Wednesday, 1 July 2015:
VANITHA (Malayalam) magazine features Arjun's story.
Saturday, 27 June 2015:
Madhyamam (Malayalam) daily reports felicitation by Guruvayur Municipality to Arjun.
Friday, 26 June 2015:
Guruvayur Municipality felicitates Arjun (and other students & schools for their exceptional achievements). He receives the felicitation from Shri. C. N. Jayadevan, MP (Trichur).
Monday, 25 May 2015:
"Two New-Gen Arjunas" — Arjun is featured in Kudumbom magazine (Malayalam).
Saturday, 23 May 2015:
Arjun is featured in the Hindu (Downtown) daily:
http://www.thehindu.com/features/downtown/korattur-kid-does-city-proud/article7238907.ece
Tuesday, 31 March 2015:
Arjun is felicitated by Ennore Viyabarikal Sangam. He was also part of and contributed towards the Career Guidance program (& felicitation).
Monday, 30 March 2015:
Arjun is felicitated by Computer Society of India (CSI) - Chennai, IEEE Computer Society - Madras, and IEEE Professional Communication Society - Madras at the CSI National Headquarters.
Monday, 4 March 2015:
Arjun served as an Adviser guiding the mentor team of Minnesota in the Technovation Challenge 2015:
Wednesday, 4 February 2015:
Arjun is featured in FEMINA INDIA (Tamil) magazine ["Inventions by Men for Women’s Well-Being"] along with 3 other wonderful social entrepreneurs.
Monday, 26 January 2015
Arjun is felicitated by Sterling Lotus Flat Owners Welfare Association at the Republic Day celebrations.
Sunday, 28 December 2014:
Arjun is felicitated at 'Avanipoovarangu 2014' - The Chennai Pooram by Confederation of Tamilnadu Malayalee Associations (CTMA).
Saturday, 20 December 2014:
Arjun guided the Dharavi Girls on their project for Technovation Challenge:
Friday, 19 December 2014:
Arjun is featured in Dina Malar (Tamil) daily.
Monday, 15 December 2014:
Arjun is featured in Chutti Vikatan (Tamil) magazine.
Monday, 15 December 2014:
Arjun's story is included in the list of '100 most read stories on YourStory in 2014':
http://yourstory.com/2014/12/100-read-stories-yourstory-2014/
Sunday, 7 December 2014:
All India Malayalee Association (AIMA) felicitated Arjun's achievements at ORMA - its annual day celebrations.
Saturday, 6 December 2014:
Arjun is the Special Guest in 'Hi Stride Kids Day Out' - Velammal Vidhyashram's 4th Annual Sports Day (KG-Class II).
Thursday, 4 December 2014:
Arjun is featured in the Entrepreneur India Magazine:
Sunday, 30 November 2014:
Korattur Malayalee Souhrudavedi honoured Arjun for his recent achievements.
Tuesday, 25 November 2014:
News 7 TV Channel (Tamil) featured Arjun's story.
Saturday, 22 November 2014:
Arjun receives blessings from Kalaignar Karunanidhi (Tamil Nadu former Chief Minister & the DMK Chief).
Saturday, 22 November 2014:
Deccan Chronicle features Arjun's story.
Sunday, 16 November 2014:
The Hindu (Delhi Edition) features Arjun's story.
Friday, 16 November 2014:
Rediff featured the event (Our hon'ble President presenting the 'National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement').
http://www.rediff.com/news/report/india-honours-its-most-talented-and-bravest-kids/20141114.htm
Saturday, 15 November 2014:
The Hindu (Tamil Edition) featured the event (Our hon'ble President presenting the 'National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement').
Friday, 14 November 2014:
Arjun is interviewed by ZeeTV.
Friday, 14 November 2014:
Arjun received the prestigious 'National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement' from our hon'ble President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today! A proud moment indeed!
LIST: http://presidentofindia.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/PressRelease/1214/1_List_Awardees.pdf
Video: http://presidentofindia.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/Video_Gallery/1_20/264_Bravery_Awards.mp4
Thursday, 13 November 2014:
Arjun is felicitated by the Director, National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD), Govt. of India, New Delhi
Thursday, 6 November 2014:
Arjun's story featured on Yogi's blog:
https://yogesvr.wordpress.com/tag/national-chlld-award/
Thursday, 6 November 2014:
The Hindu featured Arjun's recent achievement (selection for the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement).
Saturday, 1 November 2014:
Malayala Manorama and Mathrubhumi (Malayalam Dailies) featured Arjun's recent achievement (selection for the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement).
Thursday, 23 October 2014:
Arjun is selected for the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement' by the Ministry of Women & Child Empowerment! I will receive the award from our Hon'ble President on 14th November at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan, New Delhi.
Wednesday, 22 October 2014:
Arjun is a finalist in the 'Google Code to Learn' contest!:
Tuesday, 23 September 2014:
Arjun's story is featured in Entrepreneur Magazine today:
Thursday, 21 August 2014:
Arjun's story included in Economic Times (Daily) today:
Saturday, 26 July 2014:
Arjun's first post on Medium:
https://medium.com/@Arjuninventor/a-childs-plea-99783a3432a8
Sunday, 20 July 2014:
"An app like the Ez School Bus Locator wasn’t created by computer scientists in Silicon Valley. It’s one of more than 3 million projects created using MIT App Inventor" - MIT Technology Review ~http://newsoffice.mit.edu/2013/app-inventor-launches-second-iteration
Sunday, 20 July 2014:
Arjun included in this list of '10 Outstanding Teenage App Developers to Watch" ~ http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/young-talented-app-developers/
Tuesday, 24 June 2014:
Arjun's very first post on LinkedIn!...a child's plea who believes in being 'nurtured' to become a really successful entrepreneur right from school days ~https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140624173917-252120472-why-can-t-entrepreneurship-be-part-of-school-curriculum
Saturday, 04 June 2014:
Sterling Lotus Flat Owners Welfare Association felicitates Arjun's achievement!
Thursday, 15 May 2014:
Kumudam (Snehiti) Magazine features Arjun's story! Link: Print Version (only) available
Wednesday, 14 May 2014:
Youth Incorporated Magazine features Arjun's interview!
Link #1: http://www.youthincmag.com/2014/05/01/the-logical-mind-of-a-tech-autodidact/
Link #2: http://issuu.com/youthincmag/docs/may_2014 (Refer Pages 36 & 37)
Thursday, 1 May 2014:
India Today (Aspire) Magazine features Arjun's interview!
Check this link for the online version ~ http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/im-fascinated-by-the-power-of-technology/1/358500.html
Tuesday, 29 April 2014:
Arjun wins the ‘YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD’ along with a SPECIAL PRIZE from the CEO (cash award of Rs. 25,000) in the 'Velammal Vidhyashram 3rd Annual School Day Globus Cultura 2014' yesterday!
Sunday, 20 April 2014:
Insight Walk features Arjun's story!
Here's the link ~ http://www.insightwalk.com/2014/04/he-is-in-eighth-grade-and-is-also-the-ceo-of-his-company/
Tuesday, 8 April 2014:
After months of hard work, Arjun presents 'iSafeGuard' - a personal safety app for our women and young girls! Download for free from Google Play Store today at ~ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=appinventor.ai_arjun_santhoshkumar.iSafeGuard&hl=en
Wednesday, 2 April 2014:
NDTV Profit-Prime aired Arjun's story and interview on its HEADS UP show today!!!
Here is the link: http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/heads-up/be-a-social-entrepreneur-earn-while-doing-your-bit-for-society/315609?curl=1406365401#t=776
Saturday, 29 March 2014:
Pranav Mistry tweets Arjun's story (published in YourStory)"
Friday, 28 March 2014:
YourStory features Arjun's story!
Here is the link: http://yourstory.com/2014/03/arjun-lateralogics/
Saturday, 8 March 2014:
LateraLogics releases 'iSafe' - their latest Android phone (free) app that is a tribute to our young girls and women who face great challenges to live safely in today's world!
Saturday, 1 February 2014:
All India Radio Rainbow (Rainbow FM) aires Arjun's interview:
Here is the link: https://soundcloud.com/santhoshji/my-interview-with-all-india
Saturday, 1 February 2014:
TV9 Kannada telecasts Arjun's interview:
Link: Not available
Friday, 31 January 2014:
Suryan FM aires Arjun's interview:
Here is the link: https://soundcloud.com/santhoshji/my-interview-with-suryan-fm
Thursday, 30 January 2014:
Eenadu (Telugu Daily) features Arjun's achievement.
Link: Print Version (only) available
Thursday, 30 January 2014:
Ananda Vikatan (Magazine) features Arjun's achievement:
Link: Print Version (only) available
Wednesday, 29 January 2014:
NDTV features Arjun's achievement:
Here is the link: http://www.ndtv.com/article/south/14-year-old-chennai-boy-who-won-an-mit-award-last-year-develops-i-safe-app-476869
Monday, 27 January 2014:
Matters India features Arjun's achievement:
Here is the link: http://mattersindia.com/indian-teen-develops-mobile-app-for-women/
Sunday, 26 January 2014:
Dina Mani (Daily) features Arjun's achievement:
Monday, 20 January 2014:
Dina Malar (Daily) features Arjun's achievement:
Here is the link: http://www.dinamalar.com/news_detail.asp?id=900558
Sunday, 19 January 2014:
MeritNation features Arjun's achievement:
Here is the link: http://blog.meritnation.com/dream-big-congrats-arjun/
Saturday, 18 January 2014:
Malai Malar features Arjun's achievement:
Link: Print Version (only) available
Friday, 17 January 2014:
Daily Thanthi (Tamil Newspaper) features Arjun's acheivement:
Link: Print Version (only) available
Thursday, 16 January 2014:
The Hindu features Arjun's achievement:
Here is the link: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/city-boy-wins-online-contest-by-mit/article5580645.ece
Tuesday, 14 January 2014:
The Times of India features Arjun's achievement:
Here is the link: http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2014-01-14/chennai/46184816_1_safety-app-chennai-boy-app-inventor
Friday, 10 January 2014:
Mathrubhoomi (Malayalam Daily) features Arjun's achievement:
Link: Print version (only) available
Thurday, 9 January 2014:
Malayala Manorama (Malayalam Daily) features Arjun's achievement:
Link: Print version (only) available
Tuesday, 07 January 2014:
Arjun won the First Prize today in the “MIT App Inventor Bug Finding Contest” conducted worldwide by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) of the United States of America!!!
Here is the link: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/mitappinventortest/a80GY7WqhAM
Saturday, 30 November 2013:
Downloads of the source code of 'Ez- School Bus Locator' - our MIT App Inventor App Contest award winning app - by developers all over the world, has crossed 2500 today!!!
Here is the link: http://lnkd.in/b5WyQ2Z
Thursday, 17 October 2013:
TechRepublic features an interview with Arjun!
Here is the link: http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/software-engineer/interview-with-13-year-old-mit-app-inventor-winner-arjun-kumar/
Monday, 14 October 2013:
Global Discovery Academy (www.globaldiscoveryacademy.com) selected our app for the Final Round of their First All India Android Mobile App Design Contest!!! We were unable to participate in the final round of presentations held at New Delhi; hence missed the opportunity!
Here is the link: http://gdacompetition.wix.com/gdamobileappdesign#!announcements/c1bqs
Monday, 16 September 2013:
Global Discovery Academy (www.globaldiscoveryacademy.com) selected our app (design) for Round-2 of their First All India Android Mobile App Design Contest!!!
Here is the link: http://gdacompetition.wix.com/gdamobileappdesign#!announcements/c1bqs
Wednesday, 17 July 2013:
The Times of India features the news on Ez School Bus Locator being shortlisted as a Finalist in the mBillionth Award South Asia 2013 conducted by the Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF).
