India Today Conclave Mumbai Day 2The India Today Conclave Mumbai, the premier thought event, is back with its latest edition. The India Today Conclave is being held on November 4 (Friday) and November 5 (Saturday) with a line-up comprising leaders from the fields of politics, culture, literature, Hindi film industry, and more.
Day 1 of the IT Conclave Mumbai kicked-off with a line-up to watch out for. From guests like ministers Nitin Gadkari and Kiren Rijiju to actors Abhishek Bachchan, Varun Dhawan, Rajkummar Rao and Radhika Apte, each session of first day was to watch-out for.
Day 2 of the IT Conclave Mumbai will also bring an array of personalities from the Indian Inc to the Indian film industry.
Mahesh Vyas, Managing Director and CEO, Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy will speak on the Indian economy, while Shikhar Dhawan, Indian Cricketer will speak on life as a sports personality, on and off the pitch.
Actor Rakul Preet Singh will discuss the crossover of Hindi and South film industries, while actor Bhumi Pednekar, who is also a climate activist will discuss the importance of keeping the environment green. Actor Yash will speak on winning hearts, smashing records and reigning supreme.
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Sustainable lifestyle is not costly at all. In fact it is cost-effective. I think people are scared of it because it is inconvenient: Bhumi Pednekar
Aishwarya Sridhar says that India is rich in biodiversity but Indians don't value it. She said that natural calamities are no longer an "act of God" but are completely anthropogenic.
We, as a society, are in denial about climate change, said Bhumi Pednekar.
Was mocked for talking about environmental issues and climate change, says Bhumi Pednekar. Human beings have the ability to live a complacent life. So I want to make them uncomfortable with the hard facts.
Actor and climate activist Bhumi Pednekar, Berjis Driver, Urban Planner & UN India, Neha Naikwade, Lead, Climate Data Programme, Climate Collective, Aishwarya Sridhar, Wildlife Photographer, Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Ltd talk about the fight to keep the environment green.
I pick all my failures and make them into stories. So many aspects in my life I pick as a content creator to transform the lives of millions of people: Ankur Warikoo
I remain a student of reflection. We either don't want to fail at all or want to quickly move on. It is such a regretful way of looking at failure: Ankur Warikoo
Ankur Warikoo said he had a three-step plan for his life, including going to NASA. "When I went to the US, I realised that physics which I was good at, did not make me happy," says Warikoo. He said that it made him realise that one can be good at something but that might not make them happy.
Angel investor, author and mentor Ankur Warikoo speaks on what drives the unlikely internet star in this session.
I am getting a lot of offers but I am holding out. I want something really, really good, says Neelam Kothari.
When you are doing a reality show, you put yourself out there for judgement. And not only yourself, you family and spouse too: Neelam Kothari
I was very comfortable waking up and going to office. I was 50 and I was comfortable. But I have got a new life at 50 now: Neelam Kothari
Neelam Kothari said she got cold feet just before Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives because it was all unscripted. She said the show is not scripted. The locations were fixed but no scripts were handed.
Actor Neelam Kothari talks about why unscripted content makes for fabulous viewing in this session.
Rakul Preet Singh said that she does not pay attention to negative comments unless directly addressed to her.
The degree to which you want to take pressure is in your hands: Rakul Preet Singh
Rakul Preet Singh said that India defines her and that she has lived across the country.
In this session, actor Rakul Preet Singh speaks about the crossover of Bollywood and South Indian film industries.
Hope government takes steps towards finding a solution for the Delhi air pollution issue. Jaan hai toh jahaan hai: Shikhar Dhawan
