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43: #HTLS2020 | Should more athletes speak about mental health? Agassi & Graf respond
December 30, 2020 12:45 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBAndre 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...
42: #HTLS2020 | ‘The day I played Federer..’: Andre Agassi on the ‘Big 3’ in tennis
December 30, 2020 12:40 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBTennis 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 t...
41: #HTLS2020 | How Covid can help younger sportspersons: Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf
December 30, 2020 12:39 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBTennis 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 ...
40: #HTLS2020 | Tennis legends Steffi Graf, Andre Agassi on lockdown experience
December 30, 2020 12:37 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBTennis 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.
39: #HTLS2020 | 'Just a place to eat?': Chef Bottura on reimagining restaurants amid Covid
December 29, 2020 11:11 - 7 minutes - 6.76 MBMichelin 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 char...
38: #HTLS2020 | Covid lockdown 'perfect break' for chefs: Gaggan Anand explains
December 29, 2020 11:08 - 5 minutesMichelin 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.
38: #HTLS2020 | Covid lockdown 'perfect break' for chefs: Gaggan Anand explains
December 29, 2020 11:08 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBMichelin 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.
37: #HTLS2020 | 'Regulatory thoughtlessness': Uday Shankar on OTT vs TV, TRP scandal
December 29, 2020 11:06 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBAt 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 Ind...
36: #HTLS2020 | Govt to regulate online content: Uday Shankar, Ajay Bijli discuss
December 29, 2020 11:05 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBOn 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 w...
35: #HTLS2020 | ‘Be serious’: Nitin Gadkari’s warning to people on Covid infection
December 29, 2020 11:03 - 2 minutes - 2.37 MBNitin 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.
34: #HTLS2020 | ‘Want to see electric trucks on highways’: Gadkari on govt ‘s EV plan
December 29, 2020 11:02 - 5 minutes - 5.14 MBUnion 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...
33: #HTLS2020 | 'Retire or quit': Nitin Gadkari on publicly reprimanding officials
December 29, 2020 11:00 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MBUnion 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.
33: #HTLS2020 | 'Retire or quit': Nitin Gadkari on publicly reprimanding officials
December 29, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutesUnion 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.
32: #HTLS2020 | ‘Can’t convince, so confuse’: Gadkari slams opposition over farmers’ protest
December 29, 2020 10:59 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBAs 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 d...
31: #HTLS2020 | ‘Real estate sector showing promise’: SBI chairman Dinesh Khara
December 28, 2020 13:28 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBSBI 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 th...
30: #HTLS2020 | Bhupesh Baghel mocks Modi govt over Covid vaccine
December 28, 2020 13:27 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MBChhattisgarh 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 st...
29: #HTLS2020 | Will Nolan's 'Tenet' give boost to Indian multiplexes? PVR MD answers
December 28, 2020 13:00 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBAjay 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.
28: #HTLS2020 | 'Biggest IPL ever' amid Covid: Uday Shankar explains success
December 28, 2020 12:59 - 6 minutesUday Shankar, President of the Walt Disney Company, Asia Pacific, and Chairman, Star & Disney India explained the success of the 2020 Indian Premier League tournament. Speaking at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Shankar said that the IPL could even have turned out disastrous if the immense challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown weren't overcome properly. He revealed that this year's IPL generated 25-30% greater viewership than previous editions. List...
28: #HTLS2020 | 'Biggest IPL ever' amid Covid: Uday Shankar explains success
December 28, 2020 12:59 - 5 minutes - 4.97 MBUday Shankar, President of the Walt Disney Company, Asia Pacific, and Chairman, Star & Disney India explained the success of the 2020 Indian Premier League tournament. Speaking at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Shankar said that the IPL could even have turned out disastrous if the immense challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown weren't overcome properly. He revealed that this year's IPL generated 25-30% greater viewership than previous editions. Lis...
