Theme: At the Crossroads : Infinite Possibilities

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood and sorry I could not travel both…….’ Sounds familiar? A paragon of modern literature by Robert Frost, explaining the dilemma of choice-making; a tough situation we often find ourselves in, trying to be critical and figure out the best amongst the available options.

We’ve all been there, no matter the age; as a five-year old trying to make a choice between ice-creams to an 18-year-old trying to figure out ‘what next’ (or even asking someone out for a date). You never know the road until you have travelled it. Life presents us with moments of decision—crossroads where we either choose a new direction and move on, or cling to what we already have and be miserable.

It’s time to make a choice. Every path chosen is right, everything could have been anything else and would have made just as much sense, what matters is your happiness. It's time to prepare for the unknown that awaits us on the other side. Join us at ‘TEDxVITS: At The Crossroads’, as we confront the exigency to address some of our society’s most agonising issues.

Vignan Institute of Technology and Science
Deshmukhi(V),Pochampally(M), Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri District
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 508284
India

Bhavini Shah

Famously known as DJ LiL'B is a very famous lady DJ for her Bollywood, Commercial and Hip Hop music! She started off as a DJ at an age of 15 and has travelled to more than 65 cities world wide to spin her magical sets! It is also said that she is the finest and one of the most technically sound female DJs in India.

Hari Chandana

GHMC Zonal Comm. (IAS)

Ms. Hari Chandana Dasari, Zonal Commissioner, West Zone-Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, has always been an inspiration for many. From being an environmentalist by heart to a crusader she has driven Hyderabad to emerge as a leader of re-cycling initiatives in India. Also, "I don’t aspire for social endorsements. I believe in self and work towards the change that I wish to bring in. Also, I believe that there is nothing called a big change or a small change. Bringing the change itself is an achievement," says Madam Hari Chandana, the woman with a mission.

Krishna Deep

Social Entrepreneur

He draws from seven years of a non-salaried way of life, an ivy league cert in social impact strategy and four years of corporate employee experience. Currently consulting with NGOs and building a social enterprise in Hyderabad. Women farmer empowerment, farmer suicides, Millet rage in Southern India is what he is working on

Poorvaprabha Patil

Medical Student

From a girl of 17 with a broken family, depressed and anxious, a victim of assault and 2 suicide attempts to a girl of 20, representing India and youth at the UN and WHO and being called ‘The Pride of India’; she has seen it all. Introducing to you our first speaker for the event, Ms Poorvaprabha Patil. Co-founder of an NGO for the underprivileged, a doctor in the making, youth advocate, Indian Healthcare Professional Awardee, a certified skydiver and a solo traveler - these are few of the many hallmarks of Ms Patil.

Praveen Nair

Wondering what that is? Here it is: he can literally pluck thoughts out from your mind using psychology, magic principles and showmanship. He doesn't claim any super natural power, though! He's been a part of this art form since last decade, performing nationwide and internationally too. His expertise is to read your mind and hypnotize you.

Purvi Tantia

Author of the bestselling book 'Study Abroad Revolution', Ms. Tantia is a popular keynote speaker in the education sector and often presents her ideas and insights about higher education, future of work and learning methodologies to students as well as people who hold management positions in educational institutions. She is an Education Evangelist in true sense.

Suresh Kochattil

Mr. Kochattil is a man of words, literally. A media professional with over three decades of experience across various disciplines, he revels in the art of possibilities. Public speaking is his forte, specially talking about the rough and tumble world of politics. He writes extensively on a range of topics from people to social issues, politics to governance - all with an intent to bring about substantive change in attitudes. At the end of day, as his social media profile says, Suresh is willing to stand up for a good cause, no matter what the consequences are.