By Shraddha Karthik

Medicine and art may seem very unrelated at first glance, but they often intersect in meaningful ways. Deepti Designs student Saisha Kashyap has highlighted how her passion for Madhubani art has translated to her love for medicine in an excellent essay for HOSA in the Health Career Preparation event. Inspired by her grandfather's CABG (Coronary Bypass Grafting Surgery), Saisha now hopes to become a cardiac surgeon. 

When asked how Madhubani art influenced her aspiration to become a cardiac surgeon, Saisha said that she saw a connection between the skills used by cardiac surgeons and Madhubani artists. She added that Madhubani art remains an important part of her identity, shaping the values and dedication she hopes to bring to medicine.

At the Washington HOSA State Leadership Conference, Saisha placed third in Health Career Preparation and fifth in Washington for the Medical Terminology Exam. 

Congratulations, Saisha, on writing such an impressive essay, and good luck on becoming a cardiac surgeon!

By Dhanya Haritham

Last month, the Arbutus Folk School held a Madhubani painting session featuring Ms. Deepti Agarwal as a guest teacher. Alongside her, Pehal, a volunteer, taught the Bihari style, as well as teaching history and explaining her painting and its relevance within Hindu Mythology. 

The participants put their learning of the Bihari art style into practice by painting it on bookmarks, coasters, tea-light holders, or mirror/photo frames. 

When asked what her favorite part of volunteering and experiencing the art around her was, Pehal said she loved teaching people who had prior experience with other arts but not Madhubani, so she could truly teach everyone from scratch.

By Sanskriti S.

On June 27th, Deepti Designs students participated in a free youth entrepreneurship workshop hosted by startup founders, including Mehfil Nights co-founder Vansh M. as a speaker. Taking place at the Lake Hills Library, the event consisted of two sessions: one for students in grades 5–8 and another for grades 9 and above.

Students learned what entrepreneurship really means while exploring the different parts of owning a business. They also participated in an activity where they identified real-world problems in their communities, developed their own business ideas and logos, and presented their final projects. One idea even included a pet-feeding app!

The workshop concluded with musical performances by Deepti Designs students, giving participants a chance to showcase their talents. Students performed on instruments like the piano and flute, while others sang. Overall, the event encouraged our students to think creatively and express themselves confidently!