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  • ABP Network’s ‘Ideas of India Summit’ edition three to spotlight “The People’s Agenda” on 23 & 24 February in Mumbai

    ABP Network’s ‘Ideas of India Summit’ edition three to spotlight “The People’s Agenda” on 23 & 24 February in Mumbai

    Mumbai: As India, the world’s largest democracy, braces itself for the upcoming 18th General Election, ABP Network, the country’s leading multi-language news network, is set to host the third edition of its flagship event, the ABP Network ‘Ideas of India’ Summit 3.0. The summit is scheduled for 23 and 24 February 2024, in Mumbai.

    The ABP Network ‘Ideas of India’ Summit 3.0 aims to shift the spotlight onto the people of India, bringing together newsmakers, thought leaders, entertainers, and economists to provide insights into the nation’s trajectory. From a hardline conservative former Home Secretary of UK, Suella Braverman, to an Emmy-nominated TV Host Padma Lakshmi who display the power of the Indian diaspora to a path-finding economist Arvind Panagariya heading the 16th Finance Commission; from the beloved actor Kiara Advani to a filmmaking couple Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao who tell the untold stories, the finest minds from diverse sectors will converge to discuss the future of the country and its people amidst some of the most concerning developing uncertainties in the world.

    This year’s mega edition, themed “The People’s Agenda,” will serve as a platform for intellectuals, experts, and achievers to deliberate on India’s roadmap. The summit will explore how India can leverage its population potential and strengthen its global leadership position in the face of emerging uncertainties.

    Prominent personalities who will share their perspectives will also include Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Third time Lok Sabha MP and Chairman of Parliament’s Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilisers; Dr. Anish Shah, Group CEO of Mahindra Group and New FICCI President; Prof. Sunil Khilnani, Historian and Political Scientist, Javed Akhtar, celebrated Poet, Lyricist, and Author; accomplished Actors Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sobhita Dhulipala; Omar Abdullah, Former Chief Minister of J&K and Vice President of JKNC; Piyush Pandey, Ad Guru; Amish Tripathi, Author and Former Diplomat; Subodh Gupta, renowned artist; Shashank ND, Co-Founder of Practo; Poonam Mahajan, MP, BJP; Priyanka Chaturvedi, Rajya Sabha MP, and Deputy Leader of Shiv Sena; Madhur Bhandarkar, accomplished Film Director and Script Writer; Ila Arun, versatile Actor, Singer and Writer; Sanjay Jha, Author and Columnist and more.

    ABP Network CEO Avinash Pandey said, “After the tremendous success of the first two editions, we are immensely proud to present a grander and richer edition of ABP Network ‘Ideas of India’ Summit. The last two editions were highly celebrated and appreciated because of the confluence of ideas on our platform. With the next General Election around the corner, India is at the cusp of making history. It is the year of great expectations which will shape the future course of the country. As ‘Ideas of India’ Summit is the foremost platform that celebrates country’s plurality, it was important for all of us to put central focus on the people of nation, their aspirations, and their story. As India advances on the journey of being the Viksit Bharat, the world is watching us emerge. Our emergence at the global arena will be dependent on how we leverage the potential of our people. It is with these thoughts I am pleased to present to you the ‘Ideas of India Summit 3.0’ which will host a spectacular line-up of public welfare thinkers and intellectuals as we discuss the way forward for India to project its national self-image at the global stage.”

    Spanning two days, the third edition will delve into the fundamental ideas of liberty, justice, equality, and diversity that define India. The Summit will feature captivating discourses on sustainable growth and assess alterations in society, culture, and politics. With over 35 sessions and 60 speakers and session chairs, the ABP Network Ideas of India Summit 3.0 promises a fascinating and enriching experience.

    The summit will be available for viewing on February 23 and 24, 2024, across all digital platforms of the ABP Network. Watch it live here – https://news.abplive.com/

  • Discovery Plus brings India: The Forgotten Army

    Discovery Plus brings India: The Forgotten Army

    MUMBAI Discovery Plus an aggregated real-life entertainment streaming app, has announced the digital premiere of India: The Forgotten Army. Commemorating the 102 anniversary of the end of World War 1, the gripping documentary traces and documents the courage of Indian soldiers, shipped to distant shores to live and fight in deplorable conditions during the First World War, featuring expert insights by Dr. Shashi Tharoor. The film is an adaptation of the book World War Sikh: Memoirs Of An Indian Cavalryman 1913-45 by Rana TS Chhina; and also uses first-person accounts to tell the story of the war and the circumstances that Indian cavalrymen faced, as revealed in the letters they wrote to their families, more than a hundred years ago.

    India: The Forgotten Army looks at the crucial yet unnoticed role played by the Indian soldiers during World War I with expert inputs of notable personalities, including Dr. Shashi Tharoor- former minister of external affairs, India, Tony McClenaghan- Military Hostorian, England and Dr.Santanu Das- Professor of English Literature, King’s College London amongst others.The documentary brings to light the extraordinary contribution of the Indian soldiers in the war, bringing to the fore many overlooked sacrifices.

