Past TEDx event
TEDxTCET
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Speakers
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Dr. Lochan Jolly
Academician/Researcher and Branch Counselor of IEEE TCET
Dr. Lochan Jolly is an accomplished academician, researcher, and STEM educator with over 22 years of teaching experience. She has been associated with IEEE TCET as its Branch Counselor since 2013 and became an IEEE Senior Member in 2023. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics, an M.Tech in Microelectronics from IIT Bombay, and a Ph.D. in Electronics & Communication Engineering from SNDT University, Mumbai. Dr. Jolly has published around 50 technical papers in national and international journals and conferences and has contributed seven Scilab textbook companions under the FOSSEE initiative at IIT Bombay. Her areas of expertise include Communication Engineering and Electronic Circuits. A Life Member of ISTE and IETE, she has received several recognitions for academic excellence, STEM initiatives, and contributions to Scilab and laboratory migration projects. She was recognized as an ISRO Space Tutor in 2022 and has served as an IEEE STEM Ambassador since 2021.
Mr. Aniruddh Kothari
Photographer
Aniruddh Kothari is a Mumbai-based Creative Director and Photographer specializing in entertainment advertising, celebrity, and lifestyle photography. Through Aniruddh Photo, he leads creative projects from concept to execution, working with brands across the liquor, athletic, and travel industries. His portfolio includes celebrities, athletes, and lifestyle and travel imagery, reflecting a distinctive and story-driven visual style. Alongside his commercial practice, Aniruddh has contributed to photography education as Visiting Faculty at H.R. College of Commerce & Economics, mentoring students and connecting academic learning with industry practice. As a colour-blind photographer, he brings a unique perspective to composition, contrast, and visual storytelling, demonstrating how individual perception can shape creative expression.
Mr. Raghav Sachar
Singer, Music Director, Composer, Multi-instrumentalist, Entrepreneur
Raghav Sachar is an acclaimed Indian singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, recognized as India’s first multi-instrumental pop star, with proficiency in over 30 instruments. Born in Kolkata in 1981, he began playing music at the age of four and later studied Music and Composition at Monash University, Melbourne, specializing in saxophone with flute as his secondary instrument. He received the Golden Key Award and Earnest Award for academic excellence. Over a career spanning two decades, Raghav has contributed as a composer and instrumentalist to films including Dhoom 2, Hum Tum, Parineeta, Rustom, and Andhadhun, while also developing a successful solo career as a singer-songwriter. He has collaborated with leading musicians and performed internationally across Asia, Europe, and Russia. Known for blending Indian classical traditions with Western musical forms, Raghav’s work reflects discipline, versatility, and a distinctive cross-cultural approach to contemporary music.
Mr. Surya Kant
Entrepreneur
Mr. Surya Kant is a seasoned professional and thought leader with extensive experience across business, leadership, and organizational development. Known for his strategic perspective and ability to turn challenges into opportunities, he has worked across diverse professional environments, bringing together innovation, people, and purpose. Through his journey, Mr. Kant has focused on creating meaningful impact by encouraging individuals and organizations to think beyond conventional boundaries. His insights are shaped by years of professional experience, continuous learning, and a deep understanding of the evolving world of work. At TEDxTCET, Mr. Surya Kant brings a perspective that encourages audiences to question the familiar, embrace change, and look at possibilities through a wider lens.
Mrs. Rupam Sehtya
Chef / Content Creator
Rupam Sehtya is a chef, content creator, and storyteller whose journey reflects transformation, resilience, and reinvention. Born and raised in Meerut, she moved to Delhi after marriage at 20 and built a career across teaching and twelve years in the corporate world, while embracing motherhood. Becoming a mother to twins changed her relationship with food, transforming it from a family tradition into a way of nurturing her children and exploring nutrition. In 2019, Rupam left her corporate career and joined her husband’s production house. When the COVID-19 lockdown brought their work to a standstill, it created an opportunity to begin something new. On the fourth day of lockdown, she and her husband created their first recipe video. Today, known as “Bachon Ki Yummy Aunty,” Rupam creates healthy, delicious, family-friendly recipes that children love. Her journey, shaped by change and personal loss, reminds us that every chapter of life can prepare us for the next.
Ms. Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia
Indian Actress, Model, Lawyer,Theatre Artist,Television & Film Personality
Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia is an Indian actress and performer whose journey reflects versatility, resilience, and a constant pursuit of growth. A trained theatre artist with a background in law, she chose the performing arts over a legal career and entered the entertainment industry through Femina Miss India 2018, representing Manipur and earning the title of Miss Refreshing Beauty. Since then, she has worked across theatre, pageantry, television, reality television, regional cinema, OTT, and Hindi films. Her diverse body of work reflects her ability to adapt to different roles, languages, formats, and creative environments. From the stage to television and from regional productions to digital and Hindi cinema, Nimrit has embraced opportunities that challenge her creatively. She embraces new challenges and continually expands her craft. Through each experience, she continues to evolve as an artist, refusing to be defined by a single role or medium.
Ms. Soundous Moufakir
Actress / Model / Content Creator
Soundous Moufakir is a Moroccan-French actress, model, and content creator whose journey reflects courage, reinvention, and the pursuit of an unconventional dream. With an MBA in Corporate Finance, she began her career as a financial analyst in Paris before leaving the corporate world to pursue her passion for Indian entertainment. Moving to Mumbai, she embraced a new country, culture, and language while building a career in modelling, reality television, and acting. She gained recognition through MTV Roadies and later won MTV Splitsvilla X4. She went on to participate in Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 and made her acting debut with The Kerala Story, followed by projects including Fateh and music videos such as Guru Randhawa’s Qatal. Today, Soundous continues to explore acting, digital content, and entrepreneurship. Her journey is a testament to choosing uncertainty over comfort and having the courage to begin again.
Shri Yashasvi Yadav
IPS Officer • Technologist • Public Servant
Shri Yashasvi Yadav is a Senior IPS officer and public servant with expertise in policing, technology, and cybersecurity. He has played a significant role in strengthening Maharashtra’s cyber and technology-driven policing ecosystem, working at the intersection of law enforcement and emerging technology. His professional journey reflects the evolving nature of modern policing, where technological innovation and cybersecurity are increasingly central to public safety and effective governance. Through his work, he represents the importance of adapting to changing challenges while using technology as a tool for stronger, smarter, and more responsive policing.
