<p>In an innovative move to modernise restaurant, a restaurant owner from South India, Tamil Nadu has employed <a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/ges-2017-meet-mitra-the-humanoid-from-hyderabad-25378" target="_blank">robots</a> to serve food to the customers, a media report stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Chinese restaurant in Chennai, located near the Old Mahabalipuram Road, was known&nbsp;for the&nbsp;authentic&nbsp;Chinese&nbsp;food. However, the restaurant is&nbsp;now popular for&nbsp;&quot;one-of-a-kind&quot; waiters.</p>

<p>It has four robots who sever food to the customers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The owner of the restaurant, Venkatesh, is a former IT employee.&nbsp;He has founded the restaurant in collaboration with another friend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Venkatesh has imported four robots from China. Each of&nbsp;different colours pink, red, purple and blue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that it took him three months to get the robots from China. It also included getting permissions from the customs department.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Every table in the restaurant has a tablet.&nbsp;The customers place their order by entering it into the tablet. The order reaches the cook in the kitchen who then sends it via robots.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The robots are also designed to understand Tamil.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The restaurant also has trained people to program the robots.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The owner of the restaurant said that the trend of robots restaurants is quite usual in Japan, Bangladesh and Western Countries too.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India already showcased <a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/ges-2017-meet-mitra-the-humanoid-from-hyderabad-25378" target="_blank">country made robot &quot;Mitra&quot; </a>in the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-updates-general-entrepreneurship-summit-25317" target="_blank">Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017</a>&nbsp;organised in Hyderabad</p>

<p>Mitra is a humanoid invented by a Bengaluru based company&nbsp;&quot;Invento Robotics&quot;.</p>

<p>It has been working in Canara Bank and PVR Cinemas in Bengaluru.The robot speaks to the customers, reviews their preferences based on previous purchases and suggests them for a perfect purchase.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vishwanathan, owner of Mitra also added that the robot can be used as a customer service agent in multiple domains like banks, hospitals, airports, hotels.&nbsp;</p>

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A Chinese restaurant in Chennai, located near the Old Mahabalipuram Road, was known?for the?authentic?Chinese?food. However, the restaurant is?now popular for?'one-of-a-kind' waiters

In an innovative move to modernise restaurant, a restaurant owner from South India, Tamil Nadu has employed robots to serve food to the customers, a media report stated. A Chinese restaurant in Chennai, located near the Old Mahabalipuram Road, was known for the authentic Chinese food. However, the restaurant is now popular for "one-of-a-kind" waiters. It has four robots who sever food to the customers. The owner of the restaurant, Venkatesh, is a former IT employee. He has founded the restaurant in collaboration with another friend. Venkatesh has imported four robots from China. Each of different colours pink, red, purple and blue. He said that it took him three months to get the robots from China. It also included getting permissions from the customs department. Every table in the restaurant has a tablet. The customers place their order by entering it into the tablet. The order reaches the cook in the kitchen who then sends it via robots. The robots are also designed to understand Tamil. The restaurant also has trained people to program the robots. The owner of the restaurant said that the trend of robots restaurants is quite usual in Japan, Bangladesh and Western Countries too. India already showcased country made robot "Mitra" in the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 organised in Hyderabad Mitra is a humanoid invented by a Bengaluru based company "Invento Robotics". It has been working in Canara Bank and PVR Cinemas in Bengaluru.The robot speaks to the customers, reviews their preferences based on previous purchases and suggests them for a perfect purchase. Vishwanathan, owner of Mitra also added that the robot can be used as a customer service agent in multiple domains like banks, hospitals, airports, hotels.

Chennai restaurant uses robot to serve food

<p>For the past couple of days now, the media has been making a big hype of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES). On the front page of every newspaper, and on every news channel, Ivanka Trump is the main story. However, like everything else that involves politics and politicians, it is all show and no substance. Modi and Ivanka smiled for photographs, there was a <a href="http://indianexpress.com/article/business/startups/when-pm-narendra-modi-ivanka-trump-global-entrepreneurship-summit-launched-mitra-the-made-in-india-humanoid-robot-4960043/" rel="nofollow">robot that can greet people</a> and make small talk, and a whole lot of speeches were given.</p>

<p>But let us look at the stated goals of the summit, and what it does to achieve those goals.</p>

<p><strong>Empowering Female Entrepreneurs</strong></p>

<p>The first aim is to encourage women to start their own business. Currently, <a href="https://thewire.in/34430/women-run-14-of-indian-businesses-most-self-financed/" rel="nofollow">only about 14 per cent of the businesses in India is run by women</a>, of which 83 per cent&nbsp;is just one woman businesses, with no other staff.</p>

<p>What did the summit do to enable female entrepreneurship? It consisted of numerous master classes, where industry veterans told their own stories of how they started out, the mistakes they made along the way, and useful things they learnt. While it is nice to know tips and tricks, one cannot really use them unless they have both the skills and the capital to start their own business.</p>

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<p>Where do they get those skills and capital? Majority of the entrepreneurs initially work for someone else, learning essential skills on the job, which they later apply in their own ventures. Earnings from a job also help them accumulate some of the capital necessary for starting out on their own. This is where the crux of our problem lies.</p>

<p>India has so few female entrepreneurs simply because it has a very low proportion of women in the labour market. The female labour force participation rate is <a href="https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS?locations=BD-IN-CN" rel="nofollow">only 27</a>&nbsp;per cent. If women cannot get the experience and skills that come only from having a job, they will not be able to start their own businesses.</p>

<p>The question, then, is why do women not get jobs? Sure, there is some stigma to women working outside their homes, but that can&rsquo;t explain the entire shortfall in female labour force participation. If stigma were the explanation, developing countries similar to India, such as Bangladesh and China, for instance, would also see this problem. But in Bangladesh, 43 per cent of the women find work, as do 63 per cent in China.</p>

