Photos | HTLS 2018: Arun Jaitley, Will Smith and PV Sindhu speak on Day 2

Updated On Oct 06, 2018 06:11 pm IST

Day 2 of the 16th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, at Taj Palace in New Delhi will see attendees such as Union Minister Arun Jaitley, actor Will Smith, visual storyteller Steve McCurry, Angela Missoni, sportspersons P.V. Sindhu, Heena Sidhu and Hima das among others gather to share their perspectives on reimagining the future at the much awaited annual summit.

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Taking a jab at the UPA-II government Union minister Arun Jaitley speaking on day 2 of HTLS 2018 said that “Nothing could be worse than 2013. The current account deficit was 4.7%. The average rate of inflation under UPA-II was 10.4%.” Jaitley also said that there are huge avenues for growth for Indian economy in the next 10-20 years, adding that India’s ability to maintain present growth rate for a decade or two is certain. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 06, 2018 06:11 pm IST

Taking a jab at the UPA-II government Union minister Arun Jaitley speaking on day 2 of HTLS 2018 said that “Nothing could be worse than 2013. The current account deficit was 4.7%. The average rate of inflation under UPA-II was 10.4%.” Jaitley also said that there are huge avenues for growth for Indian economy in the next 10-20 years, adding that India’s ability to maintain present growth rate for a decade or two is certain. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)

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In conversation with Farhan Akhtar, actor Will Smith said he was 12 year old when he took to rap music. “First time I heard rap I knew I had to do it. I had to do it because I knew my parents won’t like it. Won my first Grammy for Parents just don’t understand,” Smith added, “I don’t understand my kids now and they don’t understand me” (Amal KS / HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 06, 2018 06:11 pm IST

In conversation with Farhan Akhtar, actor Will Smith said he was 12 year old when he took to rap music. “First time I heard rap I knew I had to do it. I had to do it because I knew my parents won’t like it. Won my first Grammy for Parents just don’t understand,” Smith added, “I don’t understand my kids now and they don’t understand me” (Amal KS / HT Photo)

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Recalling his struggle, the ‘Ali’ star said, “After having got a second shot I knew I never wanted to be broke again. I preferred the space of being successful and responsible. I became disciplined. I said to myself I wanted to become the biggest movie star in the world… So we looked at the top 10 films and tried to find a pattern. We realised they were all special effects movies.” (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 06, 2018 06:11 pm IST

Recalling his struggle, the ‘Ali’ star said, “After having got a second shot I knew I never wanted to be broke again. I preferred the space of being successful and responsible. I became disciplined. I said to myself I wanted to become the biggest movie star in the world… So we looked at the top 10 films and tried to find a pattern. We realised they were all special effects movies.” (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)

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(L-R) Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy, Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh and Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis at HTLS 2018. “Punjab is feeding the country but the country is not feeding us. We have no industry,” the Punjab CM said. CM Kumaraswamy said his state still faces the water dispute issue, while CM Fadnavis said bringing fuel under GST could help reduce prices but alternatives were needed. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 06, 2018 06:11 pm IST

(L-R) Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy, Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh and Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis at HTLS 2018. “Punjab is feeding the country but the country is not feeding us. We have no industry,” the Punjab CM said. CM Kumaraswamy said his state still faces the water dispute issue, while CM Fadnavis said bringing fuel under GST could help reduce prices but alternatives were needed. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)

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Defining luxury, Angela Missoni, Creative Director, Missoni said “Luxury doesn’t have to expensive, but it has to be precious.” She also said, “When my designs are copied for cheaper imitations, I take it as a compliment.” On bridal designs Missoni said she focuses on light-weights and dresses that are easy and don’t make the wearer suffer. Tarun Tahilniani echoed the sentiment saying “brides should wear lehengas that they are able to walk in.” (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 06, 2018 06:11 pm IST

Defining luxury, Angela Missoni, Creative Director, Missoni said “Luxury doesn’t have to expensive, but it has to be precious.” She also said, “When my designs are copied for cheaper imitations, I take it as a compliment.” On bridal designs Missoni said she focuses on light-weights and dresses that are easy and don’t make the wearer suffer. Tarun Tahilniani echoed the sentiment saying “brides should wear lehengas that they are able to walk in.” (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

