Take a look at the vibrant moments from The Doon School Literature Festival 2025, held on April 23, in celebration of World Book & Copyright Day.

The festival brought together renowned literary voices — Tanuj Solanki, Sukrita Paul Kumar, Harish Trivedi, Bijoya Sawian, and Prof. Nishat Zaidi — for an inspiring day of thought-provoking panel discussions, book exhibitions, and interactive sessions with our students and faculty.

From powerful conversations on literature and language to intimate exchanges between authors and budding writers, this celebration was a tribute to the transformative power of books.

Glimpses from The Doon School Literature Festival 2025 | Celebrating Words, Ideas & Imagination

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Step inside an extraordinary week at The Doon School, where bright young minds from across the country came together to explore leadership, entrepreneurship, and social change.

In collaboration with Big Red Education and guided by expert faculty from the NYU Stern School of Business, students dived deep into systems thinking, design thinking, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—transforming ideas into actionable solutions for real-world challenges.

Leadership & Social Innovation Conference

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Fostering Intercultural Understanding and Global Citizenship

The Doon School, in collaboration with Groton School, Massachusetts, and Welham Girls’ School, Dehradun, proudly co-hosted the G-PIE (Groton Program for Intercultural Exchange) Conference 2025 from June 22 to 27, 2025.

This landmark international event brought together 42 students and educators from 10 leading schools across Rwanda, Bhutan, China, the United States, England, and India. The week-long conference was designed to promote intercultural understanding, collaboration, and global citizenship through immersive workshops, dialogues, and experiential learning.

Participants engaged in interdisciplinary sessions exploring themes of identity, community, and global interconnectedness. Activities included idea-sharing workshops, culinary and art sessions, river ecosystem studies, and cultural immersions along the banks of the Ganga — each experience deepening their appreciation of diverse perspectives and shared humanity.

The conference culminated on June 27 with a reflective closing ceremony marked by warmth, laughter, and friendship. Delegates presented their advisory group projects creatively across various media, while students shared their week-long learnings through heartfelt ‘story circles’.

As the curtains drew on this enriching exchange, participants departed with new insights, friendships, and a renewed commitment to building bridges across cultures — embodying the very spirit of the G-PIE initiative.

The Doon School Hosts BSAI AGM 2025 – Bringing Together Leaders in Residential Schooling

The Doon School hosted the Annual General Meeting of the Boarding Schools’ Association of India (BSAI) from 5th to 7th July 2025, culminating in the formal AGM proceedings held on 7th July. The event brought together heads of schools and representative members from 42 leading boarding and day-cum-boarding schools across India.

The gathering began with a visit to Kasiga School, where delegates toured the campus and were welcomed with an inaugural dinner that set the tone for the days ahead.

The following day, the conference opened at The Doon School with a welcome address by Dr. Jagpreet Singh, Headmaster, who emphasised the need for collaboration, shared learning, and agility in educational leadership. Dr. Sumer Singh, President of BSAI, shared the association’s strategic vision, while Secretary Mr. Rashid Sharfuddin, Headmaster of Kasiga School, acknowledged the commitment of participating schools and expressed gratitude to the host institution.

A compelling keynote was delivered by Shantum Seth, alumnus of The Doon School and co-founder of the Ahimsa Trust, who spoke on embedding mindfulness and empathy into leadership and pedagogy.

As part of the immersive experience, delegates also toured the campuses of The Doon School and Unison World School, with Welham Boys’ School hosting an evening campus visit and dinner.

The AGM proceedings were formally conducted on the final day, marking a meaningful conclusion to a gathering that provided a critical forum for driving innovation, excellence, and sustainable leadership across India’s residential school network.

The Doon School Hosts BSAI AGM 2025

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The 8th edition of the Inter School Sigma Mathematics Competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from 18 schools across the country.

The competition was conducted in three engaging rounds:

• ⁠Preliminary Round
• ⁠Roller Coaster Round
• ⁠Tangram Activity

The top four teams from these rounds qualified for the Final Quiz, while the fifth team earned their spot through a Wild Card Entry round, adding a thrilling twist to the contest.

In a highly competitive and intellectually stimulating final quiz, Vasant Valley School, Delhi emerged as the Champion, while Shiv Nadar School, Gurugram secured the Runner-up position.

