NDTV World Summit Day 1: PM Modi's 125-Day Report Card, Jaishankar's Take On Canada Ties Among Key Highlights

The first day of NDTV World Summit 2024 has concluded, with some of the top policymakers, diplomats and sectoral experts sharing their views on an array of subjects. One of the key highlights of the day was the inaugural address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which he presented the 125-day report card of his third tenure.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's view on the dip in Canada ties also grabbed attention. The minister also announced that India and China have gone back to the "2020 position" on patrolling along Ladakh border after a prolonged period of standoff.

"Me and my brother just follow what our Gurus have taught us," said Amaan Ali Khan on how they have managed to have a different style of playing Sarod. "We have tried bringing brought sarod to the electronic space," said Amaan.

"Its all about vibration," said Ayan Ali Khan. "Its a long journey for the kids now, right now they are practicing with my father and us."

Seeing the problems of the world, I have learnt so much from the role of flowers and role of music," said Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. "I belong to every religion of the world and every religion of India," he said.

Unfortunately, we are still trying to kill each other like 2,000 years back. Education, unfortunately could not create compassion and kindness in a human being- so I am very sad all the time and praying to god for that there should be peace between Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Palestine.

"Classical music will be forever be here, till the time we have sun and moon," Ustad Amjad Ali Khan said at the NDTV World Summit 2024- The India Century on Monday.

"Classical music is the most ancient music- both Indian and Western. People in the west still listen to Beethoven and Mozart," he said.

"Music has connected the world. It does not belong to any religion," said the veteran Indian classical sarod player.

Dr Bala Krishnan Shankar, Amrita University, explains the 'Living Lab,' that involves a parent organisation adopting around 100 villages across India, and where students visit to find cost-effective solutions to real-world problems.

"The students earn academic credit for their contributions. This hands-on approach fosters innovation, helping students grow by tackling real-life challenges. Over the past two years, 200 patents have been filed through this program, with 100 already accepted, showcasing its success in nurturing practical, impactful ideas," Shankar shared.

"We want to deploy the patents and make a difference in people's life," he said.

"Academia and Industry must understand each others strength and look for stronger collaboration for creating the technological break throughs and knowledge. So, that we can make India big as per economically and technologically," emphasised Suresh Kudoor.