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TEDx at Podar Sangli aims to bring the global TED experience to your local community, sparking meaningful conversations and connections. This is your chance to unleash new ideas, inspire, and inform.

WHAT IS TEDx?

TEDx hosts local, self-organized events that bring people together for a TED-like experience.

TEDx events blend TED Talks videos and live speakers to inspire deep discussion and connection.

These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where 'x'= independently organized TED event.

The TED Conference provides guidance for TEDx, but individual events are self-organized under specific rules.

TEDx hosts local, self-organized events that bring people together for a TED-like experience.

TEDx events blend TED Talks videos and live speakers to inspire deep discussion and connection.

These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where 'x'= independently organized TED event.

The TED Conference provides guidance for TEDx, but individual events are self-organized under specific rules.

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Our Lineup of Power Pact Speakers!

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SARITA

JADAV

Ms. Sarita Jadav, a visionary leader and National Programme Officer at UNESCO South Asia, whose unwavering commitment and transformative energy have redefined education for health and well-being over the past 27 years

Ms. Sarita Jadav, a visionary leader and National Programme Officer at UNESCO South Asia, whose unwavering commitment and transformative energy have redefined education for health and well-being over the past 27 years

A passionate TEDx speaker and true changemaker, she leads groundbreaking initiatives that champion inclusive, gender-sensitive, and life skills–based health education across the region.

With a rare blend of empathy and expertise—rooted in her background as a social worker and lawyer from Utkal University— ma'am continues to empower communities and inspire change through every step of her journey

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DRISHYAA

DUGGAL

Ms. Drishyaa Duggal is a distinguished Cyberpsychology Evangelist whose expertise spans the psychological dimensions of technology, social media, and artificial intelligence.

As a six-time TEDx speaker and regular presenter at the International Conference on Cyberlaw, Cybercrime and Cybersecurity, she has established herself as a leading voice in understanding digital behavior.

Through her research, speaking engagements, and published work "Poesy," Ms. Duggal illuminates the complex relationships between human psychology and digital environments, equipping readers with evidence-based strategies for developing emotional resilience in an increasingly connected world.

Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, offering valuable guidance to individuals and organizations navigating the psychological challenges of the digital age.

Her mission is to help people understand the deep connection between technology and mental well-being and psychology, addressing issues such as social media addiction, cyberbullying, digital identity crises, and the influence of AI-driven content on human behavior.

She is a regular speaker at the International Conference on Cyberlaw, Cybercrime and Cybersecurity, having addressed the said conference in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

She has been a guest speaker at prominent organizations like the United Nations (UN) , All India Institute of Medical Sciences ( AIIMS) , Faculty of Management Studies - University of Delhi (FMC) , World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), The Foreign Correspondents Club of South Asia. She is dedicated to promoting awareness of Cyberpsychology and its different aspects of how it impacts various activities in the digital ecosystem.

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TARA

BHAVALKAR

Dr. Tara Bhawalkar is a distinguished marathi senior writer, researcher, folk literature scholar and president of the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sanmelan.

Dr. Tara, a scholar of lok sahitya, folk literature, art and performance, quoted often from the ovis, poems, of women saints and ordinary women composing songs while grinding grain on stone wheels expressing liberal ideas, giving vent to the oppression women experienced.

Dr. Bhavalkar holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Marathi. She also completed the S.T.C. (Secondary Teachers Certificate) and earned qualifications as a Hindi Pandit and Anuvad Pandit from the Maharashtra Rashtrabhasha Sabha.

Her doctoral thesis, titled "Marathi Pauranik Natakachi Jadan-Ghadan: Prarambh te 1920" (The Development of Marathi Mythological Drama: From Inception to 1920), was honored with the Best Dissertation Award by Savitribai Phule Pune University.

In 2024, Dr. Bhavalkar was elected as the President of the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, held in Delhi in February 2025. She became the sixth woman to preside over this esteemed literary conference in its history.

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SMITA

MAHAJAN

Ms. Smita Mahajan is a distinguished Bharatanatyam performer and educator with over three decades of experience.

Holding a B.A. in Mathematics, an M.A. in Dance, and the prestigious Sangeet Visharad, she has taught at Lalit Kala Kendra, Bharati Vidyapeeth, and served as an impaneled Guru at Pune University.

A published composer of works like Sharadache Chaandane and Margam Unmesh, and a choreographer of acclaimed pieces such as Shakuntal and Rukmini,

Ms. Smita now nurtures talent and preserves tradition through her institute, Artitude.

Holding a B.A. in Mathematics, an M.A. in Dance, and the prestigious Sangeet Visharad, she has taught at Lalit Kala Kendra, Bharati Vidyapeeth, and served as an impaneled Guru at Pune University. A published composer of works like Sharadache Chaandane and Margam Unmesh, and a choreographer of acclaimed pieces such as Shakuntal and Rukmini, she now nurtures talent and preserves tradition through her institute, Artitude.

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VARAD

MASKE

Mr.Varad Maske, a notable Podar International School alumnus, is a research-driven innovator, currently completing his B.Tech in Polymer Engineering at ICT Mumbai. He has secured an admission to PhD with full financial aid from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York ,USA, in their Isermann Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering.

Mr.Varad Maske, a notable Podar International School alumnus, is a research-driven innovator, currently completing his B.Tech in Polymer Engineering at ICT Mumbai. He has secured an admission to PhD with full financial aid from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York ,USA, in their Isermann Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering.

With a solid background in computational modeling, rheology, and material science, he has written several research articles in prestigious journals such as Progress in Organic Coatings, Starch-Starke, and Polymer Bulletin. His research includes the creation of BRAMpy, a Python-based tool for modeling non-linear viscoelastic behavior in biopolymers, and cutting-edge initiatives involving hydrogels, conjugated polymers, and superabsorbent composites. Varad has received several accolades, including the Dr. Tobias Rosenthal Best Student Award, for his extraordinary ability to integrate scientific curiosity into significant consequences. He continues to make valuable contributions to the scientific community through research, mentoring, and thoughtful leadership

His research includes the creation of BRAMpy, a Python-based tool for modeling non-linear viscoelastic behavior in biopolymers, and cutting-edge initiatives involving hydrogels, conjugated polymers, and superabsorbent composites.

Varad has received several accolades, including the Dr. Tobias Rosenthal Best Student Award, for his extraordinary ability to integrate scientific curiosity into significant consequences. He continues to make valuable contributions to the scientific community through research, mentoring, and thoughtful leadership.

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PRATIKSHA

PAI

Ms. Pratiksha Pai is a Chartered Accountant by profession, a finance and educational content creator, advisor and consultant, author, convener as well as a CEO and founder. She is the recipient of the India's Most Promising Influencer, Fempreneur Award 2024 at The Bombay Stock Exchange.

Ms. Pratiksha Pai is a Chartered Accountant by profession, a finance and educational content creator, advisor and consultant, author, convener as well as a CEO and founder. She is the recipient of the India's Most Promising Influencer, Fempreneur Award 2024 at The Bombay Stock Exchange.

Ms. Pratiksha has appeared on multiple episodes of the kannada TV show, 'Business Tonic' and on channels like Zee Kannada and TV5 Kannada, where she has talked on topics related to Income Tax, Employment issues and Education sector.

Ms. Pratiksha has also delivered talks on various shows of Akashvani Bangalore and Akashvani Mangalore, in relation to finance topics, Women Empowerment and Career Guidance.

She has delivered seminars at Startup Conclaves in relation to Youth and Women entrepreneurship and Startup Fundings.

She has also delivered Career guidance talks at various colleges like Sahyadri Institute, Mangalore and Mangalore Independent PU College, Bangalore.

Ms. Pratiksha has conducted Share market and Mutual fund basics seminar at Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan and Statup funding seminar at St. Claret College, Bangalore.

SCHOOL INFO

Why we aim to be the best
at what we do!

Why Podar Sangli?

Podar International School, Sangli is a place where values and knowledge meet.

The students of the school have achieved remarkable progress in various fields, demonstrating brilliance in diverse areas of expertise.

The Principal of Podar International School - Sangli, Mr. G.B. Patil, attended the Global Schools' Inclusive Forum at UNESCO in Paris, France, from March 13 to March 15, 2024. He received the "Global Inclusion Award" in the category of Innovation in Schools.

Meet Our Team at Podar

Core Committee

Shweta Chiprikar

shweta.chiprikar@podar.org

Program Teacher Incharge

Ranveer Bhosale

Student Incharge

Eshita Patil

Student Incharge

Anushka Zambre

Student Incharge

Harsh Pattanshetti

Student Incharge

Social Media Team

Rajat Walvekar

Student Incharge

Aarna Toro

Student Incharge

Siddesh Jadhav

Student Incharge

Arnav Patil

Student Incharge

Abhiram Gujar

Student Incharge

Building Ideas, Creating Aspirations

OUR THEME THIS YEAR

OUR THEME THIS YEAR

OUR THEME THIS YEAR

LESSONS BEYOND SYLLABUS

LESSONS BEYOND SYLLABUS

LESSONS BEYOND SYLLABUS

LESSONS BEYOND SYLLABUS

TEDx at Podar Sangli aims to bring the global TED experience to your local community, sparking meaningful conversations and connections. This is your chance to unleash new ideas, inspire, and inform.

Why we aim to be the best at what we do!

Why Podar Sangli?

Meet Our Team at Podar

Core Committee

Shweta Chiprikar

Ranveer Bhosale

Eshita Patil

Anushka Zambre

Harsh Pattanshetti

Social Media Team

Rajat Walvekar

Aarna Toro

Siddesh Jadhav

Arnav Patil

Abhiram Gujar

Building Ideas,
Creating Aspirations

Why we aim to be the best
at what we do!