<div>The ‘TEDxPESITBSC’, organised by the students of PES South Campus, was an exciting event with the students taking an active interest in the talks given by eminent speakers. <br /><br />The motive behind organising the event was to inspire and it did just that. <br /><br />The speakers were from diverse backgrounds and shared their thoughts on different topics. <br /><div><br />The theme of the event was ‘Defy and Discover’. <br /><br /></div><div>Rajeswari Kannan was the first person to talk about the smart ways of innovating current technologies and how small changes in current products could bring about a much more efficient design. <br /><br /></div><div>The next in line was Saad Khan, the director of the film ‘Station’. <br /></div><div><br />He spoke about how having a good attitude and driving yourself to achieve great things could result in just that. <br /><br /></div><div>Akkai Padmashali, an inspiring transgender activist, was the next to talk about her life and how she fought against all adversities to stand up for what she believed in. <br /><br />“Dr Shyam Bhat, a speaker, reminded us all that we are happy people and how being yourself works best. <br /><br />He also gave a hint about the us returning to Indian heritage. <br /><br />Miss Earth 2010 Nicole Faria spoke on how she went on to live her dreams and Nishesh Mehta, a successful social entrepreneur, showed everybody how he made a difference to the lives of millions in society,” said Ashok, a student.<br /><br /></div><div>Yazmin Claire Kazi, a drummer and former research scientist, spoke about how a minute could change one’s life and how she learnt to face failure. <br /><br />She then enthralled the audience with a drum solo that left everyone in awe. <br /><br /></div><div>Finally, it was the turn of Aal, and Sunil, who energised the crowd with their special talent — beatboxing. <br /><br />Arjav Jain, a speaker curator of the event, was quite impressed with Ian Faria’s workshop on impression management. <br /><br />“The energy he has is immense and I’ve already started speaking differently to new people and feel very positive about myself,” he said. <br /><br /></div><div>A surprise event took place midway through the programme as the speakers, members of the audience and organising committee got on the stage to dance to the popular song ‘Happy’.<br /><br /></div><div>Surabhi Subramanya, student of PESIT— South and part of the organising committee, noted that ideas discussed at the talk were worth spreading. <br /><br />“The participation of a variety of people transformed our nature irrespective of our age. <br /><br />It’s amazing how a strong message can be put across and forces people to think in a span of just a few hours,” she said. </div><div><br /></div></div>
<div>The ‘TEDxPESITBSC’, organised by the students of PES South Campus, was an exciting event with the students taking an active interest in the talks given by eminent speakers. <br /><br />The motive behind organising the event was to inspire and it did just that. <br /><br />The speakers were from diverse backgrounds and shared their thoughts on different topics. <br /><div><br />The theme of the event was ‘Defy and Discover’. <br /><br /></div><div>Rajeswari Kannan was the first person to talk about the smart ways of innovating current technologies and how small changes in current products could bring about a much more efficient design. <br /><br /></div><div>The next in line was Saad Khan, the director of the film ‘Station’. <br /></div><div><br />He spoke about how having a good attitude and driving yourself to achieve great things could result in just that. <br /><br /></div><div>Akkai Padmashali, an inspiring transgender activist, was the next to talk about her life and how she fought against all adversities to stand up for what she believed in. <br /><br />“Dr Shyam Bhat, a speaker, reminded us all that we are happy people and how being yourself works best. <br /><br />He also gave a hint about the us returning to Indian heritage. <br /><br />Miss Earth 2010 Nicole Faria spoke on how she went on to live her dreams and Nishesh Mehta, a successful social entrepreneur, showed everybody how he made a difference to the lives of millions in society,” said Ashok, a student.<br /><br /></div><div>Yazmin Claire Kazi, a drummer and former research scientist, spoke about how a minute could change one’s life and how she learnt to face failure. <br /><br />She then enthralled the audience with a drum solo that left everyone in awe. <br /><br /></div><div>Finally, it was the turn of Aal, and Sunil, who energised the crowd with their special talent — beatboxing. <br /><br />Arjav Jain, a speaker curator of the event, was quite impressed with Ian Faria’s workshop on impression management. <br /><br />“The energy he has is immense and I’ve already started speaking differently to new people and feel very positive about myself,” he said. <br /><br /></div><div>A surprise event took place midway through the programme as the speakers, members of the audience and organising committee got on the stage to dance to the popular song ‘Happy’.<br /><br /></div><div>Surabhi Subramanya, student of PESIT— South and part of the organising committee, noted that ideas discussed at the talk were worth spreading. <br /><br />“The participation of a variety of people transformed our nature irrespective of our age. <br /><br />It’s amazing how a strong message can be put across and forces people to think in a span of just a few hours,” she said. </div><div><br /></div></div>
