In a place where nothing felt familiar, she found strength in staying open and grounded in who she was. That’s how she adapted, grew, and eventually found a sense of home. Phimphiroon is a university student who shares her journey of learning a non-native (third) language — Spanish — and adapting to a new culture under pressure and time constraints.Her story draws from studying abroad in two very different environments: New Zealand, where English was spoken and life felt manageable, and Argentina, where language and cultural barriers pushed her far beyond her comfort zone.In Argentina, she struggled with miscommunication and feelings of isolation, as no one at her school spoke English. But within just one month, she began speaking Spanish fluently — a breakthrough that didn’t just improve her language skills, but also strengthened her mental resilience and adaptability. 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

The speaker, Vedant Anand explores how human emotions like curiosity, hope, and wonder drive technological innovation—not just logic or necessity. From historic voyages to modern breakthroughs in AI and robotics, every invention begins with an emotional spark. By recognizing this, we can shape a future where technology reflects not just our intelligence, but our humanity. Vedant Anand is an engineer at a leading research company and a passionate motorsports enthusiast, driven by an unyielding pursuit of progress. Fueled by his innate curiosity and a deep fascination for innovation, he constantly pushes the boundaries of robotics. He has previously gained recognition in TAC Challenge; an International Subsea Drone Competition held in Norway and now continues to leave an impact in his field of work. 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

We often form opinions of others in moments, but how accurate are they? This talk explores the quiet impact of first impressions and what we miss when we rely on them too heavily. Through reflection and real-world examples, it encourages a shift toward curiosity over conclusion and invites us to see others more fully. A passionate storyteller and confident speaker. From winning piano competitions to coding and writing fiction, Sandiaga brings creativity into everything they do. They’re also part of the Ramadan assembly team and co-host the Deen Talks podcast. Whether on stage, behind a mic, or at a piano, Sandiaga is always ready to share something meaningful. 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 heartfelt TEDx talk, engineer-turned-educator Himanshu Arora shares the realization that real educational reform doesn’t begin with better textbooks, but with a better learning ecosystem. Leaving behind a successful corporate career, he returned to his hometown, Raisinghnagar, not just to start a school — but to spark a movement rooted in empathy, curiosity, and dignity.Through personal stories of students, teachers, and community members, Himanshu presents a transformative 3-step framework that reimagines the role of teachers as ecosystem builders, parents as true partners, and curiosity as the real curriculum. Drawing inspiration from global models like Escuela Nueva and grounded in the Indian context, this talk challenges conventional schooling norms.It’s a story of coming home — and building something radically new. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or policymaker, this is more than a talk. It’s a call to reimagine education by strengthening the soil in which every child grows. From topping campus placements to working with global giants, Himanshu Arora had everything the corporate world offers. But his heart belonged to a place often forgotten — his village near Raisinghnagar, Rajasthan.He returned with a bold mission: to transform rural education. As co-founder of Donia International School, Himanshu is bringing English-medium learning, global exposure, and holistic growth to children who had never dreamt beyond their fields. His school has won Best school award in Raisinghnagar, Best principal Award from SOF and they have planted over 1000 trees in the vicinity. 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

"Not every story starts with strength—but this one grows into it. Watch Saksham’s journey of faith and resilienceWhat do you do when life takes an unexpected turn—when your dreams feel distant and the world around you changes overnight? In this heartfelt TEDx talk, Saksham shares his journey of embracing life’s uncertainties and discovering the strength within. With quiet courage and deep conviction, he invites us to focus on what’s in our control, let go of what’s not, and keep moving forward with hope. This is a story of resilience, acceptance, and the unshakable belief that no matter what life throws your way, you still have the power to dream—and to chase those dreams, one determined step at a time. Watch his inspiring journey unfold—you may just see your own strength in a whole new light."Saksham is 14 year old happy go lucky boy studying at Dubai Scholars Pvt School, Dubai. He is an ardent sport lover and follows most of them but extremely passionate about cricket his favourite team in IPL is Rajasthan royals . What is remarkable about him is his understanding of controllable & uncontrollable in life and that too at this tender age something exceptional I believe and that brings so much clarity in him. Saksham's humanity quotient is very high and he always wants to help needy people in whatever way he can and he always push his family members also to do the same. His close to chest gadget is his PS5 and he loves to play FIFA / FORMULA 1. 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

"What if your authentic voice is the key to unlocking your greatest potential? Join Rima Medhi in her transformative TEDX Talk - Awaken the Voice Goddess Within to embark on a journey to discover, free,amplify your unique voice like never before! Drawing on years of experience in empowering visionary leaders,artists,speakers..Rima shares key paradigm-shifts to tune into the highest potential of the human voice to help break through self-doubt, embrace your unique voice, and shine with magnetic presence. Listen in, to elevate your influence, enhance your communication,make an impact with your voice. Watch now, and awaken the ‘voice goddess’ within!Rima Medhi is an activator and amplifier of the Voices of Visionaries and Changemakers, globally. An engineer by profession, an ex-Radio Jockey with over 2500 live Radio shows to her credit, a multilingual voice & theatre artiste - she is a multi-passionate serial-Entrepreneur; The founder of Ed-tech Start-up-Creatiwitty.inc Global: that promotes value-creating communication skills and performance skills for students and also heads - Rima Medhi Coaching: as a Confidence & Communication Coach specialising in Voice Mastery for Global Leaders. Rima is also a language and communication Trainer with over millions of views on her You-Tube videos. Rima has contributed over 10,000 hours in Coaching, Training, Mentoring and Teaching students and clients. She has over 7500+ student success stories and has just kickstarted her third venture - QUBE REVIVE in conjunction with The QUBE Enterprise, UK to revive and empower disadvantaged groups in society and take them from Unseen to Unstoppable. 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