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<p>What is it that Bangladesh and China have, but India does not? The answer is large, labour intensive manufacturing sectors, which all countries at a similar level of development have. India famously skipped the manufacturing part, and jumped from agriculture, directly to the service sector.</p>

<p>The service sector creates relatively few high skill jobs. It cannot create the crores of jobs required for India&rsquo;s men and women. I have on <a href="https://fee.org/articles/what-marx-could-teach-obama-and-trump-about-trade/" rel="nofollow">numerous</a> <a href="https://fee.org/articles/governments-destroy-jobs-not-automation/" rel="nofollow">occasions</a> <a href="https://fee.org/articles/the-ease-of-doing-business-index-is-fraught-with-flaws/" rel="nofollow">described</a> how India&rsquo;s complex labour laws prevent a large industrial base from developing. Having too many labour laws makes it unprofitable to hire workers. As a result, what little manufacturing takes place in this country <a href="http://www.drnarendrajadhav.info/drjadhav-data_files/Published%20papers/Size%20and%20Capital%20Intensity%20in%20Indian%20Industries.pdf" rel="nofollow">relies heavily on machinery</a>, and not labour.</p>

<p>With regards to women specifically, there are numerous regulations that hurt their chances at employment. <a href="http://www.lawyersclubindia.com/articles/Protection-of-women-under-the-labour-laws-6511.asp" rel="nofollow">There are several</a> labour laws that were passed with the noble intention of helping women. The law mandates paid maternity leave, having a cr&egrave;che facility if the firm employs more than 30 women, places restrictions on the hours women can work and the maximum workload they can take on, among other things.</p>

<p>All of this means that it is cheaper for employers to hire a man than a woman, for the same job, and save on the additional costs of maternity leave, babysitting and so on. The law effectively forces employers to discriminate against women, and hire men wherever possible.</p>

<p>If the government were really serious about encouraging female entrepreneurship, they would first get rid of all the unnecessary regulations that create hurdles to finding jobs. Until then, only women from rich families who could afford a good education for them will benefit from such events.</p>

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<p><strong>Key Sectors</strong></p>

<p>The government wanted to promote a few key sectors in this summit. While I&rsquo;m no fan of this central planning mindset, where the government decides which sectors are important, that&rsquo;s a story for another time. For now, let us look at just two of these sectors and whether or not the summit will really help them.</p>

<p>The first is health and life sciences. Given the government&rsquo;s tendency to impose price controls on medicines and medical equipment, there is little incentive for entrepreneurs to enter the market. When government recently capped the price of stents, manufacturers <a href="http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/abbott-to-withdraw-two-of-its-latest-generation-coronary-stents-from-india-2263509.html" rel="nofollow">pulled out their latest models</a> from the market or <a href="http://www.livemint.com/Companies/iAGkqzuwIU0ecePeRd0epJ/Citing-price-controls-Abbott-says-wont-launch-newest-coron.html" rel="nofollow">refused to launch them at all</a>. This ended up hurting patients, who now have fewer choices. Unless government stops meddling in the healthcare market, summits like this are meaningless.</p>

<p>Media and entertainment are cited as another important sector. Of course, the first problem is the rampant censorship done by the government. Another problem is again, price controls. In some states, like Tamil Nadu, <a href="http://www.livemint.com/Consumer/JZeGqCCmBIkcJf8x72XAYI/Tamil-Nadu-film-theatres-in-distress-over-GST-corporation-t.html" rel="nofollow">movie ticket prices are capped by the government</a>. When it comes to television, entertainment channels are not allowed to charge more than Rs 12 per month as subscription fees. If the government prevents producers from making a return on their investment, <a href="http://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/why-are-indian-news-channels-so-disappointing/story-cDuiuycQiJDwIV1ZTxmeVK_amp.html" rel="nofollow">they have no reason to produce good movies and television</a>.</p>

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<p>The government does not need to do more to promote female entrepreneurship or better healthcare or media and entertainment. On the contrary, as we have seen so far, government intervenes too much in the market, preventing these sectors from flourishing and women from succeeding. Instead of wasting time with these summits, the government would be wise to deliver on its promises and get rid of unnecessary and burdensome regulations.</p>

<p><em>(Disclaimer: The author writes here in a personal capacity).</em></p>


Excessive and unnecessary regulations imposed by the government have been discouraging female entrepreneurs

