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Mumbai hosts the 8th edition of TEDxgateway, riveting talks by 25 remarkable speakers
TEDxGateway is back with its 8th edition at the DOME @ NSCI in Mumbai. Taking forward the theme of ‘Ideas Worth Spreading’, TEDxGateway will bring 25 motivational speakers from different walks of life will share their inspiring experiences and stories on varied topics ranging from science, inventions to creative art forms.
This year promises to be bigger and larger with TEDxGateway expecting to draw more than 5000 attendees at Dome @ NSCI. In addition, the main event will also be webcasted across 50 campuses in India, targeting over 150,000+ viewers.
This year’s TEDxGateway features an eclectic mix of speakers from diverse backgrounds including a microbial explorer, discoverer of fungal species who is currently researching on understanding how ‘wild’ microorganisms can produce improved food and beverages, a 14 year old who invented a bandage with the ability of assessing the need to change it, preventing the chances of further damage saving countless lives, the inventor and builder of a personal flight system and jet suit, creator of YOLO (You Only Look Once) system, the developer of a breakthrough technology to signal the presence of cancer, a child & adolescent psychologist and family therapist, a TB survivor and public health professional, a cybersecurity expert with domain knowledge of smart devices, the developer of wearable sensor to detect a sexual assault, the inventor of communication devices for children with disabilities, and Guinness World Record holders aka the Everest Twins, amongst various others.
From the Government quarters, Shri Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore honored with Padma Shri and an Olympic Silver Medal in double trap shooting, and currently Minister of State, Youth and Sports will also be part of this year’s lineup of speakers.
The event will also see a grand performance by Ricky Kej, the youngest Indian Grammy Award music composer known for his Indo-American styled environmentally conscious music perform at the event.
To support the TEDxGateway vision, leading corporate powerhouses are supporting the event this year. Some notable names include Aditya Birla Group, Infosys, JSW, and Rustomjee.
Speaking on its association with the platform, Percy S. Chowdhry, CEO, Rustomjee, said, “We are delighted to continue our long standing association with the 8th Edition of TEDxGateway. Over the last five years, the TEDxGateway has emerged as one of Asia’s largest event platforms attracting inspirational speakers who are game changers in their respective domains having taken the road less travelled.
At Rustomjee, we believe passionately that inspiring ideas have the power to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world. As one of Mumbai’s largest and most trusted developer, Rustomjee takes pride in making thoughtful spaces available to people and families. Spaces inside and outside homes that help them find who they truly are, help them rediscover lost passions, old friends, spend quality time with their loved ones and much more. We are looking forward to the talks that will emerge for TEXxGateway 2018 – ‘Ideas Worth Spreading’.”
Commenting on TEDxGateway 2018, Yashraj Akashi, Senior Ambassador and Curator, TEDx Gateway in India said, “With every year, TEDxGateway is growing to become a bigger platform for inspirational people to share their path-breaking ideas and worldly experiences with the Indian audience. Built on the premise of stimulating minds, leading to interactive discussions and constructive conversations, TEDx now has a place in the Indian market where it drives thought-leadership to the learning-oriented, knowledge seeking audience. This year too, we aim to bring inspirational speakers to share their inspirational talks to a high-spirited crowd.”
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Epic Company launches unified Epic Studio for films and OTT
Vivek Krishnani to head films business; Samar Khan leads OTT & Television.
MUMBAI: Epic just merged its creative superheroes under one cape because when films and OTT need to fight for attention together, you don’t keep them in separate universes. The Epic Company has launched Epic Studio, a next-generation creative and production powerhouse that unites Juggernaut Productions and Movieverse Studio under a single banner. The move creates a streamlined, scalable platform for premium storytelling across theatrical films, OTT originals, television, digital-first formats and branded content.
Vivek Krishnani has been appointed chief executive officer, Epic Studio (Films), overseeing the theatrical and film business with a focus on culturally resonant narratives across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati and Malayalam cinema. Samar Khan continues as chief executive officer, Epic Studio (OTT & Television) and retains his role as chief content officer for Docubay and Epic On.
The Epic Company managing director Aditya Pittie said, “Epic Studio brings together our entire creative ecosystem under one unified studio vision. This is not just an integration of verticals, but the creation of a collaborative environment where writers, filmmakers, creators, and brand partners can seamlessly develop and scale stories across formats and screens.”
Vivek Krishnani added, “We are building an audience-focused mainstream film studio committed to delivering fresh, engaging, and innovative stories for both theatrical and streaming platforms.”
Samar Khan commented, “This alignment allows us to approach storytelling with a unified studio mindset. We are building IP under one creative umbrella, with scale and longevity in mind from inception.”
The unified structure eliminates silos, enabling ideas to flow fluidly from concept to screen while adapting to evolving audience behaviour. Epic Studio positions itself as a creator-led ecosystem championing purposeful, resonant storytelling with commercial strength.
In an entertainment landscape where stories now leap between screens faster than plot twists, Epic isn’t just building a studio, it’s crafting a single launchpad where every tale gets the best shot at soaring across every platform.
