Nฤgrika, a civic engagement organisation working across small towns in India to amplify citizen voices in urban planning and governance, has announced the seventh edition of its annual writing contest, My City's Eye Witness. The competition invites young adults to explore the stories of their cities through a unique and imaginative lens.
Have you ever dreamed of seeing your poetry gain nationwide recognition? The Wingword Poetry Competition 2025 is the perfect opportunity to turn that dream into a reality. This online competition is designed to discover and uplift new, emerging poets from India, offering them a platform to showcase their work and reach a wider audience.
Empowering Poets, Fueling Dreams
The Wingword Poetry Competition is not just a contest, but a gateway for aspiring poets to carve their place in the rich literary world of India. The competition aims to find the finest poems written by Indian poets, whether they are seasoned writers or first-time participants. For the winners, this competition offers much more than just recognition; it provides the resources and support needed to launch their literary careers.
What the First Prize Winner Gets
The first prize winner will be awarded a generous INR 50,000 in prize money, recognizing their exceptional poetic talent. But that’s not all—this prize also comes with a unique pro-bono book publishing deal. Wingword provides continuous support throughout the winner’s literary journey, helping them navigate the publishing world and gain exposure in the literary community.
The winner will have six to eight months to complete their poetry manuscript, which will then be edited by a renowned editor. Afterward, the manuscript will be published by Delhi Poetry Slam, one of the most respected names in the Indian poetry scene. As part of the support, the winner will be promoted on Wingword’s online platforms, with their work reviewed by critics and recommended to media publications for interviews and features.
The Prizes
The Wingword Poetry Competition offers exciting prizes for participants:
1st Prize: INR 50,000 + a book publishing deal with Delhi Poetry Slam
2nd Prize: INR 30,000
3rd Prize: INR 20,000
Top 10 Winners: INR 10,000 each
Commendable Mentions: 100 selected poems will be featured in the Wingword Collection of Selected Poems
Certificates of Participation: Every participant will receive a certificate of participation.
Rules and Guidelines
The Wingword Poetry Competition is open to all Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin who are 15 years and older. The competition welcomes poems written in English or Hindi under the main category. If your poem is written in any other Indian language, such as Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Assamese, Urdu, Punjabi, or Gujarati, you can submit it under the Regional Languages Category.
Some key rules to keep in mind:
Originality: Poems must be the original work of the participant. AI-generated poems are not accepted.
Length and Style: There are no restrictions on the length or style of poetry. Whether it’s free verse, sonnet, haiku, or another form, all are welcome.
Themes: Poems on any topic are encouraged. The judges are looking for poems that reflect original thought, creativity, and rhythmic qualities.
Entry Fees: The entry fee is INR 1000 for one poem, INR 2000 for three poems, INR 3000 for five poems, and INR 5000 for ten poems.
Scoring Criteria
Poems will be judged based on:
Originality of thought
Creativity in expression
Use of poetic form and technique
Rhythmic flow and impulse behind the poem
Complex vocabulary and intricate rhyme schemes are not required; what matters most is the emotion and message conveyed through the poem. Wingword seeks poems that resonate with sincerity, passion, and authenticity.
Important Dates
Final Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026 (midnight)
A Call to All Aspiring Poets
The Wingword Poetry Competition is the perfect platform for beginners and established poets alike. Whether you're just starting your poetic journey or you're already an experienced writer, this competition gives you the chance to showcase your work to a national audience and gain the recognition you deserve.
Join the movement of young, aspiring poets and let your voice be heard. The Wingword Poetry Competition 2026 is a chance to be part of something bigger—a journey of growth, creativity, and literary success.
Poetry is not just meant to be read—it is meant to be felt, expressed, and shared. To celebrate the beauty of literature and inspire young readers across the country, the Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya (ReP) has launched Rashtriya Kavya Utsav 2026, a National Recitation Competition for students of Classes IX to XII.
Running from 1 June to 31 July 2026, this exciting nationwide competition provides students with an opportunity to showcase their recitation skills, creativity, confidence, and love for poetry while exploring the rich collection of poems available on the Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya platform.
Poetry nurtures imagination, strengthens language skills, and helps students express emotions with confidence. Through this initiative, students will:
Every recitation is a chance to give voice to timeless words of wisdom and inspire others through the power of poetry.