27: #HTLS2020 | 'They used to lecture us...': Baghel counters Cong rebels Azad, Sibal
December 28, 2020 12:36 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBBhupesh Baghel, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader took on those seeking introspection following the party's subpar performance in the Bihar Assembly election. He said that leaders like Ghulam Nabi Azad and Kapil Sibal used to tell their junior colleagues to only raise party issues on internal fora, but were doing the opposite themselves. Baghel also defended calls to make Rahul Gandhi the party president, saying that there are no other leaders with greater acceptability ...
26: #HTLS2020 | 'PM Modi never interfered in defence, home ministries': Rajnath Singh
December 28, 2020 12:22 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MBPrime Minister Narendra Modi has never interfered in the working of the defence and the home ministries said current Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh. He was asked about allegations that power in the NDA government is concentrated in the Prime Minister Office. Singh denied the charges, stating that PM Modi always assumes a consultational stance and participates in discussions on issues, but never interferes in ministers' work. Listen to the full episode for more.
25: #HTLS2020 | Amid protest march, Rajnath Singh invites farmers for talks
December 28, 2020 12:20 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MBOn the day that protesting farmers attempted to march to Delhi to seek revocation of three agriculture-related legislation, Union minister Rajnath Singh invited them for talks. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, the minister said that as a son of a farmer, he could guarantee farmers that the government's farm laws would benefit them. He added that there was no possibility of the minimum support price regime being scrapped. Listen to the full episode for more.
24: #HTLS2020 | '2/3rd majority in West Bengal...': Rajnath Singh on BJP-TMC fight
December 28, 2020 12:18 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBRajnath Singh, Defence Minister of India, and former president of the Bharatiya Janata Party commented on the party's prospects in the West Bengal Assembly elections next year. Speaking at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Singh said that while a simple majority was certain, even a two-third majority couldn't be ruled out for the BJP. Commenting on the recent Bihar poll result, the Union minister said that the re-election of the NDA government was a major stamp of ap...
23: #HTLS2020 | 'Another 26/11 impossible': Rajnath Singh on countering Pak terror
December 03, 2020 07:45 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBDefence 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...
22: #HTLS2020 | 'No guarantee...': On China, Rajnath Singh says forces given free hand
December 03, 2020 07:44 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBRajnath 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 b...
21: #HTLS2020 | Why dual captaincy won’t work in Indian team?’ Kapil Dev explains
December 03, 2020 07:41 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MBIndian 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.
20: #HTLS2020 | ‘Felt great when Brian Lara praised Jasprit Bumrah - Kapil Dev
December 03, 2020 07:39 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MBFormer 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 ...
19: #HTLS2020 | ‘Don’t only think about IPL’: Kapil Dev on future of Test cricket
December 03, 2020 06:05 - 6 minutes - 6.36 MBFormer 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...
19: #HTLS2020 | ‘Don’t only think about IPL’: Kapil Dev on future of Test cricket
December 03, 2020 06:05 - 7 minutesFormer 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 ...
18: #HTLS2020 | Kapil Dev picks his best batsman, bowler and the hero of IPL 2020
December 03, 2020 06:03 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBFormer 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.
17: #HTLS2020 | Covid: Why CM Kejriwal doesn't want another lockdown in Delhi
December 03, 2020 05:37 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBDespite 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 ...
16: #HTLS2020 | Covid: Delhi vs New York comparison by CM Kejriwal amid 3rd wave
December 03, 2020 02:58 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBAs 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 cap...
15: #HTLS2020 | Role of pollution in higher Covid deaths...': Delhi CM Kejriwal
December 02, 2020 08:42 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBDelhi'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 th...
14: #HTLS2020 | 'No VIPs for vaccine': Kejriwal's appeal amid Covid pandemic
December 02, 2020 08:41 - 5 minutesSpeaking at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that Covid vaccine shouldn't be distributed on the basis of politics, but need and vulnerability. He said that an inoculant for the disease is eagerly awaited, and it is the Central government which will finalise a plan for its distribution across the country. Kejriwal said that if asked, his appeal to the Centre would be to not have VIP or non-VIP categories in vaccine distributio...
