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Polymath TSOR promoter attain maximum potential, produc-
tivity, and satisfaction. This concept
is deeply embedded in the school’s
ethos and visibly reflected in our
physical structure and design. The
purpose behind TSOR’s unique
architecture and IB-enabled curricu-
lum is to nurture young minds and
inspire mindful living by integrating
nature with concrete. Our circular
design language replaces the cor-
ridors and boxes of conventional
schools with winding pathways,
ramps, courtyards and greenery. The
objective is to transform school edu-
cation into an engaging journey of
discovery and experiential learning,”
explains Thummala.
Future plans. With construction of
TSOR’s nine-acre green campus —
with maximum capacity capped at
TSOR aerial view: state of flow philosophy 750 children — 80 percent complete,
Thummala’s next objec-
R. SUNEEL THUMMALA is dergrad and postgrad) tive is to implement this
founder-director of the newly with an enrolment of avant-garde school’s
Dpromoted greenfield The 5,000 students. Two ambitious teaching-
School of Raya (TSOR, estb.2023), years later, Thummala learning blueprint.
Bengaluru. Sited on a nine-acre cam- started ideating, design- “Achieving this will
pus in Dasanayakanahalli, a suburb ing and eventually require dedicated effort,
of the garden city, TSOR, distin- promoted TSOR “where passion, and persis-
guished by its unique architecture of education transcends tence. We intend to
six circular buildings with green ter- the ordinary, inviting ensure that the learning
races and large classroom windows, students to embrace a Dr. Suneel Thummala experience of our students
is a candidate school of the Geneva/ transformative journey is our best advertisement by
Hague-based International Baccalau- like no other”. transforming the TSOR dream into
reate (IB) examination board. TSOR’s USP (unique sales propo- reality and providing an exceptional
Newspeg. In August, this co-ed sition) is its “artistically packaged” educational experience for our young
international day school is all set to environment-friendly campus which learners,” says Thummala.
welcome its first cohort of 50 prima- includes India’s only skatepark God speed!
ry (classes I-VIII) children mentored within a school, a 55 ft. high climb- Paromita Sengupta (Bengaluru)
by 35 highly qualified teachers. ing wall with two speed lanes, a FIFA
History. A polymath alum of Ben- approved football ground, 200m Sparsh education
galuru’s Vydehi Institute of Medical oval athletics track among other
Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth outdoor sports facilities. A 25,000
University (USA) and top-ranked In- sq.ft indoor sports complex provides spearhead
dian School of Business, Hyderabad, facilities for basketball, badminton,
Dr. Thummala worked in advanced swimming, squash, combat sports MIT SAXENA is CEO of the
medical research in Virginia Com- and strength training, supplemented education vertical of the
monwealth University, prior to his with sufficient seating capacity to ADelhi-based Sparsh Group, a
return to India in 2017 to serve as host national-level sports competi- widely diversified business con-
a trustee-manager of the family- tions. glomerate with interests in polyester
promoted Bengaluru-based Indian Direct talk. “Raya means ‘flow’ in films, packaging, hospitality, and re-
Academy Group of institutions. The the ancient Pali language, reflecting newable energy. The group currently
Indian Academy Group comprises the school’s philosophy of helping runs four K-12 schools in Delhi-NCR
five colleges (pre-university, un- students achieve a state of flow to — Sparsh Global and JP Internation-

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