The competition is open to students of Classes IX to XII from all schools across India.
Each participant may submit only one entry, choosing one poem from the list available under the Rashtriya Kavya Utsav section of the Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya platform.
Create a 60–90 second video following these guidelines:
Upload your video on any one of the following platforms:
Don't forget to:
Official Handles:
Complete the online submission form by providing:
Only complete entries with valid video links will be accepted.
Submission Period:
๐️ 1 June 2026 – 31 July 2026
Parental or guardian consent is mandatory. Once an entry is submitted, it cannot be withdrawn, and the video may be featured by Rashtriya e-Pustakalaya for promotional and educational purposes.
Are you ready to challenge your creativity, problem-solving skills, leadership, and scientific thinking?
TAMS 2026 (The Amateur Manager & Scientist) is one of India's most exciting inter-school innovation festivals, bringing together talented students from Grades 8 to 12 from schools across the country. Organized by PES University, TAMS provides an outstanding platform for young minds to compete, collaborate, innovate, and learn from experts.
The World English Championship (WEC) 2026 offers students an exciting opportunity to demonstrate their English language skills on an international stage. Designed for learners from Kindergarten to Grade 12, the championship promotes conceptual understanding, critical thinking, communication skills, and global collaboration rather than routine memorization.
Do you enjoy debating ideas, building strong arguments, and expressing your opinions through writing? The Wribate July 2026 Challenge is the perfect opportunity to put your persuasive writing skills to the test.
Organized by innoRize, this global online competition invites students and young professionals from around the world to participate in structured written debates, known as Wribates. Participants will sharpen their analytical thinking, improve their communication skills, and compete for international recognition.
Unlike traditional debates, Wribate is a written debate competition where participants present well-reasoned arguments on assigned topics. Every participant is randomly assigned:
The challenge is designed to encourage respectful dialogue, evidence-based reasoning, and persuasive writing.
The competition is open to:
Eligibility: Open worldwide unless otherwise specified.
To remain eligible for advancement, participants must successfully complete two assigned Wribates during the competition period.
Each Wribate consists of three mandatory writing rounds.
Present your position using logical reasoning, supporting evidence, and persuasive writing.
Respond directly to your opponent's arguments by identifying weaknesses, presenting counterpoints, and strengthening your own case.
Conclude the debate by reinforcing your key arguments and leaving a lasting impression on the judges.
Participants may edit and save their work throughout each round, with the latest saved version before the deadline considered as the final submission.
Every Wribate follows a structured schedule:
Day 1: Opening Argument
Day 2: Rebuttal
Day 3: Closing Statement
This format allows participants to carefully research, analyse opposing viewpoints, and craft thoughtful responses.
Submissions will be evaluated by Wribate organizers and the review panel based on:
Advancement is based entirely on merit, regardless of ideology or popularity. While public voting on the Wribate platform may be considered, it is only one of several evaluation factors.
Participants who successfully complete two Wribates and meet the evaluation criteria will receive:
Outstanding participants will also become eligible for advanced rounds and future opportunities offered by Wribate.
The National Science Maths Championship (NSMC) 2026 returns with a mission to identify, inspire, and nurture some of India’s brightest young minds.
Recognized as one of the region’s premier offline academic competitions, NSMC provides students with an exciting platform to showcase their problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, creativity, and understanding of science and mathematics in a highly competitive environment.
Over the past four years, the championship has brought together talented students from across Kerala and beyond, encouraging curiosity, innovation, and academic excellence among young learners.
More than just a competition, NSMC is designed to:
✨ Build confidence
✨ Encourage logical thinking
✨ Spark a passion for learning
✨ Promote scientific curiosity
✨ Help students reach their full potential
Students from Classes 5 to 10 are invited to participate in this prestigious championship and compete with some of the brightest young achievers from across India.
Registration Opens: 18 May 2026
Last Date for Registration: 10 October 2026
Students currently studying in:
from anywhere in India are eligible to participate.
✅ Classes 5 to 10
NSMC 2026 will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) at designated examination centres.
