Theme: Demystifying Ethos

Demystifying Ethos fundamentally revolves around the discovery of the ‘defining character’ of a
community, culture, era, or person. It aims at reflecting the resounding spirit of everything around
us, and deconstructing the essence of it all.
Through this theme, we aspire to create a platform for eminent speakers, to discuss the prevalent
‘ethos’ which forms the core of their society, culture, domain, or profession. To discuss those constants
which continue to prevail in the changing times. To discuss those radical changes which are
becoming the essence of new avenues. And to discuss the emerging seeds of thought, creation,
and imagination.
TEDxNMIMSBangalore- Demystifying Ethos- will be about revelation of practices, phenomenon,
attitudes, and occurrences which reintroduce the the hidden gems of our lives, that have come to
define our past, our present and our future!

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Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli Sarjapur Road, Bellandur, Bengaluru
Bangalore, Karnataka, 560103
India

Anirudh Belle

Founder, You Speak India

Anirudh is a final-year student of law at the Jindal Global Law School, O. P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana. In the run-up to the 2014 general elections, he founded You Speak India, a youth-run forum committed to fostering public policy awareness and political engagement among young people in the country. Lauding his work through You Speak India, the India Today magazine featured him in its published list of 30 young achievers for the year 2013-14. A prolific writer and public speaker, Anirudh is among the youngest Speakers to feature in the 2019 edition of TEDxNMIMSBangalore.

Bharath Ramamrutham

Architectural Photographer

Bharath Ramamrutham is one of India’s leading Architectural, Interiors, Landscape and Travel photographers. With a background in architecture and design, and an abiding interest in the arts and crafts of India, his work in both the built and natural environments covers landscapes, architecture and interiors, and the documentation of people, places and traditions all over India. Bharath’s vision of establishing Graf- An Integrated Design, Visual Communications and Publishing Company, focuses on being image led and design driven. His landscape images form an integral part of the Incredible India campaign for the Dept. of Tourism, Government of India.

Dr. Swati Lodha

Corporate Trainer, Author, and Coach

Dr. Swati Lodha is a doctorate (Ph.D) in the field of women entrepreneurship. She is a personal excellence mentor, an authenticity designer and a life skills coach. Passionate for leadership and parenting, her venture - “LIFE LEMONADE” - is targeted at providing corporate training workshops across India. A bestselling author of books like ‘54 Reasons Why Parents Suck! and Phew’, ‘Don't Raise Your Children, Raise Yourself’, ‘Why Women Are What They Are, and ‘Come On! Get Set Go’, she has received many prestigious awards including JITO award (2017), Rashtriya Rajbhasha Puraskar (2002), and the Bharat Gaurav Award (2016).

Dr. Syeda Ruksheda

Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist

Dr. Syeda Ruksheda is an eminent Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, born and raised in Mumbai. With a thriving private practice in Lokhandwala, Mumbai, spanning over 18 years, she specializes in adolescents, young adults, women, and families. A passionate advocate of community mental health, Dr. Ruksheda consults weekly at various centres to provide quality affordable mental health care to all. She volunteers for talks and workshops for NGOs, schools, and colleges, working towards awareness and prevention of psychological illnesses through her public service initiative - MARG.

Jatin Solanki

Co-founder and CEO, Eduisfun

Jatin has been a part of multiple early start-up companies, working hand in hand with their product & sales teams. Previously, Jatin was the Founder & CEO of an E-commerce venture dealing in consumer electronics. Currently, Jatin and his team have developed educational games under his venture 'Eduisfun' to make learning fun, easy, and accessible to everyone. 60,000+ students across 53 countries the globe are benefiting from these Edu-games. Eduisfun got invited to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017, an event attended by 1500 exclusive global attendees including Ms. Ivanka Trump & the honourable Indian Prime Minister- Mr. Narendra Modi. Jatin also represented Eduisfun at the grand finale of PitchRight by Zone Startups.

Parwati Dutta

Kathak and Odissi Artist

Parwati Dutta is a versatile Odissi and Kathak danseuse, Guru, and researcher. Blessed with a graceful bearing and command on technical virtuosity, bhaava (expressions), and taal (rhythm), Parwati’s performances have been greatly appreciated by the connoisseurs within and outside the country. Her work as an artist was filmed in a documentary by BBC in 1999 and has also been depicted in the film ‘Vaikhari’. She has been conferred the UNESCO Cultural Award, Devadasi National Award, and Nritya Bhushan amongst many others. She has been intensely involved with the dissemination and research in the field of arts as the Founder Director, and Guru of Mahagami Gurukul.

Prakash Belawadi

Actor- Film, Television, and Theater

Prakash is a renowned film, television, theatre, and media personality, who co-founded the ‘Centre for Film and Drama', and started the well-intended and famous ‘Suchitra school of Cinema and Dramatic Arts' in Bangalore. Beyond all this, his work in the fields of journalism and social activism has reinforced his brilliance at everything he does. A Bangalore product, Prakash is a jewel in the art circle of Bangalore, and his work transcends across the entire nation. His work in Hindi popular cinema has garnered much deserved fame and acclaim from audiences and critics alike. His performances in Talvar, Wazir, Te3n, Sanju, and many others are cult favourites with fans who remember his dialogues as souvenirs from these movies.

Samar Singh Sheikhawat

Business Management Leader

Mr. Samar Singh Sheikhawat is a business leader with 30 years of multi-industry, multi-location, and multi-cultural experience. Currently, Samar is working as a business consultant, start up advisor, thought leader, and public speaker. He has built businesses across multiple categories and markets through a sharply defined strategic approach and effective execution of plans. This approach has strengthened consumer preferences in intensely competitive contexts and delivered sustained growth on revenue and profitability, creating stakeholder value and powering sustained business leadership.