TEDxJMC

Speakers

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• Dr. Kiran Sethi

  Skin Doctor and Wellness Expert

  Dr. Kiran Sethi stands at the forefront of aesthetic and cosmetic dermatology in India, bringing clinical rigour to a field that demands both scientific precision and nuanced understanding. With educational accolades from prestigious institutions and board certifications in Aesthetics and Lasers from the United States, she combines international training with deep contextual expertise. Practicing a philosophy of beauty that is timeless and mindful, Dr. Sethi brings a scientific voice to a landscape saturated with quick fixes and cosmetic myths. Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Kiran has shaped public discourse on skincare and aesthetics through her bestselling book, “Skin Sense”, published by HarperCollins. With contributions as a beauty jury for leading publications including Vogue and Elle, and as a global trainer and Key Opinion Leader for injectables, lasers and other energy-based devices, she continues to contribute to evolving standards within aesthetic and cosmetic dermatology.

• Kabeer Ali and Anubhav Silas

  Singer and Music Composer

  Kabeer Ali is a singer, songwriter and composer whose music is defined by its emotional depth and lyrical richness. Known for his ability to weave stories through sound, his work, spanning projects like RIFA and Aa Bhi Jao, blends genres effortlessly while maintaining a deeply personal and evocative core. Anubhav Silas is a multifaceted music producer, guitarist, composer and beatboxer, recognised for his distinctive approach to sound and composition. His craft lies in elevating musical experiences through layered compositions, where technical precision meets expressive artistry, creating soundscapes that resonate beyond the immediate moment.

• Kairavi Bharat Ram

  Founder and Entrepreneur (Typsy Beauty)

  Kairavi Bharat Ram, leads the charge with makeup as armour, championing beauty that is fearless and unapologetically bold. Better known to the masses as Typsy Beauty, she is the founder and CEO of a beauty empire with a pan India presence and strong consumer base. A brand where passion meets purpose and beauty collides with confidence. A homegrown label built on the ideals of innovation and wellbeing, Kairavi seeks to transcend the conventions placed on women, creating a brand that wears her signature shade - authentic. Kairavi's journey is a testament to the power of how a single act cascades into shades of empowerment. What began as playful discovery merged with a desire to carve a niche for oneself, small beginnings where consistent change in thoughts, beliefs and actions led to the larger dream of what her brand signifies today - fearless and experimental. Her story is not just about building a business, it’s about becoming more, again and again.

• Kriti Singhal

  Founder of Education Tree and Orenda

  A voice of courage. A spark of change. A mirror to hidden strength. Thousands of lives touched and countless dreams awakened, Ms Kriti teaches hearts to rise and minds to transcend the ordinary. As the driving force behind the Education Tree and Orenda, she stands as a paragon of social change and empowerment. Kriti represents the dynamicity of existence, adorning roles that ask for more. Honoured with the Social Entrepreneur of the Year, by the Green Peace Foundation and the Nari Chetna Award at the Women Entrepreneurship Summit, Kriti’s journey stands as a testament to purpose-driven leadership. Through every recognition, she transforms vision into lasting change for communities and women across the nation. Kriti is a catalyst for courage and change, empowering thousands through her workshops, mentorship and advocacy for women and youth.

• Mohit Sharma

  Climate Researcher and Explorer

  He walks into places where maps surrender to silence. He listens to the language of ice and ocean that only a rare few have dared to understand. Bearing the warmth of purpose and the weight of knowledge from the coldest frontiers, Mohit Sharma stands as a symbol of relentless perseverance at the outermost limits of human exploration. Currently serving as a Laboratory Engineer with India’s National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Mr. Mohit Sharma works where the Earth reveals its most guarded truths. In the stark vastness of polar regions, Mr. Sharma decodes the delicate and decisive relationship between ice and ocean that shapes the future of our planet. When he raised the Indian tricolour on Antarctic soil, it was not merely symbolic, it was history written in frost.

• Niki Mehra Madan

  Fashion Influencer and Entrepreneur

  Niki Mehra Madan, a home for fashion and a connoisseur of couture is setting trends and curating finds, shaping the lives of many, one post at a time! Christened the Cosmopolitan Lifestyle influencer, for the year 2024-25, Niki Madan is an epitome of fashion that is authentic and unapologetically oneself. With prestigious brand collaborations like Kalyan jewelers and Swarovski under her belt and being featured on some of the biggest fashion voices such as Harper’s Bazaar and Cannes Red Carpet, Niki Mehra is a name that echoes in the world of fashion. Ms. Mehra represents a new wave in fashion, reinventing craft that voices the stories of ages bygone and places forgotten. She is a canvas for artists, displaying the untold through what is adorned. Some people follow fashion. Some preserve it. Then there are those who embody it within themselves, where every piece of fabric, every thread of craft seemingly finds a home in them.

• Samarth Wadhwa

  Content creator and Influencer

  From lecture halls to football grounds to corporate success and millions of scrolling screens, Mr. Wadhwa’s journey mirrors the ambitions of a generation, ambitions rendered with wit and humour in the stories of everyday life. A graduate of Sri Ram College of Commerce, a national-level footballer, and now a working professional at a top multinational company, his journey reflects a rare coherence that demands entirely different ways of being. Yet it is in the digital sphere that his voice has found its most resonant expression. Mr. Wadhwa has mastered the art of noticing, cultivating a stellar presence on Instagram with his content reaching millions. Effervescent and entertaining, Mr. Wadhwa captures the architecture of ordinary relationships, transforming daily absurdities into moments of effortless comedy. A dynamic voice, with each persona flowing into the next, he embraces the spirit of Cascade, a force ever changing, ever becoming, redefining success in his own terms.

• Tarannum JMC's Indian Music Society

  Singing Group

  Tarannum, the Indian Music Society of Jesus and Mary College, is a student-led musical ensemble known for its engaging group performances and curated musical pieces. Actively performing across college events and platforms, the group explores a range of Hindi and contemporary songs, often presenting them through collaborative arrangements and mashups.