TEDxSRMRamapuram is a community where people will be able to exchange ideas, foster rich conversations and bring a positive change. We feature speakers who seek to enlighten and inspire the group that attends the event and those viewing the talks later. This event includes simulcast from TED2015

SRM University
Ramapuram
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600089
India

Ankur Thakuria

Entrepreneur, Climate Leader

Ankur Thakuria is a 21 year old and has travelled 43 countries. He's currently pursuing a 4-year course from National Institute of Fashion technology, Bengaluru. His stellar list of achievements at such a young age is something to envy about! He's the youngest climate leader in India working under the mentorship of US Senator, Mr. Al Gore. He's the founder of one of India's biggest self-help portal and a Teach for India fellow. He has also been a youth diplomat to the G20 Summit 2011. Cannes.

Shilpa G Manari

Director, Human Capital at MakeADiff

She ensures that the youth of the country is mobilized to effectively bring about change across the social problems plaguing the country. She has travelled across several cities, identified young talent and educated the youth about their potential to drive change. Shilpa is a trained classical dancer and is also trained in Hindustani and Carnatic Music. She loves to travel, experience various cultures and believes that experience is life's greatest teacher. According to her along with humility, the 3 P's, that Patience, Perseverance and Positive thinking can take us a long way in Life.

Suhani Shah

Illusionist, Author, Physiotherapist

A 25 year old Illusionist based in Goa, started her career as a magician. She has given many talks on the topics Psychology, Magic, Mind and Illusion. She runs Suhani Mind Care Centre in Goa. She has also authored a book titled ‘Unleash your hidden powers’. She had performed in numerous magic shows all around the world. She is also a corporate trainee and a Life coach.

V Narayanan

IPS (Retd)

Joined Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1977. In his 35 years of service he dealt with Left wing extremism, communal riots in different capacities as SP,DIG,IG and ADG and superannuated in 2012 as Director-General of Police from Patna, Bihar. He also served in JIC in Cabinet Secretariat wherein coordination of Intelligence Organisations (IB, RAW, Military Intelligence and intelligence wings of CRPF, BSF) was done and various papers were produced.