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Women Entrepreneur
Aswathy Hot Chips
From humble beginnings as the daughter of street vendor, she faced numerous hardships, including financial struggles and business setbacks. Despite dropping out of school early, she fought against the odds to continue her education and later ventured into the family trade. A series of burglaries nearly shattered her dreams, but she refused to give up. She rebuilt her business from scratch, launching Aswathy Hot Chips
Nihal Sarin is an Indian chess grandmaster and chess prodigy. In 2018, he passed the Elo rating of 2600 at 14 years old, which at the time made him the third youngest player in history to do so. As a junior player, Nihal was the World Under-10 champion in 2014 and placed second in the 2015 World Under-12 championship.
Nihal Sarin
Chess Grandmaster
India
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What is TEDxPunkunnam Thrissur?TEDxPunkunnam Thrissur is an independently organized TEDx event taking place in Punkunnam, a locality in Thrissur, Kerala. Organized under the global TEDx program, the event aligns with TED's mission of spreading ideas worth sharing by bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers from various fields to share their stories and insights. The event theme, "SOMEThink BIG," reflects a focus on exploring bold, transformative ideas that challenge conventions and inspire change. It aims to create a platform for meaningful discussions and connections, fostering a vibrant intellectual community in Thrissur. As an event organised by One Nought One independently with a Standard License under the TED guidelines, it is curated locally to highlight regional talent and ideas while maintaining TED's high standards of content and production.
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How do I register for the event?Registration details, including ticket prices and application forms, is available on the event’s official website or social media channels. You may follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Bluesky, and X. To book a ticket, click here.
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Is there an age restriction for the event?TEDxPunkunnam Thrissur is designed for a mature audience, and we recommend attendees be 16 years or older to fully engage with the content and discussions. However, younger individuals passionate about ideas and innovation are welcome if accompanied by a guardian. For any specific concerns, feel free to reach out to us directly!
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What kind of programmes can we expect?The event will feature a diverse mix of speakers and performers, including entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, educators, and innovators, focusing on ideas that challenge conventional thinking and inspire action. For the full list of speakers, visit here.
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