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OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
A Milestone Event: TEDxIIMV
30 NOVEMBER
IIMV successfully hosted its first ever edition of adaptability, and the power of transcending
TEDxIIMV, an event conceptualized and seamlessly both personal and professional horizons to build
executed by the institute’s Media & Public Relations a successful, customer-centric business. Ms.
Cell in the auditorium. With the theme ‘Ideas That Priyanka S discussed breaking barriers, fostering
Transcend Horizons’, this landmark event brought collaboration over competition, innovating by
together seven distinguished speakers, each redefining existing systems, and embracing failure
embodying innovation, resilience, and inspiration: as a stepping stone to success, inspiring the
Shri Bharatarshabha Dasa: Shared the audience to think beyond limits and take actionable
transformative impact of Akshaya Patra’s mission steps toward their aspirations. Ms. Apoorva Arora
to fight classroom hunger, emphasizing the power spoke about transcending societal expectations in
of compassion and Indian values in driving large- the acting profession, embracing authenticity, and
scale change. Mr. Mandar Darade shared insights shedding the need for external validation to connect
on the transformative power of blockchain in deeply with characters and audiences. Ms. Manya
driving transparency and trust across industries, Singh inspired the audience through her journey to
highlighting Emertech’s journey of implementing becoming Miss India 2020 Runner-up, overcoming
innovative traceability solutions and evolving societal pressures, financial challenges, and self-
from agri-tech to broader technological domains. doubt, while advocating for inclusivity, diversity,
Mr. Ashwin Patel spoke on ‘The Power of Pause’, and the redefinition of beauty standards in India.
illustrating how meditation and mindfulness This event celebrated ideas and stories that
can enhance focus, reduce stress, and improve transcend boundaries, foster innovation, and
decision-making for entrepreneurial success. Ms. inspire action. It marked a significant step for IIM
Naheed Muqeetulla shared her entrepreneurial Visakhapatnam in creating platforms for impactful
journey of founding Urbano, a digital-first denim dialogue and thought leadership.
brand, highlighting the lessons of resilience,
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