For the past couple of days now, the media has been making a big hype of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES). On the front page of every newspaper, and on every news channel, Ivanka Trump is the main story. However, like everything else that involves politics and politicians, it is all show and no substance. Modi and Ivanka smiled for photographs, there was a robot that can greet people and make small talk, and a whole lot of speeches were given. But let us look at the stated goals of the summit, and what it does to achieve those goals. Empowering Female Entrepreneurs The first aim is to encourage women to start their own business. Currently, only about 14 per cent of the businesses in India is run by women, of which 83 per cent is just one woman businesses, with no other staff. What did the summit do to enable female entrepreneurship? It consisted of numerous master classes, where industry veterans told their own stories of how they started out, the mistakes they made along the way, and useful things they learnt. While it is nice to know tips and tricks, one cannot really use them unless they have both the skills and the capital to start their own business. India has so few female entrepreneurs simply because it has a very low proportion of women in the labour market. × Where do they get those skills and capital? Majority of the entrepreneurs initially work for someone else, learning essential skills on the job, which they later apply in their own ventures. Earnings from a job also help them accumulate some of the capital necessary for starting out on their own. This is where the crux of our problem lies. India has so few female entrepreneurs simply because it has a very low proportion of women in the labour market. The female labour force participation rate is only 27 per cent. If women cannot get the experience and skills that come only from having a job, they will not be able to start their own businesses. The question, then, is why do women not get jobs? Sure, there is some stigma to women working outside their homes, but that can’t explain the entire shortfall in female labour force participation. If stigma were the explanation, developing countries similar to India, such as Bangladesh and China, for instance, would also see this problem. But in Bangladesh, 43 per cent of the women find work, as do 63 per cent in China. India skipped the manufacturing part, and jumped from agriculture, directly to the service sector. × What is it that Bangladesh and China have, but India does not? The answer is large, labour intensive manufacturing sectors, which all countries at a similar level of development have. India famously skipped the manufacturing part, and jumped from agriculture, directly to the service sector. The service sector creates relatively few high skill jobs. It cannot create the crores of jobs required for India’s men and women. I have on numerous occasions described how India’s complex labour laws prevent a large industrial base from developing. Having too many labour laws makes it unprofitable to hire workers. As a result, what little manufacturing takes place in this country relies heavily on machinery, and not labour. With regards to women specifically, there are numerous regulations that hurt their chances at employment. There are several labour laws that were passed with the noble intention of helping women. The law mandates paid maternity leave, having a crèche facility if the firm employs more than 30 women, places restrictions on the hours women can work and the maximum workload they can take on, among other things. All of this means that it is cheaper for employers to hire a man than a woman, for the same job, and save on the additional costs of maternity leave, babysitting and so on. The law effectively forces employers to discriminate against women, and hire men wherever possible. If the government were really serious about encouraging female entrepreneurship, they would first get rid of all the unnecessary regulations that create hurdles to finding jobs. Until then, only women from rich families who could afford a good education for them will benefit from such events. Given the government’s tendency to impose price controls on medicines and medical equipment, there is little incentive for entrepreneurs to enter the market. × Key Sectors The government wanted to promote a few key sectors in this summit. While I’m no fan of this central planning mindset, where the government decides which sectors are important, that’s a story for another time. For now, let us look at just two of these sectors and whether or not the summit will really help them. The first is health and life sciences. Given the government’s tendency to impose price controls on medicines and medical equipment, there is little incentive for entrepreneurs to enter the market. When government recently capped the price of stents, manufacturers pulled out their latest models from the market or refused to launch them at all. This ended up hurting patients, who now have fewer choices. Unless government stops meddling in the healthcare market, summits like this are meaningless. Media and entertainment are cited as another important sector. Of course, the first problem is the rampant censorship done by the government. Another problem is again, price controls. In some states, like Tamil Nadu, movie ticket prices are capped by the government. When it comes to television, entertainment channels are not allowed to charge more than Rs 12 per month as subscription fees. If the government prevents producers from making a return on their investment, they have no reason to produce good movies and television. The government would be wise to deliver on its promises and get rid of unnecessary and burdensome regulations. × The government does not need to do more to promote female entrepreneurship or better healthcare or media and entertainment. On the contrary, as we have seen so far, government intervenes too much in the market, preventing these sectors from flourishing and women from succeeding. Instead of wasting time with these summits, the government would be wise to deliver on its promises and get rid of unnecessary and burdensome regulations. (Disclaimer: The author writes here in a personal capacity).

Opinion: Will GES change the status of women entrepreneurs?

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/global-entrepreneurship-summit-2017-live-updates-day-3-25479" target="_blank">The concluding day at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017</a> came to an end with an engrossing session moderated by CEO of NITI Aayog, Mr Amitabh Kant. Closing Session panellists included Mark Green, American diplomat and Administrator, USAID; Dipali Goenka, CEO and Joint-Managing Director, Welspun India Limited; Kristina Perkin Davison, Co-founder and Managing Partner, iEurope Capital; Lerato Motsamai, Founder and CEO, Google Lerato and Manish Sabharwal, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, TeamLease.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the session continued to focus on the underlying theme of the three-day-long event - women empowerment and entrepreneurship - the panellists made interesting remarks on ways to reduce hurdles faced by women at large.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;This is the time for women entrepreneurs, as they rise. we all rise,&quot; noted Mark Green.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Manish Sabharwal went on to identify four things that can solve most issues in India, &quot;We need formalisation, urbanisation, industrialisation and human capital. We need to fix our schools and colleges&quot;, he noted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&quot;We don&#39;t have lack of jobs, we don&#39;t have desirable wages. The solution can be self-employment which is fraught with challenges,&quot; he added. He went on to share that women&#39;s participation in the Indian workforce dropped from 31% to 18% in the last 25 years.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Lerato Motsamai, Founder and CEO, Google Lerato shared how all women across the globe face similar challenges. &quot;Women don&#39;t just build businesses, we build nations,&quot; she exclaimed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Mr Kant noticed the significance of women to contribute more to the GDP. Men must take up roles traditionally played exclusively by women, he expressed.</p>

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<p>&quot;We need to focus on education, health, nutrition in India. We need to focus on all states and districts of the country, it is not about a branding campaign. We must ensure better livelihood to women,&quot; Mr Kant concluded. &nbsp;<br />
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The panellists made interesting remarks on ways to reduce hurdles faced by women at large.

