Tennis greats Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf spoke at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. Steffi Graf spoke on moving away from the limelight and said that she looked forward to a time away from her career. Graf also said that she has always been a reserved and private person and hence the transition was easier for her. Agassi said that both had challenging careers and bonded really quickly but are also two different personalities and they complement each other’s strength. 

Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf spoke about the need for players to speak about mental health issues during the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. Agassi said that players often find it difficult to cope with the relaxed life post-retirement as they are used to the stress of playing regularly and said that it is something similar to PTSD. Agassi added that there is a need to be self-aware and find our own forms of distractions. ‘As you get closer to the top, the expectations...

Tennis great Andre Agassi spoke about modern day rivalries in the game during the 18th session of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. ‘The day I played Federer, that was the day I realised I was playing the greatest player of all time,’ Agassi said during the conversation. Agassi also opened up on Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.  I never got to face Nadal’s best tennis and I’m thankful for that. Novak is someone who can play on any surface and be capable to win. And that is a big thing to...

Tennis stars-turned-philanthropists Stefanie Graf and Andre Agassi featured in Week 3 of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020. They commented on how the Covid-19 pandemic might impact professional sports by hindering the training of not just elite athletes, but also budding sportspersons. Agassi believes that the pandemic and the consequent lockdown might aid younger sportspersons who would be able to push their bodies more than their older counterparts. Graf spoke on how the lockdown...

Tennis royalty Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf spoke on their lockdown experience as the world battles the Covid-19 pandemic. Featuring on Day 5 of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, the sportsperson-turned-philanthropists said that the lockdown helped them spend more quality time together as a family. Agassi said that the entire world has been facing challenges, and he was thankful to be able to make a difference via the schools he runs. 

Michelin star chef Massimo Bottura spoke on how the Covid-19 pandemic and the consequent lockdown changed his outlook regarding food, fine dining, and restaurants. Speaking at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Bottura said that amid the pandemic, he has been asking himself many questions, like whether restaurants should be considered just a place to get food, or a hub of culture and knowledge. In a conversation with chef Ritu Dalmia, Bottura also spoke about his...

Michelin star chef Gaggan Anand spoke on his Covid lockdown experience on Day 5 of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020. In a conversation with chef Ritu Dalmia, Anand said that the lockdown was the 'perfect break' for chefs to rediscover 'food, and their cooking'. He said that he was lucky as the pandemic wasn't as severe in Thailand, where he is based. Anand said that given the cooking experiences of people during the lockdown, professional chefs would be seen with more respect.

At the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Uday Shankar, President of The Walt Disney Company, Asia Pacific, and Chairman of Star and Disney India, commented on the recent scandal erupting over the alleged fixing of TRPs by some channels. He said that the government should focus on more important issues than settling viewership debates between channels. On a question regarding 'niche' TV channels losing out to streaming services, Shankar said that television content in...

On Day 4 of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, Uday Shankar, President of The Walt Disney Company, Asia Pacific, and Chairman of Star and Disney India, and Ajay Bijli, Chairman and Managing Director of PVR Ltd discussed the government's recent decision to regulate online content. Shankar said that given the global nature of online streaming services and the vast amount of content pouring in, it would be interesting to see how the government undertakes regulation. He also said that...

Nitin Gadkari urged people not to take Covid infection lightly and said that people should follow all preventive measures. Speaking at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Gadkari said that people need to be serious and especially people above 60 years of age should be more careful about their health. ‘Self-confidence & positivity is very important. We will win the war against Covid-19 and will also win the economic war,’ Gadkari said.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari spoke about the government’s ambitious plans for electric vehicles at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. The minister said that the cost of electric vehicles is high due to the cost of lithium-ion batteries and added that the cost is coming down steadily as well. ‘A mobile phone used to cost a lot in the past but is much more affordable today. Electric vehicles are costly now but their running cost is low,’ Gadkari said. ‘We are developing...

Union minister Nitin Gadkari clarified on his recent viral speech in which he publicly reprimanded non-performing officials. At the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, the minister said that when he slammed officials at the inauguration of a National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) building, he didn't want to take away from the good work done by officers. He was only expressing exasperation at the completion of the building in 12 years, compared to the planned 2 years.

