TEDxSDPS Intl School Youth

Speakers

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• Avni Solanki

  Resilient Athlete,Growth Mind set Advocate and Grade XI Humanities student

  A Grade XI student who believes that learning is a lifelong journey of curiosity, growth, and self-discovery. Her experiences in academics, Olympiads, volleyball, and skill development have taught her the values of critical thinking, resilience, teamwork, determination. She constantly strives to step beyond her comfort zone, embrace challenges, and learn from every experience. She firmly believes that her true potential is shaped not by where she begins, but by her willingness to keep learning, growing, and believing in herself.

• Divyana Jain

  Storyteller, Chess Champion and Grade X Student

  A Class X student, a confident public speaker, competitive chess player and lifelong learner. Her journey in public speaking began at the age of seven, and since then, she has actively participated in speaking events, debates, anchoring and school programs. Alongside public speaking, she has excelled in chess, securing 1st position at the Inter-School Chess Tournament. She is also a trained swimmer, drummer, sportsperson and enthusiastic team player .

• Kanishka Rajpal

  Young Storyteller, Global Citizen and Grade IX student

  A curious and determined Grade 9 student who views dreams not as fixed endpoints, but as evolving identities. She advocates for moving beyond "borrowed ambition"—pursuing what looks impressive to others—toward an identity rooted in genuine personal values.

• Kashish Puraswani

  Visionary Leader, Student Entrepreneur and Grade XII Commerce Student

  A Grade 12 student and dedicated leader whose journey reflects growth through diverse experiences, including Model United Nations, entrepreneurship, culinary leadership, and competitive sports at district and national levels.

• Pawneet Kaur

  Literary Voice, Dialogue Advocate and Grade XI Humanities Student

  A Class XI Humanities student, an avid reader, public speaker and curious learner who believes in the transformative power of words. Her public-speaking journey began in Grade III and gradually developed into a deep passion for communication and meaningful dialogue. She has participated in book talks, literary festivals, the Oxford Reading Event, AFS community-service initiatives and workshops. She has also represented her school at various prestigious platforms, broadening her horizons and strengthening her communication skills. Pawneet believes that every experience is an opportunity to learn, every challenge a lesson, and every interaction a chance to understand the world better.

• Sharlin Upadhyay

  Future Jurist, Persuasive Orator and Grade XI Humanities student

  She is a curious and driven high school student, passionate about Humanities, Applied Mathematics, public speaking, and creative expression. She values curiosity, resilience, and empathy, guided by the philosophy, “Just keep swimming.” Aspiring to pursue law and become a judge, she hopes to empower young people and create meaningful social impact.

• Swara Sharma

  Creative Performer, Confident Voice and Grade XI Commerce Student

  A Grade XI student from Commerce Stream, believes growth begins beyond the comfort zone. A dancer and speaker at heart, she has won recognition in talent showcases, The Voice, English Accolade, and various extempore and declamation contests. On the sports field, football, basketball, and athletics have taught her resilience and teamwork. Creatively, she shines through poetry, origami, and art — winning her school's annual art award — while chess and a strong LogIQids score reflect her analytical side. At heart, she's a reader, a nature-lover, and a believer that learning never ends — someone who measures success not by trophies, but by the lives she touches and the courage she inspires in others.

• Yashasvi Kochale

  Academic Scholar, Future Jurist and Grade X Student

  A dedicated Class X student, driven by a passion for academics and co-curricular activities. A Class Topper, holding Gold Medals in Olympiads like NSO, IGKO, and IEO. Excels across quizzes, with a great artistic acumen and numerous accolades to her credit. Actively involved in co curricular activities and securing star honors regularly at school.