The top five teams of the tournament were:

• ⁠Vasant Valley School, Delhi
• ⁠Shiv Nadar School, Gurugram
• ⁠The Doon School, Dehradun
• ⁠RIMC, Dehradun
• ⁠The Asian School, Dehradun

The event concluded with the Headmaster, Dr. Jagpreet Singh, felicitating the winners and finalists with trophies and certificates, appreciating their brilliance, teamwork, and mathematical spirit.

8th Inter School Sigma Math Competition 2025 | The Doon School

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Alpha 2025: A Celebration of Scientific Spirit – Curiosity, Logic, and Discovery

The Doon School proudly hosted the 6th edition of the Inter-School Science Competition – Alpha, an event that brought together 11 schools from across India for two days of dynamic scientific exploration and collaborative problem-solving.

Designed to challenge and inspire, Alpha 2025 featured three intellectually stimulating rounds:

• ⁠ ⁠Engineering Challenge
• ⁠ ⁠Clue Hunt
• ⁠ ⁠Physics Fight

Alpha 2025 unfolded as a celebration of experiential learning where questions sparked designs, and insight met ingenuity. From buoyancy experiments and refractive puzzles to kinetic egg-drop vehicles, students from across India brought science alive with wit, logic, and collaborative energy.

The Physics Fight saw rigorous debates and creative analogies, while the Engineering Challenge tested design under pressure. The Clue Hunt turned chemistry into a cerebral chase, culminating in a 1-2 finish by The Doon School teams. In the final Physics Fight, Vasant Valley School triumphed over Welham Boys’ School with clarity and growth in their argumentation.

The event concluded with an address by Mr. Anand Kumar Mandhian, Head of the Science Department, who welcomed the Chief Guest Dr. Vineet Gahalaut, Director of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, and highlighted the importance of STEM initiatives under the NEST Society. Dr. Gahalaut urged students to pursue curiosity if they aspire to do research, while Dr. Jagpreet Singh, Headmaster of The Doon School, reaffirmed the School’s enduring commitment to scientific pursuit.

Alpha Secretary Krish Agarwal extended heartfelt thanks to all participants, mentors, and guests during the closing ceremony.

Vasant Valley School claimed the overall Winner’s Trophy, with Wynberg Allen School as Runner-up. Alpha 2025 wasn’t just a competition, it was a tribute to curiosity, collaboration, and creativity in science.

The Doon School Hosts YEC 2025 | Think Big, Go Beyond

The 12th edition of the Young Entrepreneurs’ Conference brought together 220+ delegates from 20 schools across India, transforming journeys with ideas, lessons, and connections.

From pitching ventures and decoding markets to navigating crises across six committees, students demonstrated creativity, composure, and critical thinking.

Chief Guest Mr. Prithvi Raj Tejavath urged students to develop grit, build safety nets, and not to wait for the perfect idea to start their entrepreneurial journey. 

Big wins:

• Best Delegate – Welham Boys’ School
• Runner-up – Bombay International School
• Best Committee – The 12th North Block

Kudos to the Secretariat, mentors, and delegates for making #YEC2025 a powerful celebration of entrepreneurial spirit and global collaboration!

The Doon School Hosts YEC 2025 | Think Big, Go Beyond

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The 18th edition of The Doon School Model United Nations (DSMUN) Conference 2025 concluded on 18th August with a memorable Closing Ceremony, marking the end of three days of intense debate, diplomacy, and dialogue.

The ceremony was graced by Mr Amitabh Kant, retired IAS officer of the 1980 batch, former Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog, and India’s G20 Sherpa (2022–2025). In his address, Mr Kant drew on his vast administrative and diplomatic experience to inspire delegates, emphasizing the enduring role of diplomacy as a cornerstone of reconciliation and progress in a fractured world.

The afternoon celebrated the achievements of the conference with the announcement of the top awards:

• ⁠Best Delegation: Welham Boys’ School, Dehradun
• ⁠Best Small Committee: The Nanjing Crisis Committee
• ⁠Best Big Committee: Lok Sabha

The ceremony ended on a high note with the traditional Motions of Entertainment (MoE), bringing laughter and relief after days of rigorous committee sessions.

DSMUN 2025 concluded not only as a conference but as a demonstration of leadership, conviction, and youthful vision.

The Doon School Model United Nations – DSMUN 2025

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The Doon School hosted the Quiz 2025, witnessing participation from 17 schools across the country. The quiz was conducted by Mr. Ajay Poonia, the Quiz Master, adding his expertise to the event.

