Pradeepa Narayanaswamy

Fertility Coach

Getting married implies children, at least in India anyway. But what if you aren’t able to conceive despite repeated attempts? Failure to start your own family comes with two things; societal pressure and the sadness at not being able to have children of your own. . Infertility isn’t a topic that is spoken about in the open, even today, and even in America, says Pradeepa Narayanaswamy, a corporate leadership coach turned fertility mentor. Having been through three miscarriages and several failed IVF attempts over the course of 12 years, this woman is indeed the epitome of strength and is now a source of inspiration to other couples who are going through what she did herself. “I understand that this is a process that people don’t want to talk about or don’t know who to talk to”. Since her infertility journey she has made it her aim to maintain a positive attitude in all situations, irrespective of the outcomes.

When medicine can’t help, words definitely can. Come listen to Pradeepa as she proves this on the 17th of November.

Mahima Gujral Wadhwa

Founder of Sui

Think organic responsible fashion. Think of a woman who calls herself "Brown girl on the run". Think about a woman who believes that the little things matter and that changing your wardrobe or making it uniquely yours, is a way to change the world.

Mahima Gujral Wadhwa is the Chief Green Bee and Founder of Sui (meaning needle in Hindi), a sustainable fashion brand that promotes and creates awareness on green fashion that is both versatile and has an impact on the world. She's lived her life like a superwoman too, from facing problems like the rest of us in college, to exploring the world, to having her own eureka moment in 2016, she has embarked on a journey of mindful purchasing and conscious living. Heir to a 50 year old boutique luxury label, her fashion is a product of her love for travel and exquisite sense of luxury.

All of this has helped her shape Sui as it is today. Be there on the 17th of November to listen to this remarkable woman talk about how changing wardrobes are positively impacting changing climate systems.

Alim Chandani

Founder of Global Reach Out

In a country where disability means the end of all happiness and aspirations, here's a person who is living life to the fullest despite any barriers. Alim Chandani was born deaf. But this did not stop him from creating a huge din about the rights of the hearing impaired.

Dr. Alim Chandani, is the founder of Access Mantra, an accessible Resource and Innovation Centre of the Deaf in India. A pioneer in the education of the deaf and in managing and organising events for deaf people, he builds a world where he sees communities co-existing despite their differences. After his Doctorate from the prestigious Gallaudet University, he established the Global Reach Out Initiative. He shifted his efforts to India after joining hands with CentumGRO and now is being funded by Airtel. He also organises an annual quiz, ISL, where teams of people with and without hearing impairment communicate and look for news ways to share ideas. Having worked with governments and global organisations on the education and welfare of the deaf, he has pioneered several campaigns and innovations and is a leading authority in this field. This November 17, come meet Dr. Alim, to discover the ways he's crossed the barriers of communication and found ways to spread his ideas, living by his motto that impossible dreams can become possible. Tickets go live soon!

Manit Ramaiya

Concept Development & Marketing Manager

Because of poor acoustics, students in classrooms miss 50 percent of what their teachers say and patients in hospitals have trouble sleeping because they continually feel stressed. Why does architecture then continue to be primarily a visual-driven exercise? A concept developer at Saint Gobain ECOPHON, Mr. Manit Ramaiya has been at the forefront of this discussion. A leading voice on psychoacoustics and interior acoustics, he has championed the role of acoustics in the architecture of workplaces to promote efficient designs and better productivity and peace of mind. Being involved with extensive research on the psychological effects of noise, he believes that the need of the hour is to have better indoor acoustics. While architecture keeps getting more and more breath taking visually, indoor acoustics continue to be poor. Through his work, Manit attempts to bring a change in this trend.

Manisha Lath Gupta

Permaculture Farmer

Humans are habituated to take from the Earth. The Earth keeps looking out for us by giving us unconditionally, without questions asked and we just keep taking; without looking back at the damage we leave behind in our wake. At what point do we stop and question our habit of taking? The existence of the wildest possibility of giving instead of taking? At what point do we realise that for growing we don’t need to take indiscriminately, but rather need to live sustainably?

Manisha Lath Gupta, owner of Aanandaa Permaculture Farm, captures the essence of these questions in her talk. Starting with a barren piece of land, her farm has developed into a self sufficient ecosystem where nutrient rich organic food grows, with reducing inputs each year. Animals co-existing with each other among canopies of fruit laden tress and being surrounded by lush, green crops is the embodiment of the healthy, contamination free life that she always imagined for her family. While her journey to a healthier and eco-friendly life was not easy, realizing that the Earth under her farms hummed with happiness made the journey worthwhile. Giving back to Earth in spades and making lives around her healthy and happy, join us this 17th November to hear an inspiring tale of agricultural revolutions and of transforming simple dreams to thriving realities.

Chingmak Chang

Social activist. Founder of ECS

Is it possible for communities to reinvent themselves in conflict-ridden zones? Can average citizens act when the government fails the people?

The founder of the Eleutheros Christian Society in Tuensang, Nagaland, Rev. Dr. Chingmak Chang has been at the forefront of a revolution in rural Nagaland. Small village pastor turned social entrepreneur, Dr. Chingmak has brought concepts from civil government to the church and the community at large, enriching not only the physical lives of the Naga people, but also their social and political standing. His society has now impacted over 200 villages in Nagaland, and continues to expand its reach. A man shook into action by the horrors of poverty and institutionalised indifference, he has committed his life to making a difference.

Known as "The prince of Tuensang", on the 17th of November Dr.Chingmak will be sharing a deeply moving tale of how communities can grow to stand on their own feet in the face of indifference and ignorance.

Sharath Jeevan

Founder and CEO, STIR Education

How to fix the education system? Our next speaker is on a mission to empower one million teachers who will impact the lives of 40 Cr children by 2022. Sharath Jeevan, Founder and CEO of STIR Education believes that by helping teachers fall back in love with teaching again, one can come closer to answering the afore-mentioned question. With STIR Education, Sharath has been at the forefront of helping teachers connect with their passion so that they may further inspire a lifelong love of learning in children. Understanding that empowered and motivated teachers are key to educational success, Sharath is building a teacher-led movement for the change of educational practices and systems. The key to this, Sharath says is to re-ignite the 'Intrinsic Motivation' of educators, which he does through local networks of India. He takes teachers from government and affordable private schools through a deep process to innovate, implement, and influence the spread of ideas to address the challenges they face. Formerly a whiz in the corporate world, and now a leading consultant for several government agencies, Sharath has revolutionised teaching across schools in India, Africa, and Indonesia. Watch him talk about the value of intrinsic motivation and the importance of motivated educators at TEDxShivNadarUniversity, this 17th of November.

Maniesh Paul

Founder of Sui

An entertainer extraordinaire, a multifaceted personality and everyone's favourite television face - this speaker wears many hats. Starting off as a VJ for Zee music and an RJ for Radio City where he immortalised the phrase "Kasakai Mumbai", he then took to the stage where his career then took wings.

Having acted in over 10 films and having hosted over twice that number of television shows and award shows, you may know him as the joyous host of Science of Stupid, Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa, or India's Got Talent amongst the several shows in his portfolio. An award winning anchor, and one of the most cheerful and easy going people in the industry, he has carved a niche for himself in the Indian Film and Television industry with his enthusiasm to continuously diversify into different areas of entertainment. TEDxShivNadarUniversity is proud to bring to you its next speaker (not MC) - Mr. Maniesh Paul

Radhika Mittal

Founder, Super School India

How consequential is sex education, or the lack thereof, in a child's formative years?

A graduate of Political Science from the National University of Singapore moved back to Delhi with fierce passion to make a difference. A dream to make a difference, to transform the rigid prevailing education system and therefore to transform lives itself. Choosing to build her own NGO instead of the climbing the classic corporate ladder, Radhika Mittal, founder of @superschoolindia has let her ideas shape her life . Not afraid to explore the difficult overshadowed corners in the education system, Radhika and her foundation put prime focus on proper sex education, despite the dearth of this form of education in regular Indian schools.

Manish Gupta

Extra Influencer, Business Coach, Adventure Enthusiast

Between the trenches of struggle and the castle of success lies a drawbridge that only a handful know how to cross. Manish Gupta is one such crusader.

For someone holding a Guinness World record in scuba diving, a Limca Book record in skydiving and having achieved a biking expeditions from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, you'd be surprised that adventure sports is not his line of work, its is his line of passion. From participating in the highest car rally in the world to ensuring access to sixty crore litres of water by desilting a 100 acre pond, he is a crusader in the true sense of the word. The founder of the Chrysalis Foundation, Manish Gupta strives to make a difference to the lives of entrepreneurs and organisations. A dedicated business coach and even more passionate adventure enthusiast, catch him on the 17th decentralise the art of investing through the exciting realm of adventure sports.