In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

P.C.Thomas Auditorium
Muthorai Palada, Good Shepherd Knowledge Village
Ootacamund, Tamil Nadu, 643004
India

Arjun Ranga

CEO and Managing Director of N Ranga Rao & Sons Pvt Ltd.

Arjun Ranga is the CEO Managing Director of N Ranga Rao & Sons Pvt Ltd, the manufacturer of Cycle Pure Agarbatti, India's largest selling prayer brand. He is passionate about driving, transforming and scaling the business strictly on ethical, collaborative and value-based growth. He plays a hands-on role in employee development and engagement and believes people are at the core of his organization. Arjun holds an engineering degree in Polymer Science and Technology from SJCE in Mysore and an MBA from Thunderbird, USA. Before returning to India, he worked as a consultant in a chemical market research firm in the USA. He managed a variety of assignments before taking over the reins of Cycle Pure Agarbathies in 2005. Additionally, Arjun has always been an avid sportsman. During his college days, he captained eight different sports. He now continues to play golf and tennis regularly. Trekking and wildlife photography are his hobbies.

Karishma Nagpal

Vice President at the Virtual Diamond Boutique

Karishma Nagpal, Vice President at the Virtual Diamond Boutique, headquartered out of the USA, managing the APAC & ME territories. I oversee and manage business development and strategic initiative’s in both territories. I have been associated with the gem and jewelry industry since the inception of my career transitioning from tangible goods to a service industry.

Kyna Gulia

Student at Good Shepherd International School

I'm Kyna and I have just started my grade 11. I am a passionate reader who also cares a lot about plants. I am also an active member of the community, engaging periodically in events such as an ophthalmologist camp and educational drives at a local school. I have a keen interest for events such as MUNs and debates. I look forward to participating in this year's TedX at Good Shepherd International School as a speaker and I hope to help my peers with what my talk has to offer.

Nirupa Vyas

Managing Director and Co-founder of SSushruta Innovations and Wellness Pvt ltd and Total Potential Cells Pvt Ltd

Ms. Nirupa Vyas, co-founder and Managing Director of Total Potential Cells P Ltd ( TPCL) and Sushruta Innovations and Wellness P Ltd, as she explores the transformative power of stem cell therapy in regenerative medicine. With over 15 years of research experience, Nirupa shares compelling real-life examples of how mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are revolutionizing treatments for sports injuries, infertility, osteoarthritis, neurodegenerative diseases, and even anti-aging therapies.She comes with a demonstrated history of working in the biotechnology industry. TPC Pvt.Ltd. It is pioneering in Skin stem cell research to be applied to plastic surgery procedures.She was invited by the Kerala government to register this start-up in the state of Kerala and Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation ( KSIDC ) also provided the start – up with a seed fund of Rs. 25 lacs. Two project grants have been awarded to Total Potential Cells by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.

Prisha Agrawal

Student at Good Shepherd International School

Hello everyone! I am Prisha Agrawal, an 11th grader here at Good Shepherd International School. I am an avid reader and utilize my love for literature to broaden my horizons and learn more about the world around me. At the same time, my passion for literature has also fostered a deep interest in performing arts such as theatrics and musicals. I actively participate in the community by conducting medical camps in remote areas, spreading awareness about the different issues in public health and researching for the betterment of marginalized groups. I am so excited to be given this platform to share my ideas with my fellow peers and hopefully make a difference.

Rishu Advika

Student at Good Shepherd International School

From the firing range to the global stage of intellectual prowess, my achievements reflect a diverse range of pursuits. As a national level rifleshooter, I have honed my skills to embody precision, focus, and discipline. Additionally, my distinction as a World Scholars Cup global round finalist stands as a testament to my intellectual acumen and thirst for knowledge. Furthermore, achieving Grade 6 in TCL Speech and Drama has allowed me to express my creativity and versatility, while founding rā cosmetics has been a testament to my entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to innovation.

Rohit Phalke

Teacher of Economics

"Rohit Phalke is a Teacher of Humanities and the Creator of The Purana Project. He has been a professional actor since 2012 winning awards such as the maharashtra state best supporting actor 2024 and nominations for his work in Motion Picture. He shifted over to full time teaching in 2021 and has since been engaged in training students in Economics, Integrated Humanities and Theory of Knowledge for various curricula. He uses technology and gamification as a regular pedagogical practice. He has a deep passion for Mythology and strives to work for sustaining its relevance to the modern world. The Purana Project, his brainchild, is the fruit of years of hard work and hard research to make mythology accessible more easily and authentically."

Sakshi Harlalka

Counselling Psychologist

Sakshi Harlalka is a practicing counselling psychologist working with adolescents, relationship counselling and patients experiencing grief, trauma and anxiety. She is into private practice with her own clinic setup called Mind Garden, based in Kolkata. She is a certified psychotherapist in 5 behavioural therapies that includes third wave therapies like ACT , DBT , etc. she is also a member of IACBT and a member of Wicci mental health, West Bengal. She had effectively practiced Pranic healing for the last 14years. with a zeal for further study , she dreams of pursuing her PhD in the field of adolescent psychology. A Proud mother of two children she holds strong beliefs in parenting with flexibility and simplicity. She now works with a correctional home in Kolkata. Spirituality, is her go to place for personal mental health. Furthermore, Writing as an interest is reflected in her articles written for speaking tree, an anthology namely “under the sun”.