Football has the power to connect us where words often fail. Leah Moi explores how the world’s most beloved game unites people across cultural, political, and ideological divides. West Island School student 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

Mr Anurag Singal has a chartered accountant background and an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. He has worked for 15 years across Deloitte, ITC, Tata Steel, and Aditya Birla Group. Now he runs CAJobPortal.com – India’s first jobsite exclusively for finance professionals and BetaFin Partners into Virtual CFO Services for Startups. He has been a Guest Faculty at IIM Lucknow, XLRI Jamshedpur, IIM Kashipur, IIFT etc and has taken corporate training sessions at Tata Steel, TCPL, RPG etc. His topic was "Sustainable Investing – Key Trends" which focused on many aspects of investment that can lead to sustainability. Anurag Singal comes from a Chartered Accountancy background and holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad . He has worked for 15 years across Deloitte, ITC, Tata Steel, Aditya Birla Group. Now he runs CAJobPortal.com – India’s first jobsite exclusively for finance professionals and BetaFin Partners into Virtual CFO Services for Startups. He has been a Guest Faculty at IIM Lucknow, XLRI Jamshedpur, IIM Kashipur, IIFT etc and has taken corporate training sessions at Tata Steel, TCPL, RPG etc. 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

Curiosity isn’t just a trait—it’s a skill, and one we often overlook. Ridhima Singh offers a fresh perspective on why embracing curiosity can lead us to new understandings, surprising connections, and meaningful growth. West Island School student 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

When a desperate call for blood donation failed to reach potential donors in time, it sparked a moment of clarity for this engineering student. Witnessing firsthand how broken our current systems of emergency medical communication can be, they realized that the same artificial intelligence technologies powering our social media feeds could be redirected to serve a higher purpose - saving lives. Their journey from that initial moment of frustration to developing an AI-powered solution demonstrates how technology, when guided by human empathy, can bridge critical gaps in our healthcare systems and create real impact in moments when every second counts. A budding social entrepreneur, aspiring to leverage DL/ML technology in creating AI-driven social enterprises, currently pursuing Computer Science Engineering at VIT. An HMCA awardee, WSC finalist, Vinesh is an ardent believer in “The power of AI in fostering togetherness,” aiming to build a social innovation movement that transforms society for a more just, sustainable, and equitable 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

Despite our hyper-connected digital age, genuine human connection remains elusive. While smartphones and social media promise to bridge distances, they often create an illusion of closeness that masks a deeper isolation. We scroll through carefully curated highlights of others' lives, trade emoji reactions for real emotions, and mistake followers for friends. The paradox of our time is that we're simultaneously more connected and more alone than ever before, substituting authentic human bonds with shallow digital interactions. Uditi G. Shenoy, a 14-year-old student at CPS, is an avid reader with an impressive command of the English language. A key member of her school's student council and an NCO gold medalist, she aspires to lead and inspire others. Believing in the value of the journey over the destination, Uditi has earned numerous accolades in public speaking, debating, and singing. Proficient in both Carnatic and Western vocal styles, she also represented her school at the prestigious Harvard Model United Nations conference. 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

Ignite the spark within each of us to take collective, meaningful environmental action, with the goal of building a macro-community that addresses both the immediate and future needs of our planet. Shrija Sira, a Grade 12 student, is deeply dedicated to environmental sustainability. She has participated in a leadership program organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and served as a panelist at the World Oceans Day conference, advocating for marine resource conservation. Shrija is also a gifted storyteller and a passionate creative artist. She has collaborated with NGOs to design eco-friendly products and develop innovative solutions to address the challenges posed by fast fashion. Guided by her commitment to the environment, Shrija aspires to major in environmental science and contribute to building a safer, more sustainable planet. 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