TEDxChristULavasa

Speakers

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

• Atul Wassan

  Commentator and Former Indian Cricketer

  Atul Wassan is a former Indian international cricketer who represented India at the highest level and has remained a prominent voice in the world of sport long after his playing days. From the dressing room to the commentary box, his journey reflects the many dimensions of cricket: performance, pressure, transition, and reinvention. Now a widely recognised analyst and commentator, he brings a unique perspective shaped by both experience on the field and insight off it offering a deeper understanding of competition, public scrutiny, and the evolving landscape of Indian sport and media. At TEDxChristULavasa, he brings a perspective rooted in experience, legacy, and the realities behind the spotlight.

• Deepak Panchal

  Parajumper and founder of Voice of Red Hackle

  Flt. Cdt. Deepak Panchal represents the spirit of discipline, service, and aspiration within India’s youth. A member of the Air Wing of the National Cadet Corps, he is a trained para jumper and secured an All India Rank 8 in the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS): one of the country’s most competitive pathways into the armed forces. Beyond training and academics, he also leads conversations within the defence community as the force behind NCC’s first official podcast, engaging young aspirants and shaping narratives around service and leadership. At TEDxChristULavasa, he brings a perspective on discipline, preparation, and the mindset required to pursue a life of purpose and national service.

• Jasneet Kaur

  HRBP at Jio

  Jasneet Kaur is a Strategic HR Leader and CXO partner shaping the people architecture of modern organisations. Her work spans organisational design, workforce strategy, and leadership hiring across digital and tech-driven ecosystems. An ETHR Award Winner (2026) and part of HR40under40, she operates at the intersection of business, talent, and power; deciding how teams are built and who gets access to opportunity. In a world that celebrates merit, she examines how merit is defined, filtered, and selected. At TEDxChristULavasa, she brings a perspective that moves beyond motivation into the systems that shape careers, the decisions that define leadership, and the invisible structures behind success.

• Manisha Premanand Tajane

  Support Staff and Economist

  Manisha Tajane is a sanitation worker at CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Pune Lavasa Campus representing the countless women whose work quietly sustains and uplifts economies. Her journey highlights a reality often overlooked: women’s labour, especially at the grassroots forms the backbone of everyday economic systems. Through consistency, resilience, and dignity in work, she reflects how economic contribution is not always visible, but always vital. At TEDxChristULavasa, she brings a perspective rooted in women’s work, economic participation, and the value of labour that drives society forward.

• Pragnya Mohan

  Indian Triathelete, UNCORP representative and founder of "EK BETI EK CYCLE"

  Pragnya Mohan is one of India’s leading triathletes, representing the country at international platforms including the Commonwealth Games and global forums such as the UN Conference of Parties (UNCOP). Competing across swimming, cycling, and running, she embodies a sport that demands extraordinary endurance, discipline, and mental resilience—where success is built through consistency and the ability to push beyond limits. Beyond competition, she leads the initiative “Ek Beti Ek Cycle,” championing access, mobility, and opportunity for young girls, using something as simple as a bicycle to unlock education, independence, and confidence. Her journey bridges elite sport and grassroots impact from representing India on the world stage to enabling others to move forward. At TEDxChristULavasa, she brings a perspective on endurance with purpose wherein personal excellence meets social change.

• Ratnaprabha Sable

  DEI Consultant, Founder and MD of Vividhataa

  Ratnaprabha Sable is a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) thought leader and Founder & Managing Director of Vividhataa, a consulting firm focused on building more inclusive systems and workplaces. Her work spans women, LGBTQIA+ communities, persons with disabilities, veterans, caste-oppressed, and other socio-economically marginalised groups; bringing together policy, practice, and lived realities. With a focus on systems, access, and representation, she examines how inclusion is not just a value; but something that must be intentionally designed and implemented. At TEDxChristULavasa, she brings a perspective on rethinking inclusion in modern India. Moving from awareness to action, and from intent to impact.

• Shaurya Shukla

  Founder of Ailyak Retreat

  Shaurya Shukla curates private Himalayan retreats in Ladakh and Kashmir, designed for those seeking clarity in a world of constant noise. Her work blends mindfulness, stillness, and immersive living, creating spaces where individuals disconnect from distraction and reconnect with themselves. Through carefully designed, application-based retreats, she challenges the idea that growth is always about doing more; shifting the focus toward slowing down, reflecting, and realigning. At TEDxChristULavasa, she brings a perspective on finding direction through stillness and rediscovering purpose in silence.

• Sonal Sureka

  Sitarist and Influencer

  Sonal Sureka is a sitarist exploring the intersection of Hindustani classical music, contemporary expression, and mindfulness. Through her platform The String Theory, she creates experiences that go beyond performance, inviting listeners into spaces of stillness, reflection, and emotional connection. Her work reimagines tradition for a modern audience, blending heritage with introspection in a way that feels both timeless and deeply personal. At TEDxChristULavasa, she brings a perspective on slowing down in a fast-moving world, and rediscovering meaning through sound and silence.