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Item Your identity is upon you to define | Alex Mathew | TEDxMICA | Alex Mathew (Maya) | TEDxMICA(TEDxTalks, 2019-05-08) Alex Mathew (Maya)"It starts with a dream. And if you focus on it, you will achieve it." Inspired by Robin Williams' Mrs. Doubtfire, Alex narrates how a lover of Theatre chases his adrenaline rush. Losing traditional jobs due to his gender identity did not deter Alex from staying true to it. Mayamma or Maya, portrayed by Alex Mathew, is someone who has vicariously lived the lives of greats like Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi, Rekha and Shobana while performing as one of India's first few drag queens. While redefining the meaning of talent, Maya describes what it is like to experience a force pulling you back, and how once you're out of your cage and free, you can go on to fulfil your calling. Unlike traditional performing arts, Drag is often pushed and shunned. Unconventional ideas are often followed by inevitable misconceptions. Maya debunks many such misconceptions associated with this art form through this talk. Most importantly, Alex explains how he uses his talent to empower women, extend his respect, and fight against the atrocities against women and the LGBTQ community. In a world restricted by conventional societal standards, Mayamma or Maya the Drag Queen represents what it means to be true to oneself. One of India's first few drag queens, Maya has broken the box of labels and stereotypes in more ways than one - quintessentially Indian with her Sari and her Malayali lineage, she has blazed a trail for redefining performance art. Portrayed by Alex Mathew, a PR and Marketing Executive at The Lalit Ashok Bangalore, Maya hosts her own talk show on YouTube called Chaya with Maya. An inspiration for aspiring drag artists in India, she is creating her own path and is a strong LGBTQ supporter. 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 MICA, Where Management Meets Creativity for more info, visit: www.mica.ac.inItem The circle of kindness and gratitude | Hussain Dalal | TEDxMICA(TEDxTalks, 2019-04-22) Mr. Hussain DalalDon’t we all look at the stars on the silver-screen and wonder what their lives are like? We wonder how they made it to the heights of Bollywood and try to put ourselves in their shoes, imagining life as a famous entity. Do we think though, about how they reach there? Did they struggle? Did they face failure? Eminent actor, scriptwriter and dialogue writer Hussain Dalal clears the air about this topic and leaves us all with some invaluable life lessons. He maps out his struggles as a teenager and underlines the gratitude he has for the random acts of kindness he received along the way. Does he have the formula to ride over the challenges that life throws up? Think coffee, and Hussain Dalal comes to mind - Hussain made Ra.. Ra..RRishi, comedy and coffee cool overnight with his Nescafe ad. With a rich stage background, he was one of the mentors in the 5th season of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge. After dabbling in stand-up comedy, Hussain Dalal went on to act in films like Greater Elephant, Bring on the Night, Margarita with a Straw, A Gentleman and Pizza. Hussain then built a career in the field of dialogue writing, his maiden venture into writing, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani was a runaway hit. Immensely talented with a gift for hilarious one-liners, more hits followed, namely 2 States, Fanney Khan and more recently, Karwaan. Hussain has an innate and quirky sense of humour and an intuitive understanding of human nature that seems to spill over in his writing. It is hardly surprising that Hussain Dalal is today one of the youngest and brightest stars in the industry and will be back in action with his upcoming films, Brahmastra and Kalank. 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 MICA, Where Management Meets Creativity for more info, visit: www.mica.ac.inItem Motoring through patriarchy | Priyanka Kochhar | TEDxMICA(TEDxTalks, 2019-04-22) Ms. Priyanka KochharWhile the world talks about gender equality, are we making any significant headway towards a world for equal opportunities for both genders? Are our women finding it easier to follow their dreams and do what they like? Are these women empowered enough to take matters into their own hands and revolt when necessary? Hear Priyanka Kochhar tell us about the difficulties a young Indian woman faces in this country, despite being from an affluent and educated family. An illustrious model (she’s featured in popular spreads like Vogue and Elle), Priyanka merged her passion