TEDxCVS

Speakers

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• Capt (Dr.) Sunaina Singh

  From wearing the uniform to shaping the minds that will wear it next, Capt (Dr.) Sunaina Singh's journey is one of service, sacrifice, and purpose redefined. A former Army officer, national handball player, and PhD in Positive Psychology, she chose motherhood over a permanent commission, then rebuilt her identity from "Captain" to professor, researcher, and mindset coach. Today, she teaches sports psychology at Sports University Haryana and runs Mission Join Indian Army, a grassroots initiative reaching rural schools and colleges to guide young Indians toward careers in the armed forces. In classrooms across India, she's creating safe spaces for Gen Z to open up, dream bigger, and discover their emotional intelligence.

• Deetya Punjabbi

  a dedicated NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner and Mindset Coach. With a deep understanding of how language and thought patterns shape our reality, Deetya has built her career on helping individuals "re-code" their internal architecture. She is a specialist in identifying the mental barriers that hold people back and replacing them with high-performance frameworks.

• Dr. Anchal Gupta

  a renowned ophthalmic surgeon and the visionary Founder of Netram Eye Foundation. A leader in socially-driven healthcare, Dr. Gupta has dedicated her career to the belief that sight is a fundamental right, not a luxury. Recognized as a CNBC TV18 Women Entrepreneur for her outstanding social impact, she has successfully performed thousands of life-changing surgeries for those in India’s most underserved communities. She spends her time pioneering public health initiatives and community outreach programs that bridge the gap between advanced medical technology and rural accessibility. Her work is a study in how empathy, when combined with surgical precision, can transform the infrastructure of a nation’s health.

• Dr. Ranjana Rajora Sharma

  Dr. Ranjana Rajora Sharma is a distinguished education leader known for resilience, innovation, and inclusive leadership. She has shaped 51+ K–12 curricula, driving policy, strategy, research, and training excellence. Honored nationally and internationally, she met the Dalai Lama, received recognition from Narendra Modi, featured thrice in prestigious global Forbes, and was listed by India Today among India’s top emerging personalities.

• Joy Thakur & Krishbir Singh

  the visionary founders of Bhag Club, India's fastest-growing community fitness movement. What started as a small weekend run between friends has exploded into a massive social phenomenon with over 50,000+ followers and thousands of participants across Delhi and beyond. By blending high-energy fitness with a "no-judgment" social vibe, Joy and Krishbir have successfully rebranded running for a new generation.

• Priyanka Lugani

  a global entrepreneur, filmmaker, and cultural thinker whose life has been a bridge between worlds. Born in Scotland and raised across Europe, the Middle East, and India, Priyanka first made her mark in the luxury fashion industry as the founder of Aamaya by Priyanka, a label stocked in over 200 stores worldwide, including Net-a-Porter and Selfridges. Today, she is the visionary behind Alma, a London-based multimedia platform dedicated to conscious living and holistic wellbeing for the next generation. dedicated researcher of ancient wisdom and spiritual lineages. After a profound personal health journey, she moved beyond the world of high fashion to study with Incan shamans and Himalayan monks. Her latest project, the documentary series The Girl with the Goddess, is the culmination of years of deep immersion into the Vedas and Upanishads.

• Rashi Khanna

  A pioneer in meaningful storytelling through podcasting, Rashi brings a voice rooted in authenticity and impact. As the Founder & CEO of Kyaa Matlab Network and host of Ra By Rashi Foundation, she has created a platform where women and changemakers can share their voices freely. An entrepreneur, perfumer and mother, she believes podcasting is a tool for empowerment, connection and real expression- creating spaces where people are truly heard.

• Ravi Pratap Singh

  Ravi Pratap Singh is an entrepreneur, author, mentor, and keynote speaker with over three decades of experience building and scaling learning businesses across 50+ countries and five continents. He is the Co-Founder of Learnnovators and the author of The Inner Game of Leadership, where he explores how self-awareness and inner mastery shape the way we lead. Over the years, Ravi and his work have received dozens of industry awards in India and internationally. In 2020, he was featured among “Modern India’s Game Changers” by Forbes India. A former member of the United Nations ICT Task Force, Ravi remains deeply committed to learning, mentoring, and helping leaders grow from the inside out.

• shauharty .

  a boundary-pushing Alternative Hip-Hop Artist and Creative Visionary known to his audience as Nawaabjaan. A central figure in India’s underground music scene, Shauharty has carved a niche that defies mainstream categorization. With hits like "Surpanakha" and high-energy bangers alongside Pritis, he has established a signature sound that is as much a visual experience as it is a sonic one.

• Tarannum Sehdeva

  FitnessTarannum is a prominent digital creator and social media influencer with a community of over 126K followers. Known for her unique style and ability to drive massive engagement, she has mastered the art of connecting with a global audience through her content. Beyond the screen, she is a dedicated medical aspirant, proving that you can be both a scientific mind and a creative force. Get ready to experience the voice behind the influence.

• Vishwas Shah & Sahib Gujral

  The creative disruptors and founders of Jumma Ki Raat. What started as a daring, satirical "fake wedding" experiment has evolved into one of the most talked-about immersive event brands in the country. By blending celebration and chaos, Vishwas and Sahib have pioneered a new genre of social entertainment that challenges the traditional norms of how we gather and celebrate.