Media

Gallery of the Journey

Photo and video highlights from Saatvik's engineering journey, including recognitions with dignitaries and officials.

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In the News

Media Coverage

Television coverage of Saatvik's patented invention, from meeting the Chief Minister to a dedicated news feature on the device itself.

Sun Star Media
Saatvik Presents His Patented Device to CM N. Rangasamy
Television coverage of Saatvik briefing the Chief Minister of Puducherry on his patented Dum Cooking device, part of a wider round of recognition from state officials and media.
PBC News
A Dedicated News Feature on the Dum Cooking Device
A produced news segment covering the invention itself - including footage of the device in use and Saatvik explaining how it works, beyond the recognition and award coverage.
Where It Started

The Journey

From early tinkering at his desk to explaining and demonstrating his own hand-built prototype.

Personal Footage
How Saatvik Started His Journey Toward Invention
Early footage of Saatvik building and soldering at his desk, followed by him explaining and testing one of his own hand-built prototypes - a look at the hands-on process behind the patent.
In His Own Words

The Interview

Saatvik walks through the moment that sparked the invention - noticing how dum cooking uses charcoal, and the idea that followed.

From Curiosity to the Charcoal Insight
A sit-down interview covering how Saatvik's early curiosity turned into the specific observation - how dum cooking traditionally uses charcoal on the lid - that led directly to the patented device. Closes with his advice for other young inventors.
Presentations & Outreach

In Action

Saatvik presenting his research and innovations at educational institutions across India, engaging with students and faculty on hands-on engineering and technological advancement.

Saatvik Karthikeyan presenting his IoT skin cleansing apparatus at MIT College of Agriculture and Technology
MITCAT Presentation MIT College of Agriculture & Technology - IoT Apparatus Research
Saatvik Karthikeyan giving a speech and answering questions from students at Amala Metric Higher Secondary School
Student Engagement Amala Metric Higher Secondary School - Speech & Q&A Session with Students
With Dignitaries & Officials

Recognition & Public Moments

Photos from meetings with the Chief Minister of Puducherry, Tamil Nadu's former Chief Minister, and other officials who have recognized Saatvik's work.

Saatvik Karthikeyan with K. Kailashnathan, Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry
With Honorable K. Kailashnathan Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry
Saatvik Karthikeyan with N. Rangasamy, Chief Minister of Puducherry
With Honorable N. Rangasamy Chief Minister, Government of Puducherry
Saatvik Karthikeyan with P. Rajavelu, Minister, Government of Puducherry
With Honorable P. Rajavelu Minister, Government of Puducherry
Saatvik Karthikeyan with Honorable Edappadi K. Palaniswami, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
With Honorable Edappadi K. Palaniswami Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Saatvik Karthikeyan with Embalam R. Selvam, former Speaker of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly
With Honorable Embalam R. Selvam Ex-Speaker, Puducherry Legislative Assembly
Saatvik Karthikeyan with R. Siva, former Leader of the Opposition, Puducherry Legislative Assembly
With Honorable R. Siva Former Leader of the Opposition, Puducherry Legislative Assembly
Saatvik Karthikeyan with Prof. Anfinston, Dean of Exams / COE, Achariya College of Engineering & Technology
With Prof. Anfinston Dean - Exams / COE, Achariya College of Engineering & Technology
Saatvik Karthikeyan with Dr. A. Velmurugan, Assistant Director General, Soil and Water Management, ICAR
With Dr. A. Velmurugan Assistant Director General (S&WM), ICAR, New Delhi
Saatvik Karthikeyan presenting his invention at a State Science Exhibition in Puducherry
State Science Exhibition Puducherry
August 15 - Lok Niwas

Independence Day High Tea

Saatvik was invited to the Lieutenant Governor's Independence Day High Tea at Lok Niwas, where he met senior officials from the Puducherry administration, police, and armed forces.

Saatvik Karthikeyan with the Governor of Puducherry at the Independence Day High Tea, Lok Niwas
With the Governor of Puducherry Independence Day High Tea, Lok Niwas
Saatvik Karthikeyan with Dr. Sharat Chauhan, IAS, Chief Secretary of Puducherry, and Shri R. Kesavan, IAS
With Dr. Sharat Chauhan & Shri R. Kesavan, IAS Chief Secretary and Government of Puducherry
Saatvik Karthikeyan with Smt. Shalini Singh, IPS, Director General of Police, Puducherry
With Smt. Shalini Singh, IPS Director General of Police, Puducherry
Saatvik Karthikeyan with Shri R. Kesavan, IAS
With Shri R. Kesavan, IAS Government of Puducherry
Saatvik Karthikeyan with DIG Surendra Singh Dasila, TM, District Commander, Indian Coast Guard District HQ 13
With DIG Surendra Singh Dasila, TM District Commander, Indian Coast Guard HQ-13 (Puducherry & Central Tamil Nadu)
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