IBDP G 11 Vir Gahrotra's essay shortlisted in the John Locke Institute 2025 Global Essay Prize.

IBDP G 11 Vir Gahrotra's essay has been shortlisted in the Theology Category of the John Locke Institute 2025 Global Essay Prize, as part of the top 18.65% essays selected from over 63,000 essays submitted across categories. His essay provided a nuanced perspective on the question, "Why pray" in the Theology category. He has been invited to London for an academic conference and awards dinner, where the prize-winners will be announced.