Michael Phelps
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON NOV 29, 2019 03:00 PM IST
Michael Phelps is the most decorated swimmer in history, capturing a total of 28 medals including a record-setting 23 gold medals, over the course of his career. Phelps utilized his performance bonus for winning eight gold medals in 2008 to establish the Michael Phelps Foundation. Committed to growing the sport of swimming, the Foundation addresses the need for water-safety through its signature program – im – that is available through the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Special Olympics International. The most decorated swimmer in World Championships history, Phelps launched his own competitive swimwear brand – MP – in partnership with Aqua Sphere in 2014. He has published two autobiographies – No Limits: The Will to Success and Beneath the Surface – that were New York Times and USA Today best sellers, as well as published one children’s book – How to Train with a T-Rex and win Eight Gold Medals.
Priyanka Chopra talks turning producer at HTLS 2020, says ‘my mother said that at ripe old age of 30, I might not have a career’
By HT Entertainment Desk | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 12, 2020 07:40 AM IST
HTLS 2020: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jona joined the 18th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit on Friday from London. They spoke about their projects, even the one they are producing.
Schools must reopen soon, those at lowest risk suffering the most: Vikram Patel
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 12, 2020 03:38 AM IST
The two questions seek to find out whether the person has a very low or depressed mood, and the loss of interest in everyday activities, and this will need to be followed by a diagnostic assessment.
India showed remarkable restraint after terror attacks: Mark Warner
UPDATED ON DEC 12, 2020 07:35 AM IST
US Democratic lawmaker assures that the Joe Biden administration will remain tough on China; says that Indian government must be more aggressive in explaining the changes made to J-K’s special status and the CAA.
Want to give Hollywood an influx of Indian talent: Priyanka Chopra
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 12, 2020 12:20 AM IST
Chopra Jonas detailed her plans for her production company, Purple Pebble Pictures, which is working in both India and the United States across languages and platforms.
HTLS 2020: Nick Jonas on being the ‘national jiju’, breaking millions of hearts after marrying Priyanka Chopra
By HT Entertainment Desk | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 11, 2020 09:22 PM IST
HTLS 2020: Singer-actor Nick Jonas spoke about being the ‘national jiju’, and breaking millions of hearts after marrying Priyanka Chopra. Priyanka joked, ‘I became the sister when you married me! I wasn’t before.’
Never been a better time to seek help for mental health: Vikram Patel at HTLS 2020
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 11, 2020 09:25 PM IST
Patel, professor of global health at Harvard Medical School, spoke with HT’s editor for health and science Sanchita Sharma on the last day of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020.
HTLS 2020: Priyanka Chopra reveals advice from mom that motivates her to give back to society
By HT Entertainment Desk | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON DEC 11, 2020 08:10 PM IST
HTLS 2020: Actor Priyanka Chopra and her singer husband Nick Jonas appeared virtually at the 18th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit on Friday, and spoke about causes close to their heart.
India needs to get off the fence over China: US Senator who heads India Caucus
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 11, 2020 08:23 PM IST
HTLS 2020: India has been reluctant to offend China and adopted a middle course, but this has been challenged by Beijing’s aggressive military actions in the past few months, US Democratic lawmaker Mark Warner said.
HTLS 2020: Priyanka Chopra disagrees with the idea that streaming is secondary medium, calls it ‘evolution of cinema’
By HT Entertainment Desk | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON DEC 11, 2020 07:36 PM IST
Priyanka Chopra, at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, spoke about the importance of recognising the value of streaming, and disagreed with the notion that it is a secondary medium.
‘Extraordinary uncertainties’: Harvard prof on Covid-19, impact on mental health
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Sparshita Saxena | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 11, 2020 10:36 PM IST
Professor Patel talked about the worsening mental health in society, especially exacerbated by the pandemic.
Biden administration will be open to advancing ties with India: Senator Mark Warner at HTLS 2020
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 11, 2020 08:34 PM IST
Biden administration, senator Mark Warner said, will be open to advancing ties with India, especially in the technology sector and in the fight against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
‘Trump was directionally right with China, hope Biden remains tough’: US senator at HTLS 2020
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Sparshita Saxena | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 11, 2020 10:37 PM IST
Senator Warner was in conversation with president and CEO, USIPF, Dr Mukesh Aghi, in the opening session of the final day of HTLS 2020 on Friday.
Walmart plans to triple export from India to $10bn/yr by 2027: Doug McMillon
By Mint Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 11, 2020 05:47 AM IST
India is already one of the top sourcing markets for Walmart, one of the world’s top retailers, with annual exports worth $3 billion.
Next Budget should focus on bolstering economic sentiment: Nobel laureate Banerjee
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 11, 2020 05:27 PM IST
Banerjee said that India’s initial policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic was focused on ensuring that the financial sector, especially banks, did not see a worsening of their pre-Covid crisis.
Citizens who can afford it should pay for the vaccine: Shivraj Chouhan
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 11, 2020 03:40 AM IST
CM said while the government should provide vaccines to the poor and the disadvantaged, those who were capable of purchasing it should do so.