Theme: Right Angle of the Clock

Time is the chisel that sculpts every stone. Every idea is valuable, but the right angle of time determines the durability of the idea, thereby characterizing it as either productive or otherwise. The right angle is not merely a mathematical calque of Latin "angulus rectus", meaning "upright"; but a symbol of both precision and perfection. From Pythagoras to Thales, everyone has strengthened the theory of a right angle. Time is the entity that serves as the fourth dimension of space. It is an illusion created by the mind to aid in our sense of temporal presence in the vast ocean of space. However, for better or worse, one cannot change the past. One can only look forward and act in a manner that will set the course for a better future.

They always say, time changes things, but in reality it is us who bring about vast transformations. The clock is ticking, the hours are passing by, the past increases, the future recedes and thus, possibilities continue to decrease. Through our theme- “The Right Angle Of Clock”, we tell you that it is never too early or too late to be whoever you want to be. We hail the strength of people who enacted to the vision behind their ideas in the right time. In 24 hours, a clock turns to 90 degree for exactly 44 times. With this, we only mean to substantiate the fact that life gives us a lot of opportunities and only those who are able to mould their ideas into action at the right angle of clock spread the radiance of their efforts in this competent and varying world. With perseverance, consistency and determination, we can make the hardest of times our own and even the most difficult of ventures a pleasant endeavour. History has stood witness to a wide array of people who didn’t wait for the perfect clock alignment but stood up and rewrote history on their own. Be it Charles Bukowski, who for most part of his life was a alcoholic, but rose to the stature of a great novelist by sheer perseverance; or someone like Ansel Adams who didn’t wait for the perfect photograph. Mark Zuckerberg was 20 when he founded Facebook and went on to become the youngest billionaire. Sir Richard Branson was 42 when he achieved the same milestone.

At TEDxKIITUniversity, we firmly believe that it is imperative for the adolescents of Generation Z to be able to think on their feet and not get caught up in a realm comprising of what-ifs and should-haves. We must put our best foot forward ornamented with consistent efforts and knowledge in the right time to create a positive impact within our fraternity. Through “The Right Angle Of Clock”, we advocate the fact that we must be responsible enough for our actions and not propagate nihilism by waiting for things to happen. Instead, we must be quick and responsive and be able to tackle whatever befalls without deliberate excuses.

Campus 6 Auditorium Hall
Patia
Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, 751024
India

Amit Verma

Artist

Speed Painter Amit Verma is a famous International Performance Painter. With mere fingers and brushes, he creates a Live Painting in just 4 to 5 minutes. He is a maestro in reverse painting, glue painting, glitter painting, transparent painting, surprise painting and split painting.

Bijal Damani

Educationist

Ms. Damani, a futuristic educator, is not only a successful business-woman but also a philanthropist. The Founder of Galaxy Bazaar and IPM, she aims to educate the 21st century entrepreneurs who are innovative, empathetic and responsible towards the community and donates all her profits to educating underprivileged children.

Commodore Pradeep Singh

Defence

A Nao Sena Medal Awardee by the President of India for his valiant act of gallantry in evacuating non-combatants stuck in a war zone, Commodore Singh has served 28 years for the Indian Navy. It was under his able administration that "Operation Rahat"- a rescue mission to save 5000 Indians stuck in Yemen, was launched and executed successfully. He was also the Defence Advisor to the Indian High Commission of Sri Lanka and Maldives. His contributions have been instrumental during Sri Lanka's operations against the LTTE as well.

Deane de Menezes

Activist

With a target to end the embarassment felt by women and girls regarding menstrual hygiene, Deane empowers the womankind by providing eco-friendly solutions to tackle period waste. She has also installed low-cost sanitary towels, vending machines and incinerators to spread awareness. She has also been felicitated by Her Majesty, The Queen in 2018 for her extraordinary work.

Dr. Anil Kumar Mandal

Medicine

Dr. Mandal is the first ophthalmologist in India to receive the prestigious Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology.He is a pioneer in the field of research on Glaucoma and has also been awarded with the ICMR Medical Research Prize, AAO Achievement Award and AIOS Col. Rangachari Award for his remarkable contributions in the field of medicine.

Dr. Praveen Kumar Vemula

Innovator

Mr. Vemula has been providing a better living and sustainable lifestyle to millions of agonised farmers of our nation. His brainchild, the prophylactic induced topical gel, Poly-Oxime, prevents pesticide-induced toxicity and lethality among farmers.

Gladson Samuel Peter

Musician

Popularly known as the “One Man Band from India”, Gladson is an international singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who performs with more than 45 musical instruments. He has made waves on shows like ‘India’s Got Talent’, along with hundreds of shows under his belt, regionally and internationally.

Karishma Shahani Khan

Design

With an aim to create and celebrate “responsible fashion”, Shahani Khan is the perfect blend of accountability and impeccable craftsmanship. The creative director of Ka-Sha and ‘Heart to Haat’, she is listed in the Forbes 30 under 30. With a strict no-waste policy, she upcycles the waste from one line and reinvents them as patchwork jackets, footwear and rugs for her ‘Heart to Haat’ initiative as well as accessories for her collection.

Manish Mathur

Entrepreneur

Manish Mathur is the flag-bearer of Prayas Foundation. He has developed waterless urinals- a backpack that turns into tables for schools with poor infrastructure. He is listed under the 50 most impactful social innovators and has been awarded the Asia Social Innovation Award in 2015 and 2017.

Vijay Nishanth

Environmentalist

Rightly called “India’s Tree Doctor”, Vijay Nishanth is at the forefront of safeguarding trees and maintaining Bengaluru’s green cover. His Project Vruksha is aimed at identifying trees and seeking help to preserve them as well as standing up to the relentless tree-felling in the city.

Vishwas K. S.

Sports

Mr. Vishwas is a differently abled athlete who has brought many laurels for the country in swimming, He will also represent India at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. As a swimmer with no hands, he has made the whole nation proud by winning three medals at the 2016 Speedo Can Am Para-swimming Championships held in Canada.