Ten-year-old Indrajith Prabhaswara Karunanayake is a child prodigy. From age three, he had displayed unique talents. He is studying at Sooriya Pradeepa school, Kadawatha, which has only a handful of students.
About two years ago, Rupavahini to the surprise of its viewers showcased his talents when as a three-year-old child, he identified countries correctly on the world map. Bringing honour to his school and country Prabhaswara has set three world records.
As a year one student, he had read all books authored by Arthur C. Clerk. Prabhaswara, being the first youngest science fiction writer, to set a world record. When he was in year one at school, he became the first to pen a book of verses setting another world record. He continued to write books as he advanced in his studies in the primary classes.
Prabhaswara has developed a curious taste to study cells. Now, he reads GCE (A/L) biology text books. He followed an on-line-cell biology diploma course conducted by Harvard University. He is also interested in stories about aliens and the location of planets.