MEETING

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An Ode to my Gen

OPENING TRACK An Ode to my Gen OPENING TRACK

TM Harbaksh led a heartfelt and emotionally rich session with the theme “An Ode to My Genesis.” With gentle honesty and personal vulnerability, he explored the transformative power of platonic friendships. Through stories about Zara, Raghav, and Pearl—friends who shaped his identity, he beautifully illustrated how chance encounters can lead to lifelong impact. TM Harbaksh seamlessly wove each speaker’s introduction into his narrative, making the meeting feel like one continuous, intimate story. His reflections reminded us that growth isn’t always loud or visible. sometimes, it’s built quietly, through people who leave a mark on our hearts and help us become who we are.

WORD OF THE DAY:

RESILIENT

The ability to recover quickly from difficuly

TM HARBAKSH IS LISTENING TO: Ribs by Lorde

TM RUCHIKA IS LISTENING TO:

The shade by Rex Orange Country

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2: My Journey Through Chaos

TM Aman’s speech took us through a nostalgic, energetic, and deeply personal journey, starting from a childhood spent glued to Cartoon Network, where fictional heroes sparked real-world curiosity. From kitchen experiments to sports to a shaky first monologue in drama class. TM Aman spoke candidly about falling in love with math and science, stumbling through Olympiads, and discovering leadership through school clubs. Even JEE preparation, with its burnout and pressure, became a lesson in resilience. This speech reminded us that growth isn’t always linear-but it’s always unfolding.

TM AMAN IS LISTENING TO:

Riptide by Vance Joy

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TM SAMARTH IS LISTENING TO: In this thought-provoking speech TM Samarth masterfully unravels the danger of half-truths, phrases and beliefs stripped from their original context and weaponized as absolute truths. Through compelling examples, including viral incidents and misquoted scriptures, he reveals how partial knowledge can be more dangerous than ignorance itself. With powerful storytelling and striking metaphors, he urges the audience to question what they’re told, to dig deeper, and to reject convenient narratives. The speech is both a cautionary tale and a call to action—to stop sipping shallow truths and start seeking the full, unfiltered reality.

Commendations:

Strong opening that immediately captured attention

Vivid and heartfelt storytelling

Excellent use of personal anecdotes. Effective use of pauses and expression.

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Reccomendations:

Transitions between sections could have been smoother. More pitch variation could have been used.

Slight pacing inconsistencies.

Commendations:

Well-structured and cleanly written speech

Logical flow with coherent transitions

Balanced and engaging vocabulary throughout Effective incorporation of humor

Reccomendations:

Some impactful moments could have been emphasized more. Incorporating pauses at powerful points could further enhance delivery and presence

Commendations:

Strong and engaging opening with a compelling hook

Confident presentation style that held the audience’s attention

Impactful conclusion that left a lasting impression

Reccomendations:

Transitions between ideas could have been smoother to maintain flow

Some sections felt slightly underexplored

Dancing shoes by Arctic Monkeys

Lost cause by Beck

Let down by Radiohead

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General evaluation

TM ALISHA IS LISTENING TO:

Sleep on the floor by The Lumineers

The meeting started on time, reflecting good planning and discipline. All three speeches were wellexecuted, and showcased remarkable professionalism and depth. The Word of the Day was used scarcely — encouraging more usage can improve vocabulary engagement. The chatbox was very active throughout the session, which, while enthusiastic, could be slightly distracting for the speakers.

Grammar Tip

Dangling Modifiers: A small mistake, a Big Misunderstanding

Ever heard a sentence like, “Running through the rain, the bus pulled away”?

Unless the bus had legs, something’s off.

That’s a dangling modifier a descriptive phrase that doesn’t clearly connect to the right subject. In speech, these slip-ups can confuse your audience or unintentionally shift the focus.

Here’s a better version:

Instead of “Walking into the hall, the applause was deafening,” try “Walking into the hall, I was met with deafening applause.”

In public speaking, your words should support your message, not distract from it. Fix the subject, and your sentence, and story will land properly.