The concluding day at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 came to an end with an engrossing session moderated by CEO of NITI Aayog, Mr Amitabh Kant. Closing Session panellists included Mark Green, American diplomat and Administrator, USAID; Dipali Goenka, CEO and Joint-Managing Director, Welspun India Limited; Kristina Perkin Davison, Co-founder and Managing Partner, iEurope Capital; Lerato Motsamai, Founder and CEO, Google Lerato and Manish Sabharwal, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, TeamLease. As the session continued to focus on the underlying theme of the three-day-long event - women empowerment and entrepreneurship - the panellists made interesting remarks on ways to reduce hurdles faced by women at large. "This is the time for women entrepreneurs, as they rise. we all rise," noted Mark Green. .@USAIDMarkGreen: This is the time for women entrepreneurs. As they rise, we all rise. pic.twitter.com/lwU4SFYdVt — Department of State (@StateDept) November 30, 2017 × Manish Sabharwal went on to identify four things that can solve most issues in India, "We need formalisation, urbanisation, industrialisation and human capital. We need to fix our schools and colleges", he noted. Manish Sabharwal discusses promoting greater participation by women at all levels of business in India. #GES2017 pic.twitter.com/VasjO92QYD — GES2017 (@GES2017) November 30, 2017 × "We don't have lack of jobs, we don't have desirable wages. The solution can be self-employment which is fraught with challenges," he added. He went on to share that women's participation in the Indian workforce dropped from 31% to 18% in the last 25 years. Kristina Davison: It’s very important that women support each other. #GES2017 pic.twitter.com/5txOvain9x — GES2017 (@GES2017) November 30, 2017 × Lerato Motsamai, Founder and CEO, Google Lerato shared how all women across the globe face similar challenges. "Women don't just build businesses, we build nations," she exclaimed. Lerato Motsamai: Women don’t just build businesses, they build nations. #GES2017 pic.twitter.com/7HGnLU89Ei — GES2017 (@GES2017) November 30, 2017 × Mr Kant noticed the significance of women to contribute more to the GDP. Men must take up roles traditionally played exclusively by women, he expressed. As men, we need to recognise barriers women face - like access to credit, the digital divide & certain stigmas that lock them out of the marketplace: @USAIDMarkGreen at #GES2017 pic.twitter.com/82fKatqIzY — NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) November 30, 2017 × "We need to focus on education, health, nutrition in India. We need to focus on all states and districts of the country, it is not about a branding campaign. We must ensure better livelihood to women," Mr Kant concluded.

GES 2017 closing plenary session at a glance: As women rise, we all rise, says Mark Green

<p>Day two at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit continued to be replete with thought-provoking sessions in which women entrepreneurs, world leaders, and a number of eminent personalities discussed various aspects of global entrepreneurship and how women can attain&nbsp;greater and more active participation in it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an attempt to understand the business behind the world of cinema and entertainment, Rajya Sabha Member Dr Subhash Chandra moderated an engrossing session on the &#39;Future of Cinema&#39;. The panellists included Bollywood actress Aditi Rao Hydari, Bollywood producer and director Ronnie Screwvala, and Onyekachi Stephanie Linus Idahosa, CEO, Next Page Productions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While many understand cinema as a world of glitz and glamour, not many understand the science behind running the industry as a business, noted Dr Chandra.</p>

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<p>Under Dr Chandra&#39;s moderation, the panellists were met with a series of questions about the role of women in Indian and global cinema and the hurdles in their careers faced by them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;I think the position of hierarchy in Indian cinema has changed. Gender-centric distinctions must go. There is no creative control in Indian cinema,&quot; Aditi Rao Hydari said.</p>

<p>Dr Chandra also reflected on the need for trained talent in the media and film industries. He noted the paucity of women directors in Indian cinema.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Screwvala talked at length about the necessity of trained personnel and how a piece of art, like a movie, needs to be both a good product and be able to generate revenue. &quot;I think passion alone will not work, you will need to have talent, skilled knowledge of the craft. A good script is a must, otherwise the movie will bomb, aiming to generate revenue is also a necessity.&quot;</p>

<p>Dr Chandra also stressed the role of technology in the world of cinema. &quot;It is the power of the digital platform that will enable a marriage between the digital entities -- YouTube et cetera -- and traditional cinema. Every product has a shelf life, once the movie is off theatres, it will cross over to television or to the internet,&quot; Dr Chandra noted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">.<a href="https://twitter.com/subhashchandra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@subhashchandra</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EsselGroup_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EsselGroup_</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/aditiraohydari?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@aditiraohydari</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/StephanieLinus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StephanieLinus</a> discuss how to successfully tap into the creative economy <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GES2017?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GES2017</a> <a href="https://t.co/VaNcD61dG3">pic.twitter.com/VaNcD61dG3</a></p>
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<p>&quot;Technology has made film-making cheaper. Technology has made the vision of movie-making bigger,&quot; said Ronnie Screwvala.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Technology is changing every aspect of cinema. Earlier we used to watch only the national channel, now there is Netflix, YouTube and so much more for our entertainment,&quot; said Onyekachi Stephanie.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Availability of easy funding for creative projects was one of the topics discussed. Panellists spoke of hurdles faced by the creative industry in getting funding and where women tend to face greater challenges.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Our government never funded our movies, it was difficult,&quot; Stephanie said.</p>

<p>&quot;Even I have faced struggles when I wanted to get funding for my television ventures,&quot; said Dr Chandra.</p>

<p>The panellists pushed for the greater participation of women, with skill-based training, in the creative industry. They also noted the need to end gender bias and sexism and to make the industry&#39;s environment conducive to women.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Sexism does exist, but you can still do things your way. It will take longer and will require more conviction, there will be people who will recognise your talent and appreciate what you bring to the table,&quot; reasoned Aditi Rao Hydari.&nbsp;</p>


Dr Chandra conducted a session on the 'Future of Cinema'

