Swayamsiddha Priyadarshini demonstrates the beautiful harmony of Technology and Art by the fusion of the two and creates a beat for the audience to bear witness at this edition of TEDxICTMumbai. His words reflect the balance that two opposite yet intertwined career options can create, and showcases the results of doing the unconventional. His musical prowess is complimented by his design skills as he highlights the similarities of the two in his life. He presents the three part structure of Hindustani Classical Music where Taal is the structure which represents his corporate career, Raag is the free flowing creativity that represents his musical journey and Leh which is the pace of proceeding, being the key to find the right balance in the two! An accomplished sitarist with a deep passion for design, he is an exceptional artist who seamlessly blends creativity with technical prowess. As an alumnus of the prestigious NID Ahmedabad, he has made significant strides in both music and design. His unique perspective bridges the worlds of traditional art and contemporary design, making his insights truly inspiring. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Adéntrate en el fascinante mundo del piano a cuatro manos junto a Óliver y José María, hermanos gemelos que han perfeccionado esta exigente técnica desde su infancia. A través de cautivadores ejemplos musicales y reveladoras curiosidades históricas, descubrirás los desafíos únicos de esta disciplina: desde el entrelazado de manos y el dominio del pedal hasta la compenetración absoluta que permite a dos pianistas sonar como si fueran uno solo. Además, conocerás cómo grandes compositores transformaron sus obras orquestales para este formato, creando una experiencia musical llena de riqueza, belleza y armonía orquestal. Dúo Curbelo, integrado por los hermanos gemelos Óliver y José Mª Curbelo desde 1991, se ha consolidado como uno de los dúos pianísticos más destacados del panorama internacional. Su brillante trayectoria concertística los ha llevado a prestigiosos escenarios de Europa y América, donde han fascinado al público con su extraordinaria compenetración y virtuosismo interpretativo. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Take up the opportunity of self-media to influence the world with real stories. Share the bravery of embracing one’s true self, imparting the strength to others to do the same. Zhou Tong has endowed the meaning of content creation, “The key isn’t about creating content that makes a splash in the world; it’s about crafting content that makes a real impact in your own world.” From graduating in International Journalism to becoming a financial host at Hong Kong's Viu TV; from being a Billboard DJ in the U.S. to working as a PM at Tencent Music Entertainment Group, Tong Zhou has always been searching for her "opportunity to take the stage." Over the past decade, the hustle of both work and life has enriched her with a wealth of experience and a strong desire to express herself. At the end of 2020, she decided to start her own business and build her personal brand. In just four years, she garnered 4 million followers across various platforms. Three years ago, she took the stage at TEDx to share how she became a content creator. This year, she looks forward to telling a story about "how creating content might just change the world." This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Photography has often been seen as a medium for capturing moments, but visual artist Lavender Chang redefines its possibilities. Through long-exposure photography, she turns fleeting moments into visual narratives that compress time, embracing uncertainty and chance as essential elements of her art. By weaving together time, space, and chance, Lavender’s work goes beyond documentation, inviting us to perceive the world anew and uncover the extraordinary within the ordinary. Lavender is a visual artist renowned for her photography, which revolves around the core concepts of time and process. Her work deeply reflects a keen sensitivity to subtle changes in her surroundings, aiming to capture these delicate moments and record the traces of time’s passage. She creates an artistic experience that encourages viewers to engage in deeper contemplation as time unfolds. Her works have received international honors, including the Singapore President's Design Award, and have been exhibited and collected by museums, art galleries, photography exhibitions, and film festivals. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Yuting Chen emphasizes that the essence of rebirth is continuous self-improvement. She also encourages people to kill their weak selves and move forward bravely. If those around can't keep up with one's growth, one should step out to explore the wider world. Chen Yuting, Boeing 737 pilot, graduated from Southwest University of Political Science and Law with a major in Criminal Science and Technology. She is passionate about exploring life's various possibilities and unlocking multiple identities, including those of a forensic expert, lawyer, barista, model, marathon runner, and more. In 2024, she participated in the first aviation-themed career reality show, "The Pilot Season of Beginner" where, as the only female flight pilot, she earned a perfect score in the assessments with a clear advantage. In the same year, she piloted the Xiamen Air 40th-anniversary honorary flight. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

From the darkness of the mine shafts to finding a bright outlet for self-expression through poetry, this talk not only reflects the asymmetry of life and the paradox of a poet's fate, but is also a profound meditation on existence, a continuous clarification of his own soul, and a vivid manifestation of the indomitable power of the human spirit. Time flows like water, fierce and mighty. So too is poetry, for the poet, it leaves upon the earth a double etching, a duality of scars and cleansing. Nianxi Chen, a contemporary writer and poet, has published two poetry collections and four essays, with some of his works translated into English and French. His representative works include "Records of Explosion", "To Live is to Shout to the Sky", "The ground is white with frost", and "The Poems of Chen Nianxi." At the age of 29, he began working in blasting at mining sites thousands of meters underground, a job he continued until 2015 when he returned home due to illness. His works are simple yet powerful, vast and profound, establishing him as a writer and poet with a highly distinctive style. He has been invited to participate in the recording of programs like "The Reader," offering strength and inspiration to countless ordinary people striving to live their lives. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx