INSPIRING STORIES (Real life)
This page is dedicated to teenagers who have done something different from normal teenagers ie.earning rather than spending .They have started their business ventures although at a very small scale with their dedication , hard work and innovative ideas. They are source of inspiration for many teenagers .
MEHR SETHI,
BHAVNA HEMRAJANI
MAHIMA MADHOK
Tee'N'Tee Shop
The business jointly set up by Mehr Sethi, Mahima Madhok & Bhavna Hemrajani (DPS Vasant kunj, class XI-J).The unique idea is based on our unending desire to fill the world up with fun hand printed tees. Our wide range of t-shirts include everything from quirky fandom tees to classic quotes onces with all the personalisation in between. Our business in only in its initial stage and we have a long way ahead of us and we hope to diversify into hand painted bags, shoes. We are currently putting the word out with the help of social media- facebook, pinterest. To order please contact any one of the partners.Facebook page link-
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tee-N-Tee-Shop/602280863217139
BHAVNA HEMRAJANI
MAHIMA MADHOK
Tee'N'Tee Shop
The business jointly set up by Mehr Sethi, Mahima Madhok & Bhavna Hemrajani (DPS Vasant kunj, class XI-J).The unique idea is based on our unending desire to fill the world up with fun hand printed tees. Our wide range of t-shirts include everything from quirky fandom tees to classic quotes onces with all the personalisation in between. Our business in only in its initial stage and we have a long way ahead of us and we hope to diversify into hand painted bags, shoes. We are currently putting the word out with the help of social media- facebook, pinterest. To order please contact any one of the partners.Facebook page link-
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tee-N-Tee-Shop/602280863217139
A 13 year old boy who goes to school on weekdays and is an entrepreneur on weekends? Meet the OMG Teenpreneur, Tilak Mehta, the literal brainchild behind Papers N Parcels – an app-based courier service that promises same day delivery.
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AlyonushkaBy- Anoushka Khokher
https://www.facebook.com/alyonushkadesigns
Let t-shirts spread your story is the tagline of Alyonushka, the brand with a following of 150 people which increases day by day, created by then 15 year old Anoushka Khokher from Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj."I came up with the idea over dinner with my family, my mom put the idea in my head that if the quotes, anecdotes and jokes I kept sharing with friends and family were on t-shirts they'd sell like hot-cakes since they'd be quite unique and from there idea grew into a brand when my dad provided me with the starting capital of Rs. 10,000 and now I'm proud to say I've already returned that amount to him, with interest!" says Anoushka, now 16. Within 5 months of creation the brand expanded from custom printed t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts and jackets into jewellery as well, more specifically hand made bracelets which Anoushka makes herself which ensures that you only get the best quality products, "I usually end up keeping one of every item I sell because I love them so much." admits Anoushka and with a mother who's a fashion designer amongst other things and a father who is into exports of garments the need for good quality and great design is inbuilt into the young entrepreneur.What sets Alyonushka apart from other brands other than the fact that it was created by a 15 year old is that it focuses on a cause dear to Anoushka's heart. She's a dedicated equestrian who rides 3 times a week during school days and almost every day during the holidays, she also competes in state and national level horse shows, "Alyonushka started off with only horse-inspired designs since that was all I could think of! I used to eat, breathe and sleep horses, and I still do but now I can show some restraint and maintain a balance, academics are important to me too and I ensure there's always a balance." says Anoushka, her only issue is that horse riding isn't a part of the schools extracurriculars, especially since she knows of other dedicated riders in her school itself.Anoushka rides for the feeling of unparallelled joy it gives her, not the accolades. However, the medals are more than welcome, Anoushka holds the silver medal in the Indian Dressage League's North Zone Advanced Equitation Class amongst others. All of this factors into the drive Anoushka feels towards ensuring Alyonushka's success due to the fact that, "At BRF, which is where I ride, the horses are mostly rescues who've received a second lease in life through us, the horses I ride include an ex-racehorse and a former polo pony. Some arrive in time and some don't, one incident where the mistreated cart horse was rescued too late really struck me since I'd grown extremely fond of him, all of us at the stables had and the worst part is that there are hundreds and thousands of other horses and ponies out there like him, and from then on I was constantly thinking of ways in which I could help towards the cause in my own way and Alynoushka has helped me do that" 10% of all profits earned is dedicated towards the rescued horses at BRF and whenever there's any extra to spare from the Alyonushka funds that also gets pitched into the fund. Anoushka says "I always want to contribute more but then that isn't going to help my venture in the long run, I need to think ahead and make sure Alyonushka succeeds."She also knows that she couldn't have gotten this far without the wonderful support from her family who've made it possible for her to be able to accomplish her goals.-
NAMANYAY GOEL
(FREELANCE WEB DESIGNER)
Namanyay Goel of Delhi Public School is one of the youngest freelance web designers. His main work is to help people and companies get their ideas and businesses online and serve their products and ideas well. “I also make pretty websites,” he adds.He started freelancing in 2012 using ‘freelance marketplaces’ where he could meet people who had worked and those who wanted him to. He worked part time in a large business for a year, made websites that are viewed by millions of people every month and has reached a stage where he can pick his clientele.
“Starting off was difficult - looking back I acted very foolishly - but it was the curiosity and craze that kept me doing it,” he admits.
On being asked about how he manages his school work and his freelancing, he adds he isn’t the best person to ask about this. “Balancing work with studies took a toll out of me and involved staying up at nights and doing work at the last moment,” he says. But he could manage decent grades as he could fix his own schedule. He decreased workload during exams and attended school regularly and listened intently to what his teachers taught him.