Day two at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit continued to be replete with thought-provoking sessions in which women entrepreneurs, world leaders, and a number of eminent personalities discussed various aspects of global entrepreneurship and how women can attain greater and more active participation in it. In an attempt to understand the business behind the world of cinema and entertainment, Rajya Sabha Member Dr Subhash Chandra moderated an engrossing session on the 'Future of Cinema'. The panellists included Bollywood actress Aditi Rao Hydari, Bollywood producer and director Ronnie Screwvala, and Onyekachi Stephanie Linus Idahosa, CEO, Next Page Productions. While many understand cinema as a world of glitz and glamour, not many understand the science behind running the industry as a business, noted Dr Chandra. Chairman @EsselGroup_, @subhashchandra & Actor @aditiraohydari discuss the future of cinema, at #GES2017! pic.twitter.com/VLgtDZrYZz — NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) November 29, 2017 × Under Dr Chandra's moderation, the panellists were met with a series of questions about the role of women in Indian and global cinema and the hurdles in their careers faced by them. "I think the position of hierarchy in Indian cinema has changed. Gender-centric distinctions must go. There is no creative control in Indian cinema," Aditi Rao Hydari said. Dr Chandra also reflected on the need for trained talent in the media and film industries. He noted the paucity of women directors in Indian cinema. Rajya Sabha Member Dr Subhash Chandra on the paucity of women directors in the industry. (WION Web Team) × Screwvala talked at length about the necessity of trained personnel and how a piece of art, like a movie, needs to be both a good product and be able to generate revenue. "I think passion alone will not work, you will need to have talent, skilled knowledge of the craft. A good script is a must, otherwise the movie will bomb, aiming to generate revenue is also a necessity." Dr Chandra also stressed the role of technology in the world of cinema. "It is the power of the digital platform that will enable a marriage between the digital entities -- YouTube et cetera -- and traditional cinema. Every product has a shelf life, once the movie is off theatres, it will cross over to television or to the internet," Dr Chandra noted. .@subhashchandra @EsselGroup_, @aditiraohydari & @StephanieLinus discuss how to successfully tap into the creative economy #GES2017 pic.twitter.com/VaNcD61dG3 — NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) November 29, 2017 × "Technology has made film-making cheaper. Technology has made the vision of movie-making bigger," said Ronnie Screwvala. "Technology is changing every aspect of cinema. Earlier we used to watch only the national channel, now there is Netflix, YouTube and so much more for our entertainment," said Onyekachi Stephanie. Availability of easy funding for creative projects was one of the topics discussed. Panellists spoke of hurdles faced by the creative industry in getting funding and where women tend to face greater challenges. "Our government never funded our movies, it was difficult," Stephanie said. "Even I have faced struggles when I wanted to get funding for my television ventures," said Dr Chandra. The panellists pushed for the greater participation of women, with skill-based training, in the creative industry. They also noted the need to end gender bias and sexism and to make the industry's environment conducive to women. "Sexism does exist, but you can still do things your way. It will take longer and will require more conviction, there will be people who will recognise your talent and appreciate what you bring to the table," reasoned Aditi Rao Hydari.

GES 2017: Paucity of women directors in Indian cinema, notes Rajya Sabha MP Dr Subhash Chandra

<p>The second day at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit commenced with the morning plenary session on &#39;We Can Do It! Discussions on Innovations in Workforce Development and Skills Training&#39;.</p>

<p>The session was moderated by Mr K.T. Rama Rao, Minister for IT E&amp;C and included eminent female personalities like Ivanka Trump, Advisor to the President of the United States, Cherie Blair, Founder, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, CBE, QC; Chanda Kochhar, Managing Director and CEO, ICICI Bank, Limited and Karen Quintos, Chief Customer Officer, Dell EMC as panellists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the panellist discussed ways to provide skills and training to women entrepreneurs, Managing Director and CEO, ICICI Bank, Limited spoke at length about creating an environment that is conducive for women to work. Ms Kochhar noted that many women who also manage their families find it difficult to strike a balance between work and household responsibilities. She pressed for creating workplaces that understand&nbsp;working women and allow&nbsp;them to grow and prosper on their merit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Women must not give up when they are just starting their family, it is easy to give up, one must not. Have conviction, it will take you forward. Your family and their support will drive you. What gives a woman inspiration is the pride that her family feels at her every step,&quot; noted Chanda Kochhar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;We must create an environment where a woman is given equal opportunities based on her merit. Women must be given extra care at certain stages in her life,&quot; she added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&quot;Education, encouragement, employment - what we need for women,&quot; concluded Chanda Kochhar. She also called her children as her biggest inspiration. She shared the presence of her daughter at the summit, &quot;she is present here, on her own merit, as an entrepreneur,&quot; she exclaimed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ms Kochhar talked at length about educating women, &quot;If you educate a man, you educate an individual; if you educate a woman, you educate an entire generation,&quot; she said. She also took pride in enumerating ways in which Indian women continue to contribute to nation&#39;s glory, &quot; I take great pride in sharing that close to 40% of the Indian banking sector is headed by women,&quot; she noted.</p>


"Education, encouragement, employment - what we need for women," concluded Chanda Kochhar.

The second day at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit commenced with the morning plenary session on 'We Can Do It! Discussions on Innovations in Workforce Development and Skills Training'. The session was moderated by Mr K.T. Rama Rao, Minister for IT E&C and included eminent female personalities like Ivanka Trump, Advisor to the President of the United States, Cherie Blair, Founder, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, CBE, QC; Chanda Kochhar, Managing Director and CEO, ICICI Bank, Limited and Karen Quintos, Chief Customer Officer, Dell EMC as panellists. As the panellist discussed ways to provide skills and training to women entrepreneurs, Managing Director and CEO, ICICI Bank, Limited spoke at length about creating an environment that is conducive for women to work. Ms Kochhar noted that many women who also manage their families find it difficult to strike a balance between work and household responsibilities. She pressed for creating workplaces that understand working women and allow them to grow and prosper on their merit. "Women must not give up when they are just starting their family, it is easy to give up, one must not. Have conviction, it will take you forward. Your family and their support will drive you. What gives a woman inspiration is the pride that her family feels at her every step," noted Chanda Kochhar. "We must create an environment where a woman is given equal opportunities based on her merit. Women must be given extra care at certain stages in her life," she added. It's the desire, support & ecosystem of the organisation where women work that will help them break the glass ceiling. Recognition of work keeps us going: MD & CEO @ICICIBank Chanda Kochhar pic.twitter.com/cspCyBumcJ — NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) November 29, 2017 × "Education, encouragement, employment - what we need for women," concluded Chanda Kochhar. She also called her children as her biggest inspiration. She shared the presence of her daughter at the summit, "she is present here, on her own merit, as an entrepreneur," she exclaimed. Ms Kochhar talked at length about educating women, "If you educate a man, you educate an individual; if you educate a woman, you educate an entire generation," she said. She also took pride in enumerating ways in which Indian women continue to contribute to nation's glory, " I take great pride in sharing that close to 40% of the Indian banking sector is headed by women," she noted.

GES 2017: 40% of Indian banking sector headed by women, says Chanda Kochhar

<p>The second day of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 opened with a plenary session attended by Ivanka Trump, Advisor to the President of the United States, Cherie Blair, Founder, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, CBE, QC; Chanda Kochhar, Managing Director and CEO, ICICI Bank, Limited and Karen Quintos, Chief Customer Officer, Dell EMC as panellists. The session was moderated by Mr K.T. Rama Rao, Minister for IT E&amp;C.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the panellists went on to discuss ways in which women entrepreneurship can be promoted across the globe and talked about skill-training, Cherry Blair noted one of the hurdles faced by India with respect to promoting female entrepreneurship and boosting the economy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;I think close to 67% women don&#39;t go on to contribute to the economy after graduation in India, this is a huge setback,&quot; she noted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She also noted the rate of working women in India to be abysmally low at the global level.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ivanka Trump, on the other hand, spoke about the &quot;abysmal rate of women participation in computer sciences and engineering&quot;. &quot;Women have a lower rate of participation at higher levels when it comes to STEM fields,&quot; Ivanka Trump. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Cherie Blair identified the need for women to have the 3C&rsquo;s- confidence, capabilities and access to capital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Too many women are told what not to do or what they can&#39;t do. Capital is a big issue for women entrepreneurs. Getting money is very difficult,&quot; shared Cherie Blair.&nbsp;</p>

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Too many women are told what not to do or what they can't do, noted Cherie.

The second day of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 opened with a plenary session attended by Ivanka Trump, Advisor to the President of the United States, Cherie Blair, Founder, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, CBE, QC; Chanda Kochhar, Managing Director and CEO, ICICI Bank, Limited and Karen Quintos, Chief Customer Officer, Dell EMC as panellists. The session was moderated by Mr K.T. Rama Rao, Minister for IT E&C. As the panellists went on to discuss ways in which women entrepreneurship can be promoted across the globe and talked about skill-training, Cherry Blair noted one of the hurdles faced by India with respect to promoting female entrepreneurship and boosting the economy. "I think close to 67% women don't go on to contribute to the economy after graduation in India, this is a huge setback," she noted. She also noted the rate of working women in India to be abysmally low at the global level. Technology can help bridge the gap in helping women succeed said @CherieBlairFndn #GES2017 pic.twitter.com/mTtVD5kQLQ — Ramon Ray (@ramonray) November 29, 2017 × Ivanka Trump, on the other hand, spoke about the "abysmal rate of women participation in computer sciences and engineering". "Women have a lower rate of participation at higher levels when it comes to STEM fields," Ivanka Trump. Cherie Blair identified the need for women to have the 3C’s- confidence, capabilities and access to capital. "Too many women are told what not to do or what they can't do. Capital is a big issue for women entrepreneurs. Getting money is very difficult," shared Cherie Blair. We have to find solutions so women can do better at what they do without giving up on their enterprises. Capacity, confidence, capital - the three things women entrepreneurs need to flourish: Founder @CherieBlairFndn, Cherie Blair pic.twitter.com/zAq8lmIQuC — NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) November 29, 2017 ×

GES 2017: "India has a low rate of working women, this needs to change," Cherie Blair

<p>Advisor to United States President Donald Trump <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ivanka-trump-arrives-in-hyderabad-to-addressing-the-global-entrepreneurship-summit-ges-25300" target="_blank">Ivanka Trump</a> on Wednesday concluded her three-day trip to India by visiting the iconic Golconda Fort.</p>

<p>Ivanka, who posed for shutterbugs there, was taken on a guided tour of the fort and was accompanied by India&#39;s Ambassador to the United States, Navtej Sarna, and others.</p>

<p>An elated Ivanka, who was here to attend the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/videos/pm-modi-meets-ivanka-trump-at-ges-in-hyderabad-7014" target="_blank">Global Entrepreneurship Summit</a>, said the visit to the fort was a &quot;great way&quot; to conclude the trip.</p>

<p>&quot;It feels amazing to be here at Golconda Fort. It is an unbelievable end to a fantastic two days. The conference and summit were phenomenal. Prime Minister Modi and the cabinet members who were with him were incredibly warm and gracious. Was overall a very special experience,&quot; she said.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, President Trump&#39;s daughter had said technology held immense potential in the present scenario to help women entrepreneurs grow in both - their personal and professional lives.</p>

<p>&quot;Technology offers a tremendous opportunity to <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ivanka-trump-in-india-mum-about-working-conditions-of-employees-25249" target="_blank">women entrepreneurs</a>, and we are seeing that in terms of the explosive global and domestic growth,&quot; Ivanka Trump said while addressing the plenary session on the topic &#39;We Can Do It! Innovations in Workforce Development and Skills Training&#39; at the 8th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), here.</p>

<p>On a related note, Golconda, derived from Gol konda (&quot;Round shaped hill&quot;), or Golla konda, (Shepherds Hill) is a citadel and fort in southern India and was the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty (c.1518-1687). It is situated 11 kilometres west of Hyderabad, and is also a tehsil of Hyderabad district.</p>

<p>Golkonda Fort was first built by the Kakatiya dynasty as part of their western defenses along the lines of the Kondapalli Fort. The city and the fortress were built on a granite hill that is 120 meters (480 ft) high, surrounded by massive battlements. The fort was rebuilt and strengthened by Rani Rudrama Devi and her successor Prataparudra.</p>

<p>Later, the fort came under the control of the Musunuri Nayaks, who defeated the Tughlaqi army occupying Warangal. It was ceded by the Musunuri Kapaya Naidu to the Bahmani Sultanate as part of a treaty in 1364.</p>

<p>During the reign of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, the mud fort was expanded by the first three Qutb Shahi sultans into the present structure, a massive fortification of granite extending around 5 km in circumference. It remained the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty until 1590 when the capital was shifted to Hyderabad. The Qutb Shahis expanded the fort, whose 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) outer wall enclosed the city.</p>