After the preliminary and qualifiers round, the top six teams advanced to the finals. In the finals, the stage was set for a gripping contest among Sunbeam School Lehartara, Vasant Valley School, Emerald Heights International School, Doon International School, The Doon School (Foot), and Scindia School.

Vasant Valley School emerged as the winner of The Doon School Quiz 2025, followed by Sunbeam School Lehartara as the first runners-up and Scindia School as the second runners-up.

The event was a true celebration of wit, knowledge, and quick thinking!

The 8th Junior English Debating Invitational (JEDI) was hosted this year with the participation of 22 schools from across the country. The competition brought together talented young debaters who showcased their skills in reasoning, articulation, and persuasive argumentation across multiple rounds.

After a series of closely contested debates, the finals were held between The Doon School and Neerja Modi School. Both teams engaged in a high-quality exchange of ideas, impressing the judges with their clarity and conviction.

In the end, Neerja Modi School was declared the winner of the 8th JEDI, with The Doon School finishing as the runner-up. The event successfully highlighted the spirit of dialogue, intellectual growth, and excellence in debating among students.

The Doon School proudly hosted the 36th Kamla Jeevan Inter-School Hindi Debating Competition on August 28 and 29, 2025

Schools from across the nation came together for two days of powerful arguments, insightful perspectives, and thought-provoking deliberations.

Demonstrating exceptional oratory and critical thinking, The Doon School team, Arnav Tiwari, Vedant Mangal, and Harsh Agarwal, emerged as the winners of the competition.

Established in 1989 by Mr. Amar Nath Dar, a former English Master at The Doon School, the competition was named in honour of his parents, Mrs. Kamla Dar and Mr. Jiwan Dar, to immortalize their values and contributions. For over three and a half decades, this legacy has stood as a beacon of intellectual excellence and principled discourse.

In his closing remarks, the Headmaster inspired the young debaters, urging them to embrace loyalty and truth in every walk of life. Drawing lessons from iconic leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, he reminded students that the courage to speak the truth, no matter the circumstance, defines true character and leadership.

Congratulations to all the participating schools for their spirited performances and commitment to the art of debate.

The Doon School hosted the 68th Annual Chuckerbutty Memorial Debates between 28th and 30th of August this year. Twenty schools from across the country participated in this debating gala, which is one of the most prestigious school-level debating competitions run in the WSDC format.

After four preliminary rounds, four quarter finals and two semifinals, the two most promising teams qualified for the grand final which evidently sought to offer discourse on contemporary issues and personal dilemmas when challenged on the anvil of intention vs consequences.

The Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai, secured the winner’s trophy, with The Emerald Heights International School, Indore, attaining the position of runner-up.

Celebrating Knowledge & Debate | The Doon School Quiz & Debating Events 2025

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The Doon School hosts the 12th Edition of the College Fair 2025

The Doon School hosted the College Fair 2025, bringing together 100+ leading universities from across the globe under one roof. This event served as a gateway to world-class higher education, offering students unparalleled exposure to diverse academic programs, expert insights, and global opportunities.

From career planning and scholarship guidance to understanding admission requirements, the fair empowered Doscos and other invited schools students to make informed choices for their future.

College Fair 2025 | The Doon School

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The Doon School’s Department of Wellbeing Counselling hosted a powerful workshop on “Community – Harnessing Collective Power to Support and Promote Mental Health.” The conference encouraged students to reflect on the importance of community building, resilience, and solution-oriented thinking to tackle issues like peer bullying, hyper competitiveness, societal pressure, and mental health stigma.

The keynote speaker, Dr. Saurabh Mehrotra, Director of Mental Health at Medanta – The Medicity, shared insights on teenage brain development, healthy lifestyle choices, and the African philosophy of Ubuntu – “I am because we are.”

Wellness coach Mr. Prabhsharan Mamik engaged students with breathwork and meditation practices to enhance focus, calm, and emotional well-being.

The Doon School Hosts Workshop on Harnessing Collective Power for Mental Health

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DS90 – A Landmark by Ridaan Mehta

DS90 — this phrase has been on every Dosco’s lips since the very beginning of this term. The atmosphere of the school changed overnight. There was a shared sense of excitement, purpose, and pride. Every boy, every master, every corner of Chandbagh echoed one thought — “This Founders has to be unforgettable.”