The examination follows a:
✔ Single-round format
✔ Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) pattern
The championship is carefully designed to assess:
Students will be tested in:
Students will appear for:
NSMC 2026 will be conducted at CBT centres across:
Kerala
Bangalore
Chennai
Hyderabad
The multi-city format allows students from different regions to participate in a professional and competitive examination environment.
NSMC 2026 Examination:
Students are encouraged to register early and begin preparation well in advance.
The registration fee for NSMC 2026 is:
₹200 per student
Payments can be completed securely online through the integrated Razorpay payment gateway during registration.
Competitions like NSMC play an important role in helping students discover their strengths and develop confidence in their academic abilities.
By participating, students gain:
Competitive exposure
๏งฉ Advanced problem-solving experience
Stronger conceptual understanding
Confidence and motivation
๏ค Opportunities to compete with talented peers
NSMC aims to create an atmosphere where learning becomes exciting, meaningful, and inspiring.
The National Science Maths Championship is more than an examination — it is a celebration of curiosity, intelligence, and young innovation.
Every question solved, every challenge attempted, and every concept explored helps students grow into confident thinkers and future leaders in science, mathematics, technology, and beyond.
As NSMC 2026 begins its next chapter, young learners across India are invited to step forward, challenge themselves, and become part of an inspiring academic journey.
Every child achievement begins with a dream, a passion, and the courage to work hard despite challenges. Across India and around the world, thousands of young minds are achieving remarkable success in academics, sports, arts, innovation, leadership, and countless other fields.
To celebrate these inspiring journeys, The Aspiring Authors proudly presents Young Achievers: Success Stories — a first-of-its-kind initiative dedicated to recognizing extraordinary children aged 6 to 16 and sharing their stories with the world.
Young achievers often inspire others not only through their awards and accomplishments, but through the dedication, perseverance, creativity, and determination behind their success.
This initiative provides children with the opportunity to:
Whether a child has excelled in:
Academics
⚽ Sports
Visual & Performing Arts
Innovation & Science
Leadership & Social Impact
Creativity & Talent
their story deserves to be celebrated.
Selected participants will be featured in The Aspiring Authors Anthology, a professionally published collection celebrating inspiring stories of young success.
This anthology aims to:
✨ Highlight extraordinary talent
✨ Encourage children to dream bigger
✨ Promote hard work and perseverance
✨ Build a culture of inspiration and positivity
Every selected story becomes more than just a publication — it becomes a source of motivation for countless other children.
To make the experience even more special, the Top 3 winners will receive:
An exclusive recorded interview
Feature placement on the official website
⭐ Special recognition as inspiring young role models
Their voices, experiences, and achievements will reach audiences across the country and beyond.
Children today are achieving incredible things at very young ages. Yet behind every medal, certificate, or accomplishment lies a powerful story of determination, sacrifice, learning, and growth.
Young Achievers: Success Stories was created to ensure these journeys are seen, celebrated, and remembered.
By sharing these experiences, the initiative hopes to:
❤️ Encourage confidence in young learners
Inspire children to pursue their passions
Promote creativity, discipline, and resilience
๏ค Build a supportive community of young achievers
Because one child’s success story can inspire thousands of others to believe in themselves.
Parents or participants can complete the submission form and share:
The editorial team carefully reviews all submissions and selects inspiring stories for publication in the anthology.
Shortlisted entries will be announced on 25th July 2026.
Selected stories will be professionally published, and the Top 3 participants will receive exclusive interview opportunities.
Submission Deadline: 15th July 2026
Shortlist Announcement: 25th July 2026
Behind every young achiever is a journey filled with hard work, dreams, and determination.
Young Achievers: Success Stories invites children from across India and the world to share those journeys and inspire others through the power of storytelling.
Because every story has the ability to spark hope, encourage ambition, and create change.
Share the journey.
Inspire young minds.
Create a legacy that lasts forever.
Every child carries a story waiting to be shared.
Some stories are filled with magical kingdoms and brave heroes. Others take shape as heartfelt poems, imaginative adventures, or colorful dreams brought to life through words and illustrations. At Aspiring Authors, the belief is simple yet powerful: every child deserves the opportunity to share their voice with the world.
That vision inspired the launch of the National Writing Challenge — a platform where young creators can become real published authors.
Children across the country are invited to dream, write, create, and shine.
Whether it is a short story, poem, artwork, or imaginative idea, the challenge encourages young minds to:
Every story matters.
