The Economic Times

This child prodigy developed technology to detect lead in drinking water. Years later, she made her way to MIT. At 19, made history by winning the Stephen Hawking honour

Gitanjali Rao's journey as a young innovator began at the age of ten when she created Tethys, a device to detect lead in drinking water. This remarkable invention garnered her recognition in a national competition. Following her success, she tackled challenges like opioid addiction and cyberbullying, which earned her the title of Kid of the Year.