{"id":43782,"date":"2025-09-24T07:00:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T01:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/?post_type=story&#038;p=43782"},"modified":"2025-09-24T00:13:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T18:43:46","slug":"bhuvan-siripurapu-the-teen-who-made-his-mark-at-the-2025-international-linguistics-olympiad","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/cover-story\/bhuvan-siripurapu-the-teen-who-made-his-mark-at-the-2025-international-linguistics-olympiad\/","title":{"rendered":"Bhuvan Siripurapu: The teen who made his mark at the 2025 International Linguistics Olympiad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>(September 24, 2025) <\/strong>When Bhuvan Siripurapu landed in Taipei for the 22nd <a href=\"https:\/\/ioling.org\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Linguistics Olympiad<\/a> (IOL) in July this year, the city\u2019s striking mix of ancient culture, modern innovation, and warm hospitality left a lasting impression on him.Yet it was his good performance at the IOL, an international academic event attracting some of the world\u2019s sharpest young problem-solvers, that truly defined the trip. The experience made his visit to the foreign land all the more unforgettable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 15-year-old earned an honorable mention in the individual contest, a distinction awarded only to participants who score just below the medal range and place among the top performers globally. The Indian team also received an honorable mention in the team contest, ranking seventh worldwide after winning a gold and a bronze, marking one of India\u2019s best overall results since its first participation in 2009.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_43787\" style=\"width: 715px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43787\" class=\"wp-image-43787 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"Indian team at ILO 2025\" width=\"705\" height=\"470\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1080x720.webp 1080w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-980x653.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025.webp 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 705px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 705\/470;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43787\" class=\"wp-image-43787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"Indian team at ILO 2025\" width=\"705\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1080x720.webp 1080w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-980x653.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-43787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Indian team at 2025 International Linguistics Olympiad held in Taipei<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt definitely felt like a dream come true to represent India on an international stage. I would love to represent India again next year,\u201d smiles Bhuvan, in a chat with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/cover-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global Indian<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The spirit of the IOL<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year, the International Linguistics Olympiad brings together talented students who push the boundaries of linguistic analysis, combining academic rigor with cultural exploration. Hosting the IOL in Taiwan\u2014known for its linguistic diversity, shaped by indigenous languages, Chinese dialects, and global interactions, highlights the importance of language as a tool for connection and understanding across cultures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IOL is one of 12 international science Olympiads designed for high school students. Established in 2003, it challenges participants to apply logical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity to decode linguistic puzzles from various languages. Students analyze unfamiliar structures, including syntax, phonology, semantics, and writing systems, relying on pattern recognition to solve complex problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe contest was definitely a blast; the problems were quite demanding, but I doubt most people even realized that six hours had passed, as the puzzles make you completely lose track of time,\u201d says the Grade 11 student of Narayana Junior College, Hyderabad.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_43788\" style=\"width: 491px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43788\" class=\"wp-image-43788 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan-Siripurapu-1-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Bhuvan Siripurapu\" width=\"481\" height=\"642\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan-Siripurapu-1-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan-Siripurapu-1-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan-Siripurapu-1-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan-Siripurapu-1-1080x1440.webp 1080w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan-Siripurapu-1-980x1307.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan-Siripurapu-1-480x640.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan-Siripurapu-1.webp 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 481px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 481\/642;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43788\" class=\"wp-image-43788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan-Siripurapu-1-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Bhuvan Siripurapu\" width=\"481\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan-Siripurapu-1-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan-Siripurapu-1-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan-Siripurapu-1-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan-Siripurapu-1-1080x1440.webp 1080w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan-Siripurapu-1-980x1307.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan-Siripurapu-1-480x640.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan-Siripurapu-1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-43788\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bhuvan Siripurapu<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The competition is divided into two categories: the Individual Contest, where participants work independently, and the Team Contest, where national teams collaborate on intricate puzzles. \u201cThe individual round consists of five problems to be solved in six hours. In the team round, one problem is to be solved in four hours,\u201d Bhuvan explains. This year\u2019s event was held at the prestigious National Taiwan University (NTU), known for its world-class facilities and academic excellence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Favourite challenge: Kaqchikel<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final problem in the individual contest\u2014Kaqchikel, stood out as Bhuvan\u2019s favourite. \u201cIt involved neurolinguistics, which is not common in the Olympiad,\u201d he shares.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IOL not only encourages intellectual development but also fosters cultural awareness by introducing participants to lesser-known and endangered languages. Over the years, it has become a platform for promoting global understanding of language diversity and the role of linguistics in solving real-world problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Beyond the contest<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Bhuvan, the IOL was much more than a competition. From strolling through the vibrant night markets to visiting the impressive Taipei 101 skyscraper, it was an unforgettable experience. \u201cIt\u2019s a meeting ground for high schoolers passionate about linguistics to meet, interact, and share ideas,\u201d he says.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The week-long event featured excursions, treasure hunts, talks, and cultural showcases. \u201cAfter the scheduled activities, we would explore the streets of Taipei with some of the other contestants or end up playing board games in the hotel late into the night,\u201d recalls the teenager, who describes Taiwan as an \u201cextremely scenic country with a fascinating culture\u201d and hopes to visit again.