Every imagination deserves recognition. ❤️
Aspiring Authors proudly celebrates children who think, learn, and express themselves in unique ways.
The initiative especially welcomes:
Creativity is never limited to one form.
Some children communicate through stories.
Some through drawings and illustrations.
Others through vivid ideas that simply need the right platform to shine.
The movement is built to ensure every child feels:
🌟 Seen
🌟 Valued
🌟 Included
🌟 Celebrated
Imagine a young Indian child sitting with a notebook, carefully writing a story.
As the child writes, imagination fills the space around them:
🐉 Dragons soaring across colorful skies
🚀 Rockets traveling through galaxies
📚 Magical books opening into fantasy worlds
🌈 Bright ideas floating like stars
🦋 Dreams transforming into stories
For many children, storytelling becomes more than writing — it becomes a way to express emotions, creativity, hope, and identity.
Aspiring Authors exists to ensure those stories are heard.
Children can submit:
🎨 Illustrations and digital artwork are also welcome.
Participants can send:
✅ Their writing
✅ A creative cover page
✅ Optional illustrations
✅ A short author biography
Selected works are:
✨ Professionally edited
✨ Published in a real book
✨ Assigned an official ISBN number
✨ Shared with readers worldwide 🌍
Young creators may also:
💰 Earn royalties
🏆 Unlock rewards
🌟 Gain recognition as published authors
At Aspiring Authors, the mission is both simple and meaningful:
✨ To give every child a voice.
Every story deserves to be heard — no matter how it is told, drawn, or imagined.
✨ To celebrate creativity in all its forms.
From magical adventures to colorful artwork, every expression of imagination is valued.
✨ To build acceptance and belonging.
By publishing stories from children with diverse learning styles and experiences, the movement encourages kindness, understanding, and inclusion.
Because when children share their unspoken stories and written dreams, the world becomes brighter, kinder, and more compassionate. ❤️
A child’s story has the power to inspire.
A poem can make someone smile.
An idea can spark change.
The National Writing Challenge gives young creators the chance to transform imagination into something real — a published book that can be treasured forever.
📖 Every child has a story.
🌟 Every child deserves a platform.
✨ Every dream deserves to be written.
Launched by HCL Group in 2021, HCL Jigsaw has emerged as one of India’s most innovative platforms dedicated to fostering critical thinking and real-world problem-solving among school students. Designed specifically for students in Grades 6 to 9, this initiative aligns closely with the vision of India’s New Education Policy (NEP), promoting cognitive learning and essential 21st-century skills.
A National Mission with a Future-Ready Vision
HCL Jigsaw is more than just an Olympiad—it's a movement to prepare young minds for tomorrow’s challenges. With its core mission to empower the next generation, the platform encourages students to think critically, challenge the status quo, and develop creative, practical solutions for real-world problems.
In just five editions, HCL Jigsaw has already inspired over 200,000 students from 6,000+ schools across the country. This vast reach demonstrates its powerful influence in nurturing curiosity, innovation, and collaboration among India’s youth.
One of the distinguishing features of HCL Jigsaw is its collaborative, digitally enabled format. It is one of the only platforms that connects school students across India in real-time, allowing them to work together, share ideas, and solve challenges as teams.
The initiative celebrates both students and educators—acknowledging the pivotal role teachers play in cultivating critical reasoning and analytical skills in classrooms.
The World Economic Forum lists problem-solving as one of the top 10 skills essential for future careers. By focusing on this core competency, HCL Jigsaw prepares students to approach challenges with a methodical, solutions-oriented mindset. The Olympiad structure encourages holistic thinking and logical reasoning—foundational skills for any future leader or innovator.
Eligibility: Open to students in Grades 6 to 9 (academic year 2025–26) from any board or school in India.
