Photos| HTLS 2018: Rahul Gandhi, Pele, Twinkle Khanna and Kamal Haasan speak on Day 1
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday inaugurated the 16th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, at Taj Palace in New Delhi. The much-awaited annual summit will also see attendees such as Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Twinkle Khanna, football legend Pele, and actor Kamal Haaan among others as they gather to share perspectives on reimagining the future.
Updated on Oct 05, 2018 06:41 pm IST 9 Photos
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“I always wanted to be a Hindi film ‘Hero’ and not just an actor,” Ranveer SIngh said. On how he prepared for his first movie, Ranveer said he spent an entire week incognito as a Delhi University student attending classes and events as Bittu Sharma. “Different actors prepare in different ways. For me it’s more internal. I think a lot,” Deepika said. The actors capped the day’s events, breaking into moves from Padmaavat’s ‘Khalibali’. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)
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Congress President Rahul Gandhi began the day’s proceedings, speaking during the keynote address during the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2018 at Taj Palace in New Delhi. Gandhi said “India is a partnership between all its peoples. We don’t believe in binaries,” and that “we must re-imagine that India where the mind is without fear.” (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)
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“I think my father was a bit jealous of my first coach Waldemar de Brito. de Brito discovered me and helped me enormously. I thank god for putting de Brito in my life”, Football legend Pele said in conversation with Baichung Bhutia. Pele also recalled being surprised when called for the 1958 World Cup in Sweden where he became the youngest player to play in, score and win a World Cup final. (Burhaan Kinu / HT Photo)
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Farmers are the biggest producer and consumer, but not enough has been done to solve their problems, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said in conversation with Shashi Shekhar, Editor-in-Chief, Hindustan. Singh also said that Naxalism is the biggest challenge the nation faces today, adding that nobody should be allowed to promote violence in the country. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)
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