Bhubaneswar: In an initiative to make students engage with real-world issues beyond the classroom, SAI International School here has launched four student-led magazines — SAI Arthashastra, Vistarika, Aitihya and Chakravyuh.
The publications will provide students with a platform to research, write and analyse on topics covering economics and sustainability, careers and future readiness, history and heritage, and politics, public policy and global affairs.
SAI Arthashastra
Saanvi Ray, student editor, of the magazine said it sheds an insight on the interconnectedness of everyday decisions, businesses and global issues. “SAI Arthashastra gave us an opportunity to look at economics beyond definitions and textbooks. While working on the magazine, we began noticing how everyday decisions, businesses and global issues are connected. It has made us more curious about how the world actually works,” Saanvi said.
Vistarika
For Aditi Guru, the editor of Vistarika, the publication will help students explore and share possibilities about their future. “As students, we are constantly told to think about our future, but there are so many possibilities that we may not even know about. Through Vistarika, we wanted to explore those possibilities and share what we discover with others. It has helped us think more openly about the choices ahead,” she said.
Aiteehya
Soham Mohanty, the student helming Aiteehya, informed that the magazine will shed new light on history and how the past is understood by the youth. History becomes much more interesting when you start looking beyond dates and events. While working on Aiteehya, we discovered stories, traditions and ideas that helped us see our past differently. It taught us that understanding where we come from can also help us understand who we are today,” he said.
Chakravyuha
For Pranjal Mohanty, editing Chakravyuha has made him and his team broaden their understanding of the world. “Chakravyuha has taught us that understanding current affairs requires more than simply knowing what happened. We have to read, question, look at different perspectives and form our own understanding. As student editors, that process has made us more aware of the world around us,” the editor said.
Editor of Daily Dharitri & Orissa Post Tathagat Satpathy, who graced the launch event on Friday, appreciated the initiative.
“A publication is not simply about putting words on paper… it is about learning to observe, question and make sense of what is happening around us. It is encouraging to see students taking that responsibility so early. These magazines give them a wonderful opportunity to develop the habits of research, reflection and expression,” he said.
SAI International Education Group chairperson Dr Silpi Sahoo said, “We want our students to be comfortable with curiosity — to ask questions even when there are no easy answers. These magazines are an extension of that philosophy. They allow students to explore subjects deeply, listen to different perspectives and find their own voice through meaningful work.”