Past TEDx event

TEDxMansaroverPark

A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE

Took placeApril 8, 2018
LocationRohtak, Haryana, India
FormatStandard
TEDxMansaroverPark, an independently organized TEDx event operated under license from TED is a one-day conference that will provide you an opportunity to take a pause from your daily routine and look at the bigger picture, ask questions of greater worth and share the ‘ideas worth spreading’. The name is derived from the famous Mansarover Park located at the center of Rohtak city. One of the oldest parks in the city, surrounded by the residences of people representing a plethora of cultures it has been the epicenter of countless ideas among people of Rohtak city since time immemorable. Our theme: A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE Primitive humans used to live in jungles independently in scattered small groups, then came the concept of civilization. Individuals came together and formed societies in order to lower the bar for survival. The essence of living and working together is majorly to create a safer and comfortable environment around. With time priorities have changed but the only struggle that continues is an endless attempt of humanity to create a better world. Better than it was yesterday. World is endlessly interesting and there are people working tirelessly to make it a better place to live. Be a part of this amazing experience and get to know the wonderful ideas and stories behind the work of a few such personalities.

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

  • Ambuj Ahuja

    Ambuj Ahuja works with an organisation named Robin Hood Army. RobinHood Army is an organisation that works to distribute surplus food from restaurants, parties, weddings to those out on the streets who do not know where their next meal will come from or if it'll come at all. They have so far served 5 Million folks across the 60 cities we're present in, in the world. They have 14000 of volunteers called Robins who come together week after week to make sure no one sleeps hungry and no food is wasted.

  • Amjad Husain

    Amjad Husain is a Scientist trained at Harvard University. He is Director and Professor at Glocal University. He is also an Innovator.

  • Amrita Duhan

    Amrita Duhan IPS,Associate professor to best all-round lady IPS probationer. A doctor who aced the civil services test and was selected for the IPS training, the mother of a five-year-old wants to become a role model for women

  • Binny Varghese

    Binny Varghese is a Barista who is travelling to explore the Coffee culture across the world. He is Barista on Bike and on a journey of 15000+ kms, 100 days, 50+ cities across 2 countries.

  • Dr K K Aggarwal

    KK Aggarwal is an Indian Physician and Cardiologist, President of Heart Care Foundation of India and Immediate Past National President Indian Medical Association. He is Padma Shri & Dr B C Roy awardee.

  • Lalit Shokeen

    Lalit Shokeen is an Indian Scientist and Comedian. He is best known for his comedy videos. He lives in United States with his family and few Indian friends. He is having millions of viewers and subscribers on his facebook page and youtube.

  • Medha Singh

    Medha Singh is a writer from New Delhi. She also write poetry. Her first collection of poem ECDYSIS has been published by Poetryvala in Mumbai. She is a Former Editor-At-Large at Coldnoon: International journal of travel writing and travelling culture

  • Neha Singh

    Neha Singh manages Human Library Delhi. In a Human library there are humans(books) with real life stories.

  • Satya Tapas

    Satya Tapas is a Ph.D and Director at SciDogma Research Lab and Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP).He is a Bangalore based Structural and Molecular Biologist developing Microscopes with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

  • Smita Chakraburtty

    Smita Chakraburtty is an Honorary Prison Commissioner in Rajasthan. She is working on open prison System across India.

  • Sunil Jaglan

    Sunil Jaglan is the Sapanch of Bibipur village in Jind district and initiator of Selfie with daughter, who came into limelight after his selfie with daughter campaign. Idea came in for a praise from Prime Minister Mr. Narender Modi in his Mann Ki Baat radio program.

  • Vasundhra Om Prem

    Vasundhra Om Prem is Managing Director of Centre of Excellence in Alternative Care of Children. It is the epitome of information required to implement and strengthen the child care policies in India. Their goal is to bring changes in the minds of people who care and protect for children in India through our expert efforts.

  • Veena Gupta

    Veena Gupta is Founder and CEO of Seam Risk Solutions Pvt. Ltd. She is Self Defense Trainer.

Organizing team