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An 11-year-old saw Flint’s water crisis on the news and built a device to test drinking water for lead

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 20, 2026, 16:03 (IST)

A young inventor, gitanjali rao, created a lead-detecting device inspired by the Flint water crisis. Her innovation, born from a school project, addresses the hidden danger of lead in tap water, which poses significant health risks, especially to children. This practical solution makes water safety testing accessible, highlighting the ongoing need for such portable detection methods.

Time magazine names 15-year-old Indian-American scientist gitanjali rao as first-ever Kid of the Year

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Dec 03, 2020, 20:21 (IST)

Fifteen-year-old gitanjali rao from Colorado, US has been selected as the first-ever Time kid of the year by the US-based magazine for her innovations and "innovation workshops", which she conducts across the globe. Rao has been selected from a pool of over 5,000 nominees by the magazine.

gitanjali rao's film screened at Cannes

Bangalore Mirror Bureau / May 25, 2014, 11:13 (IST)

In Cannes for the screening of her latest film, this filmmaker says she thrives on making humdrum stories fascinating

Colorado student gitanjali rao, scientist named Time's 'Kid of the Year'

AP / Dec 05, 2020, 18:49 (IST)

gitanjali rao has used artificial intelligence and created apps to tackle contaminated drinking water, cyberbullying, opioid addiction and other social problems. Rao is a sophomore at STEM School Highlands Ranch in suburban Denver and was selected from more than 5,000 nominees. The process culminated with a finalists' committee of children, Time for Kids reporters and comedian Trevor Noah. Time says it wanted to recognize the rising leaders of America's youngest generation in announcing the award.

Colorado teen gitanjali rao is TIME 'Kid of the Year'

IANS / Dec 04, 2020, 14:20 (IST)

TIME magazine has put an Indian American teen "scientist and inventor" gitanjali rao on its first ever 'Kid of the Year' cover, selected from a field of more than 5,000 nominees for her "astonishing work using technology to tackle issues ranging from contaminated drinking water to opioid addiction and cyberbullying".

Filmmaker gitanjali rao to be honoured at Locarno Film Festival

PTI / Jun 01, 2022, 15:18 (IST)

Filmmaker gitanjali rao is set to be honoured with an award during the 75th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, the organisers announced on Tuesday.

Chai

TNN / Jun 19, 2013, 15:39 (IST)

‘Chai’ explores the life of four individuals from different parts of the country who have migrated to other places within the country who sell something as simple as chai.

gitanjali rao's 'Bombay Rose' to open Venice International Film Critics' Week

PTI / Jul 20, 2019, 16:29 (IST)

Actor-director gitanjali rao's animation feature 'Bombay Rose' will be the opening film at the 2019 Venice International Film Critics' Week.

All-women jury for SIGNS 2015

TNN / Oct 16, 2015, 17:06 (IST)

The fest will be held at Kochi

JDCA film fest on art and artists

TNN / Jan 15, 2015, 05:53 (IST)

JD Centre of Art (JDCA) will host the ninth national film festival on art and artists from January 16.

Our future is safe in your hands: Shah Rukh Khan to 13-yr-old speaker gitanjali rao on Ted Talks India Nayi Baat

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Nov 02, 2019, 16:57 (IST)

After an inspiring season 1, the makers are all set to stir some interesting conversations with the upcoming season of TED Talks India Nayi Baat.

Alliance Française reviews Indian cinema

TNN / Dec 19, 2011, 02:24 (IST)

Reviewing Indian cinema, Alliance Française de Bombay and Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad hosted a three-day film festival screening Indian movies that were selected at the Cannes Film Festival.

Fresh faces that made a mark in 2020

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Dec 29, 2020, 06:35 (IST)

‘I use science and technology as catalyst for social change’

TNN / Dec 16, 2020, 05:23 (IST)

gitanjali rao is Time's kid of the year: Here is all you need to know about her

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Dec 04, 2020, 11:57 (IST)

The 15-year-old has been honored by the TIME magazine for her "astonishing work using technology to tackle issues ranging from contaminated drinking water to opioid addiction and cyberbullying."

Indian students need to look beyond academic achievements

TNN / Dec 23, 2021, 21:04 (IST)

Indian American teenager gitanjali rao has innovative ideas to promote STEM education among youngsters to build a peaceful society governed by innovators

Seven projects selected for Film Bazaar

TNN / Nov 11, 2016, 17:16 (IST)

Seven projects have been selected for the work-in-progress lab of the tenth edition of Film Bazaar, that will be held on the side lines of the 47th international film festival of India (Iffi) in Goa.

10 Indian animation shorts to binge watch

Sep 18, 2016, 16:09 (IST)

Rajat Kapoor's 'Aankhon Dekhi' to kickstart DIFF on Oct 30

PTI / Oct 06, 2014, 10:29 (IST)

Director and actor Rajat Kapoor's acclaimed feature "Aankhon Dekhi" will mark the launch of the third edition of Dharamshala International Film Festival, featuring 24 full-length feature films and documentaries, on October 13.

Jaya Bachchan supports short-film competition

TNN / Oct 16, 2012, 16:52 (IST)

Dimensions Mumbai is a short-film competition segment open to young Mumbaikars below the age of 25 years.

Riddhi and friend Rajarshi make an animation film during lockdown

TNN / Aug 20, 2020, 18:05 (IST)

This Bengaluru sound artiste’s film has taken India to the Karlovy Vary Film Festival after a 13-year gap

TNN / Jul 01, 2017, 00:05 (IST)

Christopher Burchell has composed the music for Karma Takapa’s film Ralang Road

Short film fest in Guwahati from Dec 10

TNN / Nov 01, 2011, 07:50 (IST)

A socio-cultural organization in the state, Adda, is all set to organize eighth film festival from December 10 with a view to provide opportunity to filmmakers to screen fiction, non-fiction and animation films.

Debutant Banita Sandhu impresses the team of 'October' with her work

TNN / Apr 06, 2018, 17:37 (IST)

The actress will make her Bollywood debut alongside Varun Dhawan in the film.

‘Roam Rome Mein’: Nawazuddin Siddiqui presents his intriguing first look poster, ahead of film's premiere at Busan International Film Festival

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 30, 2019, 15:58 (IST)

Actor Tannishtha Chatterjee's directorial debut 'Roam Rome Mein' will have its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival.

Intellect meets learning at this event

Nov 30, 2018, 15:02 (IST)

TEDx talks will be finishing a decade of connecting ideas and people

Film festival on arts in Odisha to begin from Jan 16

PTI / Jan 15, 2015, 11:40 (IST)

With the focus on "Making of Art: The Process", the JD Centre of Art's (JDCA), the 9th National Film Festival on Arts and Artists will begin here from January 16.

Making the youth step up to remodel education ecosystem

TNN / Dec 09, 2021, 17:09 (IST)

WISE Summit 2021 organised by Qatar Foundation inspires young adults to design a futuristic curriculum to increase inclusivity, sustainability, technological innovation and entrepreneurship

3-day feast for non-fiction movie buffs

TNN / Sep 26, 2014, 04:00 (IST)

Thirty-five films from seven countries will be shown at the festival to explore different facets of what any city produces – whether it is political, social, economic or cultural.