ABP Southern Rising Summit 2024 LIVE: Olympics Is Not Everything For Me, Says Pulella Gopichand
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Shuttler and Padma Bhushan awardee Pulella Gopichand says Olympics is not everything for him but the way sports transform life is important.
BJP leader Kompella Madhavi Latha emphasised how great women leaders need to plant that seed of greatness in their children so that it can be carried forward.
This morning Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed his displeasure over the Centre being an obstacle in him making Telangana as good as other states like Gujarat. TDP Spokesperson, Jyothsna Tirunagari, said, "If you're unable to get the work done, then you're inefficient. If other CMs can get things done then why can't you?"
Dr. Kanimozhi Somu, DMK MP, Rajya Sabha, said, "We are diverse in unity, we cannot force one nation one election or one religion one language."
Dr. Shama Mohamed, National Spokesperson, INC, said, "One shoe can't fit all size, it cannot be one nation and one election."
Sai Durgha Tej said that he had six flops and after that he finally realised that God has given him the power to say no to films if they are bad.
Sai Durgha Tej said that after his accident, he lost his voice, due to which he wasn't able to apologise to express gratitude to his mother who was his biggest supporter during the recovery. He said, "I wanted to say I'm sorry and I love you, but I couldn't."
Sampath said, "There are people who go to Aurangzeb's Mazars and offer prayers, he was a demon of sorts who destroyed so many temples, killed so many people including Sikh gurus. Place them as they are, there is no black and white. Let the multuiple shades of grey illuminate the understanding of our past."
Historian Dr. Vikram Sampath said that the answer to distorted history is not on social media platforms instead, it is only and only through scholarships. He added that since the government is not doing anything hence we are trying to do something privately in this direction.
Historian Dr. Vikram Sampath, during the event, said that the 18th century was a century of chaos. He said that everything was confusing including the stance of Nizams. He talked about how Nizams who sided with British to fight against other Nizams later retreated and left the British. Instead they joined the person they were supposed to fight and then together they stood together against the British.
Rapido co-founder Aravind Sanka believes AI will boost productivity in business but does not see its scope more than this in transporation.
Taking the discussion to a larger sphere, author Chetan Bhagat who is moderating the session talks about Sanka's absence on social media at a time when entrepreneurs are building a public image. The Rapido co-founder admits the advantages of social media but says he does not use it.
Speaking on what makes Rapido standout from its competitors, co-founder Aravind Sanka attributed it to not taking commission from drivers.
Aravind Sanka, co-founder of bike taxi aggregator app, Rapido said that more than 20 lakh drivers are associated with the platform that helps in creating local employment. "Creating local employment keeps up moving and motivated," Sanka said.
The Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, talked about how KCR and his party wanted to topple Congress' government soon after formation. He said that they were trying to bring us down and their own MLAs stood in my support and joined me.
The Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, talked about the delimitation policy which is expected to favour North India especially Uttar Pradesh much more than South India. He highlighted if the seats for states like UP are increasing then the seats for South India should also increase to maintain the ratio and not induldge in discrimination.
The Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, advised the Centre to not be a destructive force as it has been opposing several development projects in the state.
The Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, highlighted how the entire South India is paying much more taxes than North India and is still not getting much in return. He talked about the discriminatory treatment where states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar get a higher return on taxes than any other Southern state.
The Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his 'contributions' to the South of India. He talked about how the Centre has not provided much for the southern part of India but still want the votes of the voters here.
Dhurba Mukherjee, Director, ABP Network, delivered the keynote address after the Telangana Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, inaugurated the event. He said, "If a child is born in South India then it is highly likely that the child will celebrate its first birthday without losing her mother at childbirth."
The Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, has officially inaugurated the event.
The Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, has arrived to attend the ABP Southern Rising Summit 2024.
The ABP Southern Rising Summit 2024 has kicked off. Stay tuned for live updates from the event.
The summit will celebrate the political, cultural, economic, and social advances of the southern states with changemakers and visionaries from the New South and explore the region’s transformative journey towards a brighter future.
The ABP Southern Rising Summit 2024, will have impactful sessions addressing several issues and challenges concerning healthcare, education, culture and South India's evolving identity.
The ABP Southern Rising Summit 20024, themed, "Coming of Age: Identity, Inspiration, Impact," will begin in less than 10 minutes from now. Stay tuned for live updates from the event.
The ABP Southern Rising Summit 20024, themed, "Coming of Age: Identity, Inspiration, Impact," will begin in less than 30 minutes from now. Stay tuned for live updates from the event.
The Summit will have impactful sessions addressing several issues and challenges concerning healthcare, education, culture and South India's evolving identity.
The ABP Southern Rising Summit 20024, themed, "Coming of Age: Identity, Inspiration, Impact," will highlight South India's achievements and its growing influence on the national stage.
Background
ABP Southern Rising Summit 2024 LIVE: ABP Network's much-awaited 'Southern Rising Summit' has returned with its second edition. This year's Southern Rising Summit, themed 'Coming of Age: Identity, Inspiration, Impact', is being held in Hyderabad on October 25. The summit will celebrate the political, cultural, economic, and social advances of the southern states with changemakers and visionaries from the New South and explore the region’s transformative journey towards a brighter future.
South India, home to nearly 20% of India's population, has long been at the forefront of the nation’s development. It contributes an impressive 31% to the country's GDP, and this figure is expected to rise to 35% by 2030, highlighting the region's pivotal role in the economic landscape of India.
The Southern Rising Summit was first held in Chennai in 2023, when several speakers celebrated ideas that define South India. This time too the summit will explore the region's cultural, economic, and political advancements that have stood out and played a critical role in the nation's overall progress.
Key speakers at the Southern Rising Summit include Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who will speak about the rise of his state throughout the years. Telangana MLA and minister in the previous BRS government, KT Rama Rao, will discuss the responsibilities of the Opposition in Telangana's political landscape.
Co-founder of Rapido, Aravind Sanka, will also attend the summit and share insights into transport accessibility. Other speakers include noted historian and author Dr Vikram Sampath, who will discuss historical narratives from Savarkar to Tipu Sultan, former president of Telangana Telugu Mahila and TDP spokesperson Jyothsna Tirunagari, Congress national spokesperson Shama Mohamed, BJP leader Kompella Madhavi Latha, and Mohammad Ali Baig, a Padma Shri awardee in theatre.
The lineup also includes prominent political figures like Madhu Goud Yaskhi, actor and costume designer Gautami Tadimalla, Congress’s Campaign Committee Chairman in Telangana, BJP MP from Medak Raghunandan Rao Madhavaneni.
Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Union Minister of Civil Aviation and National General Secretary of the TDP, will share his journey from MP to minister, reflecting on the political evolution in the region.
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