India, Nov. 23 -- Ikshu Shinde, a Class 12 student at the Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS), has become the first Indian student to be selected as a Global Future Scholar and Diplomat by the Garibay Institute for Soft Power and Public Diplomacy, in the United States of America (USA).

This international honour recognises young leaders who exhibit intellectual promise, leadership ability, and a deep commitment to democratic values. Shinde will now join an elite global cohort trained to navigate diplomacy, negotiate complex global challenges, and shape conversations on public policy and cultural exchanges.

According to a press statement issued by DAIS, the program includes an intense training in international diplomacy, negotiat...