A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the "NDTV World Summit 2024 - The India Century", day 2 of NDTV's flagship event witnessed discussions around global issues including conflict, diplomacy, climate change, art and finance. From India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant to British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron, and Former Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations TS Tirumurti, day 2 saw a host of dignitaries attend NDTV World Summit 2024 and keep their views.
In his keynote address on Monday, PM Modi spoke about why the 21st Century is 'The India Century' and how the country is growing rapidly and how investors from around the world are excited about India being the fastest-growing major economy.
He also launched NDTV World, a new home for global news at the Summit, with the tagline: "The World From Where India Stands". NDTV World aims to be a leading voice from Asia and India on the global stage.
Here are the live updates on NDTV World Summit 2024:
India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant Speaks To Vishnu Som At NDTV World Summit
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YouTuber Nas Daily's Fun Hindi To Arabic Game At The NDTV World Summit
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Watch YouTuber Nas Daily's Full Interaction At The NDTV World Summit
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NAS Daily's Nuseir On Role Of Consistency In Success
Consistency is key. Nas Daily didn’t succeed overnight. It took 271 videos to finally go viral. I made 1,000 videos over 1,000 days, never missing a single day, no matter the circumstances. Consistency not only builds momentum but also helps you improve and fix mistakes quickly. The more you create, the better you get.
"Video Is The Most Natural Way Humans Consume Information": NAS Daily's Nuseir
"Video is the most natural way humans consume information. We see the world in 24 frames per second, so it makes sense that video engages people far more than text or images. People pay attention when content is presented through video because it’s how they’re wired to process information," said Nuseir.
NAS Daily's Nuseir On How Important Is The Way Content Presented
"Packaging is everything. The same idea can have different impacts depending on how it’s presented. For example, China’s Belt and Road Initiative was widely covered in text but reached few people. When I made a video about it and packaged it in a simple way, it reached over 75 million people. Presentation is key to making content accessible," said NAS Daily's Nuseir.
NAS Daily's Nuseir On Building A Successful Brand
"People love people, not institutions. If you want to engage an audience, you need a human face telling the story. This is why Nas Daily succeeded—it’s not just a brand, it’s me sharing stories," said NAS Daily's Nuseir at the NDTV World Summit.
India Can Bridge Gap Amid Global Conflict: Former Diplomat Kishore Mahbubani
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Invested In Philanthropy With Nidarshana Ramesh Gowani
Nidarshana Ramesh Gowani, Founder and Trustee of Kamala Ankibai Ghamandiram Gowani Trust joined the NDTV World Summit 2024 where she spoke about investing in philanthropy.
"If we are taking so much from society, why can't we give it back? Similar to how we pay monthly electricity bills, why can't we pay back to our society?" asked Ms Gowami.
Talking about the role of technology in philanthropy, she said, "It is important to show the exact state of affairs to youngsters (via social media) so that they know what change is required in the society. Technology has played a huge role in building Viksit Bharat."If The War Continues, How Will It Impact India-Iran Relationship?
"Each day the war goes on it is not in India's interest for, its diaspora interest for the reason of oil prices and India's geopolitical relationship," Ajay Bisaria, Former High Commissioner of India to Pakistan said.
"It does put pressure on India. The more serious the war situation becomes, the tougher it is. If we can play a role in peacekeeping, we will."
"US Working For Ceasefire": Tim Roemer, Former US Ambassador To India
"The United States is working diligently to try to get to a ceasefire, try to make sure that peace comes to the region," said Tim Roemer, Executive Director, APCO, Former US Ambassador to India at NDTV World Summit 2024.
"Need A Secure Ceasefire": Tim Roemer, Former US Ambassador To India
"There needs to be a secure ceasefire. There needs to exchange release of hostages. There needs to be a secure settlement, peace keeping area. There needs to be reconstruction efforts at some time, probably led by Europe but also the US and India could play an important role. There needs to be a moderate, prosperous economy in Gaza," said Tim Roemer, Executive Director, APCO, Former US Ambassador to India at NDTV World Summit 2024.