for motorbikes with her likeable personality to build a strong online presence. Often seen passionately imparting wisdom about new bike launches, women empowerment and motorsport, she talks about how it is important to identify what you like and follow it through passionately, despite hardships. She takes us through her challenges, especially in the form of her family, and the effort it took to break out and branch out on her own. India's BikeWithGirl, Priyanka Kochhar has led the bandwagon for 'paradigm shifts'. As a model who has featured on Vogue, Elle, and several print/advertising campaigns, she has a strong social media presence. She is popular for imparting wisdom about the latest motorcycles launches, Motorsport and empowering women into making alternate career choices. She also raced in the National Championship, bagging her first podium win last year. Her words of inspiration have caused an institutional change amongst young netizens leading them to expand their horizons without being restricted by any societal norm, expectation, or boundary. 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 MICA, Where Management Meets Creativity for more info, visit: www.mica.ac.inItem Empowerment, Feminism and Football | Tanvie Hans | TEDxMICA(TEDxTalks, 2019-04-22) Ms. Tanvie HansWhat is the power of sport? Is it something that teaches us the necessary life skills? Does it teach us how to be a part of a team and work well in a group? Does it teach us to also look outside the sport? Or does it teach us about privilege? Tanvie Hans says it teaches you all of those things and more. Hear about it from Tanvie, the first woman footballer from India to play for the big leagues in England and also the first Indian woman to captain a men’s team in a predominantly men’s league. We follow her journey through football from when she was an 8-year-old child, playing in school, to playing for teams like Tottenham Hotspurs and Fulham in England and finally to now, where she is striving to empower women and young girls through football. She talks about how just believing in oneself can make an ordinary story extraordinary and the extent to which difference can be made to lives if one just makes the requisite efforts. One of the most prominent and inspiring voices for women in sports in India, Tanvie Hans started her football journey in Delhi and went on to play for legendary European clubs such as Tottenham Hotspurs and Fulham FC. Now back in India, she plays in multiple leagues, including the Amateur League, becoming the first woman to play in the league. She is constantly striving to make a difference on and off the field with several football related projects and associations with NGOs, and is in the process of surrendering her British citizenship to be able to play in and hopefully for India. 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 MICA, Where Management Meets Creativity for more info, visit: www.mica.ac.inItem Ingredients from my life | Sabyasachi Gorai | TEDxMICA(TEDxTalks, 2019-04-22) Mr. Sabyasachi GoraiWho is an artist? Is it the painter who uses her brush to weave stories? Or is it a writer, using his pen to create intricate worlds? What is art then? What is the qualifier that judges art? Can you play around with art, merge it and recreate it in multiple fields? As a young boy from Asansol in West Bengal, Sabyasachi Gorai would have a tough time concentrating on his studies and quickly learned that textbook learning would not be something that he would excel in. He focussed instead on art and food and thus started his rich, vivid journey from a young boy in a small town in West Bengal to becoming a world-class chef. His secret? He drew from all his cultural experiences through the years and celebrated it through his preferred art form – food. He shares his learnings here, talking about how he brought back long forgotten ingredients from small villages and continues to promote sustainable food – a concept about preserving tradition and culture through food. After all, food that has a story always sells better. The Chef with the Midas touch! Chef Saby is the only recipient of the most coveted National Tourism Award, for “Best Chef of India” awarded by the President of India. He quit his high flying job as Culinary Director of Olive Bar and Kitchen in 2012 and started his culinary academy to nurture and mentor young Chefs. His biggest international achievement came when he won the “Best Chef of India” at Varli Awards, New York. He has headed, launched and set up many award winning restaurants such as Lavaash by Saby, Byg Brewski, Bob's Bar & Mineority by Saby. He has also been trusted with the responsibility of being the President of the Young Chefs Forum, under WACS (Worlds Association of Chefs Societies), to groom budding chefs. 