As farmers continue their protest against the new laws introduced by the Modi government, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari lashed out at the opposition and said that those who can’t convince are now trying to confuse farmers. Speaking at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Gadkari said that all the reforms introduced by the Modi government are in the best interest of the farmers and will ensure they get more money for their produce. Listen to the full episode for all the...

SBI chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara spoke on the situation in the real estate sector post the lockdown at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020. He said that there is significant demand across the country in the affordable housing and added that there is a lot of capacity in the real estate sector. ‘May be in deluxe ones the demand may not be as strong, but in affordable housing, there is a lot of promise going forward,’ Khara added. Listen to the full episode for all the...

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel lashed out at the Modi government over the Covid vaccine distribution plans. Speaking at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Baghel said that the Union government needs to give more clarity on the issue. 'It seems the centre is not going to spend on vaccines and is only going to issue guidelines. States like ours will do their bit. The Union government has to make it clear whether it is making vaccines available for free to...

Ajay Bijli, chairman and managing director, PVR Ltd commented on the experience of multiplexes during the Covid-19 pandemic, the consequent lockdown, and the subsequent 'unlock'. Speaking on Day 4 of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, Bijli spoke on whether Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' - set to release soon - will be a barometer of how theatres can hope to fare in the near future. Listen to the full episode for more.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tributes to martyrs and victims of the 26/11 terror attack on the incident's 12th anniversary. He was speaking on Day 3 of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020. Singh said that the possibility of another 26/11-like attack is virtually impossible, given the changes in national security ushered in by the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government. He said that India has proof of Pakistan's role in not just 26/11, but also the Pulwama and...

Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister of India, commented on the border tension with China, at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. While issuing an assurance that the Narendra Modi administration would not allow any violation of India's territorial integrity, Singh said that talks with China on multiple levels were underway, but there was no guarantee about the outcome. He hailed the bravery of Indian soldiers at the Line of Actual Control and said that security forces had...

Indian cricket’s stalwart Kapil Dev joined the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020. The former Indian cricket captain explained why he thinks dual captaincy will not work for the Indian cricket team. He said that while other teams have experimented with the formula, the cricket culture in India is different and it’s best to have one captain across formats. He also spoke on what are the qualities that a leader of a team must have.

Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev spoke on the bunch of new fast bowlers in the Indian cricket team. Speaking at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Kapil Dev said that he felt great when former West Indian cricketer Brian Lara said that he would not like to face Jasprit Bumrah. The former cricket captain also said that times have now changed and no team prepares fast and bouncy wickets for the Indian team. He said that the fast bowlers go for higher prices even...

Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev spoke on the popularity of the Indian Premiere League and the future of Test cricket during the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020. Kapil Dev said that while the IPL has provided a very good platform for the development of Indian cricketers, traditional forms of the game should be neglected. ‘Don’t just think about T20 or IPL, you have to look after first-class cricket, Tests and ODIs, the world cup winning former Indian captain...

Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev revealed his “hero” of IPL 2020. Speaking at the 18th Edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, Dev also picked his favourite batsman and bowler. The world cup winning former captain revealed why he picked certain players as best batsman and bowler right now. Kapil Dev also spoke about what type of bowling a bowler should focus on. 

Despite a third wave of Covid-19 infections slamming Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is not keen on another lockdown. He explained why, at this year's Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. Kejriwal said that lockdowns can't end the pandemic, but only help in preparing health infrastructure to deal with a spike in cases. He said that Delhi hospitals still have an adequate number of unoccupied Covid beds, and so a lockdown doesn't seem necessary for now. He also commented on the issue from...

As Delhi battles its third wave of Covid-19 infections, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal compared the national capital's response to more developed cities like New York. Speaking at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Kejriwal said that despite Delhi experiencing an infection peak much worse than New York's, health infrastructure did not collapse like in the latter. He credited his government's home isolation policy for the same. Kejriwal also expressed hope that the...

Delhi's annual wave of air pollution has coincided with the Covid-19 pandemic this year. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that pollution played a big role in the onset of the third wave of infections in the capital. He also linked pollution to a higher death toll due to the disease. Kejriwal blamed neighbouring states for failing to control stubble burning by farmers, despite the availability of cheap solutions. He also listed how the...