TEDxIILM

Speakers

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• Agragesh Ramani

  Co-Founder and CEO of Acrannolife

  Agragesh Ramani is the Co-Founder of Acrannolife Genomics and a healthcare innovator dedicated to bridging the gap between cutting-edge science and affordable care. Inspired by personal experiences with the financial burden of chronic illness, he co-created Trunome—a breakthrough blood test designed to replace painful biopsies for transplant patients. Recognized for securing a rare “All-Shark” deal on Shark Tank India and for holding a US patent in his field, he continues to champion the vision of delivering high-tech healthcare at low cost.

• Capt. Sunaina Singh

  Capt. Dr. Sunaina Singh is a former officer in the Indian Army and the first woman from her city in Haryana to join the forces, serving the nation with distinction for over a decade. Today, she is a sports psychologist and faculty member at Delhi University, previously teaching at the Sports University of Haryana, where she mentors and shapes the mindset of future leaders.

• Mili M Das

  Mili M Das is a counseling psychologist, trauma-informed practitioner, and founder of That Safe Space in Kerala. Through her work, she creates compassionate, judgment-free environments where individuals can reconnect with themselves and develop psychological flexibility to move beyond past wounds.

• Nidhi Razdan

  Nidhi Razdan is one of India's most respected journalists and television personalities, bringing over two decades of frontline experience to the classroom as Director of the Department of Communication at IILM University. As Executive Editor at NDTV, she anchored some of Indian television's most influential programmes — including Left, Right & Centre and The Big Fight — and reported live from the ground on the country's most defining political, economic, and social moments. From the India-US nuclear deal and multiple General Elections to conflict zones and international summits, Nidhi's journalism has spanned the full breadth of India's modern story. She is also the author of Left, Right and Centre: The Idea of India, published by Penguin Random House India. Beyond the newsroom, Nidhi continues to shape public discourse as a digital media voice on DeKoder, where she hosts India and the World — bringing sharp, independent analysis of global affairs to new audiences. A recipient of the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism and the International Press Institute India award, Nidhi now channels that wealth of experience into mentoring the next generation of communicators at IILM University.

• Priya Thuvassery

  Priya Thuvassery is a filmmaker, storyteller, and Co-CEO of Chambal Media. With over 15 years of experience, she has dedicated her work to amplifying women’s voices and bringing stories from the margins to the mainstream. Her acclaimed documentaries, including City Girls and My Sacred Glass Bowl, along with her recognition as a Global Ford Fellow, reflect her commitment to storytelling that sparks dialogue and drives change.

• Saloni Malhotra

  Saloni Malhotra is an entrepreneur and changemaker known for bridging the gap between technology, business, and social impact. As the Founder of DesiCrew Solutions and Co-Founder of Reboot-Wellness, she pioneered the rural BPO movement in India, proving that talent exists everywhere when opportunity is created. Her leadership roles with organizations such as Paytm, Invest India, IIT Mandi Catalyst, and Goonj reflect her commitment to building inclusive innovation ecosystems. Her work has earned her the TiE Stree Shakti Award and recognition as one of BusinessWeek’s Asia’s Best Young Entrepreneur