Vivaan Agarwal: Bridging Borders with Words

Fourteen-year-old Vivaan Agarwal from Jaipur, India, has won the Junior category of The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2025. His essay on India-Pakistan relations stands out for its emotional depth and originality. The accolade involved participation in educational events in London and recognition by prominent figures.

Jaipur, India—In a landmark achievement, fourteen-year-old Vivaan Agarwal from Jaipur has bagged the Junior Winner title at the 2025 edition of The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition. Held by the Royal Commonwealth Society, it is the world's oldest international schools' writing competition.

Vivaan's award-winning essay, distinguishing itself from over 53,000 entries, explored the inherited tensions between India and Pakistan. His narrative emphasized dialogue over division, advocating for discourse as a means to bridge cultural divides.

Participating in Winners' Week in London, Vivaan engaged with cultural icons, including Queen Camilla, poet Imtiaz Dharker, and others, culminating in an awards ceremony at St James's Palace hosted by Her Majesty The Queen.

(With inputs from agencies.)