Theme: The Ripple Effect

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).

LHC-Aryabhatta
IISER Thiruvananthapuram Campus, Maruthamala P. O, Vithura, Kerala 695551
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695551
India

Anica Mann

Historian

Renowned historian with a passion for art, Anica Mann’s several interviews and appearances on podcasts are the best examples of her exemplary oratory skills. With a talk that is sure to enthral and inform, we are very excited to hear more about her journey and experiences as an archaeologist

Anwesh Kumar Das

Deputy Chief Production Engineer at Oil India Limited

To think of our lives without oil reserves is extremely difficult in this fast paced life of ours! Here’s Anwesh Kumar Das, the Deputy Chief Production Engineer at Oil India Limited with us as an esteemed speaker for our first ever TEDx event to tell us the story of crude oil to petrol witha business perspective. His work experience of 12 years at OIL where he rose from the position of executive trainee to the Deputy Chief Production Manager is worth hearing to. Several of his research publications and awards a proof enough to tell that he had dug up every mine in the field of crude oil mining and refining. With many of us thinking about an industrial career in the future, here is the perfect opportunity of get a sneak peek at how the oil industry works and gain useful insights from his experiences.

Khyrunissa A

Author

The author of the famous Butterfinger series, Khyrunissa, has much more than our childhood favourite series under her name. She has come out with numerous other fan-favourites such as The Lizard of Oz and Other Stories, Baby and Dubdub for the young crowd. She has also written two beautifully funny books for adults, namely the bestselling Tongue in Cheek: The Funny Side of Life and Chuckle Merry Spin: Us in the U.S. Her writing reminds us of the wonderful humour of daily life, encouraging us to take a look at the days we live and enjoy the lively experiences we can have. Having also been a professor of English at All Saint’s College in Thiruvananthapuram, her career is filled with the elegant art of writing. She has also been a columnist for famous newspapers like The New Indian Express and The Hindu, writing pieces so captivating that readers wait for each edition, begging for more.

Susan Thomas

IRS Officer and Former Director of NIFT, Bengaluru

Susan Thomas, an alumna of JNU and Oxford, is a woman with many accomplishments associated with her name as an IRS officer who has also worked with the Ministry of Textiles and as a compelling public speaker and debater. On Instagram, she shares a diverse range of content, offering advice on topics spanning from fashion to navigating the complexities of UPSC exams. In essence, she is someone for youngsters to look up to. Adding to the allure, her captivating collection of sarees is a perfect finishing touch to her multifaceted persona.

Tara Rajendran

Doctor

Dr. Tara Rajendran is a medical doctor, a short-story author, and a renowned Veena player. She launched ‘Oncology & Strings’- the 1st ever lecture-concert advocacy program to inculcate music therapy/music medicine into healthcare infrastructure. Dr. Rajendran’s research articles have been published in peer-reviewed and highly respected journals in the field of medicine. She was a national-level finalist in the run for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship 2018. We cannot wait to hear from such an awesome speaker!