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 MICA, Where Management Meets Creativity for more info, visit: www.mica.ac.inItem Nepotism and Bollywood | Abhishek Banerjee | TEDxMICA(TEDxTalks, 2019-04-22) Mr. Abhishek BanerjeeDo you think the Hindi film industry and Bollywood are one and the same? Abhishek Banerjee explains how they are not. He shares insights on the workings of the Hindi film industry, with a focus on casting. He brings a different perspective to see Nepotism, culpability held on the industry. He believes the audience has a major role in deciding if nepotism is a boon or a bane. Abhishek Banerjee came to Mumbai to become an actor but landed up as a successful casting director having worked for The Dirty Picture, Secret Superstar, Kalank, Student of The Year 2, etc. Destiny made a turnaround and he ventured into acting as well. The actor of “Stree” fame has also performed impactful roles in shows like Mirzapur, TVF Pitchers, and Humorously Yours One of India's finest emerging artists, Abhishek Banerjee began his career in 2010 with Once Upon A Time In Mumbai as a casting associate. In addition to his startling performances in Stree, Ajji, Mirzapur and mini-series like TVF Pitchers and Humorously Yours, he has also cast for shows such as Inside Edge, TVF Tripling and the most recent, Mirzapur. With his partner, Anmol Ahuja, Casting Bay was established, which is the first Bollywood casting company that handpicked actors for web content and let them explore different forms of media. Casting Bay has cast for movies like Raid, The Dirty Picture, Toilet - Ek Prem Katha & Secret Superstar, and is working on films like Student Of The Year 2, Hindi Medium 2 and Kalank. His vibrant work and prolific personality are appreciated and admired by younger audiences all over the country. 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 MICA, Where Management Meets Creativity for more info, visit: www.mica.ac.inItem Attaining happiness | Rohit Roy | TEDxMICA(TEDxTalks, 2019-04-22) Mr. Rohit RoyWe tend to get trapped in our lives, living each day after then next, toiling towards that one promotion, that one high grade or that one project that will tell us that we have made it. What is success and when do we know that we have achieved it? One could argue that acclaimed actor Rohit Roy has achieved his fair share of success. Regarded as an actor of immense calibre and versatility, Rohit has defined and redefined himself time and again to stay relevant and looked up to in the current scenario. With multiple roles across television soaps and his foray into films like Shootout at Lokhandwala and Kabil, Rohit seems to be a suitable candidate to speak about the success and its ups and downs. Travel with Rohit as he takes us through his journey traversing across theatre, digital entertainment, films and TV soaps. He divulges a mantra of his and also shares his secret sauce of being truly happy. From television to films to digital entertainment, Rohit Roy has successfully straddled them all. Today, he is regarded as an actor of immense calibre and versatility. His four-year stint as the stylish and arrogant protagonist in Swabhimaan, one of India’s most popular soap operas, catapulted him to instant fame. Having acted in several sitcoms and directed some, he has also hosted several live events and game shows. Graduating into mainstream films, Rohit Roy went on to act in hits like Shootout at Lokhandwala and Kaabil, to name a few. He also directed the internationally acclaimed film, 'Rice Plate', starring Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi. He produced Puran Masi and Gubbare and also acted in the latter, all part of Dus Kahaniyan. His latest venture is a thriller series called ‘Memories’, a digital series which has garnered a lot of acclaim. 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 MICA, Where Management Meets Creativity for more info, visit: www.mica.ac.inItem Blockchain - Opening doors to opportunities | Ish Goel | TEDxMICA(TEDxTalks, 2019-04-22) Mr. Ish GoelWhat would the world be like if we could govern ourselves without any official body looking over our shoulders? Are we developed enough socially to transact amongst ourselves? Blockchain has been around for almost a decade now and yet a lot of us may not know what it is exactly and what it means for the society at large. As the world is becoming one global country and moving towards intellectual and organizational freedom, blockchain technology is becoming increasingly