Goa, Dec. 16 -- JENIFER FERNANDES

At just 14, Mehaila Rodrigues of St Inez, a Class IX student of Our Lady of Rosary High School, Dona Paula, is already creating a world filled with rhythm, discipline, and dreams. For her, music isn't just a hobby-it is the language through which she expresses joy, emotion, and purpose.

Mehaila plays not one, but a remarkable range of instruments: the trumpet, saxophone, violin, guitar, flute, and even the piano and drums when she gets the chance. Her musical journey began early, when she first picked up the violin at the age of six. What started as curiosity quickly grew into passion, nurtured by the constant support and motivation of her father. Watching musicians perform at various programmes inspire...