Theme: Transformational Epiphanies

Christ University has had the privilege of hosting a couple of TEDx talks. TEDxChristUniversity is an endeavour that we’ve pursued to bring together people with a common zeal to know and to share. The university has explored themes such as ‘Prism of Possibilities’, ‘Redefining limits’ and ‘The Feasibility of Dreams’ to discover an individual’s potential and encourage one to walk the path he always dreamed of, to realise that limits don’t confine you, that they are set by you and can be changed by you.

The theme for this year's TEDxChristUniversity is 'Transformational Epiphanies' and is slated for the 9th of November at the Faculty of Engineering, Christ University. Planned are 16 talks with 12 live speakers.

Christ University, Faculty Of Engineering
Mysore Road, Kumbalgodu
Kanminike
Bangalore, Karnataka, 560074
India

Ankur Warikoo

CEO of NearBuy

He is an entrepreneur and an investor. He is the co-founder of NearBuy, an online marketplace that connects customers and merchants. He has something called the Failure Resume wherein he archives his rejected applications. He shares the belief of Johannes HausHofer, a psychology professor who maintained that it is important to have a visible record of one’s failures. He’s a self-taught photographer and DJ. His bucket list includes becoming a singer and walking in as a visiting faculty at Stanford

Chandra Gopalan

Athlete/Entrepreneur

Chandra Gopalan is a renowned fitness enthusiast and an established marathon runner. She has participated in events both local and abroad and has won several medals in her category. Her most recent accomplishment is an ultra marathon distance of 200 Kms in 48 hours, 150 kms in 36 hours and several 24 hour Runs under her belt. She started Contours in India in year 2006, which is a worldwide chain of Women’s Fitness studios. Through Contours, she has literally shaped the lives of over 3000 women in India. Having set up 12 successful studios in india, her vision is to take Contours to every city and town of India.

Dr Kurian Kachappilly CMI

PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Dr Kurian Kachappilly is the professor of philosophy and religion at the DVK Bangalore, and a Visiting Faculty at the University of Bangalore (India), Christ University (Bangalore), K.U. Leuven (Belgium), FHWS (Germany), and Santo Tomas (The Philippines). He holds Master’s Degree in English Literature and Psychology, and a Licentiate and Doctorate in Philosophy from the K.U. Leuven, Belgium. Dr Kachappilly is a prolific writer with several books and many scientific articles to his credit. His book ‘God of Love’ is well known the field of philosophy, both among his friends and critics. Besides over 25 years of teaching experience, he is a well-known organiser of International Conferences, like ‘Bounds of Ethics in a Globalised World’ (2014), in which His Holiness Dalai Lama was the Chief Guest!

Dr Lavanya Kiran

FERTILITY SPECIALIST & ROBOTIC SURGEON

Dr Lavanya Kiran is a consultant in OBG and Reproductive medicine and a fertility specialist. She achieved fame when she successfully performed 9 complex robotic surgeries in 17 days, a first time feat and new record for robotic surgery in India. She has to her credit several papers published nationally and internationally, most of which have won her awards. She has aced a number of international Hackathons and has organised workshops and conferences regarding various healthcare topics. She is passionate about women’s health, prevention of infertility and making assisted conception treatments more physiological, safer and affordable globally.

Dr. Anjali Chhabria

Psychiatrist

Anjali Chhabria is one of the leading psychiatrists and psychotherapists of the country. Her contribution to the field of mental health is exemplary. She has had the honour of being the youngest President of the Bombay Psychiatric Society in the year 2001. Being a regular columnist, and having graced several TV shows with her presence, she gradually became a household name. She is a radiant and joyful human being who aims to help you become the best possible version of yourself.

Dr. TGK Murthy

ISRO Scientist

Dr. T.G.K. Murty is a Gold Medalist both at the graduate and postgraduate levels, and holds a PhD in Applied Physics from the University of Adelaide, Australia. He has 42 years of experience working for the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and is currently working as the Scientific Adviser to the ARCI- International Centre for Powder Metallurgy and Material Science of the Govt. of India. With over 100 papers published in international journals and 10 patents to his name, Dr. Murty’s work has contributed greatly towards fields such as Agriculture, Geology, Defense, and Space Sciences. His recent developments have led India towards becoming a leader in atmospheric technologies. Dr. Murty is also a winner of many awards including six NRDC; Govt. of India awards, Outstanding achievement award of ISRO among others and is a member and chairman of many committees of Government Organizations in India.

Kanika Pal

Sustainability Expert

Kanika is an accomplished CSR and Sustainability expert,with over a decade of experience in the field. She recently got felicitated with the ’50 Most Talented CSR Leader’ citation by World CSR Day. She is amongst the youngest professionals to be part for EY Women Business Leaders Network. She has worked issues of biodiversity enhancement, emission reduction, water conservation,sanitation, waste management and poverty alleviation, aligned with national and international development agenda. In her spare time, she actively writes on sustainability issues and also enjoys delivering guest lectures on the subject at different institutions of repute.

Major General Sunil Kumar

Army Officer

Maj Gen Sunil Kumar is an alumnus of Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.He was commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery and retired in 2017 after a distinguished career spanning 36 years in the Army. Among all his valiant and variegated endeavours during his service career, he has been a successful Commanding Officer during OP VIJAY at Kargil in 1999 culminating in the victories at Tiger Hill and restoration of status quo ante in respect to our Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. He has also served in the United Nations as a Military Observer in Angola.He has trained 40,000 students as NCC Cadets for taking up leadership roles in all walks of life. The General Officer epitomizes the ethos of "Scholar Soldier" and attained numerous academic qualifications which makes him a compendium of knowledge and experiences.His interest lies in playing cricket, squash and badminton and also in interacting with the youth to reach the larger goal of Make in India.

Nishit Singh

Audio Engineer/DJ

Nishit Singh is a renowned Audio Engineer or in popular terms, a DJ. He goes by the alias 'Cosmos'. He is a graphic designer as well as a video editor but his passion lies in making music. The physics behind tracks got his curiosity up and running and gave him the drive to explore different genres, to test the waters in distinct styles of music. He worked all day, everyday right from his schooling, sharpening his skills to become a successful recording artist who is now supported by various national and international blogs such as The Rolling Stone and Dancing Astronaut. His tracks are unique and groovy and are available on https://soundcloud.com/co-s- mos

Priti Salian

International Freelance Journalist

Priti S is a freelance writer and journalist who’s travelled to 18 diverse states of India, and across seven different countries of the world. She has written for international newspapers and media networks such as The Guardian, CNN Travel, Al Jazeera and The National among many others, and has covered a plethora of subjects from culture and travel to gender issues and human rights, from dining traditions to slum tourism. She has seen it all and she has documented it all. She may have picked up the profession by accident but everything happens for a reason and we’re sure quite a few people agree.

Rajiv Talreja

BUSINESS COACH

Salman Khurshid

Ex External Affairs Minister of India/Advocate

Salman Khurshid is a man known for his political presence in the country. He was the Cabinet Minister of the Ministry of External Affairs. He is an accomplished lawyer, an avid reader and has been an active member of the Indian National Congress for three decades. Having been a lecturer in law, his name is at the tip of every tongue in Trinity College, Oxford. His book, Beyond Terrorism: New Hope for Kashmir is renowned in the particular genre and has received rave reviews by critics. His play ‘Son of Babur’ also had a similar outcome. He is a man that takes up big responsibilities and follows up on them. He believes in the value of a choice and how it affects your course of action.