
What if you found out that something as ordinary as sunscreen comes at a cost to the life of ecosystems? This talk explores how chemicals in common sunscreens affect aquatic plants like Egeria densa, revealing the hidden ways our everyday actions shape life on Earth. X This talk was given at a TEDx

Look around you. Our world, our planet, is changing. And much of that change, unfortunately, is driven by how we move around - how we connect on a day-to-day basis. For over a century, the internal combustion engine has been the king of the road. But this reign, as we all know, comes with a heavy pr

The project explores the manifestation of weakness (an insecurity of the self) in adolescents. The most common expressions are: 1. Anger & Denial, 2. Change in Persona, and 3. Connection. Through interviews, forms, and personal accounts, the project examines patterns in adolescent mental health, sup

Imagine a world where a routine surgery could endanger your life- a world where your greatest enemy is a microbe. Bacteria around and inside us are evolving faster than our medical advancements can keep up with, creating superbugs. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) may be invisible, but it’s not inevit

Jannat Zubair talks about hurdles in her earlier days, rejections she had to face and then how continued effort and willpower ensured her way to success in acting and business. Jannat Zubair Rahmani is one of India’s most influential young artists—an actress, digital icon, entrepreneur, and role mod

We talk about innovation, technology, and the future — but what if the real change starts within us? In this powerful TEDx talk, Harsh Kurki reveals how self-innovation, mindset shifts, and Indian values can unlock personal growth, leadership, and nation-building, shaping a stronger and more conscio

What if the rules that made you a top student are the same ones making you an unhappy adult? Many of us are still playing by a classroom syllabus that doesn't exist in the real world. Here, the speaker talks about 7 mindset shifts needed to break free from the perfect-student trap and navigate the c

Innovation doesn’t always come from cutting-edge technology — sometimes it begins by rethinking the everyday. In this talk, the speaker shares his journey from a tech career to building sustainable innovation in household cleaning, showing how a simple shift in routine can significantly reduce plast

What do you do when the career you worked for no longer feels like enough? Dr. Arun S. Nair, once a gold medalist medical student, shares the heartbreaking moment during his internship that changed everything. After witnessing a preventable tragedy caused by systemic failure, he realized that healin

In this talk, Hansa examines how multitasking has evolved from a skill into an identity — especially for women. Through personal reflection, she explores burnout, guilt, and societal expectations across careers, homes, and relationships, and why redefining success has become necessary. Hansa Singla

Can a small-town boy influence global policy? Amal Manoj’s journey began in the modest village of Edacheri and led him to the world’s most prestigious forums, including the G20 and the United Nations. In this powerful talk, Amal shares how grassroots engagement and the courage to speak up can bridge

I am one of the countless lives nurtured by the mother Earth. One who is not only the narratorof the story but also the author of it. 1 believe language is one of the greatest inventions ofmankind. I enjoy the collision of ideas, and even more so, a journey that can lead others and myself. Asan enth

Dr. Mudrika Khandelwal is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering at IIT Hyderabad. She has also served as the Dean of Alumni and Corporate Relations at the institute. In this TEDx talk, the speaker explains how nature creates the illusion of color. She begin

Meet Abhinav Krishna, a Class 12 science student at Silver Oaks International School, Bachupally He is known for his determination, clear thinking, and patience. The speaker introduces deception as a common and often misunderstood experience. He explains that people are deceived daily, mostly by the

YUVRAJAAGO is a multi-disciplinary filmmaker from Jaipur. His work brings together cinema, music, and visual storytelling. In just two years, he has created more than 20 music-based projects. He has quickly become a fresh and exciting voice in visual culture.He begins by linking Maya to childhood, e

Dr. Virinchi Sharma is a well-known Psychiatrist with more than ten years of experience in mental health care. He also specializes in addiction psychiatry and geriatric psychiatry. He was the state topper in Psychiatry in 2015. The speech explains how human perception is shaped not by direct reality

Meet Tanvi Jalnapurkar, a Class 11 humanities student at Silver Oaks International School, Bachupally, who has a strong interest in public speaking and creative writing.Tanvi introduces Maya not as a magic or trickery, it is a misconception or misinterpretation of a sensory experience. Using the exa

Born in the serene hills of Shillong, Mr. Joshi believes that learning is not just about gaining knowledge. He believes it is also about personal growth, staying curious, and making a real difference. He has followed this belief throughout his life and career. The speaker begins by stating that alth

Uma Sudhir is one of the most recognised voices in Indian journalism. She is a reporter who doesn’t just cover stories, but chases the truth with absolute clarity. Using the example of Tom Sawyer, Uma Sudhir illustrated how reframing a situation without altering its substance can completely change h

It's nearly impossible to have missed hearing about AI's power and potential for change in our world. Much less discussed in the public sphere is the massive consumption of energy used by AI, not just in day-to-day use, but also that consumed in the periodically-performed, behind-the-scenes, computa

In his talk, ‘The weight of a vote’, Tom Rogers AO shares why safeguarding democracy matters now more than ever - and how protecting trust, integrity, and participation in our electoral system is essential to the health and stability of our society. Tom Rogers AO served as Australia’s longest-standi