🧠🏆 *A QUIZ MASTERCLASS AT AISSNG 2026!* 🏆🧠

The *AISSNG 2026 – Group ‘A’* at *Sainik School Nagrota* witnessed an intellectually stimulating and truly memorable Quiz Competition conducted by *Col Vembu Shankar, SC (Retd)*, a distinguished Indian Army veteran, decorated soldier and celebrated quiz master.

🎖️ *A Soldier. A Quizzer. A Quiz Master. An Inspiration.*

A recipient of the prestigious *Shaurya Chakra* for conspicuous gallantry during a counter-terrorist operation in Jammu & Kashmir, Col Vembu Shankar, SC (Retd) also participated in *Operation Vijay during the Kargil War*. His remarkable journey reflects an extraordinary combination of courage on the battlefield and an equally remarkable passion for knowledge and quizzing.

📺 His association with the iconic television quiz show *Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)* as an expert brought an added aura to the occasion. He has appeared as the *“Ask the Expert”* expert on KBC, including the memorable Kargil-themed finale featuring Param Vir Chakra awardees.

🧠 A passionate quizzer himself, Col Vembu Shankar, SC (Retd) also reached the *semi-finals of BBC Mastermind India* and is widely recognised for his engaging and distinctive style of conducting quizzes. He has conducted quiz competitions at schools, Army establishments and educational institutions across the country.

Beyond the world of military service and quizzing, Col Vembu Shankar, SC (Retd) is known for his diverse interests and his commitment to sharing knowledge and life lessons with young minds. He is also the founder of *Project Sambandh*, an initiative aimed at supporting the families and next-of-kin of Army personnel.

✨ His unique style of questioning, quick wit, spontaneity, exceptional command over diverse subjects and ability to connect with young minds had the cadets completely engrossed. The audience too was *mesmerised by his quizzing skills*, making the session much more than a competition—it became an unforgettable learning experience.

👏 The enthusiasm, curiosity and competitive spirit displayed by the cadets transformed the quiz into a celebration of *knowledge, awareness, presence of mind and intellectual agility*.

The interaction also conveyed a powerful message to the young cadets: *knowledge is not confined to textbooks-it grows through curiosity, reading, observation, questioning and the courage to think beyond the obvious.*

🙏 *Capt (IN) Shibu Devasia, Principal, Sainik School Nagrota, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to **Col Vembu Shankar, SC (Retd)* for sparing his valuable time and gracing the occasion. He appreciated the officer's inspiring interaction with the cadets and his contribution towards making *AISSNG 2026* an enriching and memorable experience for all.

🌟 **An unforgettable quiz.

An extraordinary quiz master.

A celebration of knowledge, curiosity and the spirit of learning!**