Hindustan Times Leadership Summit Highlights

At the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas spoke about her work with UNICEF, the United Nations body focused on protecting child rights and improving the lives of children and adolescents across the world. Commenting on the cause she champions - education of girls - Priyanka said that women across the world are not given enough rights and are denied an equal share in positions of power. She also spoke on how celebrities can make a difference by using their stature. Tune in for more.

Musician Prateek Kuhad spoke about his songwriting process and how it was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and the consequent lockdown. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, Prateek said that his conversion from an introvert into a public personality took many years. He also commented on the charge of being 'shallow' that is often leveled against millennials. Tune in for more.

Musician Prateek Kuhad spoke about the genre he represents, and how it is different from Bollywood music. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, Prateek said that he aims to write music that makes him feel good, without focusing on popularity. Tune in for more.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas weighed in on the debate regarding movie theatres versus streaming services, and the future of the entertainment industry. At the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, the couple said that it couldn't wait to watch a film in a theatre when normalcy returns. They said that there was no need to pick between theatres and OTT platforms since both offered different experiences. Tune in for more.

Entertainment icons Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas revealed the leadership lessons they have learned during their illustrious careers. Speaking at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Nick said that he had been taught by his father to 'live like you're at the bottom, even if you're at the top'. Priyanka said that people must be 'students of life'. Explaining the phrase, she said that one can never be 100% prepared for all situations in life, and thus, must keep their 'eyes and ears open', and 'learn and listen, instead of talk'. Tune in for more. 

Senator Mark Warner spoke at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit about the Indian government handling of the Kashmir issue and the Citizenship Amendment Act. Senator Warner said the Indian government needs to push its case more aggressively over the Kashmir issue. He added that the Indian government’s promises of opening up more job opportunities and women participation were not told in the United States. Tune in for all the details.

Senator Mark Warner spoke at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit on how India and the US can counter Beijing. Senator Warner said India, the US, and other democracies need to collaborate to tackle what he called China’s ‘authoritarian capitalism’. He said that Trump changed the policies of the US towards China and while they were good in principle the choice was to choose sides between the US and Beijing. He said that the Biden administration is likely to be tough on China but rather than trying to divide the focus should be on collaboration. Tune in for all the details.

Entertainment icons Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas featured on the final day of the 18th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. Nick spoke about how his marriage has exposed him to Indian culture and how he has enjoyed his trips to the country. Priyanka reminisced about how Nick was fed a lot of 'laddoos' - an Indian sweet - during their wedding, and how 'National Jiju' was a trend on social media. The power couple said that it was waiting for the Covid-19 pandemic to end so they could visit India again. Tune in for more.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas revealed how they spent their time during the Covid lockdown. On Day 8 of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, the power couple spoke about how it felt to return to work amid the pandemic. Nick Jonas has started shooting for his reality music show, The Voice. Priyanka spoke about how she binged on Nick's production project 'Dash & Lily' on Netflix. They said they were grateful for being able to spend the lockdown safely while expressing concern for the many people who weren't so fortunate. Tune in for more.

Senator Mark Warner spoke on the issue of terrorism during the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. Senator Warner said that India has shown a lot of restraint in dealing with terrorism. He further added that many terror organizations have received safe haven in Pakistan. Senator Warner also spoke on the US decision to reduce troops in Afghanistan and added that those who sided with the US in the battle against terror groups in the country have been left in the lurch by the Trump administration’s decision. Tune in for all the details.