    Dr. Shashi Tharoor said, “It is not widely appreciated that World War I also involved soldiers from faraway lands that had little to do with Europe’s bitter traditional hatreds. Of the 1.3 million Indian troops who served in the conflict, you hear very little. As many as 74,187 Indian soldiers died during the war and another 67,000 were wounded. Their stories, and their heroism, have long been omitted from popular histories of the war, or relegated to the footnotes.” He adds, “These men were undoubtedly heroes: pitchforked into battle in unfamiliar lands, in climatic conditions they were neither used to nor prepared for, fighting an enemy of whom they had no knowledge, risking their lives every day for little more than pride. Yet they were destined to remain largely unknown once the war was over: neglected by the British, for whom they fought, and ignored by their own country, since they were fighting a colonial war.History had orphaned them. This film is a valuable contribution to their overdue rehabilitation”

    “The brave feats by Indians during the First World War had so far, gone unnoticed. We are humbled to be able to shine a light on their tales of courage and sacrifice with  the release of India: The Forgotten Army on Discovery Plus. Our users have repeatedly expressed their interest in knowing more about the storied past of our brave soldiers and this release reaffirms our brand’s commitment to listen to our users,” said Discovery  digital (South Asia)  business head  Issac John. “At Discovery Plus, we aim to bring meaningful and relevant content for our passionate users. It is our constant effort to offer world class documentaries to discerning Indian fans who are looking for such content which not only entertains but also encourages and inspires them.”

    India: The Forgotten Army brings together military and history experts and takes the viewers to the battle sites with animations and footages. Adapted from the book World War Sikh: Memoirs Of An Indian Cavalryman 1913-45 by Rana TS Chhina, India: The Forgotten Army is now streaming on Discovery Plus.
     

  • The Quint partners with MP Dr Shashi Tharoor to make stalking a non-bailable offence

    The Quint partners with MP Dr Shashi Tharoor to make stalking a non-bailable offence

    MUMBAI: In August, The Quint started Talking Stalking, a campaign to give a voice to all those who face stalking every day and yet find that they can’t speak out.

    The overwhelming response to the campaign compelled us to look for a way which would ensure that stalkers are held accountable by the law and that stalking complaints are taken seriously. As we studied the existing law, we realised that one important change could make a huge difference – stalking as a non-bailable offence

    As a result, we have partnered with MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor and senior advocate Kamini Jaiswal to propose an amendment to Indian criminal law that will make stalking a non-bailable offence, in the form of a Private Member’s Bill.

     On December 20, 2017, The Quint organised an event at Oxford Bookstore, New Delhi to raise support for the Bill. A packed house participated in a discussion with a distinguished panel, which was also broadcast via Facebook Live.

     On Stalking and the Bill

     Dr. Shashi Tharoor, talking about why this Bill was important, said: “Now is the time to talk about stalking. Stalkers in India have a sense of impunity as it is a bailable offence”. He noted that while he had submitted the Bill to amend the law, “Maneka Gandhi should take this issue up personally.” This would help ensure it gets passed in Parliament: “Those who aren’t allowing this Bill to prevail are doing an insult to the Varnikas and Laxmis of the country.”

     Supreme Court advocate Karuna Nundy, who has argued several important Constitutional matters in the courts, including most recently a challenge against marital rape, said that “Stalking being a bailable offence is a massive lacuna in our legal system. It enables criminals to [commit] murder, rape & acid attack”. Pointing out that stalking was supposed to be made non-bailable when it was introduced in 2013, she criticized Parliament for changing this at the last minute: “Parliament caused a lot of women being attacked, raped and killed when it failed the stalking bill in 2013”. She concluded with a strong message: “Women are Indian citizens and have a right to NOT be stalked”.

     “Why should their stalking make us lose our freedom?”, asked Varnika Kundu, whose fight against her stalkers in Chandigarh helped bring the problems with the law on stalking to light. She is also fronting a petition with The Quint on Change.org to support the Bill, which has over 1,30,000 signatures: “The big reason I am fronting this petition — everyone who has survived stalking is so done with living with fear. Strike the fear of them losing their freedom. What is flattering is not actually flattering but terrorising”.

     Laxmi, acid attack survivor and activist also gave a fiery speech, and urged society to change its attitude towards stalking. “I did not live like a victim. I am a survivor. I am not a “poor thing”. I have all rights to live my life to the fullest. I have made a place for myself. Support yourself, and only then will others support you… Why should I be ashamed? The man who attacked me and those who supported him should be ashamed.”

     Geetha Nambisan, director of Jagori, which works with women who have faced crimes like stalking, and has agreed to partner with The Quint on its #TalkingStalking campaign, added that “When people will understand that there is a concrete punishment for stalking, that there’ll be consequences, then the crimes will go down”.