Soham D'Souza

My name is Soham D'Souza.Curator and License of TEDxICTMumbai.I am currently doing my third year BTech in Chemical Technology and Engineering with specialisation in Dyestuff Technology from the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India. I am the current General Secretary of my institute. I head all the student activities that take place in my institute for the academic year 2013-2014.Gold medallist (All India Rank 3) at the National Environment Talent Search Exam(2007).Gold medallist at the Young Innovators' Choice Competition at ICT Mumbai(2013). First prize winner at IGNITE ICT(2012).Successfully completed one day training in Science Journalism organized by the National Centre for Science Communication and ICT, Mumbai (2012).Event co-coordinator at The Institute of Chemical Technology Marathon(in association with Cancer Patients Aid Association ,Mumbai , Tata Memorial Hospital ,Volunteer for a Better India). I am a volunteer with the Art of Living Foundation and do service projects with them.

TED talks fascinate me a lot .I am really passionate about Indian folk music. I am learning the "Tabla"(the Indian Drum instrument) for the past 7 years. I like orating and debating.

I first heard the TED talk of the Chancellor of my institute ,Dr.R.A Masheklar about "Breakthrough designs through ultra low costs"(http://www.ted.com/talks/r_a_mashelkar_breakthrough_designs_for_ultra_low_cost_products.html). It really fascinated me a lot because it spoke about the most novel innovations of the TATA group i.e. the NANO car that has made cars affordable to a common man in India. After than I have watched countless number of inspiring talks onTED as well as TEDx.

Remembering many actions and incidences in daily life.