Shaurya, Samrajya win Times of India inter-school quiz

Lucknow: About 25 schools and 120 participants participated in The Times of India inter-school quiz contest 2025, organised in association with Sharda University and NIE, at Lucknow Public School, sector-I.

The flagship initiative aimed at promoting curiosity, knowledge, and healthy competition among school students across the city.

After a preliminary written round, five teams made it to the final. Quiz master Satyam Shankar Sahai, along with team members Ananya Mishra and Aditya Wakhlu, kept audience engaged with challenging and exciting questions from subjects such as current affairs, science, literature, history, sports and general knowledge.

GD Goenka School, Ansal, represented by Shaurya Suyash Shukla and Samrajya Maurya, emerged as the winner. Lucknow Public School, Jankipuram secured the first runner-up position with Divya Arya and Harsh Singh, while Spring Dale College, LDA, represented by Arsh Singh and Abhay Pratap Singh, finished as second runner-up.

Director admissions, Sharda University, Rajiv Gupta said, "Such platforms give students valuable exposure and help them build confidence. We are glad to be associated with an event that nurtures intellectual growth and competitive spirit." Principal of Lucknow Public School, Sector D, Aparna Tripathi said, "Events like this develop teamwork, sportsmanship, critical thinking, and quick decision-making in students. "Vice Principal, Sector I, Sonika Banerjee said, "The quiz promotes interdisciplinary learning and motivates students to push their boundaries."