Business Overview - Skyhigh India is India's only skydiving company [1] - The company started India's only skydiving drop zone 9 years ago [20] - Skyhigh India has expanded skydiving operations to 8 different locations [22] - The company has completed over 7,000 tandem skydives with a 100% safety record [21] Regulatory and Operational Challenges - Initial Indian aviation law was against skydiving, requiring the company to work on a policy within the law [9][10] - The company faced challenges in aircraft maintenance, ATC coordination, equipment coordination, and finding customers [12] - The company had to temporarily shut down operations due to government notice after 2 years of operation [14] Safety and Equipment - Skydiving is statistically one of the safest extreme sports [12] - The equipment includes a main parachute, a reserve parachute, and an automatic activation device [11] - The company uses American equipment and is affiliated with the United States Parachuting Association [10] Future Goals - The company aims to put skydiving and aerosports in India on the world map, comparable to locations like Dubai, Thailand, and New Zealand [24]

Almost exactly three years ago today, I made my history making professional boxing debut. I was about to become Saudi Arabia's first ever professional boxer in history. Amazing, right? Great. But there was one problem. I've never done it before. No one's ever done it before. But what if there was a way? What if there was a way for me to do it before I actually do it? What if there was a way for us to do something before we actually do it? The truth is, I've already fought this fight a 100 times in my head. ...

We solved some foundational problems for humanity. We invented fire. We discovered fire.We invented tools and wheels. We invented language. Just think about it for a second.Random noises that come out of our mouth, they have meanings. We invented time. A small clap that's 1 second long. You multiply it by 60, that's a minute.and the whole world agreed on it. We invented numbers. One is one and one is not two.And the whole world agreed on it. Again, speaking of numbers, I did not put a subtle 69 joke in ther ...

[Music] Think big, think fast and think ahead because ideas are no one's monopoly. A very beautiful line said by Sri Dhubai Amani who has conquered the whole colonial mind mindset and you know created hope for millions of Indians sitting across the globe and proven that anyone can do anything from anywhere that's what the topic we're discussing at TEDex today ideas into actions and that's what I am speaking about uh I belong to a farmer's family. That is the main identity I carry today.Whatever I'm doing, b ...

Imagine you were born in a rural community on the vast grasslands. In an age where everyone dreams of living for the city in search of a better life. What would you choose.A stable job, the convenience of an urban life or a return to the grasslands in Sanjang, the source region of Chinese three great rivers. I met a young man named Taiang. He is a university graduate who could have stayed in the city.Yet he made a decision that surprised me. He went back to the grasslands to become a herder once again. And ...

The first thing as you can see that uh if it doesn't challenge you it doesn't change you right it doesn't change you so my journey is much like that but before that uh the purpose of life is to give and I dedicate my life to make this world a better place. Initially uh my dad uh used to uh my dad used to sell DVD and cassettes doortodoor during his initial stage. uh the place where we live.I come from a slum where 5,000 families live together. And one fine day I realized that I don't want to be a mediocre s ...

[Music] Hello everyone. My name is Mario. I wouldn't be here. Yes, I wouldn't be here if I would have chosen all the easy doors life had reserved for me.But I did it opposite. And I would like to invite you to join me for a short journey through my life. Let me take you back to the year 1989 1990.Have you ever heard about GDR. Do you know what GDR stands for. It was the German Democratic Republic.It was the eastern part of Germany under the umbrella of the East European country and ruled by the Soviet Union ...

Key Themes - The presentation focuses on overcoming negativity and achieving personal and professional freedom through resistance, resilience, and mental freedom [1] - The speaker shares personal anecdotes to inspire the audience to resist negative influences and pursue their dreams [1][4] Educational Technology (EdTech) Venture - The speaker co-founded Shiko, an EdTech platform aimed at providing affordable access to quality education across Bangladesh [7] - Shiko's platform has reached 25 million (25 lakh) learners and has a monthly traffic of over 500,000 students [8] - 75% (Three out of four) of students using the platform received GPA 5 in SEC 2024 exams [8] - The company raised over $8 million USD in investment from global and local VCs, the highest in the country for any EdTech company [8] - 51% of Shiko's live class attendees are female, primarily from rural areas [8] Career Transition - The speaker transitioned from a successful career at Shiko to pursue his passion for direct involvement in education at Aakhan school [8][9] Personal Development & Philosophy - Prioritizing oneself and finding supportive relationships are crucial for achieving personal freedom and contributing to the world [9][10][11] - Giving back to the community is emphasized as a way to gain more freedom and help others [12][14]

Do you ever feel like that you don't fit in. That the world around you spoke a one language and you spoke something different. Do you feel like that.That's me growing up. Growing up in Bangladesh in a in an education system that discipline, focus was key for academic success. I was labeled lazy, destructive, and and couldn't absolutely focus anything I did.Numbers in uh math class looked like hieroglyphics for me. I saw you I couldn't see things in sequence. Everything just went jumbled up.My focus was neve ...

Timeless Rhythms of Kathak The Jaipur Kathak Kendra, established in 1978 and formally inaugurated on 19th May 1979, preserves the rich tradition of the Jaipur Gharana, a distinct style in the classical dance form of Kathak. Since its inception, the Kendra has been a hub of excellence where hereditary masters and eminent gurus have nurtured countless students, passing down generations of knowledge and artistry. Legendary gurus such as Babulal Patni Ji, Gauri Shankar Ji, Kanhaiya Lal Javra Ji, Charan Girdhar ...