The afternoon session began with Ms. Karishma Mehta speaking on the topic, ‘The Social Media Bubble.’ She said, "The problem with social media is that you are led to believe that people around you are living perfect lives." Humans of Bombay demolishes exactly that stereotype by letting people hear the stories behind the images they portray. Next, acclaimed author Ms. Anita Nair chose to speak on the topic, 'A story about a story-teller.' She said, "Artistic success takes place when you move out of your comfort zone to create an impact on those around you as well as on yourself."
Mr. Somdev Devvarman was on stage to speak on the topic, 'Somdev’s Recipe for Success - For Indian Sport'. He said, "The two key ingredients for anyone to attain long-term success are culture and structure." The audience were privileged to have Mr. Javed Akhtar at TEDxIIFTDelhi speaking on the topic, 'Cinema in Society'. He said, "If you look closely at Indian cinema, you can write the social, economic and political history of our country." The last speaker for the day, Ms. Suhasini Haider, spoke on the topic, 'Learning to Use Your Moment of Truth.' She said, "You sometimes experience a moment of truth during which you realize what it is that matters the most to you. Make sure you use it well."
With the objective to take world-class ideas to the local community, the event, organised by the Media Committee of IIFT Delhi, brought together a diverse set of speakers who captivated the audience and sparked a willingness in them to be more aware.
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