Saturday, 13 July 2013:
Korattur Malayalee Sauhradavedi felicitates Arjun's achievement during the second anniversary celebrations of its Young Wing.
Tuesday, 4 June 2013:
Ez School Bus Locator app has been shortlisted as a Finalist in the mBillionth Award South Asia 2013 conducted by the Digital Empowerment Foundation!!! We were unable to participate in the final round of presentations held at New Delhi; hence missed this wonderful opportunity!
Here are the links:
Monday, 15 April 2013:
Ez School Bus Locator app is featured in Chutti Vikatan magazine.
Friday, 08 March 2013:
Ez School Bus Locator app is awarded the Shruthi Memorial Award (in remembrance of Shruthi who lost her life in an accident in her school bus in 2012) by Akhila Malayalee Mahila Association (AMMA). One of the most apt recognitions for our app...wish this app would help school kids and parents in a big way.
Wednesday, 27 February 2013:
Ez School Bus Locator app is now available on Amazon for FREE!!!:
Here is the link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BLIYXDK
Thursday, 21 February 2013:
Ez School Bus Locator app has got the Best Apps award (sponsored by Best Apps Market)!!!:
Here's the link: http://www.bestappsmarket.com/p/app?appId=583592&title=ez-schoolbuslocator-parent
Tuesday, 13 February 2013:
Ez School Bus Locator app is now available in Google Play Store for FREE!!! We are dedicating this solution to all parents in this world.
Here's the link: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=ez+schoolbuslocator&c=apps
Monday, 28 January 2013:
ProgrammableWeb features Arjun's achievement once again.
Here's the link: http://blog.programmableweb.com/2013/01/28/7th-grader-wins-mit-app-inventor-award-with-mashup-decides-to-found-company/
Sunday, 27 January 2013:
Korattur Malayalee Samajam felicitates Arjun's achievement during its annual general body meet.
Saturday, 26 January 2013:
Sterling Lotus Flat Owners Welfare Association felicitates Arjun's achievement.
Tuesday, 22 January 2013:
Malayala Manorama features Arjun's achievement.
Sunday, 20 January 2013:
Puthiya Thalamurai Kalvi Magazine features Arjun's achievement.
Thursday, 17 January 2013:
ProgrammableWeb features Arjun's achievement.
Here's the link: http://blog.programmableweb.com/2013/01/17/today-in-apis-pre-teen-wins-mit-prize-spotify-playlist-data-via-api-and-10-new-apis/
Saturday, 12 January 2013:
Mathrubhumi (Malayalam) features Arjun's achievement.
Here's the link: http://digitalpaper.mathrubhumi.com/81632/Outside-Kerala/12-Jan-2013#page/3/2
Wednesday, 9 January 2013:
Hindu MetroPlus features Arjun's achievement.
Here's the link: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-in-school/the-tech-whiz/article4296432.ece
Tuesday, 8 January 2013:
Great News! Ez School Bus Locator app bags the first prize in the MIT App Inventor App contest (K-8 Category)!!! Our app was also highlighted as 'one of the most creative and well thought out app of any age group' by the judges.
Here's the link: https://sites.google.com/site/appinventor/2012-mit-app-inventor-app-contest
Tuesday, 18 December 2012:
Ez School Bus Locator - my first mobile phone (Android) app - is featured as the mashup of the day on ProgrammableWeb (world’s largest API & mashup directory)!
Here's the link: http://www.programmableweb.com/mashup/ez-school-bus-locator?date
Wednesday, 1 July 2015:
VANITHA (Malayalam) magazine features Arjun's story.
Saturday, 27 June 2015:
Madhyamam (Malayalam) daily reports felicitation by Guruvayur Municipality to Arjun.
Friday, 26 June 2015:
Guruvayur Municipality felicitates Arjun (and other students & schools for their exceptional achievements). He receives the felicitation from Shri. C. N. Jayadevan, MP (Trichur).
Monday, 25 May 2015:
"Two New-Gen Arjunas" — Arjun is featured in Kudumbom magazine (Malayalam).