important and relevant. Understand the essentials of it from blockchain aficionado Ish Goel, someone who’s been studying it in depth for several years as one of the key architects of blockchain, leading the delivery of multiple blockchain products on platforms like Ethereum Blockchain along the way. Ish takes us through his journey starting from how he was introduced to it by chance and the various platforms he had the opportunity to be a part of which led to him to becoming an expert in blockchain. He tells us how blockchain – which is essentially a specific type of data structure – is leading us to a world without intermediaries. He also delves into the purpose of cryptocurrency and how investing in it was not the primary reason for its creation. Being an incredibly holistic achiever, Ish Goel has created a storm in the blockchain circuit and established the ‘Blockchain Centre of Excellence’ at his company in 2016 after being invested in this technology for over two years. He is one of the key blockchain architects and has led the delivery of multiple blockchain products using platforms like Ethereum Blockchain globally. Featuring as a key speaker at multiple global blockchain conferences, Ish has always looked to develop an intangible quality which makes his work distinctive, truly excellent and empowering. 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 MICA, Where Management Meets Creativity for more info, visit: www.mica.ac.inItem On a journey of destigmatizing disability | Virali Modi | TEDxMICA(TEDxTalks, 2019-04-22) Ms. Virali Modi#MyTrainToo What is usual for one, might not be standard and enough for the other. Becoming the change you want to see is the need of the hour, they say. Realizing the need to make traveling in India more accessible for everyone, Virali Modi started #MyTrainToo campaign in 2017 that garnered huge traction. She believes that if she could spearhead a movement and bring about a change, anyone can. Her inspiring journey teaches one to make use of the power each of us have and to raise our voice responsibly. Each voice has a strength that can be culminated to bring about revolutionary change and can challenge the traditional system. Changing the way we talk about disability is needed for equality. Destigmatizing disability will require coming together and raising voices to give freedom to those with disability. Virali is a disability rights activist whose efforts to make Indian railways more accessible landed her in the list of ‘BBC 100 Women 2017’. A fighter at heart, she is determined to fulfil her dreams of becoming a model and actor one day. A determined fighter, 14-year-old Virali Modi was diagnosed with malaria that put her in a coma. The Pennsylvania resident, who wanted to become a model and an actor one day, had gone to Mumbai, where she contracted the disease. Due to a delayed diagnosis, Virali ended up in a wheelchair after multiple near death experiences. Despite her disability, she is still following her dream of becoming a model and is an aspiring actress. In 2014 , she became the first runner-up at the Miss Wheelchair India contest. It has been many years since the incident, Virali now is a disability rights activist whose efforts to make railways more accessible landed her in 'BBC 100 Women 2017'. She is also a motivational speaker inspiring millions with her arduous journey. 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 MICA, Where Management Meets Creativity for more info, visit: www.mica.ac.inItem 3 C’s of Styling Celebrities - Cloth, Culture, & Communication | Ami Patel | TEDxMICA(TEDxTalks, 2019-04-22) Ms. Ami PatelThe meaning of ‘fashion’ has changed over the years, courtesy: Social Media. In a world of Instagram and OOTD, it is important to realize that fashion is much more than the reel life. Fashion is a non-linguistic code and a mere extempore expression of oneself. Semiotically scrutinizing it, fashion is a signifier of lifestyle, emotions, and attitudes. In the business of storytelling via fashion, it serves as a tool for two-way communication. Ami Patel, a celebrity stylist, samples this by showcasing her work with renowned ladies such as Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Kangana Ranaut, Isha Ambani Piramal, among others. Her latest work includes styling Alia Bhatt for Gully Boy and Kalank promotions and styling Priyanka Chopra Jonas on her wedding day. Through her campaign #ItsCoolToRepeat with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, she exhibits her efforts of promoting sustainable fashion. A renowned celebrity stylist, Ami Patel has transformed the way people view fashion through her work. She is the stylist for some of Bollywood’s most notable fashion-icons like Priyanka Chopra, Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt and Kangana Ranaut, to name a few. Last year, Ami was behind the styling of two of the most talked about weddings globally – Priyanka Chopra’s and Isha Ambani's, which catapulted her to global recognition. She has also ploughed her trade across editorials, print, and TV in addition to being one of the most sought after stylists on Instagram. She was the former Fashion Director of L’Officiel India, and the Creative Director at Harper’s Bazaar. 