Pakistan Going Through A Polycrisis: Ajay Bisaria, Former High Commissioner Of India To Pakistan
"Pakistan has been going through a polycrisis for the last three years. It has a security crisis, economic crisis and political crisis. All this reinforces each other and creates a fair deal of instability and incoherence in policy," said Ajay Bisaria, Former High Commissioner of India to Pakistan at the NDTV World Summit. "We have a vested interest in having a stable region around us," he added.
"Gaza War Has Brought Palestinian Issue Back Into The Reckoning": TS Tirumurti
""Gaza war has brought Palestinian issue back into the reckoning. It is tit for tat between Israel and Iran which has gone on. It is the first time Iranians are telling the world that they can reach Israel and pierce the eye and dome," said TS Tirumurti, Former Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations at the NDTV World Summit 2024.
"Ceasefire Is Nowhere In Sight": TS Tirumurti, Former Permanent Representative Of India To UN
"Israel has reasserted its military domination in the region, which it always had. If you come to Gaza, there is no doubt Hamas has been considerably degraded and it has come at a very high cost. We had more than 43,000 Palestinians killed, most of them women and children. International law has been violated. This has happened right through the conflict. The brutal attack of Hamas on Israel. More than 250 hostages which they have taken into Gaza and the pulverization of Gaza to dust. The ceasefire is nowhere in sight," said TS Tirumurti, Former Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations at the NDTV World Summit 2024.
Diplomacy Redefined: India’s West Asia Push
A power packed panel to discuss power dynamic in West Asia. At the NDTV World Summit we have:
- TS Tirumurti, Former Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations
- Ajay Bisaria, Former High Commissioner of India to Pakistan
- Kabir Taneja, Deputy Director and Fellow, Strategic Studies Programme, Observer Research Foundation
- Dr Waiel Awwad, Senior Journalist and West Asia Strategist
- Tim Roemer, Executive Director, APCO, Former US Ambassador to India
Watch Full Discussion On "Checkmate: Dominating The World"
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"When I Grow Up, I Want To Be Like...": Tania Sachdev
At the NDTV World Summit, Tania Sachdev, Gold medallist, Chess Olympiad 2024 recalled the moment she met Indian chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand. She said, "He was playing with 20 kids. I was the only girl there. I looked at him, he stood across me and I was like, When I grow up, I want to be like him. That was my moment where I felt this is so cool."
"He has a huge impact on all of us," she added.
State Support Required For Players: Tania Sachdev
At the NDTV World Summit, Tania Sachdev, Gold medallist, Chess Olympiad 2024 said, "Unless the state comes forward to recognise the sweat and hard work players put in for years, how are you going to inspire the youth to take up a profession seriously?"
Initiatives Like Global Chess League Go A Long Way: Tania Sachdev
"One of the things that Indian chess has been missing is a league which gives opportunities to players to play as a team. For chess to become a viable career option and for young people to take up the sport, initiatives like Global Chess League go a long way," said Tania Sachdev, Gold medallist, Chess Olympiad 2024, at NDTV World Summit.;
Gold Medalist Tania Sachdev Is A Fan Of...
Tania Sachdev, Gold medallist, Chess Olympiad 2024 revealed she is a "huge Simone Biles fan".
"I Am Still The Same Girl From SRCC": Vantika Agrawal, Double gold medallist, Chess Olympiad 2024
Vantika Agrawal, Double gold medallist, Chess Olympiad 2024 said nothing has changed after winning double gold. She is still the "same simple girl", once a student of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), University of Delhi, she said. At NDTV World Summit 2024, she recommended the moments after the win - when the team was "together" and did a special dance.
A Generational Shift In Chess
"When I became the national champion in 1997, I was the youngest national champion at 24. Today, six of the 10 Olympic Gold medal-winning team players are under 21," said Abhijit Kunte, Coach 0of Women's chess team 2024 at the NDTV World Summit.
"It Was A Lifetime Journey": Tania Sachdev On Winning Gold At Chess Olympiad 2024
"We had 7 wins in a row and we lost the eight match to Poland. We were exactly at this place in 2022 at the Chennai Olympiad as well. The ghosts of past are always on your mind. It is important to block the noise. We came back from the loss against Poland and we knew we needed to win this. We had to earn and sweat it out in the last match and the team really delivered on the last day," recalls Tania Sachdev, Gold medallist, Chess Olympiad 2024 at the NDTV World Summit. "It was a lifetime journey for a lot of us on the team," she added on the historic win.
Checkmate: Dominating The World
A stage full of stars! At the NDTV World Summit, up next we have rockstars of Chess including:
- Vantika Agrawal, Double gold medallist, Chess Olympiad 2024
- Abhijit Kunte, Coach, Women’s chess team 2024
- Tania Sachdev, Gold medallist, Chess Olympiad 2024
"Ratan Tata Remembered Promise Made In Passing Many Years Later": Snapdeal Co-Founder Kunal Bahl
In a wide-ranging conversation during the NDTV World Summit, the Snapdeal and Titan Capital co-founder Kunal Bahl recalled an anecdote about Ratan Tata which, he said, reflected the greatness of the titan of Indian industry.
India, China Adapting To 3M World: Former Diplomat Kishore Mahbubani
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Kareena Kapoor Khan And YouTuber Nas Daily In The House!
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NDTV World Summit: Asked About Her Favourite Collaboration, Kareena Kapoor Picked... (No Surprises There)
Kareena Kapoor attended the NDTV World Summit where she spoke about her favourite collaboration. Her favourite collab was none other than Diljit Dosanjh (no surprises there).
FedEx's Kami Viswanathan On Creating Smarter And Sustainable Supply Chain
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Brands Catering To Luxury Markets Are Thriving, Says Dipali Goenka
"We’re seeing an increase in demand for premium products. As economic uncertainty grows, consumers tend to either go for cheaper, mass-market items or luxury goods. The premiumization trend is strong, and brands catering to luxury markets are thriving," said Dipali Goenka.
Dipali Goenka On Biggest Challenge India Faces In Global Trade
"The biggest challenge lies in supply chain disruptions and extended timelines, which have doubled in some cases from 6 to 12 months. This affects working capital and planning. While India offers great opportunities, these disruptions, often due to geopolitical issues, need to be addressed," said Dipali Goenka.
"India's Ability To Be Part Of Global Supply Chain Is Evident": Dipali Goenka
"India has overcome many barriers such as quality and cost concerns. In the textile sector, for example, we have built an ecosystem that offers complete traceability, automation, and a skilled workforce. India’s ability to be part of the global supply chain is evident, as we’ve managed to localize much of what was earlier dependent on China," said Dipali Goenka, Managing Director, Welspun Living at the NDTV World Summit.
"Direct-To-Consumer Is Not The Only Way To Launch A Product": Sudhakar Adapa
"Direct-to-Consumer is not the only way to launch a product. If you are confident in your product and have the capital, you can successfully launch through physical retail as well. Many DTC brands have eventually moved towards scalable brand value through physical channels," says Sudhakar Adapa.
Sudhakar Adapa On Role Of Physical Retail Versus Digital Channels
"I’m a big believer in physical retail. While e-commerce has power, margins are much tighter due to platform commissions and other costs. For certain categories like beauty products, digital works better, but physical retail can be crucial depending on the product," said Sudhakar Adapa.
Sudhakar Adapa On Advantages, Disadvantages Of Being An Entrepreneur Today
"The advantage is that anyone with great ideas can start a business, but competition has increased significantly, especially with numerous brands entering marketplaces like Amazon, Flipkart, and Nykaa. Differentiating your product has become harder, but customers now have more choices and enjoy great products at great prices," said Sudhakar Adapa, CEO, BIA Brands.
This Fun Quiz About 'Kapoor-Khan Khandaan' With Kareena Kapoor Khan Is Unmissable!
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EssentialAI's Niki Parmar On Ethical Use Of AI
"It is not clear all the things AI can do. Definitely we ourselves can't imagine the ways in which people will utilise it," said Niki Parmar, Co-founder, EssentialAI at the NDTV World Summit. "Experts can help with the regulations for AI and to figure what does the usage of this looks like and how do we deploy it. In the next four to five years, the benefits will outweigh the cons. We have to wholeheartedly adopt it and think about deployment of it and how people will use it in day-to-day very carefully."
AI To Tap Healthcare And Education
"Healthcare and education are two sectors where you will see AI being able to do things that were not possible earlier," said Dr. Rohini Srivathsa, Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft India and South Asia. Elaborating on her statement, she gave an example of a doctor having an AI Assistant who could track latest developments in disease sectors globally.
