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).

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Symbiosis Vishwabhawan
Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, S.B. Road
Pune, Maharashtra, 411004
India

Anuja Zend

Bharatnatyam dancer

Trained Bharatnatyam dancer.

Ashwini .

Trained Bharatnatyam dancer.

Chaitanya Velhal

Ironman Coach, Athlete

Chaitanya Velhal is an Ultra Endurance Cyclist, a Triathlete, a certified Ironman coach and a 3 time Ironman. He is also the founder and head coach of his academy called Power Peaks Athlete Lab. He holds the record for being the fastest Indian Ultra-cyclist. He was also the fastest indian to qualify for the Race Across America (RAAM) which is considered as one of the longest, and most difficult cycling races in the world. He has earned many prestigious titles like "Deccan Cliffhanger", "Desert 500" and "Enduro". Along with all these titles, he’s also a scientist. He holds a master’s degree in Bio-mechanics which is the study of mechanical laws relating to the movement or skeleto-muscular structure.

Dr. Komal Rao

Pro Mixed Martial Arts athlete, Indian sports model

Komal Rao is an Indian sports model, actress, TEDx speaker and pro Mixed Martial Arts athlete. She is a Full Instructor in Jeet Kune Do, certified by the late Richard Bustillo, an original student of Bruce Lee. She runs a women's safety self defense series on Times Now and is a published author of 'Art of the Dragon for Women’s Safety', a book on women empowerment featuring Jeet Kune Do. Komal Rao is known as the Woman of Steel of India. She is the only Indian woman to have bested a male, in an MMA cage fight.

Kavya .

Trained singer

Trained singers, tabla and piano players.

Megha .

Trained singer

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Milind Chandwani

Founder of NGO 'Camp Diaries'

Milind Chandwani, while working in the IT sector felt something was amiss. It didn't take him long to change paths and start working with NGOs and as a volunteer. He started a project called Camp Diaries to enable holistic learning for his students. Camp Diaries is a non-governmental organisation that works towards giving kids from government and/or low-income private schools exposure in different extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. It is a platform that identifies and nurtures hidden talents and interests of children and makes them proficient enough to pursue their passions on their own. He was able to expand Camp Diaries to 9 cities across India and work with over 10000 volunteers.

Ramgopal Vallath (RamG Vallath)

Motivational speaker, Author

Ramgopal Vallath, who is also popularly known as RamG Vallath, is a keynote speaker from India. He is the co-founder of a tech startup and the founding editor of 'i wonder...', a science magazine for middle school teachers. He is the author of two books, a wacky and humorous novel for children called 'Oops the Mighty Gurgle' and a humorous and inspiring autobiography, 'From Ouch to Oops'. Today he is a much sought-after motivational speaker who helps people at all levels with inculcating resilience, growth mindset and positivity. He has delivered dozens of talks to tens of thousands of corporate employees and school children. His talks make the audience laugh out loud even as he shares life-changing lessons.

Shubham .

Trained singer

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Shubhankar .

Experienced tabla player

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Shyam Konnur

Mr. Gay India 2020, Founder of MIST

Shyam Konnur is an activist, educator and social entrepreneur. He is well known for his work towards LGBTQIA+ community and equal rights activism. He is an out and proud gay individual who recently won the title of Mr. Gay India 2020. He will soon be representing India at Mr. Gay World being held this year in Africa. Shyam is the founder of Mist which is an LGBTQIA+ collective that started in Bangalore in 2010. MIST aims to provide a safe and non-judgemental environment for the community, where everyone can be themselves as well as bridge the gap between the queer community and straight allies. It organises queer film festivals, parties, art festivals and peer support group meetings which are open to everyone irrespective of their sexual orientation.

Sonali Thakur

Trained Bharatnatyam dancer.

Sumaira Abdulali

Founder of NGO 'Awaaz Foundation'

Sumaira Abdulali, an environmental activist, dedicated her life to causes like Sand mining and Noise Pollution. At every step of her life, she bravely fought injustice to a point where she pioneered policy change and action. She is the founder of NGO 'Awaaz Foundation' and the Convenor of MITRA (Movement Against Intimidation, Threat and Revenge Against Activists).She has been a part of several documentaries, press coverages and seminars all for her movement and purpose. She strives to create awareness in the world against harmful environmental, pollution and mining practices and spreading information to thousands of people about wildlife conservation.

Varsha Rajkhowa

Miss Scuba International 2016, India's Ocean Ambassador

Varsha Rajkhowa is an environmentalist by profession and wears multiple hats of a model, international-grade dancer, choreographer, national level swimmer and a certified scuba diver. She is also India's Ocean Ambassador. Varsha Rajkhowa, won the title of Miss Scuba International 2016, beating 16 countries including the US, UK and Netherlands at the final rounds in Malaysia. It was the first time India participated at the ten-year-old pageant and won, creating history. The girl next door started her journey to be an international beauty queen and today is the proud owner of a fashion company 'Oceanic Diva' and also the National Director of Miss Scuba India.

Yash .

Trained singer

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