For foreigners, learning to speak Chinese is a hard task. But learning to read the beautiful, often complex characters of the Chinese written language may be less difficult. ShaoLan walks through a simple lesson in recognizing the ideas behind the characters and their meaning -- building from a few simple forms to more complex concepts. Call it ...

A quarter of the world's population cares a lot about the Chinese zodiac. Even if you don't believe in it, you'd be wise to know how it works, says technologist and entrepreneur ShaoLan Hseuh. In this fun, informative talk, ShaoLan shares some tips for understanding the ancient tradition and describes how it's believed to influence your personal...

During the peak of the Ebola crisis, the recovery process in Africa was not going according to plan. Failure after sobering failure forced health consultant Shalini Unnikrishnan to recognize that they had approached the crisis from the wrong direction. In this impassioned talk, she urges the response to the next pandemic to be centered on the pe...

The human voice is capable of incredible variety and range. As we age, our bodies undergo two major changes which explore that range. So how exactly does our voice box work, and what causes these shifts in speech? Shaylin A. Schundler describes how and why our voices change when we get older. [TED-Ed Animation by Andrew Foerster & Nick Counter]

Change the narrative to put yourself on the path of a fulfilling life. Shalini Kochharr changed her narrative from embarking on a Life journey to Life Adventure. She enjoyed the ups and downs of life as the hero of her story and not a victim. She shares some amazing secrets to make life an adventure worth every yay and every nay.

Shalini throws limelight on the role of privilege in shaping our life’s trajectory and the lasting ripples we create when people deflect. Drawing from her experiences as a technology professional, former Teach For India Fellow and her NGO, she shows how changing lives begin with just a conversation.

In the talk titled ‘Connected by Consumption, Consumed by Connectivity’, Shalin draws a parallel between his 20s and 40s and uses this platform to put forth the laments of a middle-aged man. While he talks about the classic contradictions of this crazy world, the concepts of political correctness being converted to fine art, and the existence of...

Ms. Shalini Kapoor shared her journey as a social worker and talked about Yatan NGO. It has various programs, which are helping to make the lives of underprivileged women and girls better.

What makes some COVID communications more effective than others in driving the public towards behavior change? Join this journey full of informative and exciting examples of COVID communications around the world through which the speaker reveals a simple formula to success: delivering a minimum viable message 7 times 7 different ways.

After several years of research with various types of medical sensor technology, Dr. Shalini Prasad found inspiration from an unexpected source while on a flight. The resulting sensor device, which fits in the palm of your hand, may be the key treating millions of people with sepsis.

Perseverance and an attitude to weather the storms associated with them are qualities found rare. Captain Shalini Singh walks the audience through her life and her amazing transformation from one role to another which she adapted to with equal ease. Dreams and their worth to an individual, with the will to follow them even if they abandon them, ...

Shalini started her talk by sharing intimate details from her rollercoaster life. Having a fairytale beginning after getting married to an army officer, four years post that the destiny took an undecided turn and she lost him. He was martyred after fighting terrorists on the battlefield. The incident did not bog down her spirits for long, and sh...

There is a story missing in the gloom and doom scenarios of climate change. A just transition to clean energy is the largest economic opportunity of this century, with the capacity to spark innovation and employ millions of people in the industries of tomorrow. Shalini Kantayya explores the transformation of a post-industrial city and the future...

In this talk, Shalini shares her personal journey of navigating identity crises and finding purpose in life. She draws parallels between her experience as a venture capitalist and an author, highlighting the importance of hustle and commitment in both fields. She also emphasises the need to let go of idealistic expectations and accept imperfecti...

A firm believer of the magic that happens at the intersection of human curiosity, technology and entrepreneurship, Ms. Shalini Prakash is an acclaimed author, venture capitalist and the founder of Purple Matter - a platform that is committed to shaping your growth. This talk was given at a TED event using the TED conference format but independe...

Speaker is an entrepreneur, an Indian market expert, philanthropist, a youth icon in technology, design and learning industry. She has given life mantra to achieve success in life. Motivate self to do better than yesterday. One should step out beyond limits to be different. She leads a diverse business portfolio across digital design, training...

At the age of 23, she lost her husband in a war with terrorists in Kashmir(India) and was left with a two-year-old son. This brave mother fought against all odds, overcame weaknesses and became an army officer in Indian Army and a role model for many women in the world. Here is her story, in her own words

Shalini Sinha is is a social justice activist, speaker, writer, academic and coach. With a diverse identity, she is both a child of immigrants and an immigrant. Shalini has experienced the pain of racism, sexism, abuse, isolation and exclusion. With a BA in Anthropology and Religious studies and an MA in Women’s Studies, she has lectured on the...

This is the story of one parent’s desire to let his son define disability for himself, instead of letting the world define it for him. By focusing on a story involving a lack of childcare solely because of who the child is, the speaker provides a compelling argument against static processes that seek to reduce disabled people down to descriptors...

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As one of the leading forces of today’s tech industry, Shalini will disclose the secret of becoming successful with the art of agile leadership.

This talk describes the power of food: to educate and change a community; to engage, empower and ultimately nourish us, body and soul. With mouth-watering descriptions, the speaker transports us to times when through eating together, we can express kindness and connect with one another. The speaker invites us to sit with different people and sha...

Shalini Kedia talks about how you can break social taboos and why it is necessary to do so. In every walk of our life, there is at least one thing hindering our emotional, mental or sometimes even our physical growth. These hindrances need to be dissolved by bringing about some awareness and that’s what Shalini is emphasizing on. She founded th...

Shalini Juneja is a founder of Being Alive; contributing to the education & training industry for two decades and help in transforming lives for last 7 yrs.

This talk describes the power of food: to educate and change a community; to engage, empower and ultimately nourish us, body and soul. With mouth-watering descriptions, the speaker transports us to times when through eating together, we can express kindness and connect with one another. The speaker invites us to sit with different people and sha...

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This TED talk is based on Lin's experience teaching students for the past 5 years of her life. For the past 5 years, she has dedicated time along with her team to teach underprivileged students in the countryside of China and Taiwan, and built a non-profit organization named Alkaid. This talk is about Educational Equity through the lens of the s...