MUMBAI, 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). The Garibay Institute is a think tank dedicated to advancing soft-power diplomacy. 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, complex global challenges, and shape conversations on public policy and cultural exchanges. A DAIS press statement reads, "Ikshu has worked at the grassroots level during the state and general elections, and also undertaken several initiatives focused on senior citizens, cultivating strong intergenerational relationships."htc...