TEDxKahilipara

Speakers

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• Ankitaa Adhikaary

  Entrepreneur

  *Ankitaa Adhikaary* is an entrepreneur who empowers individuals to discover their life purpose through numerology. As founder of Token of Love, she promotes Assamese traditional attire and handmade crafts, inspiring others to find authenticity and purpose.

• Arshel Akhter

  Urbanist

  Arshel Akhter: An Urbanist and passionate advocate for sustainable urban mobility, road safety, and climate action. In his honorary and voluntary roles as the FIT India Cycling Ambassador for Assam and Meghalaya, Bicycle Mayor of Guwahati (an honorary title bestowed by the Netherlands-based organization BYCS in 2018) and the city's Walk-ability Correspondent (an honorary role under the Poland based Pedestrian Space's GWCN - Global Walkability Correspondents Network), he works toward making Guwahati a more pedestrian and cycling-friendly city. He regularly commutes on cycle and walks and also advocates for it through writing, speaking engagements, and organizing events and campaigns.

• Banasree Chakravarty Borah

  Transformational Guide

  Banasree Chakravarty Borah is a Transformational Guide, Mental Strength Coach, and Pranic Healer with 22 years of experience in Interior Design. She's a topper in academics and writes regularly in magazines. Banasree runs her own NGO, Banasree's Hut Foundation, focusing on mental health awareness, dog welfare, and girls' education. She conducts workshops and talks on spirituality, happiness, and mental strength, and works with corporate houses and government schools.

• Dr. Angaraj Duara

  Scientist

  *Dr. Angaraj Duara* , a space scientist, currently working on NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory mission, for search for life on other planets. He's based in England. He earned his PhD from the University of Leicester, UK. He has been featured on several national TV and radio interviews both across UK and India.

• Jimlee Mahanta

  Life coach

  Jimlee Mahanta is a trauma-informed psychotherapist who helps individuals transform pain into power through body-based healing, nervous system regulation, and energy work, guiding them from brokenness to wholeness and fulfillment."

• Kiran Boro

  Social Activist

  Kiran Boro is an Entrepreneur, Social Activist, and Fashion Icon whose three decades of work in social impact continue to inspire transformative change. After earning the title of Mrs. Universe Exquisite in 2017, she stepped boldly into the world of fashion, merging creativity with purpose. Through her entrepreneurial ventures, Kiran has redefined fashion as a platform for empowerment, using design, innovation, and visibility to uplift communities and champion social causes.

• Nilakshi Rupam Sarma

  Banker Baker Creator

  Nilakshi Rupam Sarma works at Punjab National Bank, is a winning home baker, and creates social issue-focused content. She's a Masterchef Kolkata alumna, FLO Trailblazer 2025 awardee, and was felicitated on the IDSA platform for inspiring women.

• Prasenjit Sharma

  Entrepreneur

  . From spiritual walks around the sacred Kamakhya Temple to heritage trails in Northeast India and community-led eco-tours in remote villages, his initiatives celebrate the intersection of culture, nature, and storytelling. A passionate advocate for sustainable and community-driven travel, Prasenjit’s work bridges culture, conservation, and community. Before founding his own company, Prasenjit spent over a decade leading heritage and adventure tours with global brands such as G Adventures, Calcutta Walks, Banjara Camps, and Ride of My Life, guiding more than 400 international travelers across India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Rooted in his childhood amidst the tea gardens of Assam, Prasenjit’s journey is driven by a deep love for people, places, and stories. Through Six Degree Adventures and Kamakhya Walks, he continues to redefine how travel can create meaningful connections and lasting impact, transforming both the traveler and the community.

• Writam Changkakoti

  Musician

  *Writam Changkakoti* is a multi-talented musician born on August 14, 1991, in Tezpur, Assam. He is a skilled Tabla player, synthesizer, pianist, and guitarist who has learned from renowned maestros. Writam has released two albums, "Writam's Jyoti" (2005) and "Black Shining" (2006), and has scored music for a short film. He has worked with various bands and currently plays keyboard for Shankuraj Konwar. Apart from music, Writam has excelled academically, graduating with a major in English Literature and completing his Master's degree. He has received numerous awards, including the Jyoti Award, Young Achievers Award, and Outstanding Individual Award, recognising his contributions to music and academics.