In a world where predictability and safety often dominate our choices, "The Path Less Traveled" challenges that mindset. It is a theme that celebrates courage — the courage to deviate from the norm, to ask different questions, and to seek answers where few dare to look. Often, the most transformative ideas and stories don't emerge from well-trodden roads, but from those brave enough to forge their own path. This theme is a tribute to the rebels, the risk-takers, the unconventional thinkers who redefine what is possible.

Choosing the road less taken doesn't always come with applause or approval. It demands sacrifice, resilience, and a deep sense of belief. It's about venturing into the unknown — where there are no maps, no guarantees, and often, no footsteps to follow. Yet, history reminds us that some of the most powerful breakthroughs and inspiring journeys were made by those who took such roads. These are people who followed passion over popularity, conviction over comfort, and in doing so, left behind trails for others to follow.

At TEDxNMIMS Indore 2025, we aim to bring these stories to light — of individuals who took the path less traveled and changed their lives, and sometimes, the world around them. Through this theme, we hope to spark curiosity, fuel ambition, and most importantly, encourage everyone to question the status quo. Because sometimes, the most extraordinary destinations can only be reached when we dare to step off the usual path.