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“I think of myself as a poet. You have to follow your heart. My muse has been in South Asia… You could spend 10 lifetimes in this country (India) and still not get to its core. There is such depth to culture,” Photographer Steve McCurry said at HTLS 2018 while in conversation with Raghu Rai. The duo discussed art, the photographic process and the story behind McCurry’s iconic ‘Afghan Girl’ photo. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 06, 2018 06:11 pm IST

“I think of myself as a poet. You have to follow your heart. My muse has been in South Asia… You could spend 10 lifetimes in this country (India) and still not get to its core. There is such depth to culture,” Photographer Steve McCurry said at HTLS 2018 while in conversation with Raghu Rai. The duo discussed art, the photographic process and the story behind McCurry’s iconic ‘Afghan Girl’ photo. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)

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Suicide is a leading cause of death among Indians. If it were something physical... people would have said we need to do something about it, but because it is mental illness it doesn’t get talked about as much, said David Spiegel, Willson Professor at Stanford University. Harvard Professor Dr Shekhar Saxena said mental illnesses have been stigmatised for a very long time. Society still doesn’t accept mental illness like physical illnesses. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 06, 2018 06:11 pm IST

Suicide is a leading cause of death among Indians. If it were something physical... people would have said we need to do something about it, but because it is mental illness it doesn’t get talked about as much, said David Spiegel, Willson Professor at Stanford University. Harvard Professor Dr Shekhar Saxena said mental illnesses have been stigmatised for a very long time. Society still doesn’t accept mental illness like physical illnesses. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

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Richard Allan, VP Policy solutions, said that Facebook is cooperating fully with the agency investigating the Cambridge Analytica issue in India and has taken steps that have made it much more for difficult for people to use data politically. “Even if somehow, technically, they get hold of data, we’ll ask them not to do it and it we still find them doing it, we’ll limit their use of the platform,” Allan said. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 06, 2018 06:11 pm IST

Richard Allan, VP Policy solutions, said that Facebook is cooperating fully with the agency investigating the Cambridge Analytica issue in India and has taken steps that have made it much more for difficult for people to use data politically. “Even if somehow, technically, they get hold of data, we’ll ask them not to do it and it we still find them doing it, we’ll limit their use of the platform,” Allan said. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)

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On being part of the sporting revolution, shooter Heena Sidhu (L) said, “When I started shooting 12 years back, things were very different. It’s not just the recognition we get, things are now easier for the juniors.” “When I started playing, I had all the support… But it has to start at the grassroot level,” shuttler PV Sindhu said while athlete Hima Das said, “There is a lot of talent in villages, but they do not get the opportunities.” (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 06, 2018 06:11 pm IST

On being part of the sporting revolution, shooter Heena Sidhu (L) said, “When I started shooting 12 years back, things were very different. It’s not just the recognition we get, things are now easier for the juniors.” “When I started playing, I had all the support… But it has to start at the grassroot level,” shuttler PV Sindhu said while athlete Hima Das said, “There is a lot of talent in villages, but they do not get the opportunities.” (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

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The implications of China’s rise are hugely underestimated and profound, S Jaishankar, Former Foreign Secretary of India (R) said, adding that the message coming out of OBOR does not give the rest of the world confidence to deal with China. While Professor Jean-Pierre Cabestan (C) said the India-China relationship has been growing in the last 20 years, Jaishankar said that If their relations remain particularly frictional, everybody will take advantage, including countries friendly with India, China. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 06, 2018 06:11 pm IST

The implications of China’s rise are hugely underestimated and profound, S Jaishankar, Former Foreign Secretary of India (R) said, adding that the message coming out of OBOR does not give the rest of the world confidence to deal with China. While Professor Jean-Pierre Cabestan (C) said the India-China relationship has been growing in the last 20 years, Jaishankar said that If their relations remain particularly frictional, everybody will take advantage, including countries friendly with India, China. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)

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