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‘Farm law not passed in a jiffy’: Nirmala Sitharaman on HTLS 2020

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Updated on Dec 04, 2020 07:20 PM IST

HTLS 2020: The farmers have been protesting near Delhi for more than a week, demanding that the three farm laws be withdrawn. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said she is hopeful that a solution will be found soon.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that MSP is not decided on whims and facies of some people.(Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

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HTLS 2020: Food inflation a blip, will come down soon, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman said that the rise in prices of foodgrains or edible commodities are seasonal fluctuations.

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Updated on Dec 04, 2020 07:52 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

‘With Covid-19 vaccine coming, economic recovery will gain traction’: Sitharaman at HTLS

During the summit, Sitharaman also talked about the budgetary provision for the Covid-19 vaccine.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 04, 2020 08:11 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Sparshita Saxena

HTLS 2020: Economy witnessed consistent recovery in last two months, says FM

HTLS 2020: Nirmala Sitharman talked about the state of the economy, what the government is doing to control the inflation and when can proper recovery begin.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government is filling the supply-level gaps.(PTI File Photo)

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Updated on Dec 04, 2020 06:50 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by: Amit Chaturvedi

At HTLS 2020, Sitharaman discusses economic recovery, Covid-19 impact and more

Besides Sitharaman, the day will also see YOOX Net-a-Porter Group’s Federico Marchetti and David Andrew Sinclair, professor of genetics and co-director of the Paul F Glenn Center for the Biology of Aging Research at Harvard Medical School at the HT virtual summit.

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Updated on Dec 04, 2020 07:15 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Sparshita Saxena

Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020 to begin shortly. Watch Live here

Day 6 of the 18th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit will host finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Federico Marchetti and Dr David A Sinclair.

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Updated on Dec 04, 2020 05:53 PM IST

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Nirmala Sitharaman is first speaker on Day 6 of HTLS 2020

The first speaker of HTLS’ Day 6, Sitharaman will be in conversation with HT’s editor-in-chief R Sukumar. Marchetti will speak to Shereen Bhan, the managing director of CNBC TV-18, and Sinclair to HT’s editor-health and science Sanchita Sharma.

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a press conference in this file photo. She will speak on Day 6 of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020.(Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

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Published on Dec 04, 2020 03:23 PM IST

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Pain, pressure and pleasure of tennis top couple - Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf

Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf have tasted literally everything there is on the platter at the biggest stage of tennis: Grand Slam success, world No. 1 ranking, Olympic gold. And yet, for them, struggle remained a companion even at the top.

Andre Agassi, Chairman of the Board, Andre Agassi Foundation for Education and Founder, Agassi-Graf Holdings and Stefanie Graf, Chairman of the Board, Children for Tomorrow and founder, Agassi-Graf Holdings, in conversation with Ayaz Memon, Sports Writer and Journalist, during the 18th edition of Hindustan Times Leadership Summit (HTLS), in New Delhi.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 05, 2020 03:26 PM IST

Mumbai | ByHT Correspondent

‘Pandemic has transformed the act of cooking, eating’, says master chef Bottura

Bottura also discussed the return of simplicity. During the lockdown in Italy, Bottura and his family — his wife Lara and children Alexa and Charlie — started a series called Kitchen Quarantine to showcase easy-to-replicate recipes.

Massimo Bottura, Innovator, Restaurateur, and Michelin Star Chef, in conversation with Ritu Dalmia, Restaurateur and Author, during the 18th edition of Hindustan Times Leadership Summit (HTLS), in New Delhi, India, on December 3, 2020.(HT photo)

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Updated on Dec 04, 2020 04:21 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

‘In tennis, every day you go on court and strive to reach limits’: Steffi Graf

No such emotional roller-coaster for Graf, a 22-time Grand Slam champion who was glued to the top of the world rankings for a record 377 weeks, it’s safe to assume? “I was a good actress, then,” Graf quipped.

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Updated on Dec 04, 2020 04:17 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

‘Transparency needed in the private school system’, says K Kasturirangan

Kasturirangan says the 3-language formula was well thought out and not new, while Dhawan stresses on the importance of getting every child to read, write, do basic maths, and move away from rote learning.