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 MICA, Where Management Meets Creativity for more info, visit: www.mica.ac.inItem Why have we stopped taking risks? | Saurabh Sachdeva | TEDxMICA(TEDxTalks, 2019-04-22) Mr. Saurabh SachdevaTo take up risks is not easy, especially for a dyslexic child who was sexually abused. Saurabh has been this child, but he chose to write his own destiny by taking risks. Acting rescued him, gave him hope to fight and the courage to take a leap of faith in order to grow. Through his anecdotes and experiments, he shares his take on how one can strive towards attaining freedom. While explaining the different kinds of actions and risks, he stirs an interesting question - Why have we stopped taking risks? An acting coach, actor, and director, Saurabh Sachdeva is the man behind the acting skills of many acclaimed actors. His role as Sulaiman Isa in the Netflix special Sacred Games gained huge popularity. With a strong career of over 17 years, Sachdeva has played pivotal roles in movies such as Maroon and Manmarziyaan. An Acting Coach, an Actor and a Director, Saurabh Sachdeva has donned many hats in the Indian Film Industry. As an actor, he has played the pivotal role of Sulaiman Isa in the Netflix special Sacred Games and was also seen in critically accalimed movies such as Maroon and Manmarziyaan. As a prestigious acting coach with an experience of over 15 years, Saurabh Sachdeva is the man behind the acting chops of many illustrious actors. He is the founder of 'The Actor's Truth', an academy dedicated to training and education in the art of acting and theatre performance. He has also directed the short film 'Gul' and many theatre plays. 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 MICA, Where Management Meets Creativity for more info, visit: www.mica.ac.inItem What young Indians want | Snigdha Poonam | TEDxMICA(TEDxTalks, 2019-04-22) Ms. Snigdha PoonamInquisitive by nature, Snigdha attempts to look for inspiring stories around her and share it with the world. She interacts with young Indians for her articles and derives inspiration from these commoners to dream big. Through her encountered anecdotes, she shares journeys of people from being poor and undereducated to becoming rich and successful. She says most of the Indian youth crave two basic things – opportunities and freedom. A drive to dream big can catalyse to create an impact in this cluttered world. A journalist and author by profession, Snigdha covers Indian Politics, Culture, & Society for the Hindustan Times. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Financial Times, The Guardian, among others. Snigdha Poonam’s book ‘Dreamers: How Young Indians Are Changing the World’ won 2018’s Crossword Book Award for nonfiction. A renowned journalist for The Hindustan Times, Snigdha covers important national affairs in the wide range of Indian Politics, Society and Culture. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian and The Financial Times, among others. In 2015, her article 'Lady Singham's Mission Against Love' was runner up in the Bodley Head/Financial Times Essay Prize. Snigdha’s recent book, Dreamers: How Young Indians Are Changing Their World, chronicles the journey of six young Indians in small towns and villages as they chase their dreams. Dreamers won 2018's Crossword Book Award for nonfiction and was listed by The Financial Times and The Hindu as one of the best books of the year. 