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Stage |
Timeline |
Key Highlights |
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๐ซ Registration |
May 4 to July 31 |
Registrations are open only through schools. Students must be enrolled by their respective schools to participate. |
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๐ Learning Content |
May 15 to May 20 |
Learning content will be available in student portal |
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๐ง Round 1:Project Submission |
June 1 to August 31 |
Teams submit 3 projects online on selected themes. |
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๐ข Round 1 Result |
September 7 |
Results will be available on the student portal. |
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๐ Expert webinar: Product Building |
September 15 |
Details and access link will be shared on the student portal. |
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๐ก Round 2: Design Thinking |
September 30 |
Teams submit a prototype, app design, or design-thinking pitch for one project. |
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๐ข Round 2 Result |
October 7 |
Results will be available on the student portal. |
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๐ค Expert Webinar: Product Pitching |
October 12 |
Details and access link will be shared on the student portal. |
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๐ฌ Round 3: Video Pitch |
October 26 |
Teams create and upload a video pitch. |
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๐ข Round 3 Result |
November 1 |
Results will be available on the student portal. |
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⚖️ Pre-Jury Round |
November 4/5 |
Submissions evaluated by the HCL Jigsaw Pre-Jury panel. |
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๐ Grand Finale |
November 22 |
The best teams take the national stage—live presentations, big wins, and ultimate glory! |
Note: Registration is only through schools, and there is no registration fee.
All participants receive an e-Certificate of Participation with an individual assessment score.
A total prize purse of INR 12 lakhs is set aside for finalists.
Winners: 1st group from each grade (12 individual winners)
Runners-Up: 2nd and 3rd group from each grade (24 finalists)
No prizes are awarded to 4th and 5th positions.
HCL Jigsaw is designed to assess how students apply their reasoning in unfamiliar, real-life situations. There’s no need for extensive preparation or memorization. Instead, the focus is on encouraging students to use logic, ask bold questions, and collaborate effectively.
Technothlon is not just another school exam — it’s an international school championship that challenges students to think beyond books and test the limits of their logic and problem-solving skills. Entirely organized by the student community of IIT Guwahati, Technothlon has grown tremendously since its humble beginnings in 2004. Today, it attracts thousands of students every year from across India and abroad.
What is Technothlon?
Technothlon is an annual logic-based championship for students of classes 9th to 12th. It is conducted in two stages — Prelims and Mains.
Prelims: An offline exam held in designated schools and centers across 450+ cities in India. The paper is designed to test your logical reasoning and presence of mind — no rote learning, no syllabus, just pure problem-solving.
Mains: Based on Prelims results, the top teams are invited to IIT Guwahati for the final round. Here, teams compete in various innovative events and activities for the coveted top positions.
Technopedia is the online module of Technothlon. It gives participants a unique chance to experience the style and difficulty level of the Prelims in advance. It includes monthly quizzes, test modules, and previous year question papers, all designed to prepare you thoroughly.
Technothlon Mains coincides with Techniche, IIT Guwahati’s Annual Techno-Management Festival — the largest of its kind in North-East India and one of the biggest in the country. Participants get exclusive access to some of Techniche’s events: Lecture Series by renowned personalities, RoboWars, workshops, exhibitions, and more.
Eminent figures like Walter Bender, George Kourounis, Roger Hunter, and Dr. Samuel Chand have graced the festival in the past. The experience is as inspiring as it is intellectually rewarding.
Technothlon is open to all students studying in classes 9th and 10th (Juniors Squad) or 11th and 12th (Hauts Squad) for the academic year 2026-27.
There are no prerequisites — no syllabus, no memorization. All you need is common sense, logical thinking, and the curiosity to tackle tricky problems.
Prelims: Date to be announced - July 2026 (offline mode)
Mains: Last week of August 2026 (offline mode at IIT Guwahati)
Registration for Technothlon 2026 is now open.
Fee: Rs. 200 per team (each team must have 2 students)
How to Register:
Register online through the official registration portal on the Technothlon website
Or register offline through your city representative
For KV and JNV students, the Prelims exam will be conducted at your school itself.
Prelims will be held in schools designated as centers in 450+ cities. The list of centers and your specific city allocation will be provided well in advance.
No syllabus, no rote learning — test your real problem-solving skills
Access to Technopedia and practice quizzes
Chance to visit IIT Guwahati and experience India’s premier Techno-Management festival
Compete and connect with some of the brightest young minds in the country
Technothlon is more than an exam — it’s an experience that shapes your logical thinking, teamwork, and creativity.
Gather your teammate and register now. For more information, previous papers, and updates, visit the official Technothlon website.
Step up, test your logic, and make this your year of pushing boundaries.
