How Stories are made | Rakesh Tiwari | TEDxIETLucknow

You may wonder what is the source of the stories that go through us, the stories that distil the essence of our shared lives. Rakesh Tiwari, fortunately, has all the answers, and in verse. Mr Rakesh Tiwari works in the BPO profession, but sure has his way with words. This renowned spoken word artist and poet never fall short of magic in mesmerizing his audience with his heartfelt Hindi poetry. He has on multiple occasions, took the mic at Kommune India, Tape A Tale, and UnErase Poetry, where his widely loved videos like 'Accha Aadmi Tha', 'Missing' and 'Yaadon Ka Swaad', each have racked up more than half a million views. He is also the author of Fasak and Udhaar ka Lifaafa. Rakesh has been into writing since the past decade and has been performing on stage since the past five. He has till date, featured in many reputed festivals, programs, and shows. In his own words: Sometimes the window, sometimes the wicket, stir emotions, and our pen moves. They rhyme for a living. He rhymes for the living. Mr. Rakesh Tiwari works in the BPO profession, but sure has his way with words. This renowned spoken word artist and poet never falls short of magic in mesmerizing his audience with his heartfelt Hindi poetry. He has on multiple occasions, took the mic at Kommune India, Tape A Tale, and UnErase Poetry, where his widely loved videos like 'Accha Aadmi Tha', 'Missing' and 'Yaadon Ka Swaad', each have racked up more than half a million views. He is also the author of Fasak and Udhaar ka Lifaafa. Rakesh has been into writing since the past decade and has been performing on stage since the past five. He has till date, featured in many reputed festivals, programs, and shows. In his own words: Sometimes the window, sometimes the wicket, stir emotions, and our pen moves. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx