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Jamshedpur, Nov 20: The Fourth Bal Mela is witnessing not just sports, elocution and essay contests, but also remarkable displays of creativity by students through innovative science models.
Ansh Kumar Sinha of Vivek Vidyalaya built an ultra-low-cost battery charger using only wires, a circuit and cardboard. “There’s no need to buy a separate charger worth Rs 1,000–2,000,” he said.
Kislay Paul of Carmel Junior College developed an Air Purifier System equipped with an incinerator that burns waste without polluting the air. The device channels smoke through a purifier and stores clean air separately—an idea designed for future high-pollution scenarios.
Ayank Raj from CM School of Excellence designed an Energy Saver System that proposes capturing unused solar radiation—such as infrared, X-rays and gamma rays—via satellite and wirelessly transmitting purified energy to Earth for storage and everyday use.
The imaginative models have impressed visitors, reflecting the scientific curiosity and potential of young innovators.
Artist Pax Soy Murmu captures emotions with striking portrait
Jamshedpur, Nov 20: At the Fourth Bal Mela, artist Pax Soy Murmu captivated onlookers by sketching a lifelike portrait of Khushi, an employee of Tata Steel. Murmu’s accuracy and speed drew admiration, as every facial expression of Khushi was mirrored perfectly on canvas.
The sketch began with a monochrome base layer, followed by a carefully balanced colour application. The precision—“no overlapping, no corrections”—became a highlight of the event.
Several well-known artists attended the Bal Mela, coordinated by renowned Ranchi-based artist and sculptor Dipankar Karmakar, who recently presented a hand-drawn portrait of the Governor, Santosh Kumar Gangwar. Noted painter Mukti Gupta, who recently conducted a four-day national art workshop with 25 leading artists, also visited the exhibition.
Khushi, after seeing the final portrait, reacted with delight: “Wow!”
