Theme: PARIKALPANAM

Prachi Tehlan is a multifaceted individual who has carved a unique path in the worlds of sports and entertainment. Initially excelling in athletics, she adorned the captain's armband for the Indian national netball team, leading them in major Asian Championships and the prestigious 2010 Commonwealth Games. Her leadership and skill on the court earned her accolades like "Queen of the Court" from The Times of India and "Lass of the Rings" by The Indian Express. However, Prachi's ambitions extended beyond the court, and in 2016, she transitioned into the world of acting, making her debut in the popular television series "Diya Aur Baati Hum." Since then, she has showcased her versatility by acting in Punjabi films like "Arjan" and "Bailaras" and captivating audiences in other television shows like "Ikyawann." Prachi's journey, from leading the national team on the court to captivating audiences on screen, is a testament to her talent, dedication, and unwavering spirit

A distinguished political analyst and psephologist! Renowned for his insightful research and captivating publications like "Elections in India" and "The Indian Election: A Guide," Dr. Kumar is a leading authority on electoral politics, political mobilization, and Indian democracy.

Aishwarya Sridhar is an Indian wildlife photographer, wildlife presenter, and documentary filmmaker residing in Navi Mumbai. She is the youngest girl to have won the Sanctuary AsiaYoung Naturalist Award and the International Camera Fair. Award. In 2020, Aishwarya became the first Indian woman to win Wildlife Photographer of the Year award. She is also a member of the State Wetland Identification Committee appointed by the Bombay High Court. Her works have been featured in BBC Wildlife, The Guardian, Sanctuary Asia, Saevus, Hindustan Times, Mumbai Mirror, Digital Camera, Mathrubhumi and Mongabay. Her debut film;Panje-The Last Wetland; was highly acclaimed and was telecast on DD National. Her second film,The Queen of Taru ; is based on the life of the most iconic and photographed wild Bengal Tigress named Maya from the forests of Central India.

The trailblazing taekwondo champion from Srinagar, Kashmir! Breaking barriers and shattering stereotypes, she's soared to the top, holding All-India Rank 1 and making her mark among the world's top 100 female athletes. As the first female taekwondo athlete from Kashmir, she's a true pioneer, representing Jammu & Kashmir with pride on national and international stages. From clinching her first national medal in 2010 to winning silver at the 2022 Senior National Taekwondo Championship, Afreen's journey is one of determination, resilience, and triumph.

Dr. Vidhya Nair is someone who finds passion in healing an individual’s mind. She, rhapsodically advocates self-love. She's a Neuro-Psychotherapist, who freelances mental health tips to the world, to spread informed awareness all around. We would be inviting her to speak on the topic- enlighten people towards normalcy of mental health issues.

Deputy Head and Senior Economic Affairs Officer at the United Nations ESCAP South and Southwest Asia Office. His work focuses on promoting economic development and sustainable growth in the region. He has been working with the United Nations since 2012 and has held various positions in different offices before joining ESCAP.

Prof. Ahmed has fifteen years of experience as an academic, researcher and consultant. He held the position of consultant to United Nations and other organizations. He is frequently invited as a Speaker, Panelist and resource Person by institutions and think tanks in India and abroad. He has published several research papers, book chapters, and monographs. He is the author of textbook Business Environment: Indian and Global Perspective published by Prentice-Hall (PHI).