INDIA TODAY CONCLAVE

15th - 16th March 2024 | New Delhi

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  • Day 1- March 15, 2024
  • Day 2- March 16, 2024
Aroon Purie
Welcome Address

Time for 'India Movement': Aroon Purie's welcome speech at India Today Conclave 2024

The India Moment has only got bigger and should now be called 'India Movement', said India Today Group Chairman and editor-in-chief Aroon Purie in his welcome address at the India Today Conclave 2024. The event will see the biggst newsmakers from diverse fields take the stage and share their views on vital issues of the day.
Nirmala Sitharaman
Insight | Economy | A $7 Trillion Economy by 2030: The Promise and the Pitfalls

Conclave 2024: ‘What’s revdi for you isn’t for them, hypocrites’: Finance Minister on Opposition

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised the Opposition for protesting against the Central government's policies and offering 'revdi' or freebies.
Arvind Subramanian
Discussion | India & the World | India's Resilience Amidst Global Turmoil: Truth vs Reality

Latest GDP numbers mystifying, they don't add up: Arvind Subramanian

Speaking at the India Today Conclave, former chief economic adviser Arvind Subramanian said the GDP numbers don't add up and are 'mystifying'. 
Arun Yogiraj
Spotlight | The Ram Statue in Ayodhya | Sculpting Faith: Bringing Stone to Life

Arun Yogiraj's 'tense 20 minutes' while sculpting Ram Lalla's eyes

Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2024, sculptor Arun Yogiraj opened up about the intensive process that went into carving the idol of Ram Lalla, now installed in the Ayodhya Ram temple.
N. R. Narayana Murthy
Insight | Books | Modern Love: The Fascinating Journey of the Infosys Couple

Conclave 2024: Narayana Murthy on why wife Sudha Murty wasn't part of Infosys founding team

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy said his better half Sudha Murty was "much more" qualified than all the other founders of the IT giant.
General Manoj Pande
BREAKAWAY SESSION | MUMTAZ HALL | India and the Indo-Pacific, Threats and Opportunities

'India's moment in the sun': Army chief on role in Indo-Pacific region

Army Chief General Manoj Pande said the rivalry between the two superpowers -- China and the United States -- was the biggest threat in the Indo-Pacific region.
P. Chidambaram
Spotlight | India Unbound | Why the Congress Still Matters in 2024

'Elections shouldn't happen if BJP's win is a done deal': Chidambaram

P Chidambaram on Friday said the Lok Sabha elections shouldn't occur if BJP's victory is assured, yet asserting Congress's victory in some states.
Riju Dutta
Knives Out: The Conclave Debate | Concurrent Lunch | Durbar & Shahjehan Hall | Motion: Secularism Is Dying in India

Is secularism dying in India? Find out who won debate at India Today Conclave 2024

Is secularism dying in India? The topic saw a fierce debate between two groups, comprising politicians and historians, at the India Today Conclave 2024. Find out who won the debate.
Dhruv Jurel
Inspiring India | Sports | Sensational Starts: Two Tales of Conviction, Courage and Cricket

'Thank you to Gavaskar sir, India Today': Batting sensation Sarfaraz Khan

Young India batter Sarfaraz Khan has thanked batting great Sunil Gavaskar and India Today for backing him ahead of his Test debut for India.
Jim Rogers
Insight | Business | Indian Equity Outlook @ 2047: Viksit Market for a Viksit Bharat

Conclave 2024: Investment guru Jim Rogers says Indian economy in a ‘sweet spot’

Investment guru and author Jim Rogers shared his views on the Indian economy and markets. He said the country has immense potential to grow in the future.
Yashwant Deshmukh
Spotlight | Elections | Forecast: Who Will Win the 2024 Election?

Regional parties stand in way of BJP's '400 paar' dream: Experts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set out an ambitious target of winning 400 Lok Sabha seats for the NDA. Can the NDA achieve it? Experts discuss the BJP's poll prospects.
Shashwat Goenka
Insight | Business | New Generation, New Rules: Leadership in a Disruptive World

With legacy comes great sense of responsibility: Shashwat Goenka

Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2024, Shashwat Goenka and Keshav Reddy talked about the changing business landscape in India.
Eric Garcetti
Insight | Diplomacy | A 'Pacific' Convergence of Interests with India

'Can't give up on principles no matter how close': US envoy on CAA implementation

Speaking at the India Today Conclave, US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti reacted to the implementation of the CAA and the murder attempt on Khalistani sympathiser Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
Indrani Mukerjea
BREAKAWAY SESSION | MUMTAZ HALL | Mother of All Mysteries | Buried Truth: The Indrani Mukerjea Story

Conclave 2024: Indrani Mukerjea on why she deserves a Padma Shri

On Day 1 of the India Today Conclave 2024, Indrani Mukerjea spoke about the Sheena Bora murder case and why she deserves a Padma Shri award.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Cinema | The Pan-India Star | Splendid Miss Samantha: From Pushpa to The Family Man, Carving Her Own Niche

Conclave 2024: Actor Samantha says she was 'forced to go public' about health condition

Samantha Ruth Prabhu was one of the speakers at the India Today Conclave 2024. The actor opened up about her acting journey and battle with auto-immune condition, Myositis.
Moran Cerf
Future Forward | AI Revolution | How Will Neural Brain Implants Change Our World? Will Hacking Into Brains Create Superhumans?

Could dreams be transferred? Neuroscientist answers at India Today Conclave

Silicon Valley, known for its relentless pursuit of breakthrough technologies, is at the forefront of exploring how a deeper understanding of clients' desires and behaviors can lead to more addictive products and services.
Anahat Singh
FYI the BYIs (Bright Young Indians) | A Squash-Buckling Journey to the Top

Target Olympics 2028: Squash sensation Anahat Singh reveals Los Angeles dreams

India Today Conclave: 16-year-old Anahat Singh has set her eyes on the Los Angeles Olympics and said that she will have an advantage when the mega event takes place 4 years later.
Akshay Kumar
Cinema | Double Impact | Bade Miyan Vs Chote Miyan: Double Dose of an Action Ride

Conclave 2024: Tiger Shroff calls ‘Bade Miyan…’ co-star Akshay Kumar ‘our own Tom Cruise’

Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff were guests on Day 1 of India Today Conclave 2024. The actors addressed a session titled ‘Bade Miyan vs Chote Miyan: Double Dose of an Action Ride’.
Amit Shah
Big Vision | Political Masterclass | Why the 2024 Election Will Be a Watershed in the History of India

Politics is about chemistry, not physics: Amit Shah on BJP's alliance strategy

Speaking at India Today Conclave 2024, Amit Shah described the BJP's alliance strategy as "more about chemistry than physics".
General Anil Chauhan PVSM
Vision | National Security | The Challenges before the Indian Military

China’s rise, its friendship with Pak: Chief of Defence Staff on India's challenges

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, speaking at the India Today Conclave 2024, said that the rise of China and its 'friendship' with Pakistan were the biggest challenges fcaing the armed forces.
Tshering Tobgay
A Himalayan Marvel: GNH 2.0 - Gross National Happiness for the 21st Century

'Gift to the world, India': Bhutan PM outlines Gross National Happiness 2.0

Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay expressed gratitude for India's support and emphasised the importance of Gross National Happiness at the India Today Conclave 2024.
Sadhguru
Spirituality | Inner Engineering | Ram Rajya in Kalyug

‘Too little, too late’: Sadhguru on CAA at India Today Conclave 2024

Speaking at India Today Conclave 2024, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev said the recent implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act was "too little too late" for the refugees who had suffered for decades.
Bjarke Bundgaard Ingels
Up Close | Architecture | Conscious Urbanism: Designing a Mindful City

Danish architect Bjarke Ingels imagines how houses will look like on the Moon

Danish architect, Bjarke Bundgaard Ingels, who is founder of Bjarke Ingels Group was at the India Today Conclave 2024 in new Delhi to discuss conscious urbanism.
Orry aka Orhan Awatramani
FYI the BYIs (Bright Young Indians) | The Orry Mystique: The Rulebook for Becoming Viral, Influential and Stylish

Rihanna done, Taylor Swift next? Nah. Orry wants to be photographed with PM Modi

Speaking during a session at the India Today Conclave 2024, Orry was asked about the next celebrity he wished to get photographed with. “PM Modi,” Orry exclaimed.
Mohan Yadav
Up Close | Politics | The Generational Shift: My Idea of a Viksit Bharat

'Not Bharat Jodo, but Congress chhodo yatra': Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister

Speaking at the India Today Conclave, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav took a swipe at Congress, calling Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra 'Congress chhodo yatra'. His remark was in reference to several Congress leaders resigning from the party and joining the BJP.
Bassem Youssef
In Focus | Comedy | Viral from Israel-Gaza War Zone: A Stinging Comic Commentary

'Israel a typical narcissist': Comedian Bassem Youssef's takedown of Gaza propaganda

Labelling Israel a “typical narcissist”, Bassem Youssef demonstrated at the India Today Conclave 2024 how satire can be used to take apart the Benjamin Natanyahu government’s “propaganda” to justify its military actions in Gaza.
Vyshak Venugopalan
Future Forward Demo | AI Revolution | Being God with AI: One Command of Inspiration, Imagination and Innovation

AI will amplify and help humans progress, says Adobe India director Vyshak Venugopalan

Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2023, AI experts suggest that it is crucial to explore and apply AI now to advance careers and lives in the future.
Insight | History | False Alarm: Why the West Gets India's Democracy Wrong

Comparing Indian democracy to West strange, unproductive: Author Tripurdaman Singh

Author Tripurdaman Singh, speaking at the India Today Conclave 2024, emphasised the uniqueness of Indian democracy compared to Western norms, rejecting comparisons as "unproductive".
Rudra Chaudhuri
Insight | Foreign Policy | The New World Disorder: Lessons for India

India Today Conclave 2024: WEF President ‘bullish’ on India’s $10 trillion economy goal

World Economic Forum President Borge Brende attributed India’s growth to multiple factors, including geopolitics, youth surplus, manufacturing push and global supply chain changes.
Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan
CONCURRENT SESSION | MUMTAZ HALL | Health | Insight | Is Anti-Microbial Resistance the New Pandemic?

India has the highest drug resistant pathogens, says Ramanan Laxminarayan

Epidemiologist Ramanan Laxminarayan, the founder of One Health Trust, spoke about India facing the antimicrobial resistance crisis. He said that the country has the highest drug resistant pathogens.
Deepender Singh Hooda
Debate | I.N.D.I.A Alliance | India's Opposition: The Search for a Narrative and Strategy

PM made of Teflon, personal attack on him backfires on Opposition: Omar Abdullah

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is made of Teflon and launching personal attacks on him has backfired on the Opposition in many ways.
S. Jaishankar
Spotlight | India's Forward March | India's Role in an Uncertain World: The Post G-20 Order

Jaishankar on China ties and why India needs to focus on manufacturing

Speaking on Day 2 of the India Today Conclave 2024, S Jaishankar said India needs to be prepared domestically to counter China. 
Narendra Modi
Grand Gala Finale | Redefining Bharat

'Not headlines, I work towards deadlines': PM Narendra Modi at India Today Conclave

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at India Today Conclave 2024, said he does not work towards hitting headlines but towards deadlines.