Saturday, 23 May 2015:
Arjun is featured in the Hindu (Downtown) daily:
http://www.thehindu.com/features/downtown/korattur-kid-does-city-proud/article7238907.ece
Tuesday, 31 March 2015:
Arjun is felicitated by Ennore Viyabarikal Sangam. He was also part of and contributed towards the Career Guidance program (& felicitation).
Monday, 30 March 2015:
Arjun is felicitated by Computer Society of India (CSI) - Chennai, IEEE Computer Society - Madras, and IEEE Professional Communication Society - Madras at the CSI National Headquarters.
Monday, 4 March 2015:
Arjun served as an Adviser guiding the mentor team of Minnesota in the Technovation Challenge 2015:
Wednesday, 4 February 2015:
Arjun is featured in FEMINA INDIA (Tamil) magazine ["Inventions by Men for Women’s Well-Being"] along with 3 other wonderful social entrepreneurs.
Monday, 26 January 2015
Arjun is felicitated by Sterling Lotus Flat Owners Welfare Association at the Republic Day celebrations.
Sunday, 28 December 2014:
Arjun is felicitated at 'Avanipoovarangu 2014' - The Chennai Pooram by Confederation of Tamilnadu Malayalee Associations (CTMA).
Saturday, 20 December 2014:
Arjun guided the Dharavi Girls on their project for Technovation Challenge:
Friday, 19 December 2014:
Arjun is featured in Dina Malar (Tamil) daily.
Monday, 15 December 2014:
Arjun is featured in Chutti Vikatan (Tamil) magazine.
Monday, 15 December 2014:
Arjun's story is included in the list of '100 most read stories on YourStory in 2014':
http://yourstory.com/2014/12/100-read-stories-yourstory-2014/
Sunday, 7 December 2014:
All India Malayalee Association (AIMA) felicitated Arjun's achievements at ORMA - its annual day celebrations.
Saturday, 6 December 2014:
Arjun is the Special Guest in 'Hi Stride Kids Day Out' - Velammal Vidhyashram's 4th Annual Sports Day (KG-Class II).
Thursday, 4 December 2014:
Arjun is featured in the Entrepreneur India Magazine:
Sunday, 30 November 2014:
Korattur Malayalee Souhrudavedi honoured Arjun for his recent achievements.
Tuesday, 25 November 2014:
News 7 TV Channel (Tamil) featured Arjun's story.
Saturday, 22 November 2014:
Arjun receives blessings from Kalaignar Karunanidhi (Tamil Nadu former Chief Minister & the DMK Chief).
Saturday, 22 November 2014:
Deccan Chronicle features Arjun's story.
Sunday, 16 November 2014:
The Hindu (Delhi Edition) features Arjun's story.
Friday, 16 November 2014:
Rediff featured the event (Our hon'ble President presenting the 'National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement').
http://www.rediff.com/news/report/india-honours-its-most-talented-and-bravest-kids/20141114.htm
Saturday, 15 November 2014:
The Hindu (Tamil Edition) featured the event (Our hon'ble President presenting the 'National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement').
Friday, 14 November 2014:
Arjun is interviewed by ZeeTV.
Friday, 14 November 2014:
Arjun received the prestigious 'National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement' from our hon'ble President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today! A proud moment indeed!
LIST: http://presidentofindia.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/PressRelease/1214/1_List_Awardees.pdf
Video: http://presidentofindia.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/Video_Gallery/1_20/264_Bravery_Awards.mp4
Thursday, 13 November 2014:
Arjun is felicitated by the Director, National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD), Govt. of India, New Delhi
Thursday, 6 November 2014:
Arjun's story featured on Yogi's blog:
https://yogesvr.wordpress.com/tag/national-chlld-award/
Thursday, 6 November 2014:
The Hindu featured Arjun's recent achievement (selection for the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement).
Saturday, 1 November 2014:
Malayala Manorama and Mathrubhumi (Malayalam Dailies) featured Arjun's recent achievement (selection for the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement).
Thursday, 23 October 2014:
Arjun is selected for the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement' by the Ministry of Women & Child Empowerment! I will receive the award from our Hon'ble President on 14th November at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan, New Delhi.
Wednesday, 22 October 2014:
Arjun is a finalist in the 'Google Code to Learn' contest!:
Tuesday, 23 September 2014:
Arjun's story is featured in Entrepreneur Magazine today:
Thursday, 21 August 2014:
Arjun's story included in Economic Times (Daily) today:
Saturday, 26 July 2014:
Arjun's first post on Medium:
https://medium.com/@Arjuninventor/a-childs-plea-99783a3432a8
Sunday, 20 July 2014:
"An app like the Ez School Bus Locator wasn’t created by computer scientists in Silicon Valley. It’s one of more than 3 million projects created using MIT App Inventor" - MIT Technology Review ~http://newsoffice.mit.edu/2013/app-inventor-launches-second-iteration
Sunday, 20 July 2014:
Arjun included in this list of '10 Outstanding Teenage App Developers to Watch" ~ http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/young-talented-app-developers/
Tuesday, 24 June 2014:
Arjun's very first post on LinkedIn!...a child's plea who believes in being 'nurtured' to become a really successful entrepreneur right from school days ~https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20140624173917-252120472-why-can-t-entrepreneurship-be-part-of-school-curriculum
Saturday, 04 June 2014:
Sterling Lotus Flat Owners Welfare Association felicitates Arjun's achievement!
Thursday, 15 May 2014:
Kumudam (Snehiti) Magazine features Arjun's story! Link: Print Version (only) available
Wednesday, 14 May 2014:
Youth Incorporated Magazine features Arjun's interview!
Link #1: http://www.youthincmag.com/2014/05/01/the-logical-mind-of-a-tech-autodidact/
Link #2: http://issuu.com/youthincmag/docs/may_2014 (Refer Pages 36 & 37)
Thursday, 1 May 2014:
India Today (Aspire) Magazine features Arjun's interview!
Check this link for the online version ~ http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/im-fascinated-by-the-power-of-technology/1/358500.html
Tuesday, 29 April 2014:
Arjun wins the ‘YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD’ along with a SPECIAL PRIZE from the CEO (cash award of Rs. 25,000) in the 'Velammal Vidhyashram 3rd Annual School Day Globus Cultura 2014' yesterday!
Sunday, 20 April 2014:
Insight Walk features Arjun's story!
Here's the link ~ http://www.insightwalk.com/2014/04/he-is-in-eighth-grade-and-is-also-the-ceo-of-his-company/
Tuesday, 8 April 2014:
After months of hard work, Arjun presents 'iSafeGuard' - a personal safety app for our women and young girls! Download for free from Google Play Store today at ~ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=appinventor.ai_arjun_santhoshkumar.iSafeGuard&hl=en
Wednesday, 2 April 2014:
NDTV Profit-Prime aired Arjun's story and interview on its HEADS UP show today!!!
Here is the link: http://www.ndtv.com/video/player/heads-up/be-a-social-entrepreneur-earn-while-doing-your-bit-for-society/315609?curl=1406365401#t=776
Saturday, 29 March 2014:
Pranav Mistry tweets Arjun's story (published in YourStory)"
Friday, 28 March 2014:
YourStory features Arjun's story!
Here is the link: http://yourstory.com/2014/03/arjun-lateralogics/
Saturday, 8 March 2014:
LateraLogics releases 'iSafe' - their latest Android phone (free) app that is a tribute to our young girls and women who face great challenges to live safely in today's world!
Saturday, 1 February 2014:
All India Radio Rainbow (Rainbow FM) aires Arjun's interview:
Here is the link: https://soundcloud.com/santhoshji/my-interview-with-all-india
Saturday, 1 February 2014:
TV9 Kannada telecasts Arjun's interview:
Link: Not available
Friday, 31 January 2014:
Suryan FM aires Arjun's interview:
Here is the link: https://soundcloud.com/santhoshji/my-interview-with-suryan-fm