Dr Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, former chairman, ISRO & NEPC; and Ashish Dhawan (below), founder and chairman of Central Square Foundation.(Photo: Shankar Mourya/ Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Dec 04, 2020 04:10 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

‘Tennis is in the era of 3 GOATs at the same time’, says Andre Agassi

Agassi’s long career was immersed in an intense rivalry with Pete Sampras, whose record for most Grand Slams in men’s tennis was surpassed by three men from the following era – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic; men who Agassi is glad that he didn’t have to compete against.

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Updated on Dec 04, 2020 12:48 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

HTLS 2020 - As you get closer to the top, the expectations are a lot: Graf

HTLS 2020: Talking about the pressures that elite sportspersons face on a daily basis, Graf highlighted how it becomes tough to ask for the best from yourself day in and day out.

Former tennis greats Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf while speaking on day 5 of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 03, 2020 11:01 PM IST

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HTLS 2020 | Not knowing when to play next has been tough: Agassi

HTLS 2020: Talking about how the lockdown has impacted tennis players Agassi said that the toughest thing for players has been to deal with the unknown. The lack of clarity of when things will return to normal has been a challenge for the players he felt.

Former tennis great Andre Agassi.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 03, 2020 09:59 PM IST

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HTLS 2020: ‘Watching Serena Williams through such long career has been amazing’

On being asked about the debate on the greatest player of all time during the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, Graf said that she is just happy to be recognised for her achievements.

FIle image of Serena Williams and Steffi Graf.(HT Collage/Reuters)

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Updated on Dec 03, 2020 10:13 PM IST

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HTLS 2020: ‘Day I played Federer, I realised I was playing the greatest player’

HTLS 2020: Andre Agassi explained how facing Roger Federer for the first time, in the twilight of his career, convinced him that the Swiss player will be on the path to greatness.

Andre Agassi and Roger Federer(Getty Images)

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Updated on Dec 03, 2020 09:23 PM IST

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HTLS 2020: ‘Classroom transaction must change for reforms to be effective’

Ashish Dhawan said in order to boost lesser gifted school children the teachers need to be given proper tools.

Ashish Dhawan, Founder and CEO, Central Square Foundation said focusing on the top 10 or 20 per cent of school children will not help us in achieving the objectives of the new educational policy.(HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 03, 2020 09:38 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

HTLS 2020: ‘Covid is tragic but can help build home-based curriculum’

Ashish Dhawan said the Covid-19 pandemic caught the education off-guard but can be the catalyst to build a home-based curriculum.

Ashish Dhawan, Founder and CEO, Central Square Foundation and Ashoka University during the 18th edition of Hindustan Times Leadership Summit (HTLS),in New Delhi on Thursday.(HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 03, 2020 07:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

HTLS 2020: Michelin star chefs on how eating will change in post-Covid world

HTLS 2020: Talking about the hit on food business and their game changing skills to tackle Covid-19 challenge professionally, Michelin star chefs Gaggan Anand and Massimo Bottura call for food sustainability and awareness while revealing the enormous potential culture, chefs and restaurants have

HTLS 2020: Michelin star chefs share how food eating will change in a post-Covid world(Instagram/gaggan_anand/massimobottura)

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Updated on Dec 03, 2020 08:00 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Zarafshan Shiraz

Debate on 3-language formula, importance of mother tongue in education

Ashish Dhawan, founder and CEO, Central Square Foundation, said, “children should learn their mother tongue if they want to acquire language skills”.

Ashish Dhawan, founder and CEO, Central Square Foundation and Dr Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, former chairman, ISRO and NEPC, in conversation with HT’s editor-in-chief, Sukumar Ranganathan.(HT Photo.)

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Updated on Dec 03, 2020 09:29 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Sparshita Saxena

HTLS 2020: Ex-ISRO chairman on future of education post Covid-19 crisis

Besides Dhawan and Dr Kasturirangan, Thursday’s session saw Michelin Star chefs and restaurateurs Gaggan Anand and Massimo Bottura in participation.

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Updated on Dec 03, 2020 09:31 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Sparshita Saxena

Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020 to begin shortly. Watch Live here

Day 5 of the 18th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020 will host Michelin star chefs and restaurateurs Gaggan Anand and Massimo Bottura, tennis icons Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi and founder and CEO of Central Square Foundation Ashish Dhawan and former Isro chairman Dr Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan.

