TEDxSAJS Lucknow Youth

Speakers

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• AARADHYA DWIVEDI

  Curious Thinker | Optimist | Orator

  Aaradhya Dwivedi , a Grade 9 student at Seth Anadram Jaipuria School, is a curious and imaginative thinker who finds wonder in the simplest of moments. An optimist with a reflective spirit, she seamlessly blends humor with depth in her expressions. With a natural ability to connect ideas in unexpected ways, she embodies creativity, authenticity, and a quiet determination to make meaning out of the everyday.

• Anya Singh

  Orator| Leader| Learner

  Anya Singh, the Deputy Head Girl of Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Lucknow, strives to create spaces that encourage others to discover their voices and grow into confident individuals. Currently a Grade 11 Humanities student, she carries a deep passion for public speaking and how it sparks meaningful conversations. Endlessly curious and eager to learn, she finds joy in exploring everything from the intricacies of grammar to the timeless stories of Greek mythology. For her, words are more than just language; they are a way to connect, inspire, and empower those around her.

• Medha Shanker

  Researcher | Mental Health Advocate | Social Impact Leader

  Medha Shanker, a high school senior at Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Lucknow, is passionate about cognitive computing. She has published international research on how technology and circadian cycles influence human cognition, mood, and health, including the role of microRNAs in cancer. Beyond research, she createdAuraTree, a gamified mental wellbeing app mergingAI with cognitive behavioral therapy, and cofounded The Maharat Initiative to bring skill-based education to underserved communities. With her blend of science and social innovation, Medha aspires to design ethical, human-centered technologies that advance mental health and global equity.

• Mimansa Tanwar

  Lead Clinical Psychologist | Author | Head Fortis School Mental Health Program Fortis National Mental Health Program

  Ms. Mimansa Singh Tanwar is a revered and experienced clinical psychologist withRCI (Rehabilitation Council ofIndia). Skilled in working in the clinical space using evidence-based treatments with adolescents, parents, couples and families.Being a pioneering mental health educator, she leads the Fortis School MentalHealthProgram, creating impactful initiatives, authoring influential books, and actively raising awareness nationwide through workshops, media, and speaking engagements to champion youth mental well-being.

• Parinya Santlani

  Artist| Storyteller |FashionCommunicationStudent

  Ms. Parinya Santlani is an artist whose art is sculpted by emotion and storytelling. She completed her schooling from Scindia KanyaVidyalaya, Gwalior and Paradise School, Goa.After graduating from Paradise School, she took a gap year to travel and explore in orderto widen her horizons in art and design.Her first exhibition was showcased at ScooNews Global Educators Fest 2023, named 'KalaKaKarz' , while her second exhibition was a bold collection of design and artistry, by the name 'Tamasha' Parinya is now pursuing Fashion Communication at Istituto Marangoni in Mumbai, expanding her creative flair.

• SARTHAK RAJ

  Hindustani Classical Vocalist | Leader |Explorer

  Sarthak Raj is an award-winning, classically trained Hindustani Vocalist from Bhatkhande and a high school senior passionately pursuing science at Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, reimagining how music is deeply rooted in culture and human nature. With a mind wired for curiosity, ideas spark unexpected connections, much like the Alchemy of Ragas themselves.

• Shiv Mandlik

  Innovator| Changemaker| Researcher

  Shiv Mandlik,17, an IBDPYear1 student atAdani International School, Ahmedabad, is an innovator and changemaker at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and social impact.A two-time startup founder, he created bVocal, a mental health advocacy app valued at ₹11 crores, and the ModularArm Pole, a safety solution adopted by Tata and Shell.Holding two patents, he also developed anAI-driven ocean cleanup and renewable energy system in TamilNadu.As founder of ProjectWave, he distributed 2,000+ PPE kits, impacting 15,000+ lives across India, Spain, and China.His geothermal desalination research is published in Elsevier.Athree-time school leader, multi-award-winning MUNparticipant, and the youngest Presiding Officer at IIMUN, Shiv blends innovation with leadership to drive global impact.

• Vama Gaur

  Ex-Indian Coast Guard | Author | Entrepreneur

  An alumna of the prestigious Indian Naval Academy, Vama Gaur is a retired Deputy Commandant of the Indian Coast Guard, where she specialized in Air Traffic Control under aviation cadre, Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Her career in uniform was marked by discipline, resilience and leadership in high-pressure environments. Beyond the Armed Forces, Vama has carved a multi-faceted identity for herself. She is the author of three books, including her latest release Married So What?, a contemporary fiction exploring modern-day relationships. In 2018, she earned the title of Mrs. India Photogenic and also walked the ramp for the Mrs. India Queen of Substance Pageant, embracing versatility and self-expression. Currently, Vama is devoted to her work as a biography writer, helping people turn their life journeys into powerful books—because she believes that every story deserves a place in history.