Rajhans Vidyalaya hosted RV TED-Ed Student Talks 2.0 on 16 October 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., celebrating the power of ideas, creativity, and self-expression. The event was graced by Chief Guests Mr. Jagdish U. Thackersey, Mr. Rajen D. Udeshi, and Major General Deepak Saxena. Held at the Rajhans Vidyalaya Art Room, the audience comprised the principals of the campus and parents of the participants. The initiative provided students from Standards I to XII with a platform to share their 'ideas worth spreading' while nurturing confidence, communication skills, and critical thinking, reflecting the school’s commitment to encouraging young learners to become independent thinkers and effective communicators.

The programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the Chief Guests, symbolising the light of knowledge, wisdom, and enlightenment, followed by their felicitation in recognition of their gracious presence and valuable association. Principal Mrs. Ritu Dubey welcomed the distinguished guests and emphasised the importance of encouraging students to express their ideas with clarity, confidence, and purpose. She outlined the selection process, which ensured 100% student participation in the first round followed by successive evaluation rounds, culminating in the selection of the final speakers.

The event featured eleven student speakers delivering thought-provoking TED-Ed talks:

• Prisha Pednekar (Std. I): What Tiny Ants Can Teach Us?
• Tanush Bhaskar (Std. II): Can Listening Be More Powerful Than Speaking?
• Prisha Falke (Std. III): Can Plants Teach Us Patience?
• Kiara Miskil Desai (Std. IV): Why Do We Always Want 'Five More Minutes'?
• Keval Mehul Gada (Std. V): Why Isn’t Free Always Free?
• Risha Ritesh Rangnekar (Std. VI): How the Stories We Tell Ourselves Shape Who We Become
• Thushtivel Subramaniam (Std. VIII): Why Do Small Choices Sometimes Have Big Consequences?
• Diyaansh Motwani (Std. IX): Do We Need More Answers—or Better Questions?
• Pritha Desai (Std. X): What Happens When We Stop Trying to Be Perfect?
• Demira Wadhwa (Std. XI): The Pressure to Fit In: How Much of Yourself Do You Give Up?
• Karman Majumdar (Std. XII): The Lost Art of Love

The talks spanned a wide range of themes, prompting reflections on everyday experiences, personal growth, and human relationships. Younger speakers impressed the gathering with their curiosity and originality, while senior students demonstrated maturity and confident stage presence.

The Chief Guests commended the school for creating this platform and acknowledged the teachers for mentoring the students. Every finalist received a TED-Ed Certificate of Participation and a memento. The event successfully underscored effective communication as an essential life skill and reaffirmed Rajhans Vidyalaya’s commitment to nurturing confident communicators and future change-makers.

Every finalist received a TED-Ed Certificate of Participation and a memento in recognition of their efforts and contribution to the event. The Chief Guests and the Principal congratulated the speakers on their dedication, preparation and confident performances. It was a proud moment for parents and teachers to witness the students express their thoughts and present their ideas before an audience.

The event underscored the importance of effective communication as an essential life skill. It encouraged students to think critically, express themselves confidently, respect diverse perspectives and recognise the value of sharing ideas that can make a positive difference.

RV TED-Ed Student Talks 2.0 - 2026 was a celebration of young voices, fresh perspectives and the transformative power of ideas. The enthusiasm of the speakers and the encouragement extended by the Chief Guests, the Principal, teachers and parents made the event a memorable learning experience. The initiative reaffirmed Rajhans Vidyalaya’s commitment to nurturing confident communicators, independent thinkers and future change-makers, truly reflecting the TED spirit that ideas, when shared with passion and purpose, have the power to inspire and transform.