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_43789\" style=\"width: 634px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43789\" class=\"wp-image-43789 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan_Siriparapu-1024x769.webp\" alt=\"Bhuvan Siriparapu\" width=\"624\" height=\"469\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan_Siriparapu-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan_Siriparapu-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan_Siriparapu-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan_Siriparapu-510x382.webp 510w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan_Siriparapu-980x736.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan_Siriparapu-480x360.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan_Siriparapu.webp 1040w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 624px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 624\/469;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43789\" class=\"wp-image-43789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan_Siriparapu-1024x769.webp\" alt=\"Bhuvan Siriparapu\" width=\"624\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan_Siriparapu-1024x769.webp 1024w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan_Siriparapu-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan_Siriparapu-768x577.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan_Siriparapu-510x382.webp 510w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan_Siriparapu-980x736.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan_Siriparapu-480x360.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Bhuvan_Siriparapu.webp 1040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-43789\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bhuvan Siripurapu<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>Preparation and team effort<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IOL was Bhuvan\u2019s first international event, although he had earlier participated in several national and online competitions in Linguistics, Math, and Informatics. \u201cIn the two months leading up to the IOL, we had sessions almost every week, which involved analysis and team-solving sessions. This, combined with the amazing help we got from some of our mentors like Anshul and Faraz, who were previous Indian team members,\u201d he says of the journey that led to India\u2019s impressive performance. This was only the second time India won a team award, and its first gold in four years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Education in Belgium and India<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhuvan was born in Hyderabad. After his family moved to Belgium, he studied at the British International School of Brussels before returning to India in 2017 and continuing his education at Vista International School. He later joined Genesis International School, Madinaguda, for the first two years of high school. Both his parents work in the IT sector, while his sister is pursuing a medical degree at AIIMS Mangalagiri. \u201cI\u2019ve loved to play football all my life, and I was part of the school football and track team,\u201d says Bhuvan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Discovering linguistics<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interestingly, Bhuvan was never a fan of languages. \u201cI find learning them quite difficult, and in India, it is essential to know two or even three languages, depending on where you live. I spent a lot of my time doing Math Olympiads in Grade 9, and that\u2019s how I found out about Linguistics Olympiads,\u201d he explains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linguistics Olympiads at the elementary level are primarily puzzle-based and don\u2019t require prior knowledge of languages. \u201cI noticed a couple of problems on the PLO website and found them quite enjoyable. This led me to write PLO in 9th grade, which exposed me to real linguistics,\u201d he recalls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was then he realized that linguistics is not about learning different languages. \u201cIt\u2019s much more than that; it\u2019s about how languages are developed and how they work. It\u2019s about the structure behind them. Knowing more than one language might help, but it is not necessary.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_43790\" style=\"width: 726px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43790\" class=\"wp-image-43790 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"Indian team at ILO 2025 \" width=\"716\" height=\"477\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1-1080x720.webp 1080w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1-980x653.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1.webp 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 716px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 716\/477;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-43790\" class=\"wp-image-43790 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"Indian team at ILO 2025 \" width=\"716\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1-1080x720.webp 1080w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1-980x653.webp 980w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Indian-team-at-ILO-2025-1.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-43790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indian team at ILO 2025<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>Academic goals and passions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking ahead, Bhuvan is keen to pursue a course in Computer Science or Mathematics abroad. \u201cAlthough I don\u2019t have a particular university in mind at this moment,\u201d he admits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His passion lies in mathematics and linguistic problem solving. \u201cI enjoy solving hard puzzles that require lots of problem-solving and logical deduction.\u201d After school, Bhuvan spends most of his time immersed in math or linguistics, understanding language structures, decoding puzzles, working with lesser-known scripts, and improving his multilingual skills by reading different scripts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explaining its significance, he says that while global attention is on STEM and technology, accomplishments in linguistics and world languages show broad intellectual engagement. He believes linguistics helps preserve cultural and linguistic diversity while training logic and pattern-recognition skills. \u201cI still take out time for my other hobbies, like playing football for an hour every day or jamming on my guitar.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhuvan\u2019s message to peers is simple yet profound: \u201cExplore your interests and find something you are truly passionate about. When you love to do something, it becomes easier and you\u2019ll end up exceeding your own expectations.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Follow Bhuvan Siripurapu on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bhuvan-siripurapu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/cover-story\/steven-harris-ramdev-from-worldskills-victory-to-global-mentorship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steven Harris Ramdev: From WorldSkills victory to global mentorship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(September 24, 2025) When Bhuvan Siripurapu landed in Taipei for the 22nd International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) in July this year, the city\u2019s striking mix of ancient culture, modern innovation, and warm hospitality left a lasting impression on him.Yet it was his good performance at the IOL, an international academic event attracting some of the world\u2019s sharpest young problem-solvers, that truly defined the trip. The experience made his visit to the foreign land all the more unforgettable. The 15-year-old earned an honorable mention in the individual contest, a distinction awarded only to participants who score just below the medal range and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":43786,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","story-category":[215,2399],"story-tag":[9548,2404,7332],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Bhuvan Siripurapu: The teen who made his mark at ILO<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Hyderabad teen Bhuvan Siripurapu made his mark at the International Linguistics Olympiad earning an honorable mention.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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