Dr. Sudarsan Tamang, Founder of Project Life, Speaks at TEDx Event in Kerala
Dr. Sudarsan Tamang, Founder of Project Life, Speaks at TEDx Event in Kerala
Thrissur, Kerala | June 22, 2025
Dr. Sudarsan Tamang, founder of Project Life and a professor at Sikkim University, gave an inspiring speech at TEDxPunkunnam Thrissur on June 22, 2025, in Kerala.
TEDxPunkunnam Thrissur is part of the global TEDx program, which features local events licensed by TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design). These events bring together speakers to share impactful ideas. Talks from TEDx events often reach millions through the TEDx YouTube channel, which has over 42.5 million subscribers.
The Thrissur event, organized by Vinay Ravi Nair, included speakers from various fields like science, business, arts, and social innovation.
In his talk, Dr. Tamang discussed the challenges of today's unpredictable world. He said:
"We live in uncertain times. A tweet can crash the market. A new algorithm can replace a job overnight. Climate change, wars, terrorism, and shifting global politics make the world complex. The 10-year-olds of today will work in jobs that don't even exist yet. So, how do we prepare our children for this future?"
The audience appreciated his insightful message.
Beyond academics, Dr. Tamang is known for promoting health and fitness through Project Life, a community movement in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Sikkim, and North Bengal. The initiative encourages running, walking, and fitness activities, supporting both beginners and competitive athletes.
Dr. Tamang is also an accomplished runner, winning races like the Darjeeling Police 10K (2022) and Tata Steel Kolkata 10K (2023). He has completed extreme endurance challenges, including a 185 km run from Gangtok to Gurudongmar Lake at 17,800 feet.
Additionally, he is a songwriter, having written over 60 songs for Indo-Nepali rock bands, including Mantra.
Other speakers at the event included Jeff Goldberg (writer/director), Brian Mac Mahon (global startup investor), and chess grandmaster Nihal Sarin.
Bikram Thapa, coordinator of Project Life, shared:
"Dr. Tamang's TEDx talk is a proud moment for our community. His journey—from teacher and scientist to global speaker—shows that great ideas can come from anywhere, even the Himalayas. This will inspire our youth to dream big and work hard."
Dr. Tamang ended his talk by dedicating it to young dreamers, saying:
"This is for all the young minds who believe in themselves, no matter where they come from."
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