In her talk, Aisha Eshbani emphasizes that chasing dreams isn’t about what we fail to achieve, but about staying true to what we genuinely care about. She highlights how today’s world often revolves around recognition, awards, and external validation, making it easy to forget the importance of love in our lives.Aisha encourages the audience to focus on the small things that bring joy, to recognize that love never disappears, and to prioritize it over accolades. She points out that books and ideas can be powerful sources of love and inspiration, reminding us that fulfillment comes from doing what we truly love rather than from collecting achievements.Her talk is a call to shift our perspective: value love, value meaning, and let those guide your journey. A literature enthusiast with a deep passion for storytelling, writing, and journalism. She is dedicated to exploring the world through literature, undertaking a project to read a book from every country. This endeavor has garnered recognition in prominent media outlets, including BBC Urdu and the Times of India. In addition, Aisha is a UNICEF Adolescent Champion and an honorary member of the British Council. When not engaged in these pursuits, she can often be found sorting Gujarati archives from the pre-partition era, interviewing elders for folktales, collecting postcards, and more. 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

Do you have a fear of public speaking? Youth speaker Jaiveer Bansal shares his journey of mastering the skill of public speaking by gamifying it - four levels to get you from fear to ferocious! Jaiveer Bansal is a dynamic young thinker, speaker, and Grade 6 student at Shiv Nadar School, where he served as Junior School President (2024–25). A multi-award-winning debater, he has represented India at international forums and won Best Speaker at Australasia Edu Drift three years in a row. Beyond debate, Jaiveer is a budding entrepreneur, artist, and performer, with paintings showcased in exhibitions and appearances on Doordarshan. He also plays squash and drums with passion. Known for his curiosity, kindness, and collaborative spirit, Jaiveer draws inspiration from the world around him—constantly learning, creating, and shaping a future full of 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