TEDxPORPS Youth

Speakers

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• Dr Sangita Reddy

  Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals

  Dr. Sangita Reddy, is a Global Healthcare Evangelist, a pioneering Indian Entrepreneur and a compassionate Humanitarian. As the Joint Managing Director of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited, she leads Asia’s largest and most trusted healthcare group. Furthermore, in India’s G20 Presidency, she was appointed Chairperson of G20 Empower India and was the former President of The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). Additionally, she is the Chairperson of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance, India. As a founding team member of Apollo Hospital, Dr Sangita Reddy has been a driving force behind numerous groundbreaking initiatives and has been fervently determined to revolutionize the healthcare system by utilizing cutting-edge technology, thus enabling universal access to healthcare. Recently appointed to the Board of Joint Commission Resources, Inc. (JCR), a knowledgeable resource for healthcare organizations.

• Gopichand Pullela

  Chief National Coach for the India national badminton team and former badminton player

  A true icon of Indian sports, Mr.Pullela Gopichand is not only a legendary player but also one of the most respected coaches in the world of badminton. He etched his name in history by winning the All England Open Badminton Championship in 2001. A five-time national champion, he also won medals at the Commonwealth Games and SAARC tournaments. After retiring from professional play, he dedicated himself to nurturing future champions through the Gopichand Badminton Academy, where he trained world-class shuttlers like Saina Nehwal, P.V. Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth, and Sai Praneeth, who went on to bring Olympic and international glory to India. For his extraordinary contributions, he has been honored with some of India’s highest awards — the Arjuna Award (1999), Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (2001), Padma Shri (2005), Dronacharya Award (2009), and Padma Bhushan (2014).

• Pushti Laddha

  Student Aluminus

  Pushti Laddha is a multifaceted achiever and international tennis player, ranked among the top Indian players globally. Being a national champion, she has competed in prestigious tournaments like the Road to Wimbledon Championships. Balancing excellence in sports and academics, she is currently pursuing higher studies at Shri Ram College of Commerce, Asia’s No. 1 commerce college. Beyond the court, Pushti is an avid reader and sports enthusiast, driven by a vision to inspire young achievers and make a meaningful impact on society.

• Raj Kumar V

  Scientist in Defense Research and Laboratory

  Mr. V. Raj Kumar is a distinguished Scientist ‘F’ at the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad. He joined DRDL in 2005 and is presently serving as Deputy Project Director for the prestigious Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) System project. Over his career, he has made notable contributions to India’s defense research, particularly in missile system development. Achievements include receiving the DRDL Laboratory Scientist of the Year Award (2022), the DRDL Innovation Idea Award (2019), and the DRDO National Technology Day Award (2015). He has also been recognized with the Excellent Paper Award at the 5th International Conference held at IISc, Bangalore (2015) and the Best Paper Award at a Symposium at BARC, Mumbai (2006). In addition to his technical contributions, Mr. Raj Kumar has delivered several lectures across DRDO laboratories and leading educational institutions, sharing his expertise with the next generation of scientists and engineers.

• Shravan Kummar

  Fashion Designer

  Well-known for his handloom ensembles, vintage-inspired embroideries and research driven designs, the famous designer, Shravan Kummar is known for his extravagance in the fashion industry. Apart from his clothing, he has expanded the company’s horizons into accessories, jewellery inspired from bygone era and event management. He is one of the Indian fashion designers to be selected as a NIXON DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER to Cornell University in New York where he had presented about our Indian Handlooms and textiles. He is one of the designers who had been working with and supporting many weaver's communities across India. He has been awarded 'The certificate of Excellence' from "Council for industrial & Trade Development India" addressing his brand, Shravan Studio for expertise in transferring the true essence of Indian tradition and creating new trends and designs in garments.

• Shreyal Kothapalli

  Student

  Shreyal Kothapalli is a 12th-grade Student Editor and Humanities student of P. Obul Reddy Public School. Driven by his passion for public speaking and diplomacy, he has participated in, chaired, and organized several Model United Nations conferences. He also has his works published in The Hindu and The Times of India. Shreyal is an aspiring civil servant committed to liberalism and social justice.

• Sruthakeerthi Syamala

  Student

  Sruthakeerthi Syamala is the founder of Civic Light, an initiative that transforms the complex language of law into accessible knowledge for everyday people. Inspired by the belief that true power comes from knowing the rules, she works to make legal awareness a tool for empowerment, especially among marginalized communities. Through conversations at bus stands, tea stalls, and factory gates, Civic Light bridges the gap between legal jargon and real-world power. At TEDxPORPS, Sruthakeerthi shares how shining a light on justice can empower everyone not just a few by helping people understand their rights and reclaim agency in a system that often feels rigged against them.