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Ideas Worth Spreading

April 26, 2019 · Jagriti Theatre, Bangalore

The Second Chapter

TEDxISBRBangalore 2019 brought together an extraordinary group of thinkers, doers, racers, scientists, musicians and entrepreneurs onto one stage. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, this independently organized TEDx event sparked deep discussion and meaningful connections.

From Dakar Rally finishers to teenage CEOs, lake conservationists to world-record drummers — the 2019 edition proved that ideas worth spreading come from the most unexpected places.

7
Speakers
2019
Edition
Jagriti
Theatre
Apr 26
Date
DateSaturday, April 26, 2019
VenueJagriti Theatre, Bangalore
OrganiserTEDxISBRBangalore
Event TypeUniversity — Independently Organized TEDx

The Voices That
Moved the Room

Anand Malligavad
Lake Conservationist & Urban Environmentalist
Anand Malligavad

Designed and executed rehabilitation of Bengaluru's dying lakes with nearby communities, including techies from Electronic City. The man behind rejuvenating Konasandra Lake. With 42+ more lakes planned, he is transforming Gavi and Nanjapura Lakes into one of India's best wetlands.

Aravind KP
Motorsport Racer — Dakar Rally 2019
Aravind KP

The second Indian to complete the Dakar Rally 2019, representing TVS Rally Factory Team. His passion for racing began at 19 in local events in Mangalore. Won the Gulf Dirt Track National Championship 2006. Featured in the Malayalam film Bangalore Days — only 55% of bikes finished.

Arunima Sen
Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Awardee & Medical Researcher
Arunima Sen

Collaborated with students from Poland, Finland and the USA to develop a device that determines micro-nutrient levels using spectrometry. Her research helps patients across India, South East Asia and Africa. Working on sustainable urban living solutions.

Giridhar Udupa
World-Renowned Ghatam Percussionist
Giridhar Udupa

Started his musical journey at age 4. Three decades of performances across 50+ countries. Collaborations with eminent artists worldwide and numerous international accolades. One of the most celebrated names in Indian classical percussion.

Sarthak | Vishak | Sunil | Sandeep
Musicians — United by Music
Sarthak | Vishak | Sunil | Sandeep

Sunil Ramesh holds the Guinness World Record for the longest drum solo — 100 hours 49 minutes. Sandeep Sharma, Best Guitarist awardee (Govt. of AP, two years), is launching an album in six languages across Hip-hop, Pop, Classical and Rock.

Shailaja Rangarajan
Founder, Rimagined — Upcycling Activist
Shailaja Rangarajan

Has upcycled approximately 60–70 tonnes of varying waste categories. Founder of Rimagined, she hopes to take upcycling across India as a movement, bringing back ancestral sustainability and helping the country manage waste creatively.

Tilak Mehta
Youngest Forbes Leadership Awards Panelist — CEO, Papers N Parcels
Tilak Mehta

Founder of Papers N Parcels and Wonderpreneurs. Youngest panelist in the history of Forbes Leadership Awards 2018. Featured on OMG Yeh Mera India (History Channel). A serialized speaker quoted in all leading media channels.

Ideas From the
2019 Stage

Every talk from TEDxISBRBangalore 2019 — available on YouTube.

TEDxISBRBangalore 2019 · All Talks

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01
Anand Malligavad
Restoring the Lakes Glory
Conservationist
02
Aravind KP
An Indian Aces the DAKAR
Motorsport Racer
03
Arunima Sen
Breaking the Shackles
Researcher
04
Giridhar Udupa
Symphony of Clay: Tha Dhi Thom Nam
Percussionist
05
Sarthak | Vishak | Sunil | Sandeep
United by Music
Musicians
06
Shailaja Rangarajan
Striving for a Better World
Founder, Rimagined
07
Tilak Mehta
A 13 Year Old CEO
Entrepreneur

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