Srikanth Bolla spoke at the Invertis University event held on January 23, 2025, in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. He emphasized the power of determination and vision, even beyond literal sight. Bolla shared: “…what you hold in your mind, nurture in your heart, and pursue with determination can shape your reality… I refused to let limitations define me—instead, I turned them into my greatest strengths.” He also mentioned his inspiring focus on “overcoming challenges, breaking barriers, and the power of resilience and determination.”  "Turn your weaknesses into strengths." • He shared his inspiring life story: Despite being born visually impaired, he never let it define or limit him. He emphasized that inner strength and vision matter more than physical limitations. • He told students: Never see disability as a barrier, but as a unique force that can be converted into power. Believe in themselves and work with passion and purpose. • Srikanth said he faced discrimination and rejection at every stage, but: He converted those rejections into motivation. He pursued education at MIT (USA) and built a successful business that employs hundreds, many of whom are specially-abled. • He encouraged students to embrace their struggles and transform them into opportunities. Srikanth Bolla (born 7 July 1991) is an Indian industrialist and the founder Chairman of Bollant Industries. He was the first visually-impaired student in Management Science at the Sloan School of Management of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Since he was visually impaired, educational opportunities were also a struggle, as not many accommodated it. Since then, he has been an important figure in creating opportunities for visually impaired people. He has been a youth leader since 2005 and went on to become a member of Lead India 2020: The Second National Youth Movement.[5] Started by former President of India A. P. J. Abdul Kalam,Lead India 2020[6] is helping India reach the goal of becoming a developed nation by 2020 by eradicating poverty, illiteracy and unemployment. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

生前预嘱理念倡导者李瑛医生，致力于推动公众对生命终章的关注与思考。 在这场演讲中，她将分享如何通过生前预嘱和安宁疗护，让生命的最后一程充满平静与尊严。 同时，她也呼吁每个人正视死亡，珍惜当下，用行动为有限的生命赋予最深刻的意义。 国内安宁疗护领域先行者，生前预嘱理念倡导者。 This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Siamo nell’era della resistenza. Per ogni aspetto del quotidiano, la strada si fa più tortuosa. Scegliere lavoro, partner, casa diventano tutte ardue imprese. La massima espressione di quanto siamo immersi nella resistenza, di quanto ormai l’abbiamo fatta nostra, ad oggi, è che ne abbiamo perfino fatto uno sport: lo sport di endurance.Si pensi alle ultramaratone, gare di corsa di centinaia di chilometri, in auto-sufficienza. Allora, se in passato la resistenza ci permetteva di sopravvivere fisicamente, oggi è la sopravvivenza sociale a chiederci di esibire la nostra capacità di resistere. Infatti, siamo in un’era nella quale tutti, a nostro modo, dobbiamo essere ultramaratoneti nel quotidiano.A prima vista, tutte queste gesta di resistenza sembrano ammirabili. Eppure, guardando meglio, possiamo accorgerci di una cosa importante: se saper resistere è vantaggioso, la vorace richiesta della società di una perenne ultra-resistenza è sintomo di qualcosa che non va, di uno stato psicopatologico diffuso. L’invito a prendere questa consapevolezza è l’idea worth spreading di questo talk. Docente presso l’Università di Bergamo, si occupa del rapporto tra percezione e motorio, guardando alle neuroscienze per comprendere come sperimentiamo la realtà del mondo esterno. Studia la natura dell’endurance nelle ultramaratone. È un ultramaratoneta, triatleta delle lunghe distanze e ama la letteratura. Ha svolto la sua ricerca tra Belgio, Svizzera, Germania e Italia. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Think of all the ways we move... Dr Christine Lambrianidis is an educational leader, teacher and researcher. She has taught English and Literature for almost twenty years in the western suburbs of Victoria. She has been an Associate Teacher at Monash University and educational consultant for the Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools (MACS), Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA), Victorian Association of Teachers of English (VATE), National Gallery of Vitoria (NGV) and Malthouse Theatre. She was also a playwright and researcher, completing her PhD in Theatre and Performance where she investigated the role intertextuality plays in hybrid feminist playwriting. Christine was part of the inaugural Teaching Excellence Program (2022) as well as a Teaching Innovation Fellow (2023) at the Victorian Academy of Teachers and Leadership. Currently, she is the Director of Teaching and Learning (P-12) at Westbourne Grammar School. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Take a minute... Sara is a thoughtful and curious individual who believes that small, consistent actions can drive meaningful change. Whether it is conserving water or cultivating strong study habits, she is passionate about the ripple effects of everyday choices. In her free time, Sara enjoys chasing spontaneous ideas and finding creative ways to bring them to life. When Sata is not experimenting with new concepts or diving into YouTube rabbit holes, she is often engaged in outdoor adventures, reading, or curiously asking bold what if? questions that spark new perspectives and possibilities. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In this talk, Cindia shares her personal journey as a scientist, immigrant, and dreamer—comparing life to a puzzle slowly taking shape with each experience. Through stories of resilience, space biology, and self-discovery, she invites the audience to see their lives as interconnected pieces in a much larger picture. Cindia Marra Gonzalez is a Cuban-born biology student, researcher, and aspiring astrobiologist whose journey across continents has shaped her passion for science and discovery. From learning English with a dictionary in hand to leading research in Martian agriculture and spinal cord regeneration, she transforms challenges into puzzle pieces that build toward a greater purpose: unlocking life’s potential beyond Earth and inspiring others to do the same. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx