Only ten percent of the population are left handed - and only ONE percent can write with both hands. 

 

在印度，只有10%的人是左撇子，而能用双手写字的更是仅有1%。

 

But all 300 students at Veena Vandini School in India can write with both their left and right hand , with some able to do both at the same time - in different languages. 

 

Every 45 minute lesson features 15 minutes devoted¹ to handwriting practice, to make sure all students at the remote rural school have the skill. 

 

School founder² and former soldier Vp Sharma said he was inspired to demand the lessons by India's first president who was ambidextrous³.

 

The school, which was found in 1999 is located in a remote area, in Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh. 

 

Mr Sharma said their unique dedication⁴ to handwriting led South Korean researchers to visit and study the pupils two years ago, to find out more about ambidexterity⁵.

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