Past TEDx event
TEDxTMS Youth
This independently organized TEDx event brings the community together to share ideas worth spreading.
Speakers
Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.
AARAV BAGGA
STUDENT
Aarav brings a unique perspective to the conversation on anxiety with the claim: “Anxiety is loud — but so is courage, if you give it a voice.”
AFSHEEN NIZAAM
STUDENT
In her TEDx talk, Afsheen invites the audience to look beyond what’s visible, exploring how our inner experiences shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us.
DANIEL SIJO
STUDENT
In his TED Talk, Daniel recounts his first-ever piano performance, revealing how he didn’t just control his anxiety but channelled it—transforming nervous energy into a powerful force that elevated his music.
Deborah Arockiaraj
STUDENT
Through her TED Talk, Deborah reflects on her journey of confronting and gradually freeing herself from anxiety, revealing the mindset shifts and inner work that helped her reclaim a sense of calm and control.
Geetha Perumal
STUDENT
Geetha reflects on her “Uninvited Athithi,” sharing how she has grown alongside anxiety—and how embracing it has led her to greater strength, balance, and self-awareness.
GUNCHA ARORA
TEACHER
Middle school teacher Guncha traces her journey from someone who never missed a chance to socialise to someone who learned to cherish the quiet power of solitude.
STHAVIR PRABHU
STUDENT
Through his talk, Sthavir explores how wrong actions can leave lasting scars, and how awareness, compassion, and kindness can help us heal. He reminds us that even a crumpled paper can tell a powerful story—one that urges us to think before we act and choose empathy over harm.
TANUSH VIVEK CHAINANI
STUDENT
In his talk, Tanush explores how the same vibrations that make us dance can also make us shiver, and what that reveals about the human mind. For him, it’s not about escaping the noise around us, but about learning to listen closely and finding meaning in the chaos.
THANAV ARUN
STUDENT
In his talk, Thanav explores the uncanny valley - that odd feeling when something feels almost right but not quite.
THANMAYA MENON
STUDENT
Thanmaya shares her journey through the intricate landscapes of anxiety, where moments of uncertainty gradually find clarity. Through the graceful language of dance, she discovers not just an outlet, but a path to healing—transforming vulnerability into strength and expression.
VISHAL PRATHEEP KUMAR
STUDENT
Vishal takes the stage to explore the theme “Light Beyond the Shadows.” In his talk, he unpacks the very nature of anxiety—its roots, its lessons, and the power of truly understanding it. Through thoughtful insight and reflection, he reveals how even in the mind’s darkest moments, there exists the potential for growth, resilience, and light.
