Interviews from Hindustan Times

Decision on food security bill before the weekend

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:54:19 GMT

Food minister KV Thomas is steering the landmark food security bill, the UPA government’s most ambitious social welfare measure so far. In an interview to Hindustan Times' Varghese K George, Thomas explains what the law promises and how soon it could be a reality.

A global platform to share problems

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:43:00 GMT

Mr TK Malhotra, President of the Automobile Association of Upper India (AAUI), a body that works closely with the government to streamline road and driving management issues was recently elected as Vice President of the Federation Internationale de l’ Automobile. He talks about his plans and the role of AAUI to HT.

No need for army role in the antiNaxal campaign

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:27:01 GMT

Former top cop K Vijay Kumar, who was pulled out of his retirement job as an adviser to the Jharkhand governor to help the home ministry strategise an effective counteraction plan to tackle Naxalism, shared his insight into the problem in an interview with HT last week.

Were helping farmers environment

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:33:30 GMT

The chairman and managing director of FCI Aravali Gypsum and Minerals India Limited, SK Das, spoke to HT on a range of issues. Excerpts:

Discovering the happiness within

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:54:43 GMT

Rishi Nityapragya, director of programmes at the Art of Living, will deliver a talk at a function organised by Gurgaon First today. Excerpts from an interview.

Our curriculum is innovative modern

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:24:12 GMT

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Ajit Kumar, Vice Chancellor, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) talks about how the premier institute will work actively in the field of food technology and management.

Karnataka CM promises to retain 2013 gains in 2014

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:36:08 GMT

On the eve of the governor’s address, which will underscore the Congress regime’s thrust areas at the joint sitting of the bicameral legislature on Monday, Siddaramaiah spoke to HT. Excerpts:

Sheila Dikshit The discoms just dont want to spend

Fri, 31 May 2013 17:53:58 GMT

In an interview with Neelam Pandey, chief minister Sheila Dikshit emphasised that the power discoms need to spend more on infrastructure and assured that subsidy on solar panels will be restored.

We share details of registered workers with police and city residents online

Thu, 30 May 2013 19:19:40 GMT

Hamari Suraksha is a private agency authorised by the Gurgaon police to register credentials of domestic helps, drivers and tenants. It has tied up with Hindustan Times to hold a registration drive for maids/servants in Gurgaon. Ashwani Narula, president, Hamari Suraksha spoke to HT about the drive.

Those with fire in the belly become leaders

Wed, 29 May 2013 14:58:41 GMT

Neil Prasad, regional managing director, South Asia, G4S, a multinational security solutions company, spoke to HT on a range of leadership aspects including the challenges of managing a workforce of more than 130,000 people.

Its not as if we abducted Sreesanth

Tue, 28 May 2013 19:17:26 GMT

Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar, an avid cricket watcher himself has now switched off the game and says he’s stopped watching the Indian T20 League ever since the force busted the spot-fixing racket and arrested three Rajasthan Royal players. Excerpts from an interview:

We aim for inclusive growth of nation

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:17:50 GMT

Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE), an apex professional organisation representing public sector enterprises (PSE) is promoting excellence in them and enabling them to be globally competitive. UD Choubey, director general, SCOPE spoke to Hindustan Times.

Nitish Kumar a toy in the hands of RSS Lalu

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:16:43 GMT

RJD president and former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav hit the ground in Patna with a ‘parivartan’ rally. In an interview with Anirban Guha Roy, Prasad spoke of his growing distaste for the Nitish Kumar government.

Corruption because of gap in governance

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:27:54 GMT

Mani Shankar Aiyar, former Panchayat Raj minister and chairman of the expert committee on leveraging Panchayats for efficient delivery of public goods and services explains what it aims in a chat with Varghese K George.

An ecosystem of trust

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:06:56 GMT

If you look at the track record of some of the most successful companies across the world, there has been one common factor that has been at the centre of their growth story: their ability to adapt to change. Admittedly, change is never easy, but it is also a necessity, for growth, writes Anil Chanana.

Ringing a division bell

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:58:27 GMT

In its journey from page to screen, The Reluctant Fundamentalist is able to capture the several schisms that define our social and political lives, writes Mira Nair.

Buy now pay later

Sat, 11 May 2013 17:53:42 GMT

In view of recent events, job advertisements, particularly for government appointments, are on the threshold of a revolution. Manas Chakravarty gives a few examples of these ads in the future.

Dialogue with China sincere with purpose Salman Khurshid

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:43:40 GMT

External affairs Salman Khurshid spoke to HT about the recent India-China stand-off and the related developments. Jayanth Jacob reports.

We are restarting production Jaiveer Srivastava

Sun, 05 May 2013 17:29:28 GMT

Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) was founded in 1943 and has pioneered the culture of chemical fertilisers in India. Its chairman and managing director (CMD) Jaiveer Srivastava, who assumed charge recently, spoke to HT on a range of issues.

We made small mistakes but will return to power

Sat, 04 May 2013 19:15:26 GMT

Karnataka chief minister Jagadish Shettar was the face of the BJP's election campaign. He spoke to HT from Hubli, his constituency. Naveen Ammembala reports.

Sarabjit Singh was killed by religious fanatics Awais Sheikh

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:31:52 GMT

I met Sarabjit last in February this year, the day Afzal Guru was hanged in India. He appeared visibly worried, said Awais Sheikh, counsel for Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan in an interview with HT. Puja Changoiwala reports.

A leader can mobilise a country to achieve dreams

Wed, 01 May 2013 16:30:42 GMT

From a freedom fighter, then an officer serving in the Indian Army, to a textile exporter to leading hotelier, 91-year old Capt CP Krishnan Nair has experienced from the ring-side the country’s economy for several decades. He spoke to HT on a range of issues on leadership. Excerpts:

Fuel shortage reason for supplydemand gap

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:45:57 GMT

Stories of the Capital facing long power outages in summer are routine. HT spoke to Delhi government’s principal power secretary Shakti Sinha on the issue. Excerpts:

We aim to build a better India Anoop Kumar Mittal

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:25:57 GMT

Established as a Government of India enterprise in 1960, the National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC) today has metamorphosed into a 'Mini Ratna Category I PSE' and is rated "excellent" over the past many years for its consistently upward performance. Its new chairman cum MD, Anoop Kumar Mittal spoke to HT on a range of issues. Excerpts

There is a strategic shift at Infosys

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:27:14 GMT

Hit by an uncertain economic environment in the US and Europe, Infosys’ revenue projection for 2013-14 announced on Friday was below the industry average. CEO SD Shibulal speaks to HT about the company’s roadmap ahead. Excerpts: