Hyderabad, Telangana, India

TEDxOakridgeBachupally took place on August 31 2023, at Oakridge International School Bachupally from 10 am to 4:30 pm. The independently organised event, licensed by TED, featured local voices and TED Talks videos under the theme of Alchemy. 

Launched in 2009, TEDx is a locally organised event program that brings the community together to share a TED-like experience. Some of the best talks from TEDx events have gone on to be featured on TED.com and garnered millions of views from audiences across the globe. 

TEDxOakridgeBachupally is an event that showcases inspiring stories and innovative ideas around Alchemy, a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination. Distinguished speakers, including Ray Nathan, Dr. Vimalakar Reddy, and Madhu Shalini, provided profound insights through engaging talks and personal anecdotes.

“Alchemy is the art of continuous self-transformation, where our actions define our progress,” says Madhu Shalini, an actress and model who explored the concept of alchemy as an ongoing process of self-improvement, challenging conventional notions of success. Student Speaker Isha Matta defied age-related stereotypes and emphasised the importance of prioritising values and interests, stating, ‘Our true strength lies in how we rise after every fall. That’s the essence of alchemy.’ 

Principal Ms. Baljeet Oberoi highlighted “The transformative power of resilience embodied by Oakridge’s student community.” 

Mr. Christopher Short, Nord Anglia Education India MD, “Emphasised mentorship and education as catalysts for personal alchemy.” 

The day it was continued with inspiring performances, concluding with a sense of accomplishment and a call to embrace transformation in life. This event reaffirmed Oakridge International School Bachupally’s commitment to nurturing innovation, inspiring leadership, and promoting a culture of change. 

“The TEDx initiative has been driven by an unwavering determination, with our dedicated team working tirelessly to curate a remarkable event that goes beyond the ordinary,” Said the Organiser, Neha Kolluri. 

Speakers at TEDxOakridgeBachupally include: 

• Madhu Shalini (Indian Actor) 
• Dr E Vimalakar Reddy (Surgical Gastroenterologist) 
• Ray Nathan (Venture Capitalist and the founder of NÜTY) 
• Isha Matta (Internal: Student from Oakridge Bachupally) 
• Ashray Mathai (Internal: Student from Oakridge Bachupally) 
• Mukti Bhatia (Internal: Student from Oakridge Bachupally

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About Oakridge International School

Bachupally Oakridge International School, Bachupally is part of Nord Anglia Education, the world’s leading premium school organisation. Oakridge students are connected to a community of 82 international schools spread across 31 countries, with access to rich resources, support and global opportunities that enhance the schools’ already excellent teaching and learning experience. Oakridge BachupallySchool recently Ranked in the Top 3 International Schools in Hyderabad and No.1 in Northwest Zone in Times School Rankings 2021. The school also Ranked among the Top 3 International Day Schools in Hyderabad and Telangana by Education World India School Rankings 21-22. 

About TEDx, x = independently organised event. 
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organised events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organised events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organised TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organised. (Subject to specific rules and regulations.)

 About TED 
TED is a nonprofit organisation devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Started as a four-day conference in California almost 30 years ago, TED has grown to support its mission with multiple initiatives. The two annual TED Conferences invite the world’s leading thinkers and doers to speak for 18 minutes on diverse topics. Many of these talks are then made available, free, at TED.com. TED speakers have included Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, Sir Richard Branson, Nandan Nilekani, Philippe Starck, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Isabel Allende and former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The TED2014 Conference takes place in Vancouver, British Columbia, along with the TEDActive simulcast in neighbouring Whistler. TEDGlobal 2014 will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 

TED’s media initiatives include TED.com, where new TED Talks are posted daily; the Open Translation Project, which provides subtitles and interactive transcripts and translations from volunteers worldwide; the educational initiative TED-Ed; and TEDBooks, short e-books on powerful ideas. TED has established the annual TED Prize, where exceptional individuals with a wish to change the world get help translating their wishes into action; TEDx, which supports individuals or groups in hosting local, self-organised TED-style events around the world; and the TED Fellows program, helping world-changing innovators from around the globe to amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities

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