Tejaswani Priyadarshani
INSPIRATION
In a time where the world is concerned about the depleting energy sources , 14 year old Tejaswani Priyadarshani from Rourkela has shown the way . She created a bicycle that is propelled by air and can go upto 60kms with 10kg compressed air . The idea struck her at a bicycle repair shop as she observed the mechanics using air gun to untie the knots in tyres . That was her Eureka moment . She shared the idea with her father , who helped her and together they conducted several experiments . They bought an air tank with an inlet for filling air . It was fitted with a measuring dial , a starting knob and a safety valve to release excess air . According to her , the same technique can be used for other vehicles too . She hopes to display invention in national and international exhibitions .
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Asha Gond
W hen a tribal couple from Janwaar ,
Madhya Pradesh was told that their daughter , Asha Gond could go to Oxford , they were happy and reluctant . For a family whose income depends heavily on farming , sending Asha to Britain was an impossible task . Moreover , she hails from a place where girls are married off as soon as they turn 18 . It was the hard work and her excellence in English that made her dream come true . Supported by a German teacher , Ulrike Reinhard she managed to convince her parents . Despite her humble background , Asha is fearless and wants to make the most of her opportunity . She wants to help other children learn the language too .
Aryan Mishra , Keerti Vardhan
Among the countless stars that grace the mighty sky , Aryan Mishra , a 15 year old Delhi School boy and his classmate Keerti Vardhan have discovered an asteroid ! Trained by SPACE , the students began their hunt under a search conducted by International Astronomical Search Collaboration . According to an official from SPACE , the students will also be given a chance to name the asteroid once the discovery is confirmed . The asteroid is tentatively named , ‘ 201400372 ’. The observations will contribute to NASA ’ s Near Earth Object data .
WINSPIRE : Empowering youth | December , 2016