising the Diabetes Mobile Unit with an Honourable Mention. This joint initiative is a prime example of successful partnership between public and private institutions in tackling global health challenges, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes at the community level.'
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Ryan Watts, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback, takes medical retirement at 23: Here's what it means for his NFL career
Pittsburgh Steelers announce decision in official statement Live Events Ryan Watts' career cut short after a promising start Watts' hopeful outlook despite setback FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced the release and medical retirement of their cornerback Ryan Watts . The Steeler player's medical retirement was announced after he sustained a neck injury, which prematurely ended his NFL Watts, aged 23, suffered an injury to his neck during the team's final pre-season game against the Detroit Lions in August there were hopes of Watts making a recovery, the medical consultations, however, confirm that it is in his best interest to discontinue playing Monday, Steelers' general manager Omar Khan said that they arrived at the decision to release the cornerback after consulting with the club's medical team, medical experts, and Ryan's according to a Sports Illustrated report, stated that it is in Ryan's best interest to discontinue playing football at the moment. He said that the team will extend their assistance and support to Ryan as he transitions into the next phase of his former Texas Longhorns defensive back's journey was tragically brief. He was selected by the Steelers in the sixth round of the NFL Draft 2024, stated the SI report. He had reportedly shown promise as a DB before he sustained the career-ending entering the NFL, Watts played college football at Ohio State for two seasons, and later was transferred to Texas. Watts, while playing for the Longhorns, made an impact over 24 games. He recorded a total of 89 tackles, five tackles for loss, one sack, six passes defended, and one interception. His performances had earned him an Honourable Mention in the All-Big 12 selections in Watts' versatility in high school, where he played cornerback, safety, and wide receiver, established him as a standout recruit in the 2020 this year, Watts shared an update on social media. He expressed optimism despite his recovery challenges. He posted from his hospital bed with a neck brace. The player wrote that he would remain positive, and his statement resonated with many playing career may have ended sooner than anticipated, but the supporters have voiced their hope that he will enjoy a healthy and fulfilling life beyond football.A: Ryan Watts was medically retired after severely injuring his neck in the 2024 pre-season. Medical opinion determined it was not safe for him to play anymore.A: Yes, the Steelers have said they will support and help Watts make the transition out of football.
