TEDxChinchwad

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• Ankit Rawal

  Founder, Sanskrit For You | Sanskrit Professor

  Prof. Ankit Rawal is a lifelong student of Sanskrit and Indian culture, devoted to exploring the depth, beauty, and lived wisdom of the Sanskrit tradition. Through his work and study, he seeks to make Sanskrit more accessible and meaningful in the modern world, beyond rituals and textbooks. At TEDx Chinchwad, his talk will explore Sanskrit as more than an ancient language—revealing it as a living tradition of thought that offers clarity, harmony, and timeless insights for a more thoughtful way of life today. Join him in rediscovering the wisdom of Sanskrit.

• Ashish Selokar

  Founder, Itihas Yatra | History Researcher

  Ashish Solekar is a storyteller and an entrepreneur from Maharashtra who works to bring Indian history and cultural memory closer to contemporary audiences. A founding member of Itihas Yatra, he focuses on making Indian history and Indian knowledge systems accessible in Marathi through modern storytelling formats. At TEDx Chinchwad, Ashish will invite the audience to rediscover Indian history beyond dates and dynasties—exploring forgotten narratives, cultural context, and why understanding our past still matters deeply in shaping who we are today. Join him for a fresh perspective on India’s history.

• Dr Saloni Patwardhan

  Orthopaedic Surgeon | Director of Dhanashree Hospital

  Dr Saloni Patwardhan is an Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in Industrial Hand trauma She is the Director of two hospitals As an entrepreneur, she has two successful start ups in the field of Sports medicine implants and Surgical consumables Her work as an artist has taken her all across the globe to exhibit her canvases, that are inspired from her work as a Surgeon For her talk, "Powerful Medicines We don't Prescribe" she talks about the intangible aspects in Modern Medicine like Empathy, Care and Compassion

• Usha Laxman

  Author, 'Credibly Exaggerated' and 'Timeless Laxman’ | Chairperson of R.K. Laxman Foundation

  With over four decades of experience across education, leadership, and social initiatives, Usha Laxman has worked at the intersection of learning, creativity, and public impact. She has authoured 2 books authored 2 books titled 'Credibily Exaggerated' and ‘Timeless Laxman' At TEDx Chinchwad, her talk will reflect on education beyond classrooms—exploring how values, creativity, and access to learning can shape more aware, responsible, and empowered individuals. Join her in rethinking how education can truly transform lives.

• Vikram Deshmukh

  Edu-Legal Strategist

  Vikram Deshmukh is an Edu-Legal Strategist working at the intersection of policy, institutions, and decision-making systems. With over two decades of experience advising schools, educators, and organizations, his work focuses on how interpretation, context, and judgment shape real-world outcomes. He is known for translating complex regulatory and informational challenges into clear, actionable thinking. Through his engagements, he advocates for responsible decision-making in an age of information overload, emphasizing discernment over reaction and context over authority.