Past TEDx event

TEDxAIIMS Kalyani

Took placeSeptember 6, 2026
LocationKalyani, West Bengal, India
FormatUniversity
Uncharted is often imagined as a place beyond the map, untouched, unseen, and unexplored. We believe it is something greater. It is not a destination, but a way of thinking: a willingness to step into uncertainty, challenge convention, and discover possibilities where others see only the unknown. Guided by our motto, Unbound. Unmarked. Unravelling., TEDxAIIMS Kalyani 2.0 celebrates individuals who have chosen paths without precedent, refused to be defined by expectations, and transformed bold ideas into lasting impact. Their journeys remind us that the greatest frontiers are not geographical, but intellectual, personal, and profoundly human. AIIMS Kalyani reflects this very spirit through its commitment to advancing healthcare, education, research, and innovation. Every meaningful discovery begins with curiosity, and every lasting advancement begins with the courage to question what is known and venture beyond it. TEDxAIIMS Kalyani 2.0 extends this vision by bringing together remarkable voices from diverse fields, whose stories inspire us to embrace uncertainty, think differently, and create meaningful change. Join us as we celebrate ideas that are Unbound, journeys that are Unmarked, and minds forever Unravelling the possibilities of tomorrow.

Speakers

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  • Anjana Aggarwal

    Scientist and Research Policy Advisor

    A scientist, advocate and voice for a new generation of biomedical research, Dr. Anjana Aggarwal works at the intersection of science, public health, research ethics and public welfare. As a Scientist and Research Policy Advisor at PETA India, she champions the transition from traditional animal experimentation towards modern, human-relevant and animal-free research methods. Throughout her work, she challenges established conventions and asks a very important question: What if the path to better science lies not in doing more of the same, but in daring to reimagine the way we conduct research?

  • Gyanendra Purohit

    Social Worker, Disability Rights Activist

    Based in Indore, Mr. Gyanendra Purohit is an advocate, social worker and disability rights activist. As the co-founder of Anand Service Society, he has dedicated his life to empowering the deaf and speech-impaired community through education, legal support, rehabilitation and employment opportunities. He holds a Master of Social Work (MSW), Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Master of Laws (LLM), and is trained in sign language and community-based rehabilitation. Inspired by his late speech-impaired brother, he became an advocate for the deaf community, and has contributed to legal and social initiatives, promoting their inclusion and rights. His journey asks us to look beyond what society perceives as a limitation, and ask whether the real limitation lies in the person, or in the world we have built around them.

  • Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose

    Former Judge, Former Member of Human Rights Commission, First Lokpal of India

    With a distinguished legal career spanning nearly five decades, Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose has served as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India, a member of the National Human Rights Commission, and India's first Lokpal. His journey has taken him from the courtroom to the forefront of India's institutions for human rights and public accountability, marking a landmark chapter in the country's Institutional fight against corruption. His journey reflects a lifelong engagement with one of the most fundamental questions of democracy: How can institutions uphold justice, accountability and the rights of every individual?

  • Nilanjana Maulik

    Dementia Caregiver

    Some battles are fought not against a disease, but against the silence, stigma, and loneliness surrounding it. As the Secretary General of ARDSI, Calcutta Chapter, Ms. Nilanjana Maulik has spent nearly three decades working towards dementia care, striving to ensure that people living with dementia are not defined by their diagnosis, but recognised for the lives, memories, and dignity they continue to hold. A Commonwealth Scholar, National Awardee for Best Dementia Care Worker, Fellow of the Commonwealth Association for Ageing, and Master Trainer with Alzheimer’s Disease International, London, she has also specialised in end-of-life care and is an International Master Practitioner of the Spark of Life Philosophy. Through her work, she reminds us that sometimes the most meaningful impact does not come from grand gestures, but from something far more fundamental: choosing to care.

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