JAMMU: Narayana Schools marked a significant milestone in its educational journey by hosting its first-ever TEDxNarayana S Youth event at its MG Road Branch in Gurugram, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing independent thinkers and future-ready leaders. Curated around the compelling theme “The Shift Starts Here,” the event celebrated the power of ideas driven by young minds and visionary thinkers.

The TEDx event brought together an inspiring mix of four student speakers, selected from a competitive pool of over 40 participants, and six distinguished guest speakers representing diverse professional backgrounds. With an audience of nearly 100 attendees, including students, educators, and invited guests, the event transformed into a vibrant forum for dialogue, reflection, and innovation.

The talks explored a wide range of contemporary and thought-provoking themes, reflecting the awareness, creativity, and social consciousness of today’s youth. Topics included Trapped in the Feed, Turning Errors into Answers, The Life Skill School Forgets to Teach, Your Accent Is Your Superpower, Digital Waste, Biomimicry in the Future, and How AI Can Help Amplify Curiosity and Outcomes, among others. Each presentation resonated deeply with the audience, addressing real-world challenges related to technology, identity, sustainability, creativity, and emotional well-being—core pillars of the TEDx philosophy.

Speaking on the occasion, Sharani Ponguru, Director, Narayana Educational Institutions, highlighted the importance of such platforms in shaping confident communicators and thoughtful leaders. She stated that TEDx empowers students to question, reflect, and articulate ideas that matter, helping them discover not only their opinions but also their evolving identities. She reiterated Narayana’s belief that when students are encouraged to dream, explore, and find their voice, meaningful change naturally follows.

The TEDxNarayana S Youth event stood as a powerful celebration of youth-led innovation, intellectual courage, and creative expression. It not only reinforced Narayana Schools’ 47-year legacy of academic excellence but also showcased its continued focus on developing socially aware, articulate, and future-ready individuals. Through initiatives like this, Narayana Schools continues to go beyond traditional education, empowering students to become thinkers, leaders, and changemakers of tomorrow.

Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here
In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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