Divyanshi Singh

Artist, Blogger, Brainstormer, Concerned citizen, Connector, Engineer, Entrepreneur, Environmentalist, Event planner, Idea generator, Musician, Performer, Philanthropist, Startup, Student, Writer/Editor

Born and raised in Pune, I completed my schooling at Air Force School and am currently pursuing a B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Vishwakarma Institute of Technology. Alongside my studies, I am interning at IBM, where I’m gaining valuable professional experience. Passionate about music and art, I’ve been performing as a vocalist and hosting events, which have allowed me to connect with diverse audiences. For the past two years, I’ve been an active member of TEDxVITPune and now serve as the Co-organizer, working to bring impactful ideas to the forefront.

Imagine sitting at the shore of the sea, watching a beautiful sunset. The sound of birds flying back to their homes fills the air, and you take a deep sigh of relief. As I imagine this, I feel so passionate about the colors—the way the sky transforms into shades of red, orange, and pink, and how the sun's rays hit the blue waves, creating a mesmerizing purple hue. The rhythm of the waves and the chirping of birds together feel like music to me. This is why I am most passionate about music and art. Music has always been an integral part of my life. I am a vocalist, but more than that, I deeply love listening to music in all its forms and expressions. I have received professional training in Indian Classical Music, yet I have an innate desire to explore and understand music from different parts of the world. My dream is to help people across the globe appreciate the beauty of Indian Classical Music, which I believe is greatly underrated. On the other hand, art—from painting and sketching to simply playing with colors and bringing imagination to life on paper—is something that continually drives me. While neither music nor art is my professional career, they are the soul of my being, the essence of what keeps me inspired and alive.

My TED journey began long ago when I watched my first TED Talk. That experience sparked a fascination, and I continued exploring the platform, learning so much about science, art, technology, and design. When I entered college, I discovered a club called "TEDxVITPune," one of the oldest TEDx events in the city. Excited by the opportunity, I applied, interviewed, and was selected as the Content Head. In that role, I wrote newsletters, designed social media campaigns, and contributed in many other creative ways. The following year, I served as the Curation Head, where I had the privilege to curate talks, delve deeply into TED's content guidelines, interact with inspiring speakers, and work on post-production to ensure the talks met TED's high standards. This year, I am proud to be part of TEDxVITPune as the Co-Organizer, driven by the vision to bring forward ideas that may seem small but have the potential to create a huge impact.

People don't often realize that I am very good at controlling and understanding others' emotions. Over time, I have observed that even in the most stressful situations, I tend to react with a lot of balance and always think before I speak. This ability has not only helped me excel in my academics and career but also enabled me to connect with people on a deeper level rather than just sharing a superficial bond. This ability allows me to effectively convince others, resolve conflicts swiftly, and create a positive, collaborative team environment. As Daniel Goleman writes in Emotional Intelligence: “True compassion means not only feeling another’s pain but also being moved to help relieve it.” My emotional awareness helps me embody this principle in my interactions.