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

When you picture a tattoo studio, do you imagine a dark room with neon lights and heavily tattooed men? Artist Utsavi Jhaveri takes us on a journey decolonising the history of tattooing in India, while urging us to reconsider who we label an "artist". Utsavi Jhaveri is a South Asian artist working to reimagine the Indian tattooing industry by centering women’s needs, experiences, and visibility. Through her documentation of street tattooing in India, she also examines how caste, class, and spatial dynamics continue to shape and expand the idea of what a tattoo studio can be. 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

On an island nation surrounded by water, many women lack the basic life skill of swimming. Aminath Zuna shares her journey of teaching women in the Maldives how to swim to help them connect more deeply with their ecosystem. Aminath Zuna is the founder of Salted Ventures Swimmers (SVS), a swim school in Malé, Maldives, offering lessons for all ages and SSI-certified swim and snorkel instructor courses. A former competitive swimmer, her passion for the ocean began in childhood and evolved into a career in swim education. Since 2022, she has co-led the Ocean Women Project, training instructors across islands to foster community-based ocean literacy. With over 1,000 students taught and 30+ instructors trained, Zuna is dedicated to building ocean-minded communities and creating a ripple effect of sustainable, inclusive engagement with the sea for future generations. 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

How can we foster creativity in an increasingly individualistic world? Youth editor Kashika shares the antidote to hyperindividualism - creating and nurturing creative communities. Kashika is a 17-year-old student at Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon, with a deep passion for the arts—whether through performance in dance and theatre or creation in writing and visual media. In 2024, she founded Junoon Magazine, a youth-led e-publication that offers a platform for young creatives to explore themes such as art, philosophy, science, fiction, and poetry. She currently serves as the President of Ayka India Trust, a non-profit organization focused on education and empowerment for underprivileged communities. A firm believer in the power of storytelling to inspire change, Kashika is also an avid reader, with Slaughterhouse-Five and Circe among her favorites. 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 a walk could help you reconnect with yourself and your socio-political world? Ashutosh Joshi takes us along on his walk from the western coast to the eastern coast of India. Ashutosh is a writer, photographer, and grassroots visionary rooted in Narvan, a coastal village on Maharashtra’s western edge. After honing his craft in England, Ashutosh returned to India to understand his country. He set out on foot—first walking 1,800 kilometers from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal, and later 900 kilometers from Mumbai to Goa—seeking to understand the soul of his country beyond headlines and hashtags. Today, he lives and works in his village, collaborating with local communities to imagine and implement sustainable models of rural development. His work challenges the myth that opportunity only lives in cities. Ashutosh’s vision is clear: to reverse the tide of urban migration by creating dignified livelihoods in the very villages people are leaving behind. 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