Fifteen-year-old Heman Bekele from Virginia, US is a teen scientist named TIME magazine’s 2024 Kid of the Year for inventing a soap bar that treats skin cancer. This bar of soap contains imiquimod, a medicine which typically comes in the form of a cream and can help destroy tumours.
“It’s absolutely incredible to think that one day my bar of soap will be able to make a direct impact on somebody else’s life,” the 15-year-old told Time. “That’s the reason I started this all in the first place,” he added. Heman Bekele has been seeing the effects of the sun on people’s skin since he was a young boy growing up in Ethiopia. He noticed many people working in the sun without protecting their skin. He has further said that “When I came to America, I realised how big a problem the sun and UV radiation is when you’re exposed to it for a long time”.
Five-year-old Teghbir Singh from Punjab has become the youngest ever from Asia to scale the 5,895m Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Tanzania, Africa.
He started the climb on August 18 and reached Uhuru peak, the highest point of the mountain, on August 23. His father, Sukhinderdeep Singh, accompanied him on the trek.
Jayant Patwari: A Young Prolific Author Who Weaves Magic On Paper And Stage
Introducing 12-year-old National Award Winning Kidpreneur, Child Author and Illusionist – Jayant Patwari. He is currently a student at the New Horizon Public School, Bangalore.
Jayant Patwari is a child prodigy who dons many hats, thanks to his exceptional talents and commitment to excellence. He is not only a published author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist but an outstanding illusionist and magician, who has performed many impossible feats and enthralled huge audiences.
Jayant’s enterprising spirit shines through his community library project, “Just Be a Bookworm”, initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic. This endeavour earned him the prestigious All-India Kidpreneur Award from Young Indian and the Confederation of Indian Industry. Can you believe he was only ten years old at that time!
In 2022, Jayant published “The C-O-V-I-D Thief” and received many rave reviews for his debut fiction novel. Well known Indian Olympian Eques-trian, Fouaad Mirza has said that his novel is a “gripping adventure ride”. The book tells the captivating story of Sharmu, a runaway robber, and Buddhiman, a scientist who accidentally unleashes the Covid pandemic. Part of the proceeds from the sale of his best-seller is donated towards the education of the underprivileged.
Jayant accidentally forayed into the magical world of innovative and mind boggling illusions. To promote his book, he planned some magical acts at his school. He then took a leap of faith and performed in front of 1,000 students. Thus a magician was born!
His magic show “The COVID Thief is full of engaging and interactive performances that have captivated audiences of all ages, making him a rising star in the magic world. Jayant is renowned for his grand illusions and is constantly pushing boundaries of what is possible and redefining the art for generations to come.
His trick of escaping handcuffs in the shortest possible time, just like the legendary Harry Houdini, has solidified his status as an iconic illusion ist. He has many other notable tricks up his sleeve and one of his star attractions is an X-ray sight demonstration where he duplicates words written on a whiteboard while being blindfolded.
with his unique combination of dexterity, precision, and showmanship, Jayant has mesmerised audiences, earning his place among the upcoming magicians to watch out for. This powerhouse performer tells us that he has worked and practised very hard to master his magic tricks. He tells us that “I used to stay up late, practising, practising and practising”.
Jayant uses his magical talents for good, often performing in many fundraising events. His shows benefit underprivileged students, spreading smiles and laughter while supporting a noble cause.
Words Of Wisdom
Jayant often advises other children to pursue their passions, listen to elders, and work hard towards achieving their dreams and goals.
Jaiveer Bansal, born in 2014, is a student whose passion for learning, creativity, and community service knows no bounds. From excelling academically to making a difference in the lives of underprivileged children, Jaiveer’s journey is one of inspiration and dedication.
Having attended Steady Steps and Ardee Preschool, Jaiveer’s academic journey began at Shiv Nadar School, Guru-gram where he continues to shine. With a thirst for knowledge, he expanded his horizons through summer schools, including the House of Science in London in 2022 and Dubai in 2021 and 2023. Additionally, his participation in Elon Musk’s School of Synthesis kindled his love for science and innovation.
A Brush With Creativity
An accomplished artist, Jaiveer’s artistic skills have gained him widespread recognition. His paintings have been featured in leading newspapers and news channels.
Notably, Jaiveer sold one of his artworks for INR 1,00,000 at an exhibition called Artisan 2022 and utilized the money to establish a foundation. He now spends weekends teaching art to underprivileged children, aiming to curate an exhibition to fund their welfare.
Beyond The Books: A Well-Rounded Achiever
Jaiveer’s talents extend far beyond the classroom. Engaging in a range of extracurricular activities, he has mastered music, theater, jujitsu, soccer, and basket-ball. Renowned for his exceptional debating skills, he strongly discusses topics ranging from issues like Covid-19 to cutting-edge technologies like ChatGPT.
His talent has earned him accolades in various debate competitions.
Mastering The Art Of Public Speaking
With outstanding communication skills, Jaiveer’s success as a public speaker is undeniable. His achievements include ranking among the top speakers in Australasia Championship where he ranked as one of the top five best overall speakers, the 2nd best interpretive speaker, and the top five best impromptu speaker. He also clinched the runner-up prize at the IT Debate Kanpur. He was declared the best speaker at Asia Pacific Public Speaking Championship, Singapore. He has also come first in Junior Category in a debate held at IT Mumbai.
The Entrepreneurial Spirit
Jaiveer has also ventured into entrepreneurship with three thriving businesses. His card-making venture, unique comic book with original charac-ters, and innovative in-vention, RobVac, have earned him recognition and success.
Nature’s Friend
Jaiveer loves to explore the great outdoors. Treks, camping trips. and a passion for wildlife fuel his commitment for environmental protection. He envisions using his skills and resources to create a positive impact on the planet. As Jaiveer Bansal’s story continues to unfold, it is evident that his dedication to learning, creativity, and community service will lead him to a future where his pursuits make a profound difference in the world.
8 year old Divjot Kumar Gupta is the next big rising golf superstar. He started playing golf at the age of six and in a span of two years has won a whooping 58 tournaments. The following table shows the details of some of the championships won by him:
