INDIA TODAY CONCLAVE SOUTH

1st and 2nd June, 2023 | The Leela Raviz, Kovalam

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  • Day 1- June 1, 2023
  • Day 2- June 2, 2023
Padamshri Peruvanam Kuttan Marar
MUSIC ACT

India Today South Conclave 2023 begins with musical act by Chenda artist Peruvanam Kuttan Marar

The India Today South Conclave 2023 began with a musical act by Chenda artist Peruvanam Kuttan Marar.
Pinarayi Vijayan
KEYNOTE INAUGRAL ADDRESS - The Kerala Way

Kerala best in law & order, no communal violence for years: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the state has the best law and order in the country and asserted that no incidents of communal violence have taken place for the past several years. The chief minister also spoke about the initiatives taken by his government, including attracting tourists to the state in a post-Covid scenario.
Vijay Yesudas
The New Tune: Singing a Fresh Song

India Today Conclave South 2023: Vijay Yesudas on stepping out of the shadow of his legendary father

Singer and actor Vijay Yesudas opened up about his journey as a singer and actor at the India Today Conclave South 2023.
Asaduddin Owaisi
INSIGHT: Is communal polarization a growing threat and how does it impact Muslim identity

Not Islam, Constitution in danger: Asaduddin Owaisi | Conclave South 2023

“Islam can never be in danger. It is the country that is in danger, the social fabric and the Constitution that is in danger," said AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, slamming the BJP's "Hindutva agenda". Owaisi also hit out at PM Narendra Modi, accusing him of becoming the chief promoter and ideological scriptwriter of ‘The Kerala Story’.
Raman Sukumar
ENVIRONMENT: Lessons on conservation: Minimising man-animal conflict for co-existence

We do not have suitable habitat for cheetah, experts warn at India Today Conclave South

Experts discussed lessons on conservation and minimising man-animal conflict for co-existence at the India Today Conclave South.
Commander Abhilash Tomy (Retd)
INSPIRE: A Denagerous Romance: My Tryst with the High Seas

Battling broken spine to sailing across Earth: ‘Titanium Man’ Abhilash Tomy recounts tryst with high seas

For Commander Abhilash Tomy, the first Indian to finish Golden Globe Race, the journey has been one rife with challenges. In September 2018, Commander Abhilash Tomy lay half dead in the middle of the southern Indian Ocean after his boat was struck with a storm. Five years later, the retired Indian Navy officer completed the same race.
Sobhita Dhulipala
Bright star: Many languages, many formats: Lessons from navigating a diverse terrain

Sobhita Dhulipala reveals why she left modelling for acting, says 'I found no fulfilment'

At India Today South Conclave 2023, Sobhita Dhulipala took the stage as one of the speakers. The actress talked about why she left her modelling career for acting.
Dr Chintha Jerome
Youth & Politics: What difference can they make

32,000 is inflated, 3 is reality: Activist Rahul Easwar on The Kerala Story

Hindu activist Rahul Easwar, at India Today's Conclave South 2023, said the number 32,000 previously stated by the makers of the movie 'The Kerala Story' is inflated but the number three is a reality.
Mahesh Raghavan
MUSIC: New notes: How I create music on iPad

Musician Mahesh Raghavan talks about what it’s like making music on iPad at India Today Conclave South

Musician Mahesh Raghavan spoke about how he blends his music on an iPad as well as his inspiration.
Thampi Koshy
Future Talk: Breaking Monopolies in eCommerce

Democratisation of e-commerce critcial for economy: ONDC CEO Thampi Koshy

Open Network for Digital Commerce CEO Thampi Koshy said the ONDC initiative is aimed at giving equal opportunities to sellers, in addition to increasing convenience for consumers or buyers. He was speaking at the India Today Conclave South 2023 during a session on ‘Breaking monopolies in e-commerce’.
Veena George
IN FOCUS: Health: Handling post-pandemic threats

Ground is fertile for another pandemic, experts warn at India Today Conclave South

Dr. Priya Abraham and Kerala Health Minister Veena George were at the Indian Today Conclave South to discuss handling post-pandemic threats.
 E. V Ramakrishnan
DEBATE: Writing from the South: Exploring regional and national sensibilities

Southern sensibility takes many forms, differs from state to state: Writer EV Ramakrishnan

Southern sensibility takes many forms and it differs from state to state in southern India, said Writer EV Ramakrishnan while speaking at the India Today Conclave South 2023.
Bose Krishnamachari
How Kochi-Muziris Biennale democratize art?

India Today Conclave South 2023: Everyone is not an artist but can become one, says Bose Krishnamachari

Bose Krishnamachari, an eminent painter and curator, spoke at the India Today Conclave South 2023 about the Kochi-Muziris Biennale.
Women rising: Breaking the walls of patriarchy in cinema

Film editor Bina Paul opens up about 'rampant sexual harassment' prevalent in Malayalam cinema

At India Today Conclave South 2023, film editor Bina Paul took to the stage as a speaker. The veteran spoke about safety at workplace in the Malayalam film industry, on the beginning of a movement, and more.
Rana Daggubati
CINEMA: The rise of the pan-India star: How to break boundaries of language and geography

Rana Daggubati reveals he spent 1st 5 years of his career telling people he is from Hyderabad not Chennai

Rana Daggubati was a part of the India Today Conclave South 2023 on Day 1. The actor, who was last seen in Rana Naidu, addressed the session titled The Rise of the Pan India Star: How to break boundaries of language and geography.
Padma Bhushan Daaji Kamlesh D Patel President
GuruSpeak: The Mantra of Gratitude

Padma Bhushan Kamlesh D Patel talks about spirituality, meditation and much more at India Today Conclave South

Padma Bhushan Daaji Kamlesh D Patel talked about the integration of materialism and spirituality. Mr Patel also spoke about the true meaning of meditation.
Amitabh Kant
SPOTLIGHT: Make in India: The role of the southern states

Tamil Nadu, Karnataka will be $1 trillion economies in 2 years: Amitabh Kant

Speaking at the India Today Conclave South 2023, Amitabh Kant said southern states will have to be the biggest drivers of India's ambition to become a $5 trillion economy.
Dr R. Bindu
GENDER: The Other Frontiers to Conquer

Boys are gifted guns, girls are given kitchen sets, dolls: Kerala Minister R Bindu on 'gender bias'

On India Today Conclave South 2023, Kerala Minister R Bindu, Dr Methil Devika and Mridula Ramesh today spoke on 'gender - the other frontiers to conquer'. Speaking of gender, Kerala Minister R Bindu explained the gender difference saying boys are gifted guns when they are young, while girls are gifted kitchen sets and dolls.
Manickam Tagore
HOT TOPIC: Target 2024: Who will Win the South?

India Today South Conclave | Just because Rahul Gandhi is unemployed, doesn't mean India's youth is jobless: TN BJP chief Annamalai

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai, while speaking at the India Today Conclave South, ripped into the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over unemployment. He said just because Rahul Gandhi is unemployed it dosen't mean that youth of the country is unemployed.
S. Somnath
CONVERSATION: The Space Quest

Chandrayaan-3 could be launched in July, Aditya-L1 in August: S Somnath

Isro chief S Somnath was at the India Today Conclave South 2023 to discuss the space quest.
Dr Ausaf Sayeed
IN FOCUS: New Bridges to the Gulf

Indians valued more than Pakistanis in Gulf, China can't match India's people connect: Venu Rajamony | Conclave South 2023

Addressing the New bridges to the Gulf session at the India Today Conclave South, Venu Rajamony said, “The Indian presence is valued much more than Pakistanis in Gulf countries. China can never be match India in people-to-people connect with Arabs.”
Ram Madhav
CONVERSATION: Leveraging the Indian Ocean

Indian Navy saw substantial growth in last 8-9 years: Ram Madhav on 'leveraging the Indian Ocean'

Speaking about the countries in the Indian Ocean region and India's progress, Ram Madhav on Friday told India Today that the Indian Navy has substantially grown since Narendra Modi took over as the Prime Minister of the country.
P. Chidambaram
Keynote Address

BJP's agenda is 'One India', centralism: Chidambaram on Centre vs states

Veteran Congress leader P Chidambaram, at India Today's Conclave South 2023, said the BJP's agenda is 'One India' and it doesn't believe in states being near-equal partners with the Centre.
Justice Kurian Joseph
IN FOCUS: Judicial Overreach versus Executive intervention: How to strike a balance

‘Turned out to be story of lost expectations’: Ex-SC judges who were part of 2018 judges’ press conference

At the India Today Conclave South 2023, former Supreme Court judges Justice Jasti Chelameswar and Justice Kurian Joseph spoke about their expectations when they held the judges’ press conference in 2018.
Kris Gopalakrishnan
UP CLOSE: India's start-up ecosystem: The success and the challenges

'Fastest-growing' India is the best place for new businesses: Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan

Speaking at the India Today Conclave South 2023, Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan said he is "very bullish" on India's startup ecosystem, adding that India's rapid economic growth makes it ideal for setting up new businesses.
K.N. Balagopal
DEBATE: State finances: The tight rope walk

Centre squeezing our financial resources, has step-motherly attitude towards states: Kerala FM Balagopal

Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal accused the Centre of squeezing the state's financial resources and said it adopts a "step-motherly" attitude towards the states.
K.S. Srinivas
HOT TOPIC: Tourism: Destination South

'Come to Kumbalangi': KS Srinivas, KV Thomas discuss Kerala tourism, food & backwaters

KS Srinivas elaborated on the concept of 'helicopter tourism' in Kerala. He said the service will help people who want to visit these places directly, without having to check in at a hotel in Kochi and stay the night.
Aishwarya Lekshmi
DISCUSSION: The bold type: Why Malayalam cinema is the hotbed of fresh, fearless and pathbreaking storytelling

India Today Conclave South 2023: Aishwarya Lekshmi says her parents still don't look at acting as 'well-respected' profession

At India Today Conclave South 2023, Aishwarya Lekshmi spoke about how her family still doesn't look at acting as a 'well-respected' profession. She was joined by film editor Mahesh Narayanan, who also spoke about pressing issues in Malayalam cinema.
P. Rajeev
SPOTLIGHT: Industrialising Kerala: Opportunities and challenges

Vizhinjam Port's 1st phase to become operational by May 2024: CEO Rajesh Jha at India Today Conclave South

Vizhinjam Port MD and CEO Rajesh Jha said the journey to construct the port has not been simple, with several challenges along the way. Despite the odds, the development of the first phase of the port is nearing completion, and it will provide a boost to Kerala's economy and its image as an ideal investment destination for businesses.
K.C. Venugopal
VISION: A new Congress after Bharat Jodo Yatra

Congress can't do it alone, would need support from like-minded parties: KC Venugopal

While speaking at India Today Conclave South, Rajya Sabha member and Congress leader KC Venugoal touched upon several issues including Karnataka win, road to 2024 general elections and the impact of Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Kamal Haasan
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: CINEMA: Class act: Never say die

‘We should not be punished for good behaviour’: Kamal Haasan says delimitation unfair to South India

Speaking at India Today Conclave South 2023, actor and MKM founder Kamal Haasan expressed concern over delimitation exercise and said South Indian states which have controlled the population should not be penalized.