Mr. Arun Bothra opened his talk with an emphasis on how our lives are imprisoned in the mere monotony of our actions. To break out of this monotony, we find our means. Mr. Bothra told us how he broke his monotony through the power of social media.

Arun Bothra, a decorated IPS officer has worked on several high-profile cases, some of which have been made into movies. He currently spearheads Mo-Bus initiative under CRUT, as the Chairman & MD of OSRTC. He was appointed as CEO of CESU, Odisha, where he had been instrumental in changing the way the organization functions.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/about/programs-in... A Kathin Seva Medal awardee for working in the deep and perilous Naxal affected areas, Mr Arun Bothra has worked as IG Crime, IG Railways, IG Economic Offence, and IG Special Task Force. He has cracked many important cases such as the recent parcel bomb case, which has been made into an Odia and Telugu movie starring Atul Kulkarni. Apart from working in such treacherous conditions straight out of action movies, Mr Bothra's flair for literature has also been a formative part of his illustrious career. He is a regular contributor to widely read newspapers such as The Indian Express, The Times of India, and Rajasthan Patrika.
Recently, he was appointed as CEO-CESU, Odisha, where he has brought about instrumental changes in the way a utility organization functions. 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