And I truly believe — we did pull it off.

The 90th Founders wasn’t just another event. It was a celebration of nine glorious decades — a living testament to the consistency, discipline, and excellence that The Doon School has stood for. This was not just a landmark of time, but of spirit — proof that our values, traditions, and standards have remained top-notch through generations.

Throughout those three magical days, there were countless moments that left a mark — moments that will continue to remind us of who we are, and what we must continue to be.

We saw the Old Boys return, radiating pride and gratitude as they lived out “Aristocracy of Service” — not only through their words, but through their actions. From SEVERAL inaugurations to the breathtaking drone show that lit up the night sky, they gave back selflessly to the home that shaped them. They reminded us that being a Dosco doesn’t end when you walk out of the tall gates of Chandbagh — it only adapts, deepens, and develops further.

And how could anyone forget the play — one that touched every parent’s heart, reminding them of the moment their son first joined school. It had laughter, emotion, and even a surprise appearance by an unexpected actor — the cat! But our fellow Doscos handled it with such poise and spontaneity that it became one of the most memorable moments of the entire event and that’s what makes being a DOSCO special, challenges are not faced with cowardice and immaturity but with grace and passion. And of course, the Headmaster himself taking the stage made it truly historic. From extraordinary exhibitions to exhilarating Debates, the spark of celebration reached its crescendo in scintillating Pagal Gymkhana.

The DSOBS matches brought another kind of energy — fierce yet friendly competition, where current boys played shoulder to shoulder with old boys. Those matches taught us what it means to play with passion, respect, and sportsmanship. Competing with them was not only an experience — it was a lesson and a legacy. This fierce display reminded us of one thing – a DOSCO does not let slip his true identity, he never forgets the school and all it has given to him, rather he embraces his status and keeps giving back to the school, a core value never which burns with pride inside every DOSCO.

But what made DS 90 truly special weren’t just the grand performances — it was the little moments behind the scenes. The CDH coffee that we grumbled about every morning somehow tasted scrumptious at midnight. The late-night walks back from practice, filled with ghost stories whispered under dim lights — those are the memories that will stay etched in our hearts forever.

Even though everything turned out beautifully, there’s always room to grow. Every great event brings great learnings. If we reflect and build on them, the next Founders can be even more extraordinary.

Perhaps we could start new traditions — like time capsules buried each Founders, holding tokens of our times — so IN THE future Doscos can open them and relive the spirit of the past.

With the end of DS90, let’s not just allow this event to blow on with wind but take out the most we can from it. We should reflect on how this memorable event can be an inspiration for us to carry on and maintain the momentum. At the end of the Founder’s speeches, the lights dimmed, the guests left and cheers echoed through the Rose Bowl, there was a collected and shared smile – a smile enough to display a sense of fulfilment and satisfaction. This accomplishment was not a one day work, rather it was weeks of collaboration, hardwork, and efficiency that led to the final moment that can be cherished. The key to this success of founders was the collaboration of the doscos with each other and with the masters. With this collaboration we were able to ignite camaraderie and brotherhood.

As the afterglow of this landmark celebration continues to regale our memory, the takeaway must resonate long as the winter nights set in —

“Let us not only be the Doscos who celebrate legacy; let us be the ones who build it and carry it forward.”

Thank you.

DS90 – A Landmark

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The Doon School hosted the first edition of the Shashi Prahlad Inter-School Hindi Debating Competition.

Schools from across the city came together for two days of powerful arguments, insightful perspectives, and thought-provoking deliberations. Demonstrating exceptional oratory and critical thinking skills, The Doon School team comprising Adhyayan Rajgarhia, Samarth Goyal, and Arnav Kejriwal emerged as the winners of the competition.

The trophy has been introduced by Dr. Suruchi Mishra, a current Hindi Master at The Doon School, in honour of her parents, Mrs. Shashi and Mr. Prahlad Narayan Mishra. This competition marks the beginning of a new tradition, one that carries forward the school’s rich legacy of debating and intellectual exchange.

In his closing remarks, the Headmaster inspired the young debaters to uphold the values of justice, integrity, and truth in every aspect of life. Connecting his message to the final motion — “न्याय में देरी, अन्याय है।” — he emphasized that justice must never be delayed or compromised.

Congratulations to all the participating schools for their spirited performances and their commitment to the art of debate.