14: #HTLS2020 | 'No VIPs for vaccine': Kejriwal's appeal amid Covid pandemic
December 02, 2020 08:41 - 4 minutes - 3.94 MBSpeaking at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that Covid vaccine shouldn't be distributed on the basis of politics, but need and vulnerability. He said that an inoculant for the disease is eagerly awaited, and it is the Central government which will finalise a plan for its distribution across the country. Kejriwal said that if asked, his appeal to the Centre would be to not have VIP or non-VIP categories in vaccine distributi...
13: #HTLS2020 | 'Every Delhiite will get health e-card': Kejriwal govt's new plan
December 02, 2020 08:37 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBSpeaking on Day 2 of the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi, announced a plan to link all of the capital's government health infrastructure virtually. He said that the health data of all of Delhi's residents would be uploaded on the cloud so that it is instantly available in the future to healthcare providers. The facility is likely to be ready within a year, said the CM. The expansion plan includes linking Central government and p...
12: #HTLS2020 | 'Congress has no mai-baap': Arvind Kejriwal's jibe after Bihar polls
December 02, 2020 08:36 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBArvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi and Aam Aadmi Party chief, targeted the Indian National Congress party in the aftermath of the Bihar Assembly election results. He was speaking at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. Poll pundits said that Congress' weak performance in Bihar prevented the Opposition Mahagathbandhan alliance from grabbing power, despite ally Rashtriya Janata Dal emerging as the single largest party. Commenting on the results, Kejriwal said that i...
11: #HTLS2020 | SII’s Adar Poonawala on side-effects of Oxford’s Covid vaccine
November 26, 2020 14:12 - 3 minutes - 3.12 MBSerum Institute of India’s Adar Poonawala joined the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit and spoke on India’s quest for a Covid-19 vaccine. Speaking on the side-effects of the Oxford Covid vaccine, he said that he had concerns about safety as well initially but found that only mild symptoms like fever, headache & weakness were noticed. He added that those symptoms also went away when they were treated with paracetamol.
10: #HTLS2020 | How can we prepare for future pandemics? Adar Poonawalla answers
November 26, 2020 14:11 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBSII CEO and owner Adar Poonawalla spoke on preparation for future pandemics. Speaking at Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Poonawalla said that instead of reinventing the wheel with new technology to deal with a disease, we should rely on proven technology platforms. In a conversation with Sanchita Sharma, health editor, HT, Poonawalla said that SII plans to launch a new vaccine every 4-5 months.
9: #HTLS2020 | Covid vaccine: How much will you have to pay? SII CEO reveals
November 26, 2020 14:10 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MBAdar Poonawalla, CEO and owner of Serum Institute of India, the largest vaccine manufacturer in the world, revealed how much a Covid vaccine dose is likely to cost. He was speaking to Sanchita Sharma, health editor, Hindustan Times, on Day 1 of the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. Poonawalla said that one dose of the vaccine is likely to cost $5-6 with a maximum retail price (MRP) of Rs 1,000.
8: #HTLS2020 | 'When vaccine is around the corner...': Warning on 'Covid fatigue'
November 26, 2020 14:09 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MBDr Randeep Guleria, Director, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, participated in the inaugural session of the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. He discussed the Covid-19 pandemic and the development of vaccines with R. Sukumar, editor-in-chief, Hindustan Times. Dr Guleria said that because of Covid fatigue, we’re seeing a lot of people not following general precautions. He said it would be very sad for someone to lose an individual now, when the vaccine is just aro...
