Indian Wonder Kid wants Bill Gates out of the game

We are all guilty. Incapable, insane, inept and impractical in believing that success is unachievable. That it cannot elude for long if one is determined to accomplish it is proved by Kuval Sanam Chintala, a 11-year-old computer whizz-kid who has done the country proud.

While others of his age spend most of their time complaining about their hectic schedule, Kuval has chosen to dispel the belief by equipping himself with the prestigious A+Certification online examination in hardware technology conducted by the US-based Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).

Modesty personified

The fact that he is the youngest to pass the test across the country has not gone into his head.

His modesty reflects in his choice to stay calm even while keeping his spirits high while talking to the media that has been chasing the boy ever since his achievement.

A student of Nalanda Vidya Niketan, Kuval is the only child of C. Siva Kumar, who himself has his fingers in many pies, and Jhansi, a housewife.

BDPS manager Hari, who trained the boy, pointed out that he hesitated to accept Mater Sanam as his student.

"There is spark in the boy. He will become a big asset for the computer world. He will bring many more laurels," Mr. Hari said.

Kuval intends to further ignite his inquisitive instinct by preparing for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Unperturbed by initial fears, he let his heart rule his head and decided to go ahead with the examination.

His strong wish to be in complete charge of his life has seen him through the whole exercise with flying colours. Candidates aspiring for the certificate have to pass two online tests within a gap of 90 days.

Potter fan

When free, Kuval likes reading books. He loves burying himself in all the three volumes of Harry Potter. "I got the books from my school library and thoroughly enjoyed the unique experience of being transformed into the magic world of Harry Potter," he says with excitement. Ask him if he likes playing, he is quick to reply: "Why doing something simply because others of my age enjoy doing so. I want to deviate from a routine option that fails to challenge my mind," he says as a matter of fact.

Kuval has mastered the mantra that brings clarity of thought and concentration at a very young age. Achievement and success for him mean being in a position to realise the potential one has been gifted with.

"I knew from day one of joining the four-month course that passing the exam would be a cakewalk," he says, with a twinkle in his eyes.

It's a joy permeating deep inside and reflecting in the glow on his face.

Not ready to let his son's exceptional skills go waste, Siva Kumar has plans to further groom the boy. "Unlike what one would like to believe, there has been no grinding regimen for him.

He kept himself glued to the computer for most part of the four months. Since he seemed to enjoy it thoroughly, I did not disturb him," he says with pride.

A joyful Master Sanam kept dangling the colourful pack that contained `VB.net' certification he got from Microsoft.

He would show people the signature of Bill Gates on the certificate. He received Microsoft badge and ID cards.

"With the help of these, I can visit any Microsoft office. I visited Hyderabad office several times," said the kid with a beaming smile.

Ask Kuval his ultimate wish. "Bill Gates would be no match to my calibre in the days to come," says the boy with conviction.

Wonder Pupil Kid

Looking at this three and a half year old boy who has just entered the school, people wonder how come such a small brain could hold so much.

His capabilities are just amazing and unbelievable. The abilities of the tiny brain range from the chanting of Kanagadhara slogam, by-heart, to computer painting using the paint brush software.

R.V. Adith, son of R. Velmurugan and Meenakshi born on September 16, 1998 was just like any other ordinary child till he was 18 months old. His talents came to light when he was in the cradle itself.

What was initially dismissed off as something rattled or blabbered by a child attempting to speak was later found to be an effort by the child to chant the Kanagadhara slogam.

The baffled parents on introspection realised that the child had inherited the same from his mother who regularly chanted the slogam during pregnancy and even during the post-natal period.



Computer savvy.

The abilities of the boy in pre-KG at Pollachi seemed to be wide ranging. Not merely chanting of slogams it included identifying the flags of 189 countries and naming their capitals. At a function organised for felicitating the child, the boy was tested by the organisers who wanted to see if he was trained to identify only in a serial order. Perhaps the skill could be merely an exercise of memorising, they thought.

They shuffled the cards and grilled the child with questions. Flabbergast were the organisers when Adith proved his mettle by identifying the countries and the capital without taking any time to recollect.

In addition to this, he can tell you the names of all the sixty Tamil years by-heart besides identifying flowers and fruits, nearly 100 leaders both national and international besides historic places.

Like any other child, he has a fantasy for motor vehicles, but, he is one step ahead. He can identify and give you the exact brand of the latest cars. Anything known and seen once gets registered in his brain automatically. The child can identify and name the latest communication gadgets like cellular telephone, computer, teleprinter, fax and modem. Apart from his mother tongue, Tamil, he is able to understand and speak English. Kannada from those living on the premises, he has started learning Hindi from his mother. His desire for learning and knowing things seems to be unending, for chess is his latest favourite.

The child is invited to exhibit his distinctive talents at any function that is organised in the district. Chemistry can be an aversion for many, but it is yet another play for Adith. He is familiar with the equations and formulas for various metals besides its abbreviations.

Not merely going by talents, his parents took him for a test on his IQ in a leading hospital in Coimbatore. The doctors said that an IQ level of 120 was considered superior but the boy had an IQ level of nearly 189. The doctors conducted seguine form board test when the boy was just nearing three and said that though the physical age was only three, the boy's mental age was that of a four year old child. For the nomination sent by his parents, the Guinness Book of World Records and the Limca Book of Records have acknowledged to confirm the claim with the help of the research departments.