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The 23rd Edition of Laissez Faire

17 July 2026

The 23rd Edition of Laissez Faire was held on 17th July,2026. This year’s theme, “Finding ‘WE’ in a World of ‘ME'”, celebrated the importance of empathy, collaboration, and dialogue. In an increasingly diverse and interconnected world, we believe that meaningful progress is achieved not by competing against one another, but by listening, understanding different perspectives, and moving forward together.

In addition to the much-awaited Social Science Quiz, this year’s event featured a range of engaging and thought-provoking competitions:

  • Beyond the Frame: The Other Side – Participants created a short film inspired by real human experiences, exploring themes of empathy, identity, misunderstanding, belonging, and the connections that transcend differences in today’s rapidly changing world.
Winner: Sun City School
Runner up: Birla Vidya Niketan
  • Safeguarding the Past for the Future: Humanity Unmuted – Teams designed an awareness campaign highlighting the impact of contemporary geopolitical conflicts on historical and cultural heritage, while advocating for its preservation.
Winner: Amity International School, Saket
Runner Up:Sardar Patel Vidyalaya
  • Lens of Belonging – Through photography, participants captured moments that reflect empathy, identity, belonging, and the human connections that unite us despite our differences.
Winner:Convent of Jesus and Mary
Runner up:Vasant Valley School
  • The Expansion Lab: Planet, Policy and Profit – Students assumed the role of the International Expansion Division of a start-up, redesigning its business strategy to successfully enter an assigned international market while considering social, environmental, and economic contexts.
Winner: Springdales School
Runner up:Birla Vidya Niketan
  • Social Science Quiz:
Winner: Mothers International School
Runner up:Sardar Patel School

Overall winners were Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan

We are grateful to our alumni, Ishaan Gupta (Class of 2006), Medha Vira Gupta (Class of 2009) and Samvid Gupta (Class of 2010) for their generous support in creating the website.