“Self respect and integrity is pretty much the most important thing. Always stick to your word. Under-promise and over-deliver. Being happy is more important than being rich,” he advises anyone who is willing to try their hand at freelancing.
(FREELANCE WEB DESIGNER)
Namanyay Goel of Delhi Public School is one of the youngest freelance web designers. His main work is to help people and companies get their ideas and businesses online and serve their products and ideas well. “I also make pretty websites,” he adds.He started freelancing in 2012 using ‘freelance marketplaces’ where he could meet people who had worked and those who wanted him to. He worked part time in a large business for a year, made websites that are viewed by millions of people every month and has reached a stage where he can pick his clientele.
“Starting off was difficult - looking back I acted very foolishly - but it was the curiosity and craze that kept me doing it,” he admits.
On being asked about how he manages his school work and his freelancing, he adds he isn’t the best person to ask about this. “Balancing work with studies took a toll out of me and involved staying up at nights and doing work at the last moment,” he says. But he could manage decent grades as he could fix his own schedule. He decreased workload during exams and attended school regularly and listened intently to what his teachers taught him.
“Self respect and integrity is pretty much the most important thing. Always stick to your word. Under-promise and over-deliver. Being happy is more important than being rich,” he advises anyone who is willing to try their hand at freelancing.
TWO TECHIE BROTHERS: India's youngest CEO Sharvan and Sanjay Kumaran...two brothers from Chennai... have launched their own mobile application firm. Aged only 14 and 12 respectively !!! Sharvan is the Co-founder and President of "GO DIMENSIONS" while his brother is Co-founder and CEO. When most adults have trouble in understanding Java code, these two kids have used the code to build mobile apps. The brothers have developed 11 apps for the Apple Store(eg:Catch me cop,Alphabet board etc.) Which have been down loaded more than 35,000 times from 20 countries !!! Their role model is Steve Jobs. Let's Salute these LITTLE STARS for their incredible achievement.
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DWIJA VASHISHT
Dwija Vashisht of Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj has achieved what most people her age can only dream of. At the mere age of 15, she has written and published her own novel. “The World from the Eye of a Child” was published in May 2013 and features the story of a young, seven year old girl named Nitya, and her journey to discover the intricate and immaculate workings of the world, and exactly how she fits in into this entire conundrum of her life. The book was initially printed outside India in both soft and hard bound, but towards the end of 2014, had publishers in India as well.
Published by Partridge Publications, a Penguin Company, this book was picked up immediately by numerous online retailers like Flipkart, Amazon, EBay, Barnes & Noble’s, etc and by websites in far-away countries like Switzerland, Germany, Australia, Poland, Netherlands, Japan etc as well. “Going on these huge websites and seeing my book on sale there was this euphoric experience that made me feel as if I was on the top of the world!” she laughs.Dwija admits she never really thought that she would get published at such a young age one day. “I just started writing a story on my dad’s battered old laptop, and it was never my plan to actually make it into something big until my mother read it and claimed that it was actually good,” she claims.According to Dwija, the publishing part was a lot tougher than the writing part. “I would write long emails and send snippets of the book to numerous publishers each day. I had to keep immense courage and will power to not lose hope every time it got rejected. But when it was finally accepted, I had never felt happier. My family and I had a pizza party every night for days!” she points out.
The book gave her the chance to be featured in Hindustan Times on the 14th of October 2013 and in many other national newspapers like The Times of India since. Balancing the book and academics turned out to be very easy for her. “School was always my top priority. I attended school every day and studied regularly. I made sure I didn’t lag behind in extra-curriculars and took up dancing as well as Tennis and Taekwondo as sports, in which I got a black belt, too.”
Dwija Vashisht of Delhi Public School, Vasant Kunj has achieved what most people her age can only dream of. At the mere age of 15, she has written and published her own novel. “The World from the Eye of a Child” was published in May 2013 and features the story of a young, seven year old girl named Nitya, and her journey to discover the intricate and immaculate workings of the world, and exactly how she fits in into this entire conundrum of her life. The book was initially printed outside India in both soft and hard bound, but towards the end of 2014, had publishers in India as well.
Published by Partridge Publications, a Penguin Company, this book was picked up immediately by numerous online retailers like Flipkart, Amazon, EBay, Barnes & Noble’s, etc and by websites in far-away countries like Switzerland, Germany, Australia, Poland, Netherlands, Japan etc as well. “Going on these huge websites and seeing my book on sale there was this euphoric experience that made me feel as if I was on the top of the world!” she laughs.Dwija admits she never really thought that she would get published at such a young age one day. “I just started writing a story on my dad’s battered old laptop, and it was never my plan to actually make it into something big until my mother read it and claimed that it was actually good,” she claims.According to Dwija, the publishing part was a lot tougher than the writing part. “I would write long emails and send snippets of the book to numerous publishers each day. I had to keep immense courage and will power to not lose hope every time it got rejected. But when it was finally accepted, I had never felt happier. My family and I had a pizza party every night for days!” she points out.
The book gave her the chance to be featured in Hindustan Times on the 14th of October 2013 and in many other national newspapers like The Times of India since. Balancing the book and academics turned out to be very easy for her. “School was always my top priority. I attended school every day and studied regularly. I made sure I didn’t lag behind in extra-curriculars and took up dancing as well as Tennis and Taekwondo as sports, in which I got a black belt, too.”