The STARS - Students' Thoughts and Research Symposium 2024, hosted virtually by the Priyashi Viral Kothari Institute of English, marked a groundbreaking moment on February 20th. With participants aged 10-17 exploring the theme "The Thoughts We Have," the event showcased intellectual vigor. Dr. Kalyani Vallath, founder of Vallath Education, Trivandrum, delivered an inspiring keynote, and Gopika Kothari, Patron of Vidyamandir Trust, Palanpur, added prestige. Top achievers Shourya Joshi and Rudra Lalwani from Smt. M. M. Mehta School claimed first and second positions. Dhruv Sutariya and Shlok Joshi both tied for 3rd place. Dr. Jyotsana Amin from Vidyamandir Trust served as a meticulous judge, emphasizing the significance of academic excellence. The 15 research papers selected will be published in the STARS journal, leaving participants with a sense of pride and accomplishment.