TEDxLFIP Youth

Speakers

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• Augustin Brutus

  Struck by the injustice he witnessed around him in his youth, Augustin Brutus Jaykumar chose to pursue Social Studies. Through his collaborations with international institutions such as AIEP- Association des Éducateurs pour la Paix, affiliated to UNESCO, I-DIALOGOS, ASOM -Académie des Sciences d’Outre-Mer, and CNAM, as well as the French NGO INDPenFrance - Intercultural Network for Development and Peace / Réseau Interculturel pour le Développement et la Paix, which he founded in 2000 in France, he has advanced a holistic approach to development projects.

• Bihaan Roy Ganguly

  A grade 11 student at LFIP, Bihaan has long been engaged with questions surrounding climate change and environmental degradation. Driven by a curiosity to understand and address these issues, she aspires to work in the field of sustainability. Alongside her academic interests, she is a trained Carnatic singer and a Hindustani Classical sitarist. She believes that blending insights from the past with modern innovation can offer meaningful solutions to some of today's most pressing global challenges.

• Chitrangada Nair

  Chitrangada Nair is a Grade 11 student at LFIP. While she is not reading, you'll either find her baking, playing the guitar, or listening to 70's rock (or all three at once). She enjoys the creative side of things, but she is just as drawn to the logic and curiosity that come with science. Her interests also include participating in Model United Nations conferences.

• Dr Sandhya Arunkumar

  Dr Sandhya Arunkumar is a dynamic speaker, mentor, and catalyst for personal transformation. With a background in medicine and over 20 years of teaching experience, she has inspired students, professionals, and leaders alike. Her journey of self-discovery in her late 30s became the foundation of her mission: helping people unlock their hidden potential and discover their true purpose. Through her powerful insights on self-awareness, mindset, leadership, and communication, she empowers individuals and teams to create meaningful growth. Known for her engaging presence and relatable storytelling, she combines psychology, physiology, and practical wisdom to inspire lasting behavioral change. She believes that greatness already exists within every individual—it only needs to be awakened.

• Harish Arumugam

  Harish is a Grade 11 student from LFIP. He is passionate about aviation and aeronautical science. He is also very interested in politics, international affairs, and cinema. In his free time, he enjoys fixing and riding vintage motorcycles, watching movies, and learning more about politics and current events. He also loves discovering how machines work and exploring different perspectives through films and discussions.

• Myeisha Kalghatgi

  Myeisha Kalghatgi is a 12th-grade student at LFIP, specialising in Social Sciences, Economics, History, and Geopolitics. Her hobbies include reading, painting, music, knitting, and sailing, something she picked up last year, and has been loving since! Myeisha is also a keen Model United Nations enthusiast. She is hoping to study Law or History in France in the fall.

• Nishvitha Chandrasekaran

  Born and brought up in Jakarta, Indonesia, Nishvitha’s academic background was a radical transition from an IB school to a Lycée in the 9th grade, where she simultaneously picked up French and an interest in political theory. An avid reader and creative writer, a strong passion for philosophy and social justice has led her to pursue numerous projects, such as an embassy-affiliated research initiative on Indian women entrepreneurs in the past. Her first year in India has been deeply enriching and has only deepened her thirst for change.

• Ria Rose

  Ria Rose is a 10th-grader at LFIP. In her free time, she enjoys reading and doing random bits of research across fields such as maths, philosophy, languages, and ancient history. Ria also enjoys attending Model United Nations conferences and debating.