Past TEDx event

TEDxCVS Live

The Velvet Rupture

Took placeNovember 21, 202512:00 AM - 5:00 PM (GMT+5:30)
LocationNew Delhi, Delhi, India
FormatTEDxLive
“The Velvet Rupture” captures the paradox of modern change quiet yet radical, soft yet seismic. We live in an era where rebellion doesn’t always look like protest. Sometimes, it’s the artist choosing honesty over virality, the entrepreneur creating impact without noise, or the student daring to exist authentically in a system that rewards conformity. This theme is a tribute to subtle revolutions the ones that don’t break walls, but bend perspectives; the ones that replace outrage with reflection, chaos with consciousness. At TEDxCVS Live, we explores how gentleness can be disruptive, how empathy can be revolutionary, and how the loudest changes often begin in silence. Because not every rupture is violent some unfold in velvet.

Speakers

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

  • Aman Jindal

    Aman Jindal empowers students and young professionals with advanced communication skills to unlock confidence, clarity, and career growth. From interviews to presentations, he helps individuals build the speaking and thinking abilities that create real opportunities.

  • Arpit Sharma

    Arpit Sharma is a dynamic creator and professional who blends the worlds of fitness, finance, and mindset with unmatched clarity. A CFA Level 2 candidate with 5 NISM certifications, he works as an M&A Analyst at Deloitte while inspiring a community of over 750K with his discipline-driven approach to growth. From decoding markets to building strength and sharing everyday motivation, Arpit represents consistency, ambition, and a commitment to levelling up.

  • Dilip Singh

    Dilip Singh is a pioneer of India’s broadcast and digital news revolution. As the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Live Times, he has led landmark innovations—from India’s first video magazines and 24x7 private satellite news channel to the country’s first private teleport and cutting-edge digital news delivery systems. With over 35 years of experience across reporting, content leadership, and media entrepreneurship, he now spearheads Live Times’ state-of-the-art multicast news hub in Noida, built with global tech partners. Known for his uncompromising commitment to truth, authenticity, and journalistic integrity, Dilip continues to shape the future of news with innovation, credibility, and purpose.

  • Lt. Gen. Devendra Pratap Pandey

    LT Gen D.P. Pandey (Retd.) is one of India’s most respected military leaders, best known for commanding the Chinar Corps in Kashmir. Renowned for his balanced blend of strategic clarity and human-centric leadership, he led critical counter-terrorism operations while championing deradicalisation, youth engagement, and civil–military harmony in one of the nation’s most sensitive regions. With decades of distinguished service and deep expertise in conflict management, national security, psychology of radicalisation, and community trust-building, he continues to be a powerful voice shaping India’s security and societal narrative.

  • Nandini Sharma

    Nandini Sharma, known as thisis_alaska_, is an inspiring educator and entrepreneur who has built a community through her clarity, confidence, and passion for personal growth. With her unique teaching style and entrepreneurial journey, she empowers thousands to learn, evolve, and create meaningful impact. A powerful voice for self-development and modern education, Nandini brings authenticity, insight, and energy to every stage she steps on.

  • Sumeet Pareek

    Sumeet Pareek is a finance educator who specialises in breaking down money, investments, and financial decision-making into clear, actionable insights that people can actually use. Known for his calm clarity and no-fluff approach, he helps audiences understand the psychology behind spending, the discipline behind saving, and the strategy behind wealth-building. His sessions blend practical tools, real-life experiences, and mindset shifts that empower people to take control of their financial journeys. Whether it’s managing stress around money or building long-term stability, he brings a rare mix of simplicity, depth, and relatability that leaves audiences with a new way of looking at their finances and their life choices.

Organizing team