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Saving Children - Gadchiroli to Global | Dr. Anand Bang | TEDxIIHMR U
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-18 16:17
Public Health Challenges & Solutions in Rural India - Infant mortality rate was 121 per 1,000 live births, indicating over 10% of children died before age one [1] - Child mortality rate was 153 per 1,000 [2] - Neonatal mortality rate was 100 per 1,000 [2] - Traditional healers and local deities were primary healthcare sources due to the absence of modern medicine [1] - A home-based mother newborn child care program was developed, focusing on health education, home deliveries, newborn care, breastfeeding support, and management of common childhood illnesses [1] Community Health Worker Program & Impact - Local women, including traditional birth attendants and community health workers (like Asha), were trained to provide essential newborn care [1] - Passing percentage of these community health workers in newborn care was 75%, exceeding the passing rate of medical graduates [2] - Infant mortality reduced from 121 to 20 per 1,000 live births [2] - Child mortality decreased from 153 to 23 per 1,000 [2] - Neonatal mortality dropped from 100 to 17 per 1,000 [2] Program Recognition & Scalability - The home-based neonatal care program became India's national policy, training 800,000 Asha workers [2] - The program has expanded globally, impacting 80 countries [2] - The initiative was recognized as one of Time magazine's 18 global heroes of health [2]
Why self belief is overrated | Hanan Nagi | TEDxHarvard Square
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-18 16:17
When I say self-belief is overrated, how does that make you feel. Slightly confused. Yeah, of course it is confusing.We've always been told that self-belief is the key to success. It's practically a self-development slogan. You can find it on motivational posters everywhere.Believe in yourself. But here is what I have learned personally and thinking. Self belief is important.Absolutely. Yes. And if you can develop it over time, even better.But think about it. It doesn't always show up when you need it more. ...
The Future of AI in Medicine: Revolutionizing Healthcare | Mick Nagra | TEDxActon Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-18 16:11
AI in Healthcare: Potential & Current Applications - AI can address the global healthcare access gap, where nearly half the world lacks essential services [3] - AI can operate 24/7, scanning images, monitoring symptoms, and analyzing data for early detection [3] - AI's accuracy in detecting conditions like breast cancer and skin lesions can match or outperform doctors in some studies [4] - AI applications in medicine include medical imaging analysis, virtual health assistants, drug discovery, personalized medicine, and remote monitoring [5] Challenges & Ethical Considerations - AI bias, arising from training on limited population data, can lead to misdiagnosis [7] - Privacy concerns exist regarding the protection of personal health data [7] - Unequal access to AI tools could widen the health gap [8] Call to Action - Individuals should learn to code or think beyond code to understand AI's capabilities [8] - Involvement in programs like AI for All and healthcare hackathons is encouraged [9] - Critical questioning about who benefits and who is left out is essential [9]
Failing to fortune: Turning setbacks into success | Dylan Nagra | TEDxActon Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-18 16:11
[Applause] later confession. See, failure isn't what defines me. Although it may seem likely, and if you know me, you know I've been through plenty of failures. The other day I lost state cup my near winning two zero. They came back for a threeu or a 32 sorry. But the point I'm trying to make is that the failure is what society defined you as but not what you define yourself as. See couple weeks ago um I finished nth grade. I had a 392 GPA and I was really happy until I saw my brother's report card a 41. Se ...
The resilient power of the human spirit | Avrati Raturi | TEDxSGGSCC Studio
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-18 16:09
दे से बीइंग पॉजिटिव इन लाइफ इज अ चॉइस बट फॉर मी इट हैज़ बीन अ नेसेसिटी। आई हैव ऑलवेज बीन अ वेरी एंबिशियस पर्सन सिंस चाइल्डहुड। बाय द वैल्यूज़ ऑफ़ हार्ड वर्क इंस्टिल्ड इन मी बाय माई पेरेंट्स बोथ द डॉक्टर्स। आई हैव ऑलवेज लर्न टू नो दिस सेइंग ऑफ़ सर्विस बिफोर सेल्फ। सो आई ऑलवेज वांट टू सर्व द सोसाइटी। बट एज़ द सेइंग वाज़ यू नो नथिंग वर्थ वाइल। कम्स इजी एंड सो हैज़ बीन माय लाइफ जर्नी। व्हेन आई वास जस्ट एट इयर्स ओल्ड, आई हैड अ न्यूरोलॉजिकल डिसऑर्डर। विथ कॉन्स्टेंट डॉक्टर्स अपॉइंटमेंट्स, स्कैन्स, एनी चाइल्ड वुड हाव फेल् ...
Fearless Ideas: The Freedom to Question | Naman Vankdari | TEDxMLRIT
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-18 16:07
who always thrive. And this is where ladies and gentlemen I ask myself a question. Is there something at all which can never change.And to answer this question, let me tell you that we are all living in what is known as the second colonization. When the first colonization happened, it came to us in the form of a gun and a flag. Today colonization or I say second colonization, it has come to us in the form of data and algorithms.Data and algorithms, ladies and gentlemen, no doubt has made us into intelligent ...
The Psychology and Benefits of Sports for Kids | Aric Nagra | TEDxActon Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-18 16:07
[Applause] Good morning everyone. Let me take you back to a moment I'll never forget. It was the final minutes of my championship soccer game.We were tied. I had the ball at my feet. I adrenal deep being screaming or racing.I could try to take the shot or pass to my teammate who had a better angle than me. I passed. He scored.We won. In and in that moment between the roar of Fra and the celebrations, I realized something that changed how I see sports forever. It's not just about winning.It's about teamwork, ...
I AM NOT A BRAND I AM A PERSON | Dhruvjyoti Dhar | TEDxDPS Siliguri Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-18 16:00
Let me take you to a forest. Not a real one, of course, but one where trees tell us something about life. In a forest, there once stood a crooked tree and a stray tree.Every day the straight tree would mock the crooked tree, saying, "Look at me, tall, straight, and handsome. Look at you all bent and twisted. No one even wants to look at you." And so time passed. Most of the younger trees tried to copy that tall straight tree thinking that was the only way to grow. Then one day the loggers came.They looked a ...
How to get started in robotics | Debojit Das | TEDxDPS Siliguri Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-18 16:00
Industry Trends & Future Outlook - Robotics and AI are transitioning from science fiction to integral parts of everyday life, impacting warehouses, hospitals, farms, and personal AI assistants [1][6] - Robotics and AI are poised to drive Industry 4.0, bringing significant change to the world [15] - The field of robotics is evolving beyond coding and building, focusing on solving real-world problems with empathy [7][8] Career Opportunities & Skill Sets - Traditional career paths are evolving, with computer science and IT becoming integral to various fields [6] - Robotics requires a holistic upbringing, blending engineering with cognitive science, psychology, law, and ethics [14][16] - Key skills include curiosity, tinkering with hardware (like Arduino kits), coding, and networking [15][16] Technological Advancements & Applications - Surgical robots are collaborating with doctors to enhance precision in medicine [6] - Robots are being used in manufacturing to increase safety and collaboration with humans [7] - Self-driving cars are categorized as robots, highlighting the advancements in the field [8] - Research is focused on developing bimanual skills in robots and creating humanoid robots with human-like coordination [9][10] - Robots are being explored as caregivers for the elderly and for disaster management [12] Personal Development & Education - Balancing academics with extracurricular activities contributes to holistic development [4] - Mobile phones can be used as classrooms with resources like Khan Academy and MIT courseware [16] - The speaker graduated in 2021 and now works at a leading research lab in India, focusing on advanced robotics [3]
WHO WANTS TO BE THE NEXT GRETA THUNBERG? | Akira Prasad | TEDxDPS Siliguri Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-18 15:59
Do you think the world today needs more young angry women. Sorry to be gender specific. What I meant was, do you think the world today needs more young angry people.I believe it does. With everything happening around us, the melting ice caps, rising temperatures, wildfire, floods, we need more young voices to speak up. Not with hate but with urgency.Not with noise but with purpose. Good morning everyone. My name is Akira Prasad of class 6th and today I am going to share some real life stories and personal r ...