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THE KNIGHT'S
PATH

A leap beyond the obvious.

Not by force, but by vision; the noblest victories are won in the silent leap of integrity.

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The Mission

IDEAS WORTH
SPREADING.

TEDxSIUHinjewadi is an independently organized event operated under license from TED. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, we bring together the world's leading thinkers and doers to share a TED-like experience.

Located in the technological hub of Pune, we provide a platform for the voices that are shaping the future. We curate talks that spark conversation, challenge the status quo, and inspire action in our community.

Reasons to Attend

The Prologue

The Knight's
Path.

The Knight's Path traces the grey zones where ambition meets conscience, showing how progress often emerges from thoughtful shifts instead of straight lines. Every choice becomes a lesson in integrity, direction shaped with intention.

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Edition 12.0 Moments

Step Inside the Gallery.

Relive the defining conversations, powerful performances, and unforgettable moves from The Knight’s Path.

Explore the Gallery

Watch the Highlights

[ Aftermovie Live ]

The Archives

Witness Our Legacy

Each year marks a defining move on our board. Explore the journeys, ideas, and voices that shaped TEDxSIUHinjewadi across time.

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Speakers.

Mr. Rituraj Mehta

Rituraj Mehta

Group Safety Head - Adani Group

A seasoned safety leader with group-level responsibility at a large diversified conglomerate, driving enterprise-wide safety transformation across complex industrial operations. Known for advancing leadership-led safety culture and proactive risk management, the work consistently elevates safety from a compliance requirement to a core strategic priority.

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Rukmani Krishnamurthy

Rukmani Krishnamurthy

Pioneering Forensic Scientist & Global Justice Leader

A pioneering forensic scientist and a trailblazer in India’s criminal justice system, widely recognised for transforming forensic science and crime investigation practices. The career spans leadership of high-profile forensic investigations, modernisation of forensic laboratories, and authorship of seminal research that has shaped the field. Currently leading a strategic advisory organisation as Chairperson and CEO, the work continues to advance scientific justice and institutional capability nationwide.

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Palakh Khanna

Palakh Khanna

Global Leadership Speaker & Women’s Empowerment Advocate

A globally recognised youth leader and social entrepreneur, driving critical dialogue on gender equity, sustainability, and youth leadership through a purpose-driven platform. Honoured as one of Asia’s 100 Women Power Leaders, the work bridges corporate experience with global advocacy to empower socially responsible, action-oriented youth communities.

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Samir Chabukswar

Samir Chabukswar

Founder | CEO - YUJ Designs

A pioneer of experience design in India with over 25 years of leadership across global enterprises. Known for building high-impact design systems and advancing AI experience and agentic design, the work helps organisations elevate user experience into a strategic, business-critical capability that drives measurable value.

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Ajinkya Deshmukh

Ajinkya Deshmukh

Narrative Architect & Communications Expert

With over a decade of experience in global storytelling, public relations, and event strategy, the work reflects a strong command of narrative, reputation, and audience engagement. As a published author and accomplished columnist on world literature, the writing spans Nobel and Booker Prize–winning authors and books, seamlessly blending literary depth with contemporary cultural relevance.

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Rhea Khanolkar

Rhea Khanolkar

Legal & Public Policy Professional | Media Anchor & News Presenter

President of the GLC Student Council and a final-year law student at Government Law College, Mumbai. With strong interests in public policy, politics, and media, the profile reflects experience in political consulting, youth parliaments, and participation in national-level deliberative forums.

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Ritika Shrotri

Ritika Shrotri

Actress & Narrative Artist

A storyteller who mastered the board one move at a time, evolving from child artist to a formidable presence on stage and screen. From her Netflix debut to Raid 2, and films such as Zombivli, Ti Saddhya Kay Karte, and Half Ticket, she brings raw theatrical power to every character, exploring the delicate intersection of performance and authenticity with courage and craft.

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Performers.

Symbeats

Dance Group

Vedha Pol & Apoorv Gokhale

String Solace

Konnect

Music band

Eklavya

Theatre Artists

Intellect Music

Rapper

Falguni Kulkarni

Dancer

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THE
PARTNERS

Collaboration is the structural integrity of every idea worth spreading.

// The Hive

Team

An event of this magnitude is not moved by a single hand, but by a collective of strategists, designers, and visionaries. Like a grandmaster studying the board, our team anticipates every move to craft Edition 12.0.

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Social Hub

"Every move captured, every story told."