India, Oct. 16 -- How do you know if you're dreaming or you're awake? How do you know the colour you see is really there? These deceptively simple questions are the starting point for Pehla Prashn, a student-led initiative taking philosophical inquiry into BMC, public and aided-school classrooms across Mumbai.

Founded by 17-year-old Neel Tripathi, a student of philosophy, history and literature, Pehla Prashn, "Big ideas for little ones" has become massive in scope. Neel has personally conducted sessions on dreams and colour to 400+ students, mentored 40+ schoolteachers to continue the program in the classroom, and managed dozens of student volunteers.

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