Past TEDx event

TEDxTSMS Noida Youth

Confluence

Took placeAugust 7, 20269:30 AM - 1:30 PM (GMT+5:30)
LocationNoida, Uttar Pradesh, India
FormatYouth
Heraclitus wrote that no one ever steps into the same river twice the water has moved on, and so has the person. But rivers do something else, too. They meet. Two currents that began in different mountains, carrying different silt, arrive at the same point and become one body moving forward. We live in a moment that rewards separation: our feeds, our fields, our certainties. Ideas are sharpened in isolation and rarely tested against anything unlike themselves. TEDx TSMS Noida Youth invites you to the meeting point instead where the scientist listens to the poet, where the student argues with the veteran, where disagreement is not a threat but a tributary. Confluence is not agreement. It is the willingness to arrive carrying what you know, and to leave carrying more. So, bring your current. Converge.

Speakers

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  • Aaliya Chug

    Final Year Law Student at King's College London

    Aaliya is a final-year law student at King’s College London, where she combines the intensity of legal education with practical experience at leading law firms globally, including DLA Piper and Kochhar & Co. Her work has spanned Employment Law, Intellectual Property & Technology, Litigation, and Criminal Law, giving her an international perspective on the legal profession while still a student. These experiences sparked her interest in understanding how mindset shapes the way we respond to challenge, adapt to change, and grow through discomfort. Aaliya believes that success is not about avoiding pressure but learning to navigate it with resilience, self-awareness, and purpose. She hopes to inspire students and young professionals to embrace uncertainty, reframe setbacks as opportunities for growth, and discover the confidence to thrive in even the most demanding environments.

  • Abhimanyu Khera

    Student Innovator, Cyber Ambassador

    Abhimanyu Khera is a 12-year-old Class VIII student at Springdales School, New Delhi, passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems. His curiosity about cybercrime led him to become the youngest intern at the Gurugram Police Cyber Security Summer Internship (GPCSSI) 2025, where he promoted digital safety and student outreach. His work was recognised by the ACP, Cyber Crime, Gurugram Police. Inspired by this experience, he created Sentinel OSINT Hub, an ethical platform that organises publicly available information to support cyber investigations and cyber awareness. In 2026, he returned to GPCSSI to present the platform and conduct a learning session. He also developed VertiGrow, a hydroponics innovation recognised at the Avishkaar Makeathon 2025 and selected for the National Science Centre Innovation Festival 2026. Abhimanyu believes responsible technology can make the world safer and empower people through knowledge.

  • Aryav Chugh

    Student Changemaker

    Aryav Chugh is a Grade XI student at The Shriram Millennium School, Noida, whose journey extends far beyond academics. Driven by curiosity from a young age through building LEGO models and solving Rubik's Cubes, he has developed a passion for problem-solving, public speaking, debating, Model United Nations, and social advocacy. As Vice Head of Shri Sahyog, he has organised donation drives, fundraising campaigns, and community initiatives. Beyond school, he serves as the Head of Management at the Farak Foundation, supporting the welfare of senior citizens, and as Head of Drives at the S.H.E. Initiative and Hari Koshish, promoting girls' empowerment and environmental sustainability. These experiences have strengthened his belief that meaningful change is driven by empathy, collaboration, and action, and that lasting impact is created when communities come together with compassion and purpose.

  • Delisha Soni

    Published Researcher, IIT Delhi Research Intern & Co-Founder of S.H.E Initiative

    Delisha Soni is an IBDP student at The Shriram Millennium School, Noida, with a passion for aerospace engineering, scientific research, and creating meaningful social impact. She is a published researcher in rocket propulsion systems, with her work featured in the IJFMR. As a Research Intern at IIT Delhi, she explores advanced scientific concepts while deepening her interest in engineering and innovation. Beyond academics, Delisha is the Co-Founder of the S.H.E. Initiative, a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to empowering women through education, self-defence drives, environmental campaigns, and community outreach. She also serves as the Head of ICT at her school, leading technology initiatives and promoting digital innovation among students. Driven by curiosity and purpose, she believes the most meaningful innovations emerge where science, creativity, and leadership intersect.

  • Dr Aditi Sharma Garg

    Dhrupad Artist

    Dr. Aditi Sharma Garg is a third-generation Dhrupad artist, carrying forward a rich musical lineage as a disciple of Guru Krishna Datt Sharma and Pandit Datt Sharma. A distinguished scholar and performer, she is an MA Gold Medalist and M.Phil topper, and holds a PhD in Hindustani Classical Music from the University of Delhi. As a performer, she has presented Dhrupad at leading music festivals across India and abroad. As a musicologist, she has authored peer-reviewed articles and leads workshops and research programs promoting classical music scholarship. Her creative range extends to composition, having created original music for documentaries and independent projects. Her stature is further reflected in her roles as a juror on Indian Idol and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, and as an Advisory Panelist with the CBFC, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting — a testament to her multifaceted contribution to Indian music and culture.

  • Komal Singh

    Engineering Manager at Adobe

    Komal Singh is an Engineering Manager at Adobe who believes extraordinary journeys begin with one ordinary decision — to start. A graduate of IIIT Allahabad, she leads engineering teams building technology used by millions, all while pursuing challenges that redefine human potential. Her personal journey is a remarkable testament to resilience and growth: from learning to swim as an adult to completing two full Ironman triathlons, winning a 100 km ultramarathon with a course record, and climbing peaks above 21,000 feet. Through her work, adventures, and storytelling, Komal inspires young people to look beyond labels and embrace the power of becoming. At TEDxYouth@TheShriramMillenniumNoida, she will share how the most meaningful lives are built at the confluence of passion, purpose, and perseverance.

  • Ripudaman Singh Bevli

    Plogman of India, Founder - Litter Free India movement, Strategy Lead - Rainmatter Foundation

    Ripudaman Bevli also known as Plogman of India is an ex-techie turned marathoner and environmentalist. He is credited with starting India's first eco-fitness movement - combining FIT India with Swachh Bharat. For that he was officially appointed as the Plogging Ambassador of India by the Government of India. The Government of India adopted the Litter Free India movement - the first such citizen lead movement and since then almost a crore Indians have participated. Ripudaman has organised more than 600 cleanups across 100+ cities Worked with close to 150 schools and colleges. He has made 'Cleaning up other people's litter the coolest thing to do in India.

  • Simran Sharma

    Para Shooter

    Simran Sharma, 17, is an international para rifle shooter and a proud NCOE athlete with an outstanding record of 25+ national medals across 6 national championships. She is a Khelo India gold and silver medalist and has represented India on the international stage twice, earning wide recognition in print and electronic media along the way. A truly versatile athlete, Simran is additionally a national-level swimmer and a trophy winner from the Shiamak Davar SPB batch, reflecting her passion and discipline beyond the shooting range. She is now training with her sights firmly set on the 2026 Para Asian Games in Japan and the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles — the next big milestones in her remarkable and inspiring journey.

Organizing team