When the world’s fastest man watches India’s fastest kids, you know the track is set for fireworks. Dream Dash, a first-of-its-kind multi-city sprinting competition for school children, is gearing up for a blockbuster finale where none other than Usain Bolt will be the Guest of Honour. And ensuring the young athletes sprint on world-class tracks is Gallant Sports, the country’s leading sports infrastructure company, which has partnered as the official Infrastructure Partner.

The sprint series, conceptualised by KPMG in India and presented by Dreamsetgo, puts grassroots sprinting firmly on the national stage. Children from Grades 3 to 9 have already laced up for 100m and 200m races, starting with school-level heats and progressing to inter-school city finals. The fastest of them all will now line up at the grand finales in Mumbai and Delhi, racing not just for glory but in front of the Jamaican legend himself.

For Gallant Sports, the event is a showcase of what it does best building the right stage for sporting dreams. From the design of running tracks to preparing competition surfaces, Gallant has ensured that every venue matches international standards.

“Sports dreams are born on the right grounds,” said Gallant sports & infra founder & CEO Nasir Ali. “At Gallant, we’ve always focused on creating accessible and inclusive facilities that encourage participation and build confidence. Our association with Dream Dash gives us the opportunity to support young sprinters with the infrastructure they need to pursue their ambitions.”

While winning will always grab headlines, Dream Dash puts equal emphasis on participation. Every child who competes whether they cross the line first or not will receive a medal and certificate, ensuring no one leaves without a moment of pride. It’s a reminder that sport is as much about the journey as the podium.

The initiative is also part of a larger conversation: India’s urgent need for more safe, durable, and affordable sports infrastructure in schools and communities. Gallant Sports has been leading that charge, working to make sport a shared experience rather than a privilege limited to a few.

With Usain Bolt watching from the sidelines and young Indians sprinting towards their dreams, the finale of Dream Dash promises to be a celebration of both fitness and aspiration. If the right environment can turn potential into performance, then this partnership may well spark the next generation of champions.

MUMBAI: When it comes to building brilliance, Harrow International School Bengaluru has truly raised the roof. The school has clinched the Citation award for Educational buildings at the Loop Design Awards 2025, outshining over 550 entries from 49 countries.

Designed by CP Kukreja Architects, the campus marries heritage, ecology, and modern learning spaces. From airy classrooms and performance halls to sprawling sports arenas, every corner flows seamlessly into landscaped courtyards, creating an environment that inspires curiosity and community. The design draws on the 450-year legacy of Harrow School in the UK, giving the first Harrow-branded school in India a distinctive global identity.

Sustainability is at the heart of the campus, featuring rainwater harvesting, bioswales, natural ventilation, shaded walkways, and locally sourced materials. These eco-conscious strategies earned the campus a USGBC platinum rating, positioning Harrow Bengaluru as a benchmark for sustainable educational design worldwide.

Board of Governors chairman Aseem Chauhan said, “This award reflects our belief that learning flourishes where heritage meets modernity, where sustainability is a way of life, and where spaces themselves inspire curiosity and community.”

The Loop Design Awards celebrate global excellence in architecture, interiors, and product design. Harrow Bengaluru’s recognition places it firmly in the international spotlight as a model for the future of educational spaces.

Harrow International School Bengaluru continues to carry forward its 450-year legacy of British education while weaving Indian traditions and global perspectives, nurturing students ready to lead with courage, honour, and fellowship on a 60-acre campus designed to inspire.

MUMBAI: Who says teens only use tech to scroll? At Capgemini India’s Hyderabad innovation lab, students from Birla Open Minds International School proved otherwise flying drones, building robots, and pitching AI solutions to real-world problems at full throttle. Hosted in partnership with SkillShark EduTech, Innovation Day was the grand finale of a 14-day Certified Internship Program that introduced Grades 9–12 students to emerging fields like mechatronics, AI and sensor tech. Held at Capgemini’s Applied Innovation Exchange (AIE), the event blended brainpower with bold ideas and not a textbook in sight.

Twelve standout students presented Proof of Concept (POC) projects ranging from a Disaster Response Drone and a Mental Health Monitoring Robot, to an AI-powered Time Companion App. These weren’t just science fair fluff each prototype showcased technical depth, social relevance, and a level of confidence that suggested India’s next generation of engineers may already be on the assembly line.

“At Birla Open Minds, we believe students need real tools to build real futures,” said Hyderabad school Principal Syamali Chowdhury. “Innovation Day helps them connect the dots between concepts and creation.”

For Skillshark Edutech, founder Ashhar Ahmad Shaikh the goal was simple, “Bridge the gap between education and industry. We want students to see themselves not just as learners, but as creators.”

And it worked. “In school, we only get theory. Here, we used sensors, coded AI, and designed actual tech to solve real issues,” said Ishita Adlakha, a Grade 12 student. “It made me feel like I could actually build something that matters.”

Apart from the tech wizardry, the programme also threw in lessons on mental wellness, personal finance, and mentorship reminding students that future-readiness isn’t just about algorithms, but also empathy.

With curiosity sparked, confidence boosted, and creativity flowing, this Innovation Day proved that when students are handed the tools of tomorrow they’ll build something better than just a future. They’ll build one worth living in.