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We are pleased to announce that Miss Sofia Balan will be joining the SIKHA foundation as our first intern – see profile<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My name is Sofia Balan. I am the founder of The Mind Catalyst<\/em>, a platform that empowers members of Generation Z to express their opinions, engage in meaningful discussions, and develop critical thinking skills. Our mission is to embrace inclusivity, promote free speech, and build a connected community\u2014brick by brick\u2014as a generation. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in contributing to the institute and gaining a unique academic and research experience in return, feel free to contact us or check out the Internship<\/a> details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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