Dare to Debate: Nandita flies to Harvard

On 22 March, we arrived in Boston to take part in the Harvard World School debate. The world school debate also known as WSDC is a form of formal debate in which people take part from all over the world. In this particular tournament ever over 115 teams took part.

Teams were made up of people from all age groups, ranging from 14-18, and most of the participants were 17/18. There were 2 teams from India, only 8 people, I was the only one from Mumbai. We debated 6 rounds out of which we won half against national teams.

It was an amazing experience to go against teams like the national team of Denmark, Ireland, and Canada. We learned some harsh truths about the judgment calls made but I made some amazing memories and friends there. It was overall one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.

Introducing BEAMS Volume II: Science Inside Out

May 22, 2026

The BDSIS student-led science journal returns with Volume II: Science Inside Out, the work of a team of editors and designers from Grades 9 and 11, now available in the school library and online.

Tribes for Good: Community Project

April 1, 2026

Through our partnership with Tribes For Good, Grade 11 student Vipanshi Agarwal designed and led a series of workshops for women with skills in beauty and makeup — combining financial literacy, confidence-building, and awareness of cruelty-free practices. What she found was that the skills were already there. What was missing was someone connecting those skills to the idea of income. This is her reflection on what it means to create impact, and what she learned when she stopped trying to teach and started listening.