26 The Art of SpeakingFrom guest of honour, former presidentPranab Mukherjee30 Analytical CalmFinance Minister Arun Jaitley, winner,Best Parliamentarian and keynote speaker32 Beyond PowerA conversation with Orissa Chief MinisterNaveen Patnaik, winner of the BestAdministrator Award34 Bear The Torch With CareVinod Mehta Memorial lecture by Dean ofColumbia School of Journalism Steve Coll40 On IdeologyIn conversation with scholar Ashis Nandy,winner of the Best Academician Award52 Capital and ConscienceIn conversation with Winner of the BestSocially Conscious Entrepreneur, Wiprochief Azim Premji
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