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Updated on Dec 03, 2020 05:50 PM IST

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HTLS 2020: Science and tech — ingredients of a unique global culinary experience

In 2012, Chef Gaggan was one of only two Asians to speak at BCN Vanguardia, the International Gastronomy Conference in Barcelona, sharing the stage with some of world’s top chefs.

Gaggan Anand cooked in the kitchens of some of Asia’s best hotels before studying with the research team at Spain’s famed El Bulli restaurant(Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)

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Published on Dec 01, 2020 04:23 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

HTLS 2020: His iconic kitchen deftly balances tradition with modern innovation

In 1986, Massimo Bottura bought Trattoria del Campazzo on the outskirts of Modena. Working alongside the rezdora Lidia Cristoni and an apprenticeship with French chef Georges Coigny, he built his culinary foundation on a combination of regional Italian cooking and classical French training.

Bottura’s kitchen walks a thin line between tradition and innovation. His dishes explore the deep roots of the Italian kitchen while making references to history and art.

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Updated on Dec 01, 2020 04:24 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

HTLS 2020: Resetting the coordinates for the journey to the future

Covid-19 has taught us that even strong health systems cannot cope with the adverse consequences of distorted development that continues to create disease.

The health system needs to be reconfigured to deliver services with efficiency, empathy and equity.

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Updated on Dec 01, 2020 03:23 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByK Srinath Reddy

HTLS 2020: ‘IPL 2020 bigger than ever; cinema will see comeback’

Speaking at the 18th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit on Friday, Uday Shankar, chairman, Star & Disney India, said we should be mindful of making a binary argument of streaming platforms versus theatre.

Uday Shankar’s statement comes in the wake of the IPL — the biggest cricket property for Star India with Disney+Hotstar as its official streaming venue — recording its highest ever viewership as it wrapped up this month.(Mint)

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Published on Nov 28, 2020 07:55 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByMint Correspondent

HTLS 2020: ‘No real Covid impact on highway projects’, says Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari said that ensuring working capital requirement to the contractor was important, particularly for road construction.

Nitin Gadkari also said there was no need to give “artificial push” to popularise electric vehicles (EVs) because they inherently had advantages to catch the imagination of the people as they were environment-friendly and significantly cost-efficient.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 28, 2020 06:56 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Nitin Gadkari roasted officials at NHA event. He explains why he got ‘annoyed’

As an example of the “lot of good people doing excellent jobs”, Nitin Gadkari talked about the Zojila Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir, to ensure all-weather connectivity between the Srinagar Valley and Leh.

Gadkari had lashed out at non-performing officials during the virtual opening of NHAI building and on Friday he pointed out what was amiss.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 27, 2020 10:59 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray

HTLS 2020: It’s behaviour of people that matters more than where you are, says PVR chairman Ajay Bijli on safety of theatres

HTLS 2020: PVR chairman and MD Ajay Bijli said that lot of countries first opened the cinemas because of the social behaviour of people in cinemas is much quieter and much less conducive to spread (the virus) than anything else.

PVR chairman Ajay Bijli said they are making movie-watching at the cinemas more experiential now.

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Updated on Nov 27, 2020 10:17 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Entertainment Desk

Uday Shankar calls Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt’s Brahmastra ‘biggest-ever movie’ made in India, its budget ‘way more than’ Rs 300 cr

Uday Shankar (Chairman, Star and Disney India) said that Brahmastra is the ‘biggest-ever movie made in this country’. He also dropped a hint about the staggering budget of the film starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan.

Brahmastra stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan.

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Updated on Nov 27, 2020 08:20 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Entertainment Desk

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HTLS 2020: The farmers have been protesting near Delhi for more than a week, demanding that the three farm laws be withdrawn. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said she is hopeful that a solution will be found soon.

Nirmala Sitharaman said that the rise in prices of foodgrains or edible commodities are seasonal fluctuations.

During the summit, Sitharaman also talked about the budgetary provision for the Covid-19 vaccine.

HTLS 2020: Nirmala Sitharman talked about the state of the economy, what the government is doing to control the inflation and when can proper recovery begin.

Besides Sitharaman, the day will also see YOOX Net-a-Porter Group’s Federico Marchetti and David Andrew Sinclair, professor of genetics and co-director of the Paul F Glenn Center for the Biology of Aging Research at Harvard Medical School at the HT virtual summit.

Day 6 of the 18th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit will host finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Federico Marchetti and Dr David A Sinclair.

The first speaker of HTLS’ Day 6, Sitharaman will be in conversation with HT’s editor-in-chief R Sukumar. Marchetti will speak to Shereen Bhan, the managing director of CNBC TV-18, and Sinclair to HT’s editor-health and science Sanchita Sharma.

Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf have tasted literally everything there is on the platter at the biggest stage of tennis: Grand Slam success, world No. 1 ranking, Olympic gold. And yet, for them, struggle remained a companion even at the top.

Bottura also discussed the return of simplicity. During the lockdown in Italy, Bottura and his family — his wife Lara and children Alexa and Charlie — started a series called Kitchen Quarantine to showcase easy-to-replicate recipes.

No such emotional roller-coaster for Graf, a 22-time Grand Slam champion who was glued to the top of the world rankings for a record 377 weeks, it’s safe to assume? “I was a good actress, then,” Graf quipped.

Kasturirangan says the 3-language formula was well thought out and not new, while Dhawan stresses on the importance of getting every child to read, write, do basic maths, and move away from rote learning.

Agassi’s long career was immersed in an intense rivalry with Pete Sampras, whose record for most Grand Slams in men’s tennis was surpassed by three men from the following era – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic; men who Agassi is glad that he didn’t have to compete against.

HTLS 2020: Talking about the pressures that elite sportspersons face on a daily basis, Graf highlighted how it becomes tough to ask for the best from yourself day in and day out.

HTLS 2020: Talking about how the lockdown has impacted tennis players Agassi said that the toughest thing for players has been to deal with the unknown. The lack of clarity of when things will return to normal has been a challenge for the players he felt.

On being asked about the debate on the greatest player of all time during the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, Graf said that she is just happy to be recognised for her achievements.

HTLS 2020: Andre Agassi explained how facing Roger Federer for the first time, in the twilight of his career, convinced him that the Swiss player will be on the path to greatness.

Ashish Dhawan said in order to boost lesser gifted school children the teachers need to be given proper tools.

Ashish Dhawan said the Covid-19 pandemic caught the education off-guard but can be the catalyst to build a home-based curriculum.

HTLS 2020: Talking about the hit on food business and their game changing skills to tackle Covid-19 challenge professionally, Michelin star chefs Gaggan Anand and Massimo Bottura call for food sustainability and awareness while revealing the enormous potential culture, chefs and restaurants have

Ashish Dhawan, founder and CEO, Central Square Foundation, said, “children should learn their mother tongue if they want to acquire language skills”.

Besides Dhawan and Dr Kasturirangan, Thursday’s session saw Michelin Star chefs and restaurateurs Gaggan Anand and Massimo Bottura in participation.

Day 5 of the 18th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020 will host Michelin star chefs and restaurateurs Gaggan Anand and Massimo Bottura, tennis icons Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi and founder and CEO of Central Square Foundation Ashish Dhawan and former Isro chairman Dr Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan.

In 2012, Chef Gaggan was one of only two Asians to speak at BCN Vanguardia, the International Gastronomy Conference in Barcelona, sharing the stage with some of world’s top chefs.

In 1986, Massimo Bottura bought Trattoria del Campazzo on the outskirts of Modena. Working alongside the rezdora Lidia Cristoni and an apprenticeship with French chef Georges Coigny, he built his culinary foundation on a combination of regional Italian cooking and classical French training.

Covid-19 has taught us that even strong health systems cannot cope with the adverse consequences of distorted development that continues to create disease.

Speaking at the 18th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit on Friday, Uday Shankar, chairman, Star & Disney India, said we should be mindful of making a binary argument of streaming platforms versus theatre.

Nitin Gadkari said that ensuring working capital requirement to the contractor was important, particularly for road construction.

As an example of the “lot of good people doing excellent jobs”, Nitin Gadkari talked about the Zojila Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir, to ensure all-weather connectivity between the Srinagar Valley and Leh.

HTLS 2020: PVR chairman and MD Ajay Bijli said that lot of countries first opened the cinemas because of the social behaviour of people in cinemas is much quieter and much less conducive to spread (the virus) than anything else.

Uday Shankar (Chairman, Star and Disney India) said that Brahmastra is the ‘biggest-ever movie made in this country’. He also dropped a hint about the staggering budget of the film starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan.

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