Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 10 Oct: Tulas International School organised the first edition of the Jai Mala Jain Memorial Heritage Quiz in memory of the late Jai Mala Jain. The event was a heartfelt tribute to her legacy and a meaningful initiative aimed at inspiring young minds through knowledge, education and a deeper appreciation of India’s rich cultural heritage.
The program commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. Jacob Ajith Mathews, Principal, Doon International School, Riverside Campus, was the Chief Guest and was felicitated by Raman Koushal, Principal, Tulas International School. Sanjay Sharma, Vice Principal, and Dr Varinder Kaur, Headmistress, Middle School, were also present, along with participating schools, teachers, sponsors and other distinguished guests.
In his welcome address, Principal Raman Koushal emphasised the importance of holistic education and learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom. He highlighted the need to nurture curiosity, broaden students’ perspectives and build a strong knowledge base about India’s remarkable heritage.
The preliminary round witnessed enthusiastic participation from several reputed schools, with teams demonstrating impressive knowledge, confidence and a spirit of healthy competition. Six schools qualified for the grand finale.
Wynberg-Allen School led the preliminary round with 17.5 marks, followed by DSB International Public School with 13.5 marks and The Asian School with 11 marks. PYDS Learning Academy, Doon International School City Campus and Birla Open Minds International School secured 10.5 marks each, completing the list of finalists.
The grand finale was conducted by Sandeep Dutta, Dean of Activities and Alumni and Head of the Commerce Department, and Siddharth Sharma, PGT–Political Science. The quiz featured a series of engaging rounds designed to test the participants’ knowledge, presence of mind, analytical abilities and teamwork.
The rounds included a time-bound rapid-fire round, Virasat, where teams identified answers through clues, with marks deducted for additional hints; an audio round, which allowed teams to pass questions but carried negative marking; a topic-selection round; and Dharohar, the concluding legacy-themed rapid-fire round.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Jacob Ajith Mathews encouraged students to value knowledge and remain connected with their cultural roots. Reflecting on his upbringing in Kerala and the values instilled in him by his parents, he spoke about the lasting influence of family, traditions and early lessons in shaping one’s character. His reflections served as a personal reminder that while education and progress open new doors, the values we inherit and the roots we remain connected to continue to guide us throughout life.
At the conclusion of the competition, Wynberg-Allen School emerged as the winner of the inaugural Jai Mala Jain Memorial Heritage Quiz. PYDS Learning Academy secured the second position, while DSB International Public School, Rishikesh, finished third.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Sanjay Sharma, Vice Principal. Swati Thapa served as the Convenor of the program.
