Past TEDx event

TEDxAmity University Bengaluru

UDBHAV - Igniting Origins

Took placeJanuary 21, 202610:00 AM - 3:30 PM (GMT+5:30)
LocationBengaluru Rural, Karnataka, India
FormatUniversity
UDBHAV - Igniting Origins is a reflection on beginnings and the quiet influence they hold over resilience, purpose, and sustainable progress. Across cultures, institutions, cities, and lives, challenges rarely emerge from sudden failure; they unfold gradually when original intent fades and foundations are forgotten. As growth accelerates, meaning often thins, and progress begins to drift from what once gave it direction. Through diverse perspectives, the event explores why origins matter. It considers traditions that endure not because they are ancient, but because they continue to carry discipline, storytelling, and cultural depth. It examines individuals, systems, and organizations that lose clarity when success or convenience pulls them away from the purpose they were designed to serve. It reflects on cities striving for technological advancement while risking disconnection from the ecological systems that sustain life. It also draws from leadership shaped under conditions of responsibility, where discipline, accountability, and resilience offer guidance far beyond their original context. Together, these ideas reframe progress not as constant forward motion, but as conscious alignment. UDBHAV - Igniting Origins invites reflection on what must be remembered, revisited, and re-ignited so that the futures we build remain grounded, meaningful, and enduring.

Speakers

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  • Dr. Monit Kapoor

    Pro Vice Chancellor & Director - Amity School of Engineering and Technology, Amity University, Bengaluru

    Dr. Monit Kapoor is the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Amity University Bengaluru and Director of the Amity School of Engineering and Technology. With over two decades in academia, his work bridges engineering leadership, research, and technology-driven education. He holds a BE in Electrical Engineering, an MTech in Computer Science & Engineering, and a PhD in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks. Dr. Kapoor has served in senior academic leadership roles across institutions including UPES, MMU, and Green Hills Engineering College. His research spans MANETs, Flying Ad Hoc Networks, IoT, Edge & Fog Computing, Sensor Networks, and Cognitive AI, with 100+ publications, two authored books, and one edited volume. He is a member of MEITY’s Expert Working Group on Mobile Device Security, a Mentor of Change with Atal Innovation Mission (NITI Aayog), and founder of two open-source communities. He was featured at GitHub Universe 2022 and recognized among India’s Top 50 Tech-Savvy Academicians by uLektz.

  • Dr. Srija Ramakrishna

    Bharatanatyam exponent/ Dentist

    Dr. Srija Ramakrishna is a doctor, dancer, choreographer, teacher and YouTuber. Initiated into Bharatanatyam at age four, she completed Karnataka State junior, senior and pre-vidwat exams with distinction. With 25 years of experience, she is trained in Bharatanatyam, Bollywood, folk, freestyle and Carnatic music. She built a strong dance community through her YouTube channel “Srija Ramakrishna” with 4.59 lakh subscribers and millions of views, earning the Silver Play Button. Her Instagram presence with 151k+ followers inspires audiences in dance and dentistry. A dedicated teacher, she trains students in Bharatanatyam and Bollywood. She has won multiple awards and titles including “Natya Jyothi” and “Natya Lahari”. A Master’s graduate in Oral Medicine and Radiology, she is a state rank holder, winner of JAM and Best Paper awards, and a TEDx 2024 speaker. She now runs Pari Dental Care in HSR Layout and conducts weekend dance workshops.

  • Sharanya Miriyala

    Master's Student in Data Science, Amity University, Bengaluru

    Sharanya Miriyala is a Master’s student in Data Science at Amity University Bengaluru, combining strong academics with industry experience. She completed a triple major in Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, building a solid analytical foundation. She worked for two years at Deloitte as a core ETL developer, gaining hands-on experience in data integration, transformation and large-scale data systems. Driven to bridge industry practice with advanced analytics, she returned to academia to pursue Data Science. Her interests lie in applying data, algorithms and intelligence to solve real-world problems. She focuses on transforming raw data into meaningful insights through analysis, storytelling and visualization. Sharanya represents a new generation of data professionals blending statistical rigor, technical expertise and business thinking to unlock data’s true value.

Organizing team