From empirical evidence to rhetorical finesse, our students have engaged with a vast spectrum of topics that explore the goings on in the world as it keeps spinning, mastering critical thinking, research methodology, and advanced analytical skills. As they sharpen their oratory and collaboration techniques, they gain the precision, clarity, and persuasive authority that sets them apart in any field they choose to pursue.
Footprints across 7+ nations around the globe.
Spanning 50+ cities nationwide.
Engaging over 3000 schools in vibrant debate.
Hear from some of the family we found along the way.
Ritik Raj
"When I decided to explore things beyond my high school curriculum, I was lost in a world which tried its best to not welcome me. Behes did not just train me in the specifics of public speaking but also helped me get the right resources to keep exploring my newly found world. From winning debates in places like Patna and Delhi to achieving new heights at Yale University, the lessons and the people stayed with me, always.""
Sunanda Sandhir
"The Behes team has a thorough understanding of diverse debate forms, argumentation strategies and persuasive approaches. The impact on students is visible as they develop critical thinking skills, exhibit confidence, and are able to articulate their thoughts persuasively. The students enjoy their classes and feel motivated and confident."
Ankon Bhattacharya
"Hey! I am Ankon Bhattacharya, an alumni of Indirapuram Public School, and have been lucky to be trained by Salil sir, in sharpening my debating skills. When I firstly entered the conference room of IPS, I was very confident of my debating skills. But, after the first debate, where I couldn't even continue for 1 minutes, I realised parliamentary debating is something I have to really learn.
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When I think about the power of public speaking activities in building confidence, one story stands out in my mind—the story of Naman. Naman was one of my quieter students, a thoughtful young man with a visible stutter.
As I stood in front of the buzzing crowd at the Gangtok round of Behes, India’s largest school debate platform, I felt a mixture of excitement and nerves. I had been part of debate competitions before, but this one
Becoming an adjudicator after being a Behes debater feels like coming full circle. I remember sitting there, anxiously waiting to hear feedback after every round in various school
