Past TEDx event

TEDxSGSITS

IMPETUS

Took placeOctober 13, 2019
LocationIndore, Madhya Pradesh, India
FormatUniversity
Impetus -"The Driving Force." Inspiration can be found everywhere , in things as small as a particle or as titanic as an ocean, if you keep your eyes open. . Opportunities come to us in myriad of ways , to pick up the opportunity at right time and to imbibe the right intuitions is an art . And Impetus is the driving force that lead people to achieve something they aspire for , It is the form in which inspiration appeared to them , to lead them to enlightened path of success . The event features speakers focusing the main ideas in their lives , the epiphany and their perception of insight that took them to do great works to serve society and nation . The talk tend to emphasize the incitements that helped people to grow in order to serve for the benefit and to share their perspicacity and wisdom .

Speakers

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  • Aakash Ranison

    Conservation Activist

    The wanderlust to explore the world and the passion to work for climate change has been the impetus in Aakash Ranison's life. He has cycled over 20,000 kms, hitchhikes over 50,000 kms, walked over 8,000 kms, in India and other countries. Aakash is a Climate Activist, vegan for climate, takes no flights, buys no single-use plastic. He's also the founder and CEO of The Golden Bird Foundation, an NGO that strives to provide computer education to underprivileged children in central India. When in good mode he is also a writer, photographer, graphic designer, web developer, social media consultant.

  • Anas Khan

    Educationist

    Anas Khan is a writer,speaker,teacher and an artist.He has survived a bombimg,met a dictator,played football with people from over 65 countries and understand four languages.He left the corporate world in Dubai and came to his hometown,Indore,to run school for girls. Today,over 600 girls from low income families attend his school.

  • Chetna Joshi

    Yoga Instructor and Activist

    She is a well-known International Yoga Trainer and an ex-Roadie hailing from Indore. She was fond of yoga since childhood and after her graduation in engineering, she had a chance to make a good career by getting a job, but she chose her childhood interest as her future. Stardom struck her when she appeared in the 16th season of MTV Roadies Real Heroes. She also runs a Yoga studio “Aaradhyam Yoga” in Indore. Apart from this, Chetna is also famous as an Art of Living Teacher.

  • Girish Agarwal

    Entrepreneur and social worker

    He is an engineering graduate from SGSITS, a renowned businessman and a social worker. After quitting his job as a production engineer in BHEL, he started his own Engineering firm in the name of M/s. Technostrength. With various recognition & awards including National Productivity Council Award, from late Mr. Rajiv Gandhi, then the Prime Minister of India. Socially aware of his responsibilities, he has contributed in various fields including health, education , charity and more. From making significant contributions in setting up a hospital and free health camps for the poor, to sponsoring aids for education of children , a sustainable rain water harvesting development which helps local farmers was also set up by him . Thinking about the people who work for him , he has contributed to the human values in bulk, making him an epitome of what defines human being .

  • Parvinder Singh

    Comedian

    A professional stand up comedian who hails from Punjab and resides in New Delhi, Parvinder Singh rose to fame with his charismatic stand-up comedy in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge (2017). There is a famous quote that says, ‘With our hectic lives, a dose of comedy is a must’. Parvinder Singh and his supremely funny jokes act as a catalyst for the audience to rejuvenate themselves and the satire, wit and comic timings leave them in a pool of laughter. His "Maine karna hai ye!" attitude towards the challenges life throws at him has been the impetus in his life.

  • Prachi Agrawal

    Psychologist & Psychotherapist

    She is a Clinical and Career Psychologist holding a masters degree in clinical psychology, with expertise in personal counseling, clinical diagnosis, life skills training and a passion for people-development. An empanelled Psychological Counselor with IIM Indore, she is trained in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to name a few. Transforming over 700 lives as a Psychologist in a span of 5 years, she uses the techniques of psychotherapy to help people.

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