Theme: The Smallest of Things

About IIM Udaipur
Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIMU) is one of India’s premier business schools. IIMU started its Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in 2011 and since its inception has been functioning with the objective of being known for excellence in teaching and research. Under the Chairmanship of Shri C.K. Birla, Chairman of Hindustan Motors Ltd. India, and with Prof. Janat Shah as Director, IIMU aims to set new benchmarks in the field of management education through a curriculum that is closely aligned with industry needs. IIMU’s pedagogy focuses on the changing global environment so as to remain up-do-date with the best practices in the business world. Currently, with over 50% of the batch getting Global Exposure at different global business hubs, the institution has taken the first step in this direction. IIMU is associated with Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management to offer a dual degree PGP for Executives (PGPX) in Global Supply Chain Management. IIMU also has a student exchange program in collaboration with six globally renowned universities of Europe. Operating from the transit campus located at Mohan Lal Sukhadia University campus (MLSU) Udaipur, IIMU’s new campus under construction, is spread over a sprawling 250 acre piece of land in Balicha area of Udaipur. IIMU, though currently in its nascent years, endeavors to build on the legacy of the prestigious IIM brand and has undertaken a number of unique initiatives in that direction. Focus on Values, Live Projects, Entrepreneurship, Faculty Exchange, Rural Immersion, Global Exposure, Emotional Intelligence and Social Responsibility are things that differentiate IIMU from other B-schools. We are indeed ‘U’nique and we work to live up to that title.

About TED
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. TED is a global community, welcoming people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world. TED passionately believes in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world. TED builds a clearinghouse of free knowledge from the world's most inspired thinkers, and a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each other.

About TEDx
TEDx was created in the spirit of TED's mission, "ideas worth spreading." The TEDx Program is designed to help communities, organizations and individuals to spark conversation and connection through local TED-like experiences. At TEDx events, a screening of TED Talks videos — or a combination of live presenters and TED Talks videos — sparks deep conversation and connections at the local level. TEDx events are planned and coordinated independently, under a free license granted by TED.

Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur
pgp office
mlsu campus
Udaipur, Rajasthan, 313001
India

Erika Abrams

Seattle native Erika Abrams moved to India with her husband, Jim, and daughter, Claire, nearly 20 years ago, after traveling to the Subcontinent and falling in love with the land and its people.

Joshua Fernandes

An M. Tech in Mechatronics from VIT University, Joshua is currently working at Threye Inc. an award winning startup, which made the official IAF game 'Guardian of the skies'.

Waswo X Waswo

Waswo X Waswo is an artist, writer and collector of fine prints who is renowned for his sepia-toned photographs of India and hand-coloured portraits of Udaipur.

Waswo X Waswo & Rajesh Soni

Anurupa Roy

A doctor by education, she chose to tread the path less travelled & focused on linking her passion for healthcare with business for a wider outreach. Her internship at the Indian Parliament along with her research at IIM Calcutta, led to the development of a new healthcare centre system for the country, which is soon to undergo implementation by the Ministry of Health in India. She was also a researcher at the University of Amsterdam and, during that stint, found a novel way of bacterial invasion inside human body through fungus. Anurupa is a Consultant with a leading international strategy consulting firm. Recently she has also started her own NGO 'Who Am I' that focuses on health and education in rural areas. Moreover, she is a healthcare columnist with leading national newspapers and magazines.

Bhakti Sharma

Bhakti Sharma is an open water swimmer who comes from the desert land of Rajasthan, India. Bhakti Sharma was introduced to deep waters by her mother-cum-coach, Leena Sharma at two and a half years of age. Twenty one years of hard work later, she holds the distinction of being the youngest female swimmer in the world to swim in 5 oceans (Indian, Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic, Antartic) and 8 seas. She was awarded the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award in 2010.

Rajesh Kumar

An ordinary Delhi shopkeeper with an extra-ordinary purpose. You may want to gain some inspiration from him as where all starts questioning circumstances, he comes up with solutions. Watch him to witness the true meaning of "where there is a will there is a way"

Rajesh Soni

Rajesh Soni is an artist who is known primarily for his unique digital photograph hand painting technique. He is the son of artist Lalit Soni, and the grandson of Prabhu Lal Soni, who was the court photographer and artist of Maharana Sir Bhopal Singh of Mewar. Besides painting, he is an excellent photographer who loves capturing the finer nuances of the city and its various flavours through his lens.

Rama Vaidyanathan

Rama Vaidyanathan is a leading exponent of Bharatanatyam and is one of the most sought after artistes of her generation. She has trained intensively under the legendary dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy and the renowned Guru Saroja Vaidyanathan. From rural Indian schools to the World Music Institute in New York, her performances around the globe have earned her critical acclaim from renowned critics. To help create an interest for Bharatnatyam in today's generation she also performs regularly for SPIC MACAY.

Waswo X Waswo & Rajesh Joshi