"AI will make India celebrate diversity in languages," she added, stating with AI people can learn languages other than English.
"AI Means Atmanirbhar India": Saurabh Kumar Sahu
"AI is growing faster than what it can be put to use at," said Saurabh Kumar Sahu, Managing Director & Lead - India Business Accenture at the NDTV World Summit. "We don't have to worry about the pace of AI at the moment," he added.
"AI for me means Atmanirbhar India," he said stressing on using AI for India.
How "Shiksha Co-pilot" Is Helping Teachers In Karnataka
At the NDTV World Summit 2024, Dr. Rohini Srivathsa, Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft India and South Asia talked about working with an NGO in Karnataka using "Shiksha Co-pilot". The software allows teachers in a government school to create a lesson plan for their students. In government schools, typically, you have children from different ages in the same classroom and they may have different skill levels, she added.
"This allows teacher in Kannada to prepare a lesson plan for their students that is tailored to that particular student's interest. That was impossible earlier."
Artificial Intelligence And Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) could raise global GD by 7 per cent just over the next decade, as per the estimates. AI is the conversation of the moment. At the NDTV World Summit 2024, we talk about AI and Tech with:
- Niki Parmar, Co-founder, EssentialAI
- Dr. Rohini Srivathsa, Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft India and South Asia
- Saurabh Kumar Sahu, Managing Director & Lead – India Business Accenture
Kareena Kapoor Khan Wants A World Of "Love, Happiness, Peace" For Her Children
"A world of love, happiness, peace" is the kind of world Kareena Kapoor Khan aspires for her children. Talking about her son Jeh, she said, "Somebody who would always lend his voice to the truth, voice for safety of women. Knowing he has a brother doesn't mean he doesn't have the right to protect other girls. He will be somebody's father and husband someday. I hope he values what his mother has done for him. He sees his mother and father go to work. He understands it is important for women to be safe to go to work to feel happy. These are the things I don't hide from him. He is watching them everyday. I want him to grow up knowing and normalising that women are as equal as men. They can also be the front runners."
"Campaign On Breastfeeding Is Close To My Heart": Kareena Kapoor Khan
Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan talks about her work with UNICEF and working for children. She recalls working on a campaign for newborns and breastfeeding, which is close to her heart.
"It comes naturally because being a mother to two boys, I use my experiences when I talk at events for them, when we work on ground, she said.
"Hollywood Has Never Been On My Agenda": Kareena Kapoor Khan
"I have never really pursued any dreams to go to Hollywood. It has never been on my agenda," said Ms Khan.
"No Means No": Kareena Kapoor Khan
"Saying no shouldn't make you feel you are not confident. No is an answer that should always be something that should be reassuring rather than making you feel underconfident," said Kareena Kapoor Khan.
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Kareena Kapoor Khan's Favourite Delhi Restaurant...
"Bukhara" that is actor Kareena Kapoor Khan's favourite restaurant in Delhi. When asked about her favourite street food, she said she likes eating parathe while sitting in car. "The whole world know that I am crazy about food. I am very unapologetic about it. I love Choley Bhature, Aloo Paratha, Biryani."
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"Actors' Responsibility To Change Along With Audience": Kareena Kapoor Khan
"You have to reflect upon your performances and try to do something different. That is something I take great pride in doing, changing myself in different characters. I have tried to play different people on screen and I really enjoy that," said Kareena Kapoor Khan at the NDTV World Summit 2024.
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"The Buckingham Murders Is Special": Kareena Kapoor Khan
Urging people to watch her latest release "The Buckingham Murders", actor Kareena Kapoor Khan said, "It is the best performance of my career." Ms Khan also donned the role of a producer for the film.
"Celebrating Is A Part Of Our Culture": Kareena Kapoor Khan
"We have learned to make the best of what we have," said Kareena Kapoor Khan when asked about celebrating everyone's victories. "Paralympians, Olympians have done so well. If the nation doesn't participate in their glory, it doesn't feel like. We want to encourage them. We want them to feel that we are watching. Celebration is very much a part of our culture."
"Huge Craze Of Indian Movies": Kareena Kapoor Khan
"Everyone is always fascinated by our nation, our culture because it is such a great heritage and tradition," said Actor Kareena Kapoor while speaking about the changing perception towards India.
