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2018 · The Inaugural Edition

Rubik's — Find Your Right Place

March 10, 2018 · Jagriti Theatre, Bangalore

The Inaugural Chapter

We live in a world today where each day we are inundated with a lot more information than we can possibly process. We are communicating faster than ever before. So how do we describe ourselves and the world around us today? Are we connected? Are we dynamic? Are we advanced?

Knowledge is being aware of something, and wisdom is being able to discern those aspects of that knowledge which have a lasting and meaningful perspective towards life. We passionately believe in the power of wisdom and ideas in this fast-paced, fast-changing world.

TEDxISBRBangalore is not just a platform — it's a trampoline that will escalate the audience into newer heights of understanding themselves, the more they plunge deep into it. Our event is designed to attract and enchant all those who feel that WHY IS WHY!

12
Speakers & Performers
2018
Inaugural Edition
Jagriti
Theatre, Bangalore
Mar 10
Date
Theme Rubik's — Find Your Right Place
Date Saturday, March 10, 2018
Venue Jagriti Theatre, Bangalore
Organiser TEDxISBRBangalore
Edition First Ever — Inaugural

Twelve Voices That
Sparked a Movement

Anupam Nair
Bollywood Singer
Anupam Nair

A Dubai-based HR professional turned Bollywood singer who sang the title track of Julie-2 (2017). He headed the Bollywood Theme Park in Dubai before turning full-time singer.

Arun Varma
Founder, BBQ Ride India
Arun Varma

A 23-year-old food-preneur who started a food truck at 20 and grew it into a franchise of 32 food bikes under BBQ Ride India — with locations across India and one in London.

Deepak Justin
Motivational Speaker & Life Coach
Deepak Justin

Known as "DJ" to the Bangalore crowd — a celebrated Toastmasters Champion of District 92, and an equally renowned motivational speaker and life coach.

Dheeraj Kolla
Micro Artist · Pencil Sculptor
Dheeraj Kolla

A micro artist from Hyderabad specialising in graphite art — carving immaculate sculptures on pencils, championing a remarkable social cause through miniature masterpieces.

Eliath Fernandes
Violinist
Eliath Fernandes

A gifted violinist who has been playing the violin since the age of 5, bringing soulful musicianship and a passion for hitting the right note — every single time.

Isaac Kehimkar
Chairman & Director, iNaturewatch Foundation
Isaac Kehimkar

Called the "Butterfly Man of India," Isaac has captured photos of the rarest butterflies across the country and authored a landmark book on the butterflies of India.

Pramod Siddagangaiah
Founder, LiveGreen India
Pramod Siddagangaiah

An IISc Bangalore researcher who created Apah Clay bottles — a sustainable, affordable alternative to plastic — championing environmental responsibility through innovation.

Rajashekharan Parameshwaran
Guinness World Record Holder
Rajashekharan Parameshwaran

Holds the Guinness World Record for the largest Easel Painting and the largest Edakoodam — the Indian version of the Rubik's Cube — a perfect embodiment of this event's theme.

Sandeep Sharma
Vocalist & Guitarist
Sandeep Sharma

A budding vocalist and guitarist from ISBR Business School who delivered a heartfelt musical tribute to Syria — turning music into a message the world needed to hear.

Swahaa Band
Percussion Band · Bangalore
Swahaa Band

A Bangalore-based percussion band named after the Sanskrit mantra-chant. A potpourri of Latin grooves, Samba, Reggae and Indian Folk — blending African and Indian instruments into universal rhythm.

Vahbiz Bharucha
Ex-Captain, Indian Women's Rugby Team
Vahbiz Bharucha

Former captain of the Indian Women's Rugby Team and current captain of the Maharashtra Women's Rugby Team — a champion on and off the field, redefining winning in sports, education and life.

Yathaarth Murthy
12-Year-Old Anthem-ologist
Yathaarth Murthy

At just 12 years old, studying at Vidyashilp Academy Bangalore, Yathaarth can sing 207 National Anthems — mastered in 3 years. He is gunning for the Guinness World Record while spreading awareness of lesser-known nations.

Ideas From the
2018 Stage

All talks and performances from TEDxISBRBangalore 2018 — our inaugural edition — available on YouTube. Click any row to watch.

TEDxISBRBangalore 2018 · Rubik's — Find Your Right Place

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01
Isaac Kehimkar
Chasing the Butterflies of India to understand its real beauty!
Butterfly Man of India
02
Anupam Nair
The Art of "F*#kable Listening"!!!
Bollywood Singer
03
Yathaarth Murthy
A 12 year old disruptive "ANTHEM-ologist"
Anthem-ologist
04
Dheeraj Kolla
A "Micro-artist" on a "Mega" Social Cause
Micro Artist
05
Deepak Justin
Dreams are "Over-rated"!!!
Life Coach
06
Sandeep Sharma
A Musical Tribute to Syria
Vocalist & Guitarist
07
Arun Varma
"Billion dollar idea" of a Food Bike!!!
Founder, BBQ Ride India
08
Pramod Siddagangaiah
Sustainability — Preaching What I Pray!!!
Founder, LiveGreen India
09
Vahbiz Bharucha
"Winning" — On Sports, Education and Beyond!
Rugby Captain
10
Eliath Fernandes
How to hit the Right Note — Everytime!!!
Violinist
11
Rajashekharan Parameshwaran
The Indian Rubik's — "Edakoodam"!!!
Guinness World Record
12
Swahaa Band
"An Enigma of Emotion"!!!
Percussion Band

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