: 10 Incredible TED Talks by Indians You Should Not Miss #IndiaNEWS #Experts Speak One of the great things about the internet is it’s a way to access information for free. Thousands of people share

10 Incredible TED Talks by Indians You Should Not Miss #IndiaNEWS #Experts Speak
One of the great things about the internet is it’s a way to access information for free. Thousands of people share their knowledge and expertise by uploading information on various websites and portals that are accessible to hundreds – a huge step towards democratising education.

Among these are the vastly famous TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) and TEDx talks, which share “ideas worth spreading???. Successful and accomplished people and industry experts talk about their journey and summarise the things they’ve learnt, sharing it with millions of viewers.

Here are 10 TEDx talks by Indian speakers you should not miss:

1. The Life-Saving Tech Helping Mothers Make Healthy Decisions by Aparna Hegde

Urogynecologist Aparna talks about maternal and child healthcare in the country. She outlines problems like overcrowded clinics, long waiting times, and exhausted and overworked doctors, discussing systemic gaps. She also talks about possible tech solutions that could save lives by avoiding preventable deaths.

2. The ‘Greenhouse-in-a-Box’ Empowering Farmers in India by Sathya Raghu Mokkapati

Agriculture was already an unreliable source of income for farmers, given the weather fluctuations, diseases, and more. But climate change has amplified these problems, making it almost impossible for the profession to offer stability. Sathya is bringing about change with his “greenhouse-in-a-box??? solution – a small structure that’s low-cost, easy-to-build that will help farmers grow more with less water.

3. Thoughts On Humanity, Fame and Love by Shah Rukh Khan

Bollywood giant Shah Rukh Khan talks about his life and challenges in this light, fun talk. He also shows off some of his dance moves while sharing pearls of wisdom he’s acquired through spending a life in the spotlight.

4. My Long Walk Across India for Womens Freedom by Srishti Bakshi

Women’s rights activist Srishti talks about her 2,300-mile walk across India, conducting workshops on the financial independence of women across the country. She believes that issues like catcalling and harassment can be tackled through more women coming out in public spaces, encouraging and setting examples for other women in a snowball effect.

5. Daydreaming Your Way to Success by Dolly Singh

Popular social media influencer Dolly talks about her journey to the top, the challenges she faced along the way including dealing with imposter syndrome, and drives home the importance of staying positive and optimistic.

6. Why You Should Speak To Strangers by Praveen Wadalkar

Play devil’s advocate, Praveen, an entrepreneur and solo traveller, talks about the importance of talking to and trusting strangers.