India, Sept. 5 -- When words fall short, music steps in. That's the spirit behind Advaitha - A Symphony, a campaign using melody to spark awareness about the often-overlooked issue of drowning. What began as a singing competition on World Drowning Prevention Day (July 25) now reaches its crescendo today, with 12 finalists, shortlisted from 78 entries across Delhi-NCR, vying for the top three honours.

After three intense rounds, the finalists, aged 13 to 19, will showcase their talent at the city's grand finale. But this is a mission with heart. "This is not just a music award event, it's a mission. Every day, there are incidents of accidental drowning, often involving youngsters," says co-organiser Renu Kaul Verma, who lost her 18-year-o...