Further talking about the love for Indian movies, Ms Khan said, they are "true to itself" and there is craze of Indian movies. "They are watched globally and enjoyed in our language," she added.
Actor Kareena Kapoor's Go-To Outfit Is...
"Salwar kameez is home because Geet loved her salwar kameez," said actor Kareena Kapoor at the NDTV World Summit.
"India Is Having A Great Fashion Moment": Kareena Kapoor Khan
"Indian fashion has evolved. It is a great moment for the fashion industry because of its great craftsmanship. Indian heritage and their craftsman are finally getting their due. Designers are suing Indian artisans to its core which is what is grabbing the attention globally. India is having a great fashion moment. It is no more that only Indians are wearing sarees. All over the world, in every culture and race, wants to wear a beautiful colourful saree and lehenga," she said.
Coming Up At NDTV World Summit: AI & Tech - The New Frontier of Disruption
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NDTV World Summit: Vibrant Market For Carbon Credits Soon?
India will open up the possibility of monetizing carbon credits, said e-mobility expert Mustafa Wajid, hinting at a vibrant trade of carbon credits between different sectors in the near future.
Harjeet Singh Sums Up His NDTV World Summit Experience
Harjeet Singh, Global Engagement Director, Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative sums up his experience of being at the NDTV World Summit.
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NDTV World Summit: Anasuya Sengupta Reveals "Giants" Like Payal Kapadia And Kiran Rao Paved The Way For Young Talent
Anasuya Sengupta made history this year as the first Indian to win a top acting award at the Cannes Film Festival.
Coming Up Next: India’s Cultural Moment With Actor Kareena Kapoor
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Kunal Bahl On PM Modi's Contribution To The Startup Economy
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Why Entrepreneur & Investor Kunal Bahl Coined The Term "Indicorn"
"We have been celebrating unicorn for many years. But if you just trace back to understand, why does this term exist? This term was actually invented by a venture capitalist in the US in the context of the US, where companies over $1 billion are called a unicorn, which is actually a mythical figure," said Entrepreneur and Investor Kunal Bahl when asked why he coined the term "Indicorn".
"As I was reflecting on it over the years, having built a unicorn, having funded many companies which became unicorns, I just realised that why are we celebrating these when actually what our country needs right now is lasting enduring businesses where start-ups are built off the back of real revenues and real profits?," he added, while speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2024.
Mr Bahl called to focus on building businesses with the intention of making them lasting and enduring and aim for goals which enable us to get there. "What India probably needs right now is not 100 or 200 or 300 unicorns or 500 unicorns. We need 10,000 Indicorns because that will form the bedrock of the start-up ecosystem and that will create the steady flow of companies that eventually become listed companies and large businesses."
Watch The Full Discussion Women Shaping The Future
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Women Entrepreneurs Are Very Rare: Padmaja Ruparel, Co-founder, IAN Group
"India's entrepreneurship has grown but there is a very abysmal growth of women entrepreneurs. And even more abysmal is the fact that funding is rare. In 2022, 14.7% of the funding went to women. In 2023, it dropped to 9.7%," said Padmaja Ruparel, Co-founder, IAN Group at the NDTV World Summit.
"We need to create the Black Rock of India led by a woman. Then we'll make it. That, to me, is what will drive the entrepreneurship," she added.
Access, Ambition, Attainment - 3As For Inclusion Of Women In Energy Sector
"At Luminous Power Technologies, the senior leadership team constitutes 33 per cent women, really making a difference, all day, every day," Preeti Bajaj, CEO & MD, Luminous Power Technologies said with pride. Further talking about the work that needs to be done in the energy sector, Ms Bajaj listed 3As:
- Access - Equity of access to opportunities
- Ambition - It is a two way street. Women have to aspire to field roles to get to senior leadership roles
- Attainment - It is about the environment we create for support
Women In Logistics And Supply Chain Sector
"36% of our board is women. We have 26% women across management globally," said Kami Viswanathan, President, Middle East, Indian subcontinent, and Africa, FedEx at the NDTV World Summit.
Further talking about breaking the glass ceiling and women leading the growth, she said, "We recently added opportunity to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to rededicate ourselves to inclusive hiring and promotions and supporting career paths."
Ms Viswanathan emphasised increasing the representation of women in the logistics and supply chain sector.