In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • HPSR Youngpreneurs 2026 brought together young innovators from Classes X to XII to present research-driven business ideas and compete for top honours.

HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur successfully hosted the sixth edition of HPSR Youngpreneurs 2026, its annual intra-school Business Plan Pitch Competition. Designed in alignment with the entrepreneurship curriculum for students of Classes XI and XII, the initiative provides students with a platform to transform ideas into viable business concepts and develop the skills required to become future entrepreneurs.

With the guidance and encouragement of Dr. S. Narasimha Reddy, Principal, The Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur, Youngpreneurs has evolved into an important platform for nurturing entrepreneurial thinking, innovation and leadership among students.

The sixth edition brought together students from Classes X, XI and XII, who worked in cross-grade teams to develop innovative business ideas through months of market research, ideation and feasibility analysis. The competition culminated in five finalist teams - FinZe, Kriti-Fi, Astera, Nudge and Skia, pitching their business concepts before an expert jury.

The ideas presented by the teams addressed diverse areas, including financial literacy, Indian mythology-based comics, student well-being, career guidance and youth-led brand building, reflecting the students’ ability to identify real-world challenges and develop creative solutions.

The final round was judged by Mr. Vineel Nalla, Founder, 50K Ventures, and Mr. Sharath Anand, Managing Director, Shivam Medisoft Services Pvt. Ltd. The jury appreciated the students for their creativity, confidence, clarity of thought and understanding of business fundamentals.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. S. Narasimha Reddy, Principal, The Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur, said, “Youngpreneurs is an important part of our effort to move entrepreneurship education beyond the classroom and into real-world application. What stands out is the students’ willingness to research, question, collaborate and take ownership of their ideas. Through this platform, we want our students to understand that entrepreneurship is not merely about starting a business; it is about identifying opportunities, solving problems and creating meaningful value for society. The confidence and maturity demonstrated by this year’s participants are truly encouraging.”

After a closely contested finale, Team FinZe won the Best Elevator Pitch Award, while Team Nudge emerged as the Winner of Youngpreneurs 2026 for the Best Business Plan Pitch.

The event reaffirmed The Hyderabad Public School, Ramanthapur’s commitment to creating experiential learning opportunities that equip students with entrepreneurial mindsets, innovative thinking, problem-solving abilities and future-ready leadership skills.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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