Chennai: Over 1,300 students from 80 schools participated in the Chennai edition of TCS InQuizitive, an annual quiz competition by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) aimed at enhancing students' intellectual curiosity and tech skills.

The event, held at The Music Academy auditorium, was open to students from classes 8 to 12.

After five intense rounds of quizzing, Aryan Ghosh, 16, from AMM Matric Higher Secondary School, Kotturpuram, won the competition. Pranav Sandeep, 16, from Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar, was the runner-up. Both students will represent Chennai in the National Finals, competing with winners from 11 other cities across India.

The guest of honour, Oliver Ballhatchet MBE, Deputy High Commissioner in Chennai, along with Suresh Raman, Vice President and Region Head, TCS Chennai, distributed the prizes. Raman praised the participants, emphasizing the importance of knowledge and curiosity in shaping future leaders.

TCS InQuizitive is a free initiative designed to promote learning and awareness in fields such as technology, science, sports, engineering, and art.