TED-Ed Student Talks AUG 2025: Young Thinkers Take the Stage with Powerful Ideas
- Neel Deshpande
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
Pune, India — On August 3, 2025, the stage at Ishanya Auditorium, Symbiosis, lit up with hope, courage, and creativity as TED-Ed Student Talks 2025 brought together a global community of young changemakers.
Hosted and mentored by Virendra Nirmalkar and Puja Talesara Bhandari, this full-day event celebrated “Ideas Worth Spreading” by offering students an international platform to share their thoughts on the issues that matter most to them.
With over 80 participants — from speakers to performers, guests, and volunteers — the event stood as a powerful example of what happens when youth voices are heard and celebrated.
32 Talks. 32 Students. Endless Possibilities.
The event featured 32 young speakers delivering TED-style talks (3–7 minutes each) on topics that ranged from mental health and resilience to AI, sustainability, friendship, and music therapy.
17 students from Victorious Kidss Educare, Kharadi, joined by peers from Singapore, Dubai, and the USA, made this a truly global edition.
A few of the many standout talks included:
Speaker Highlights Include:
Aarav Baloda Behind Every Word is a World
Aarzu Ramawat Offscript
Abhijit Tawri Is Your Screen Stealing Your Life?
Agastya Dubey Are We Hypocrites?
Amaya Gavalee Books: The Brain’s Best Friend!
Apurvika Kumar The Invisible Price Tag of AI
Arkaya Jaiswal React Mindfully, Respond Powerfully
Ayan Bairagi Everyone Deserves a Digital Chance
Ayansh Nikole When the Sky Started Helping Us
Ayush Nayak You Are the Actor, Not the Character
Darsh Meher Embracing Change: From Jet Lag to Joy
Gargi Golande The Trap That Looks Like Fun
Garv Bhandari Discover the Power of Friendship
Kartiki Agarwal Dance & The Dinosaurs
Keiyona Kulshrestha Melodies that Mend
Kesho Singh Ahluwalia Escape Traffic Jams, Without Toast
Khushi Bapna Jeans: The Real Drama Queen!
Khyati Kapoor Music is My Best Friend
Mir Salgar The Trap of Screen Addiction
Myra Alvares Our World - Let’s Keep It Clean
Nizaal Abdullah The Truth About Self-Care
Pooja Wayal From Agarbatti To Aerospace
Reet Shejul Is Your Brain Tricking You Everyday?
Ritisha Mahamuni The Trap of “Tomorrow”
Rohan Edlabadkar Mechanical Mangrove
Shatakshee Barbade The Power of Movement
Shreya Mondal The Mirror and the Silence
Shreya Shejul Move to Feel, Not to Fit
Swaraj Dharmadhikari Progress Over Perfection
Tanvi Mishra Resilience Isn’t Magic — It’s Mindset
Yashna Bhandari Is Loneliness Secretly Killing You?
Yohan Rakibe AI For A Greener Tomorrow
A Celebration Beyond Talks
The event also showcased 10 soul-stirring performances, blending music, dance, and creative expression. Performers like: ·
Avika Somanna
· Dhriti Pawar
· Nikhith Nallamalli
· Prashant Harnaval
· Purva Mal
Shruti Sakore
· Siddharth Shukla
Guests Who Made It Special
Adding weight to the occasion, the event hosted:
Chief Guests: Puja Talesara Bhandari & Saarada Ghosh
Keynote Guests: Ira Ghosh & Vishal Shevle
Guests of Honour: Reneesh Matthew, Amit Godse, Bijoy Pallissery, Dr. Anindita Chaudhuri, Navya Somanna
Their insights and encouragement amplified the event’s mission of nurturing confident, thoughtful leaders for tomorrow.
A Unique Milestone: Personalised TED-Ed Books
In a heartwarming moment, 32 customised TED-Ed books were unveiled — one for each student speaker and guest — to commemorate their journey of self-discovery and storytelling through this program.
Behind the Scenes: The Team That Built It
This experience was made possible by an energetic hosting team: Shwetha Munegowda, Vasundhara Singh, Aarin Junagade, Aditi Nawale, Janhavi Bardale, and Nehansh Kakonia, supported by passionate volunteers including Aisha Lobo, Akriti Nirmalkar, Deepa Yadav, and many others.
Partners who supported the vision: Victorious Kidss Educares, Leadership Demystified, VSPEAK Institute, Anan Cohorts, Stay Featured, Ridaan Array, Rhythm Music Academy, Design Mediaa, and Alari Nrityalaya.
Mentors Speak
“Let’s raise a generation that doesn’t just seek applause, but dares to stand for something.”— Puja Talesara Bhandari
“TED-Ed isn’t just about talks. It’s about giving students the courage to explore who they are and share their truth with the world.”— Virendra Nirmalkar, Organiser & TED-Ed Facilitator
About TED-Ed Student Talks
The TED-Ed Student Talks Program is a global initiative by TED-Ed that enables students (ages 8–18) to identify, develop, and present their own “Idea Worth Spreading.” Through structured mentorship, the program helps young participants build communication, creativity, and critical thinking skills — preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow.
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Issued by: V-Speak Institute, Pune
In collaboration with TED-Ed Student Talks Program
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