Weddings reflect how we perceive love, tradition, and identity. They reveal deeper cultural and personal values. Shanaya Arora is a visionary wedding photographer at Nitin Arora Photography and India’s first wedding podcaster at Wed Fm India. As the force behind WED FM India, she is reshaping the industry by calling out unethical practices and amplifying voices that matter. Through her podcast, she has interviewed some of the biggest names and brands, bringing transparency and change to the wedding world. A storyteller both behind the camera and the mic, she is redefining the future of weddings. 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

In her inspiring TEDx Talk, Chandrika invites us to reflect on the complexities of identity, authenticity, and the subtle ways we adapt to the world around us.From a young age, she has been drawn to the power of performance and self-expression. She trained in Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form, for seventeen years, competed in track and field, and brought characters to life through her school’s drama society. These experiences shaped her deep love for connecting with audiences and telling meaningful stories.With a strong belief in the power of storytelling to drive change, Chandrika encourages us to question the roles we play in different spaces. Her talk explores the art of code-switching. The silent, everyday shifts in language, tone, and mannerisms we use to fit in. And what it truly means to be yourself in a world that often asks you to be something else.This is a deeper exploration of identity, connection, and self-expression. Drawing from her own life, Chandrika shares moments of truth, transformation, and authenticity. She reminds us that behind every shift in voice or identity lies a story of survival, strength, and hope.Chandrika challenges the way we think about belonging and conformity. Inviting us to embrace the parts of ourselves we sometimes feel the need to hide. Through thoughtful reflection and bold honesty, she shows us that authenticity is not just about being real. It is about being free.Through her talk Chandrika hopes to inspire others to challenge social norms, build more inclusive communities, and find power in who they truly are. Because the most lasting change begins when we stop performing and start showing up as who we truly are. Chandrika Ghosh is a final year Philosophy Politics and Economics student at the University of Nottingham. Born in Kolkata India and raised in Singapore Chandrika is a passionate advocate for intersectionality, creative expression and the importance of fostering meaningful relationships within social spaces.Growing up she trained in Bharatanatyam classical Indian dance for 17 years, competed in track and field and was actively involved in her school drama society experiences that deepened her love for performing and connecting with audiences. With a strong belief in the power of storytelling Chandrika aims to inspire others to embrace authenticity, challenge social norms and drive meaningful change across communities.In her talk Chandrika will explore the power of code switching and what it truly means to be yourself in a world that often expects you to be something else. 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

从中国唯一“活雕塑”到国内最高龄飞行员，潮酷是他的标签，勇敢是他的底色，多元是他的生命呈现。讲者王德顺再一次来到TEDxXuhui与策展人马梦佳共同奉献了一场关于生命的对谈并现场演绎一台活雕塑，生动阐释了生命是不断的积累。 他是四十年舞台岁月铸就的老戏骨，他以雕塑同出一戏，演绎生命与艺术的交响。作为“造型哑剧”的开创者，他的名字被镌刻在《中国大百科全书》与《图片中国百年史》。57岁创造“活雕塑”艺术，67岁银幕留影，70岁T台闪耀，80岁苍穹翱翔，他的生活态度比青春更炽热，比壮年更鲜活。曾在TEDxXuhui舞台上感动世界的他，如今荣耀归来，续写艺术与生命的传奇。他是最帅大爷王德顺。 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

Il racconto di un progetto dietro uno scatto, di un’idea che può essere stravolta dalle circostanze. La fotografia, soprattutto quella sportiva, è un compromesso con la natura: puoi immaginare, programmare, avere aspettative, ma alla fine è lei che decide, definisce lo scatto, che può sorprendere e deludere mentre cerchi di cogliere l’attimo. Una conversazione stimolante tra due fratelli, un fotografo e un’atleta, che racconta l’avventura nascosta dietro una fotografia scattata in alta quota.Luca e Roberto Parisse sono due fratelli aquilani che hanno trasformato la loro passione per la montagna e gli sport outdoor in una professione.Luca Parisse non è solamente un fotografo, ma uno sportivo appassionato di arrampicata, MTB, freeride ski e trail running. Partecipa da anni come fotografo ufficiale alle cerimonie olimpiche e ad altri grandi eventi live in tutto il mondo.Roberto, fotografo e filmmaker professionista, è anche istruttore di arrampicata e maestro di sci, con una carriera che lo ha visto protagonista in competizioni nazionali e internazionali. 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

Generation Green represents the youth driving eco-conscious change. Focused on sustainability, they’re shaping a greener, cleaner future. Licypriya is a 13-Years-Old Indian Climate Activists. She has been championing her cause since six- years-old to protect, preserve and nurture our environment by fighting the climate change. She is one of the youngest climate activists globally and addressed the world leaders in the United Nations Climate Conference 2019 (COP25) in Madrid, Spain calling the world leaders to take immediate climate actions to save our planet and their future. She attended the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly 2022. She is an outspoken young leader inspiring millions of people around the World and one of the leading voices for climate change globally. She spoke in over 400 institutions and other platforms in over 40 countries. And she met over 60 World leaders. Her brave story is being taught in Indian Schools as “Child Hero” in the English Syllabus. She met His Holiness Pope Francis twice and also cast together inthe documentary film “Earth for All". 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

Your career is not a straight line—it’s a journey with twists, turns, and unexpected paths. Growth often comes from detours, failures, and new opportunities. Embracing change leads to long-term success. Jhanvi Lakra, an IIM graduate and a content creator, is making a lasting impact by guiding thousands in their career journeys. She currently heads brand management at a top FMCG. Blending her expertise in management and a background in medicine, she brings a unique perspective to career growth. As a career content creator on Instagram and an entrepreneur she continues to inspire and empower, creating a meaningful and far-reaching impact. 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