TEDxITM Gwalior

Speakers

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• Arun Kumar

  Economist and Professor

  Dr. Arun Kumar: An Eminent Economist and Visionary Distinguished Academic Journey Taught taught economics at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) from 1984 to 2015. Sukhamoy Chakravarty Chair Professor, JNU Center for Economic Studies and Planning. Renowned Diplomat and Scholar Vice President and acting President of the Indian Academy of Social Sciences Malcolm S Adiseshiah Chair Professor at Institute of Social Sciences, New Delhi (2017–2022). Contributor to Public Policy and Reform Chairperson of the `Commission on Unemployment’ by Civil Society Groups in 2022 Published groundbreaking books on the Indian economy, including "Indian Economy’s Greatest Crisis: Impact of the Coronavirus and the Road Ahead." A Legacy of Insights and Influence prolific author of over 100 academic journal articles and 400 popular press pieces. Advocate for alternative economic policies and economic awareness.

• Pawan Kumar Varma

  Author and Diplomat

  Pavan Kumar Varma: A Multifaceted Journey Renowned Author-Diplomat Pavan K. Varma: A versatile personality, writer and Diplomat Best-Selling Author- Author of over a dozen best-selling books. Notable works: "Ghalib: The Man, The Times", "The Book of Krishna", "Being Indian", and more. Diplomat Extraordinaire- Diverse diplomatic roles: ambassador in multiple countries Recognitions & Awards: Honorary Doctorate from Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management for "Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism’s Greatest Thinker". Winner of Atta Galatta-Bengaluru Literature Festival prize for "Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism’s Greatest Thinker". Latest Masterpiece- Unveiling "The Great Hindu Civilization: Achievement, Neglect, Bias, and the Way Forward". A thought-provoking journey through history, culture, and civilization "The Great Hindu Civilization". An evening of enlightenment and exploration awaits!

• Sopan Joshi

  Author and Journalist

  Sopan Joshi is a journalist and author in Delhi. He has researched, written and edited for a variety of publications in both English and Hindi over the past 25 years. He has reported, written and spoken about farmers and agriculture, forestry and water management, indigenous peoples and societies, science and technology, the environment and ecology. He also writes on adventure and travel, sports and motoring, religion and politics. His journalism is driven by social values and a desire to better understand his people, his society, his environment. It has taken him across India and the world. He is the author of three non-fiction books.