Theme: Contemplate your Querencia

Querencia:- The term revolves around a specific part of the bullring from where the bull draws its strength and feels the strongest. Metaphorically, this edition focused on charging the force of cognizance, giving audience a push to recognize their capabilities.

This impressing experience ascended audience towards finding their own Querencia.

'An exemplary asset of realizing your inner-self is the drive to achieve infinite endeavors.'

With the vision to electrify the youth and a mission to spread luminary ideas, TEDxGGDSDCollege presented - 'CONTEMPLATE YOUR QUERENCIA' as the theme of its seventh edition.

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Admiral Sunil Lanba

23rd Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy

Admiral Sunil Lanba is a retired Indian Naval Officer who served as the 23rd Chief of the Naval Staff. Showcasing his dynamic personality, he has commanded multiple frontline warships like INS Ranvijay, INS Kakinada, INS Mumbai. His valorous experiences during his journey in the Indian maritime stand true in invigorating fearlessness, leadership, and teamwork in the potential minds of the youth.

Benafsha Soonawalla

Host and Actress

A famous Video Jockey and the face of many reality shows - Miss Benafsha Soonawalla has paved her way through diverse roles. From her debut at MTV Roadies, host of MTV Campus Diaries, to the face of Bigg Boss 11, she has left a fluent mark in the television industry. She has won a variety of beauty titles like Miss Waves 2016 and Most Stylish Award 2020. Her journey portrays how shattering all norms transformed her into an undauntedly valiant and passionate self.

Kareema Barry

Social Media Influencer

Kareema Barry is a social media influencer dedicated to creating content inspired by her perfectly blended nature of being funny and emotional. She is known for owning a joyful personality which never fails to lighten up the mood of her social media family with her quirky yet relatable videos. Being a Kolkata-born travel lover, she is passionate about new places and has walked on different career paths in life.

Maninee De

Actress

A true embodiment of positivity and optimism, Miss Maninee Dey is a profound figure. She has been a wave of sheer talent and confidence by giving a spectacular performance of her roles in the television and film industry pieces like KRRISH, SSSHHHH PHIR KOI HAI, and CID. With her poise, cheerful aura, and determination, she was also amongst the TOP 10 FINALIST of MISS INDIA 1994.

Neeta Lulla

Celebrity costume designer and fashion stylist

A fashion designer known for traditionally contemporary designs, Mrs. Neeta Lulla has designed ensembles for over 300 famous Bollywood movies like ‘Jodhaa Akbar’, ‘Mohenjo- Daro’. She has won 4 National Awards and captured the attention towards the topic of Gender Equity through one of her collections- #SheIsMe. Her belief to induce equality and authenticity through her collection is a true reflection of her as a hard-working, ecstatic personality.

Neha Kabra

Founder of slow fashion brand - MAATI

The founder of a conscious, environment-friendly ethnic fashion label named MAATI, Ms. Neha Kabra, is an exceptional fashion designer. Taking inspiration from handicrafts, art and culture spread vibrantly across India, her label holds a picture of nature's essence. She has also been featured in renowned magazines like ELLE for her unique approach to promoting sustainability and conscious consumerism through fashion.

Nishtha Satyam

Youngest Deputy Country Representative for UN Women in India

From playing leading roles at multiple corporal firms to becoming the Youngest Deputy Country Representative for UN Women, Nishtha Satyam is a figurine of inspiration for every woman. Her powerful personality holds a zeal to bring change. She envisions uplifting the women and youth for a bright and developed future.

Pranjal Kamra

Co-founder and CEO of Finology Ventures Private Limited

Mr. Pranjal Kamra, the CEO of Finology Ventures Pvt. Ltd., the only SEBI registered firm in Chhattisgarh, is a renowned Financial Expert. Popularly termed as The Investment Guru, his journey of motivation began by starting a YouTube blog. His blogging reached greater heights and he became a sensation in the world of the stock market. He is also the author of exceptionally written books related to investment and the stock market.

Rajni Bector

Founder of Cremica Group of Companies

A woman with the gratifying journey of Cremica, an enterprise founded by herself, Mrs. Rajni Bector has a personality filled with dedication. She is a Padma Shree Awardee who has visualized every hurdle into an opportunity to achieve national and international success. Her meteoric rise inspired women and young minds to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship.