add lightning talk page

Signed-off-by: Rayan Das <[email protected]> Co-authored-by: Nabarun Pal <[email protected]> Co-authored-by: Farhaan Bukhsh <[email protected]> Co-authored-by: Farhaan Bukhsh <[email protected]>
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diff --git a/src/_data/mainnav.json b/src/_data/mainnav.json
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                 "link": "/speakers/"
             },
             {
-                "name": "Lightning Talk",
-                "link": ""
+                "name": "Lightning Talks",
+                "link": "/lightning-talks/"
             },
             {
                 "name": "BoF & Posters",
                 "link": ""
             },
+            {
+                "name": "Open Spaces",
+                "link": ""
+            },
             {
                 "name": "Devsprint",
                 "link": "/devsprint/"

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+---
+layout: content.liquid
+title: Lightning Talks
+---
+
+## What's a Lightning Talk?
+
+Lightning talks are short presentations, limited to 5 minutes, on any topic that might interest the Python community. It doesn't have to be something you've created, feel free to share something you've learned or a technique you think others will find useful.
+
+- Is there something at work that everyone asks for your help with? Talk about that!
+- Did you recently learn something that made a difference for you? Talk about that!
+- Is there a topic you've always wanted to understand better? Talk about that!
+
+Slides are optional but encouraged!
+
+## Things people say when they think they can't do a lightning talk
+
+- **"Everyone already knows THING_X"**
+    - No, they don't.
+    - They believe they are knowledgeable, but you possess a deeper comprehension of the subject matter. They will gain valuable insights through this interaction.
+    - Even if they do, it's interesting to hear someone else's take on it.
+- **"I’m not an expert at anything"**
+    - You know more than you think you do.
+    - You don't have to be an expert, you just have to be interested enough to talk for 5 minutes.
+    - You can do a 1-minute lightning talk if you want.
+- **"It's scary talking in front of people"**
+    - Yes, but you will feel really accomplished when you've done it.
+    - Folks at PyCon are super-friendly and are always welcoming of new speakers.
+    - It is understandable that public speaking can induce nervousness in individuals, including those who may appear confident.
+    - [You can give a lightning talk without talking!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aio0whC1iYg#t=25m58s)
+- **"I have an idea but it's no good"**
+    - It's a better idea than you think.
+    - Are there really any bad ideas for lightning talks? :)
+
+## Lightning Talks at PyCon India 2024
+
+Please refer to the schedule for Lightning Talk slots. Registration opens on the day of the conference, and due to the likely high number of registrations, a selection process will determine which talks are accepted. You will be notified if your talk is selected.
+
+Please refer to the schedule for Lightning Talk slots. Registration will open on the day of the conference, and we will share a Google Form for submitting Lightning Talk proposals. Slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited availability. You will be notified if your talk is selected.
+
+This has been inspired by:
+- [PyCon US 2024 - Lightning Talks](https://us.pycon.org/2024/events/lightning-talks/)