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 MICA, Where Management Meets Creativity for more info, visit: www.mica.ac.inItem Why professions are BEYOND buckets: Sagarika Chakraborty at TEDxMICA(TEDxTalks, 2016-03-15) Ms. Sagarika ChakrabortyIIRIS CEO Sagarika Chakraborty talks on theme "BEYOND" at TEdx MICA organized on 7th Feb 2016 at Ahmedabad wherein she speaks on how ones Genitalia shouldn't determine ones education or profession. Battling stereotypes, and questioning the norm, she urges us to question ourselves and to embrace our passions. To challenge your beyond, she says, you need to stand and imagine what's on the other side of the mountain. An alumnus of NLU, Jodhpur and ISB, Hyderabad, Sagarika seeks to inspire the youth to walk the unconventional path when it comes to pursuing passions. Sagarika wears many feathers in her cap as an author, lawyer, panel reviewer at the UNESCO, active researcher and many others in the past. Looking into her contributions in the field of policy studies at such a young age, she was awarded Fellowship by Royal Society of Arts, UK in 2011. Sagarika is known for her strong opinion about women security and women empowerment who seeks to bring about change through her contributions in the field of policy and corporate opportunities for women. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx MICA, Where Management Meets Creativity for more info, visit: www.mica.ac.inItem Lessons from the shepherd | Babar Afzal | TEDxMICA(TEDxTalks, 2016-03-08) Mr. Babar AfzalBabar Afzal talks about the six lessons from the life of a pashmina sheperd and how human emotions can be channelized towards an opportunity worth seeking! Babar Afzal is a Pashmina Activist who quit his career of a McKinsey Analyst 6 years back after his soul called him back home to protect the Pashmina Goats. He founded the Global Pashmina Goat Project and is featured regularly in world media being referred to as "the most credible voice on Pashmina in the world". Swearing to live for the Eco-system and contribute every second of his life to the community, he is the recipient of many awards including Shri. Rabindranath Tagore Award and Bharat Gaurav Award. He was also profiled by BBC and TIME Magazine in its "Genius Issue", where only 10 people have been profiled in the past decade for their brilliant work and ideas that can bring in positive social change. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx MICA, Where Management Meets Creativity for more info, visit: www.mica.ac.inItem Business in Space: One Giant Step | Sourabh Kaushal | TEDxMICA(TEDxTalks, 2016-03-10) Mr. Sourabh KaushalWhat comes to your mind when you think of space? Breaking the popular perception of space, Sourabh Kaushal tells in this video that the space surrounding our earth is actually full of space debris. He goes on to discuss about its danger and also what humans can do to clean our space Space explorer, engineer and entrepreneur, Karmaveer Chakra recipient Sourabh Kaushal has been doing space research for the past 7 years. He has been awarded the prestigious “Dr. Kalpana Chawla Young Scientist Award 2012” and was also the runner-up of the “Jerone Pearson Award 2010” given by The International Space Elevator Consortium, USA.He has been appreciated by eminent personalities for his research work in mitigating space debris and space transportation system. Being an INK fellow, he likes to interact and motivate people through his talks. He is also inclined towards 3D printing in space. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx MICA, Where Management Meets Creativity for more info, visit: www.mica.ac.inItem Turning your dreams into reality | Meenakshi Menon | TEDxMICA(TEDxTalks, 2016-03-19) Ms. Meenakshi MenonMeenakshi Menon traces her journey on how she challenged the limits set by society and made her way up the world of advertising and media. She shares the story of how she gained knowledge from every sector she worked in - from advertising to media - and used all of the experiences to give back to society in her own way. In this talk, she urges us to push our limits, past the exhaustion, making way for energy which helps us build our reality from our dreams. Meenakshi Menon is an advertising veteran who started her career in 1980 with Lintas and went on to launch India’s first audit & advisory in marketing services in 2003 by the name of “Spatial Access Solutions”. She also served as the MD, Zee TV till 1997. In 2000 she was selected by Ad Age Global as one of the 17 women worldwide who were changing the face of advertising industry. The first Indian judge ever to be on the Media Lions Jury at Cannes in 2003, she has also been selected as one of India’s 25 most powerful women by Business Today. Meenakshi has also founded an environment conservation NGO named, “Vanshakti” to instill a sense of responsibility amongst citizens. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx MICA, Where Management Meets Creativity for more info, visit: www.mica.ac.inItem Eight emotions of the fourth estate | Umesh Upadhyay | TEDxMICA(TEDxTalks, 2016-03-14) Mr. Umesh UpadhyayUmesh Upadhyay talks about the change in what and how the mainstream media reports as news today. He talks about how this change is related to the missing emotions in the media reporting. He goes on to talk about the importance of the eight rasa’s (emotions) Umesh Upadhyay is a senior journalist, academician and communication professional, presently working as President and Media Director in Reliance Industries Limited. Earlier He worked as President News with Network18. As a regular commentator on public issues he has an uncanny sense of understanding and analyzing political, economic and social issues from a holistic perspective. He has had experience of working with Delhi University, Press Trust of India (PTI), Doordarshan, Zee News, SAB TV, Home TV, Disha Education Society, Reliance Industries Limited and Network18. He has conceived, produced and presented many pioneering programmes during his career in media. He, as a reporter, has visited and covered many trouble torn spots in India including Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Assam and Kargil. He has also handled several international assignments. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx MICA, Where Management Meets Creativity for more info, visit: www.mica.ac.inItem When to quit? | Ester Martinez | TEDxMICA(TEDxTalks, 2016-03-08) Ms. Ester MartinezEster Martinez highlights the importance of moving beyond one's comfort zone and not to treat quitting as giving up. Ester Martinez is the founding CEO & Managing Editor at People Matters Media. She holds a Postgraduate degree in HRM from EADA (Spain) and a Master’s Degree in Management from ISB, Hyderabad. Until 2008, she worked as a professional manager with a host of Blue Chip companies, like HP and TCS. In 2009, Ester decided to come to India and work on developing India centric data on talent management, leadership and HR, seeing the absence of any such research content could be referred by CEOs & HR heads. This spurred her idea to start People Matters, a magazine that aims to provide practical aspects of managing, developing and coaching talent in India. What started as a magazine, emerged as India’s single point of reference for knowledge in HR industry in just 6 years. Ester is very active in various HR and Business forums in India and Internationally. She is currently the Vice President of National HRD Network Delhi & NCR chapter. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx MICA, Where Management Meets Creativity for more info, visit: www.mica.ac.inItem Anything can inspire you | Bhumika Bhatia | TEDxMICA(TEDx Talks, 2016-03-26) Ms. Bhumika BhatiaThis talk by Bhumika Bhatia revolves around the story of creating and how one can look at their art through different aspects rather than just clicking the shutter button. Instead of being a student of the field, she urges us to be the field. It all started 6 years ago when Bhumika felt the need to find an outlet to translate her dreams and imagination. And then, photography happened to her. She did her first exhibition “Sublunary World” at the age of 19 and is the only Indian female photographer whose work has been published and exhibited across the world at such a young age including (Jimmy Choo and the Elton John Foundation), Selfridges-London where she was also a runner-up; Paris Fashion Week; and so on. She was featured by Cosmopolitan Magazine as a part of their cover story “People to look out for in 2012” and in magazines such as Digital Photographer, GQ India, Cosmopolitan India, TIME Magazine (Online), Front page on Vogue Italia (twice.) and many more. An amalgamation of vividness, romance, love, desolation, sensitivity and pain, her images are just like her dreams. And just like her dreams, she only shares what touches her. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedxItem Imagine if we couldn't imagine | Kunal Arora | TEDxMICA(TEDx Talks, 2016-03-18) Mr. Kunal AroraA twenty-something co-Founder of the Education Tree, Kunal Arora, talks about our long-lost conjoint twin - Imagination. He believes that our generation is at the cusp of an Imagination Deficit, an era of the "Copy-Paste". Really? Why don't you Google it? He is the Co-founder of the Education Tree, who uses small yet meaningful ways to impart education with the help of unique art forms such as freeze mobs, flash mobs, graffiti, chalk art, street dancing, street plays etc. Kunal Arora and 3 of his friends started TET to remove the cracks in the education process and ensure a good, meaningful learning for all. They are currently working in universities across Delhi and plan to take up school initiatives as well. TET is also working towards Women Safety. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx MICA, Where Management Meets Creativity for more info, visit: www.mica.ac.in