7: #HTLS2020 | 'Every 4-5 months, a new vaccine': SII CEO on India 'priority'
November 26, 2020 14:08 - 7 minutesProviding Covid vaccines to the Indian government and the Indian populace is the priority of the Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer. This was the message given by Adar Poonawalla, CEO and owner of SII at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. In a conversation with Sanchita Sharma, health editor, HT, Poonawalla said that SII plans to launch a new vaccine every 4-5 months
7: #HTLS2020 | 'Every 4-5 months, a new vaccine': SII CEO on India 'priority'
November 26, 2020 14:08 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBProviding Covid vaccines to the Indian government and the Indian populace is the priority of the Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer. This was the message given by Adar Poonawalla, CEO and owner of SII at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. In a conversation with Sanchita Sharma, health editor, HT, Poonawalla said that SII plans to launch a new vaccine every 4-5 months
6: #HTLS2020 | Kapil Dev speaks on Virat Kohli’s paternity leave amid Oz tour
November 25, 2020 08:55 - 3 minutes - 2.87 MBFormer Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev spoke on how players can now afford paternity leave. Speaking at the 18th Edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, Dev said he is happy that things have changed in cricket now. Taking current Indian captain Virat Kohli’s example, Dev said he is happy that Virat can miss 2-3 days to visit family. Dev recalled how former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar was unable to see his son back when they were playing for India.
5: #HTLS2020 | '2 phases of Covid...': How our coronavirusunderstanding evolved
November 25, 2020 08:41 - 4 minutesSpeaking at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Dr Ashish K. Jha, Dean, Brown University School of Public Health, commented on how our understanding of the Sars-CoV-2 virus has evolved over the past year. He said that although we understand the novel coronavirus in a much better fashion now than a few months ago, there's still a lot to be discovered. Dr Jha said that it is a 'far more complex disease than initially thought'.
5: #HTLS2020 | '2 phases of Covid...': How our coronavirusunderstanding evolved
November 25, 2020 08:41 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBSpeaking at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Dr Ashish K. Jha, Dean, Brown University School of Public Health, commented on how our understanding of the Sars-CoV-2 virus has evolved over the past year. He said that although we understand the novel coronavirus in a much better fashion now than a few months ago, there's still a lot to be discovered. Dr Jha said that it is a 'far more complex disease than initially thought'.
4: #HTLS2020 | How long to control Covid-19 pandemic? Top doctors respond
November 25, 2020 08:39 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MBDr. Randeep Guleria, Director of AIIMS and Dr. Ashish K. Jha, Dean of Brown University School of Public Health spoke on the current Covid situation at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020. Dr. Jha said that he is hopeful that no major outbreak will occur but warned that there will be several cases of minor outbreaks may be all through 2021. He added that the virus will be around for some time and added that with a vaccine we will learn to live with it in a way that ...
3: #HTLS2020 | ‘Covid vaccine rollout likely in 3 to 4 months’: Adar Poonawalla
November 25, 2020 08:37 - 10 minutesAs the world eagerly waits for a Covid-19 vaccine, Serum Institute of India’s Adar Poonawalla spoke on the issue at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. ‘The vaccine so far is proving to work really well even in the elderly which was a concern we all had early on, Poonawala said. He further added that they have been making and stockpiling millions of doses ahead of time to get a headstart on the supply. Poonawalla also said that there have been no safety concerns in Indi...
3: #HTLS2020 | ‘Covid vaccine rollout likely in 3 to 4 months’: Adar Poonawalla
November 25, 2020 08:37 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MBAs the world eagerly waits for a Covid-19 vaccine, Serum Institute of India’s Adar Poonawalla spoke on the issue at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. ‘The vaccine so far is proving to work really well even in the elderly which was a concern we all had early on, Poonawala said. He further added that they have been making and stockpiling millions of doses ahead of time to get a headstart on the supply. Poonawalla also said that there have been no safety concerns in Ind...
2: #HTLTS2020 | How long does Covid immunity last? Brown University's Dr Jha explains
November 20, 2020 12:42 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBIn the inaugural session of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, Dr Ashish K. Jha, Dean, Brown University School of Public Health, spoke to R. Sukumar, editor-in-chief, Hindustan Times on the issue which will define the current year - the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Jha shed light on the complicated link between immunity and the viral disease. He said that most people seem to develop immunity against Covid, and it lasts for around 8-9 months. A vaccine might improve this to a year.