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

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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Updated on Oct 06, 2018 06:11 pm IST 10 Photos
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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)
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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)
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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)

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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)
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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)

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