By Mridula Vasudevan, Youth Chapter Mentor - VT Seva Maryland VT Seva Maryland recently hosted a public speaking workshop designed to help young students build confidence, express their ideas, and discover the power of their own voices. Approximately 20 students from Grades 2 - 8 participated in a morning filled with learning, practice, confidence-building, and fun. This workshop was thoughtfully planned and led by Manasvi Divi, whose initiative and dedication helped make the

By Mridula Vasudevan, Youth Chapter Mentor - VT Seva Maryland The VT Seva Maryland team believes that meaningful service begins with compassion, connection, and a willingness to give back. Our monthly visits with seniors are special opportunities for youth and adult volunteers to share joy, creativity, and friendship. This visit was thoughtfully planned and led by Anwesha Parida, whose initiative and dedication helped make the day memorable. Through engaging activities, he

By Mridula Vasudevan, Youth Chapter Mentor, VT Seva Maryland 🎖️ Tribute to Bharat 2026 was a month-long celebration of India’s 80th Independence Day, bringing together creativity, learning, patriotism, and service across VT Seva Maryland. A Parade of Pride, Unity, and Heritage The Indian Independence Day Parade on August 15th, 2026 was a tremendous success, filled with pride, unity, and celebration. Led with energy and dedication by Akul Pallerla and Arjun Chintalapati, the

By Mridula Vasudevan, Youth Chapter Mentor, VT Seva Maryland Community service has the power to unite generations - and VT Seva Maryland’s 3rd Annual Blood Drive proved it beautifully. In collaboration with the American Red Cross and Landsdale HOA, our community came together to make a life-saving impact. Led by youth leader Inika Keranahalli, the event exceeded every goal and demonstrated what is possible when passion meets purpose. By the Numbers: A Lifesaving Triumph Targe

By Mridula Vasudevan, Youth Chapter Mentor, VT Seva Maryland VT Seva Maryland proudly came together for this year’s school supply drive in partnership with United Way of Frederick County and its Stuff the Bus program. The event was successfully led by Taara Vasudevan, middle school youth leader, secretary of the Environment Branch, and former president of the elementary school team. This drive was a wonderful example of service, teamwork, and community spirit. All three

Every Friday and Sunday evening, kids across the United States are usually playing video games or cramming some last-minute homework. But for Nethra Vidyalaya volunteers, there is a whole other story. Every weekend, youth volunteers across the United States log onto Zoom to help visually challenged students in Nethra Vidyalaya schools practice their English as part of Nethra ESL. From practicing verb tenses and figures of speech to participating in mock interviews and impro