<p>The fort finally fell into ruin in 1687, after an eight year long siege leading to its fall at the hands of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.</p>

<p>The region is known for the mines that have produced some of the world&#39;s most famous gems, including the Koh-i-Noor, the Hope Diamond, Nassak Diamond and the Noor-ul-Ain.</p>


An elated Ivanka, who was here to attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, said the visit to the fort was a 'great way' to conclude the trip

Advisor to United States President Donald Trump Ivanka Trump on Wednesday concluded her three-day trip to India by visiting the iconic Golconda Fort. Ivanka, who posed for shutterbugs there, was taken on a guided tour of the fort and was accompanied by India's Ambassador to the United States, Navtej Sarna, and others. An elated Ivanka, who was here to attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, said the visit to the fort was a "great way" to conclude the trip. "It feels amazing to be here at Golconda Fort. It is an unbelievable end to a fantastic two days. The conference and summit were phenomenal. Prime Minister Modi and the cabinet members who were with him were incredibly warm and gracious. Was overall a very special experience," she said. Earlier in the day, President Trump's daughter had said technology held immense potential in the present scenario to help women entrepreneurs grow in both - their personal and professional lives. "Technology offers a tremendous opportunity to women entrepreneurs, and we are seeing that in terms of the explosive global and domestic growth," Ivanka Trump said while addressing the plenary session on the topic 'We Can Do It! Innovations in Workforce Development and Skills Training' at the 8th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), here. On a related note, Golconda, derived from Gol konda ("Round shaped hill"), or Golla konda, (Shepherds Hill) is a citadel and fort in southern India and was the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty (c.1518-1687). It is situated 11 kilometres west of Hyderabad, and is also a tehsil of Hyderabad district. Golkonda Fort was first built by the Kakatiya dynasty as part of their western defenses along the lines of the Kondapalli Fort. The city and the fortress were built on a granite hill that is 120 meters (480 ft) high, surrounded by massive battlements. The fort was rebuilt and strengthened by Rani Rudrama Devi and her successor Prataparudra. Later, the fort came under the control of the Musunuri Nayaks, who defeated the Tughlaqi army occupying Warangal. It was ceded by the Musunuri Kapaya Naidu to the Bahmani Sultanate as part of a treaty in 1364. During the reign of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, the mud fort was expanded by the first three Qutb Shahi sultans into the present structure, a massive fortification of granite extending around 5 km in circumference. It remained the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty until 1590 when the capital was shifted to Hyderabad. The Qutb Shahis expanded the fort, whose 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) outer wall enclosed the city. The fort finally fell into ruin in 1687, after an eight year long siege leading to its fall at the hands of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The region is known for the mines that have produced some of the world's most famous gems, including the Koh-i-Noor, the Hope Diamond, Nassak Diamond and the Noor-ul-Ain.

Watch: After GES, Ivanka concludes India trip with visit to Golconda Fort

<p>The Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 was a hit even on its second day. The summit opened up with exemplary personalities speaking on the cause of women empowerment, women entrepreneurship and equal representation of women in different fields. Ivanka Trump, Advisor to the President of the United States; Cherie Blair, Founder, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, CBE, QC; Chanda Kochhar, Managing Director and CEO, ICICI Bank, Limited,; Karen Quintos, Chief Customer Officer, Dell EMC; Tennis&nbsp;champion Sania Mirza, Cricketer Mithali Raj, Celebrity Chef Vikas Khanna, Actress Aditi Rao Hydari, Bollywood Producer/Director Ronnie Screwvala and Rajya Sabha MP&nbsp;Dr Suchash Chandra were some of the many delegates present as speakers at various GES events.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Miss World 2017 Manushi Chillar was humbled when given an opportunity to speak at the event. &quot;It is the first time I am speaking at such a huge level in front of dignitaries and entrepreneurs,&quot; she shared.</p>

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<p>&quot;It is extremely important to keep women involved in the business because the prosperity of women is the prosperity of the society.&quot;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It is my duty to give back (to the society): Miss World <a href="https://twitter.com/ManushiChhillar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ManushiChhillar</a> tells <a href="https://twitter.com/RonnieScrewvala?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RonnieScrewvala</a> at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GES2017?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GES2017</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/womenentrepreneurs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#womenentrepreneurs</a> <a href="https://t.co/2lLytJFLKx">pic.twitter.com/2lLytJFLKx</a></p>
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<p>She shared that as a doctor and Miss World she shares the same responsibilities - to serve others and do good. &quot;I would have done the same had I not won the title,&quot; she shared. Manushi thanked Miss World for giving her an opportunity to help people and communities, &quot;It has given me a chance to give back to the society,&quot; she noted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Manushi Chillar has been working actively on menstrual hygiene in India and strongly votes for women&#39;s rights and empowerment.</p>

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<p>Bollywood Producer/Director Ronnie Screwvala moderated the session with Manushi Chillar.&nbsp;</p>


The summit opened up with exemplary personalities speaking on the cause of women empowerment.

The Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 was a hit even on its second day. The summit opened up with exemplary personalities speaking on the cause of women empowerment, women entrepreneurship and equal representation of women in different fields. Ivanka Trump, Advisor to the President of the United States; Cherie Blair, Founder, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, CBE, QC; Chanda Kochhar, Managing Director and CEO, ICICI Bank, Limited,; Karen Quintos, Chief Customer Officer, Dell EMC; Tennis champion Sania Mirza, Cricketer Mithali Raj, Celebrity Chef Vikas Khanna, Actress Aditi Rao Hydari, Bollywood Producer/Director Ronnie Screwvala and Rajya Sabha MP Dr Suchash Chandra were some of the many delegates present as speakers at various GES events. Miss World 2017 Manushi Chillar was humbled when given an opportunity to speak at the event. "It is the first time I am speaking at such a huge level in front of dignitaries and entrepreneurs," she shared. I believe that women need to be part of the entrepreneurship ecosystem to enable prosperity of the society: Miss World 2017 @ManushiChhillar at #GES2017 pic.twitter.com/BcOG0OJ1va — NITI Aayog (@NITIAayog) November 29, 2017 × "It is extremely important to keep women involved in the business because the prosperity of women is the prosperity of the society." It is my duty to give back (to the society): Miss World @ManushiChhillar tells @RonnieScrewvala at #GES2017. #womenentrepreneurs pic.twitter.com/2lLytJFLKx — GES2017 (@GES2017) November 29, 2017 × She shared that as a doctor and Miss World she shares the same responsibilities - to serve others and do good. "I would have done the same had I not won the title," she shared. Manushi thanked Miss World for giving her an opportunity to help people and communities, "It has given me a chance to give back to the society," she noted. Miss World @ManushiChhillar at #GES2017 to #womentrepreneurs: You don't need to be Miss World to make a difference. @RonnieScrewvala pic.twitter.com/TLmhkGZv0Q — GES2017 (@GES2017) November 29, 2017 × Manushi Chillar has been working actively on menstrual hygiene in India and strongly votes for women's rights and empowerment. Both men and women have be treated equally, and men have to realize that: Miss World @ManushiChhillar tells #womentrepreneurs at #GES2017. pic.twitter.com/DhSAIGb4ot — GES2017 (@GES2017) November 29, 2017 × Bollywood Producer/Director Ronnie Screwvala moderated the session with Manushi Chillar.

GES 2017: You don't need to be a Miss World to make a difference, says Miss World Manushi Chillar

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pope-francis-addresses-myanmars-buddhist-monks-avoids-using-the-term-rohingya-again-25447" target="_blank">Pope Francis addresses Myanmar&#39;s Buddhist monks, avoids using the term &#39;Rohingya&#39; again</a></p>

<p>Pope Francis addressed a gathering<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pope-francis-meets-aung-san-suu-kyi-as-rohingya-crisis-simmers-25346">&nbsp;of Myanmar&#39;s Buddhist monks today&nbsp;</a>and urged them to &quot;surmount all forms of misunderstanding, intolerance, prejudice and hatred&quot;. Pope Francis has avoided using the term &quot;Rohingya&quot; during his visit to Myanmar, following the advice of Vatican insiders who feared it could set off a diplomatic incident and turn Myanmar&#39;s military and government against minority Christians, Reuters reported.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-ivanka-concludes-india-trip-with-visit-to-golconda-fort-25453" target="_blank">After GES, Ivanka concludes India trip with visit to Golconda Fort</a></p>

<p>Advisor to United States President Donald Trump&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ivanka-trump-arrives-in-hyderabad-to-addressing-the-global-entrepreneurship-summit-ges-25300" target="_blank">Ivanka Trump</a>&nbsp;on Wednesday concluded her three-day trip to India by visiting the iconic Golconda Fort. Ivanka, who posed for shutterbugs there, was taken on a guided tour of the fort and was accompanied by India&#39;s Ambassador to the United States, Navtej Sarna, and others.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-it-that-you-have-against-our-army-pm-modi-asks-congress-25435" target="_blank">&#39;What is it that you have against our army,&#39; PM Modi asks Congress at Gujarat election rally</a></p>

<p>While addressing a rally in Prachi, Gujarat,&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Congress &quot;What is it that you have against our army?&quot;&nbsp;Referring to One Rank One Pension(OROP), he said the demand for raising pension for the armed forces was pending for forty long years, obliquely referring to the Congress.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pervez-musharraf-im-lashkars-biggest-supporter-they-like-me-too-25405" target="_blank">I am Lashkar&#39;s biggest supporter, I know they like me: Pervez Musharraf</a></p>

<p>Pervez Musharraf has said that he is banned terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba&#39;s (LeT) &quot;biggest supporter&quot; and that he is aware that they &quot;like&quot; him too.&nbsp;In an interview with Pakistan&#39;s ARY News, Musharraf said that he is similarly appreciative of&nbsp;LeT co-founder and the man thought to be the&nbsp;mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks Hafiz Saeed.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bcci-retires-sachin-tendulkars-no-10-jersey-25409" target="_blank">BCCI retires Sachin Tendulkar&#39;s No. 10 jersey</a></p>

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has &quot;unofficially&quot; retired the No 10 jersey worn by master blaster Sachin Tendulkar all through his One Day International (ODI) career.</p>

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Pope Francis addresses Myanmar's Buddhist monks, avoids using the term 'Rohingya' again Pope Francis addressed a gathering of Myanmar's Buddhist monks today and urged them to "surmount all forms of misunderstanding, intolerance, prejudice and hatred". Pope Francis has avoided using the term "Rohingya" during his visit to Myanmar, following the advice of Vatican insiders who feared it could set off a diplomatic incident and turn Myanmar's military and government against minority Christians, Reuters reported. After GES, Ivanka concludes India trip with visit to Golconda Fort Advisor to United States President Donald Trump Ivanka Trump on Wednesday concluded her three-day trip to India by visiting the iconic Golconda Fort. Ivanka, who posed for shutterbugs there, was taken on a guided tour of the fort and was accompanied by India's Ambassador to the United States, Navtej Sarna, and others. 'What is it that you have against our army,' PM Modi asks Congress at Gujarat election rally While addressing a rally in Prachi, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Congress "What is it that you have against our army?" Referring to One Rank One Pension(OROP), he said the demand for raising pension for the armed forces was pending for forty long years, obliquely referring to the Congress. I am Lashkar's biggest supporter, I know they like me: Pervez Musharraf Pervez Musharraf has said that he is banned terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) "biggest supporter" and that he is aware that they "like" him too. In an interview with Pakistan's ARY News, Musharraf said that he is similarly appreciative of LeT co-founder and the man thought to be the mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks Hafiz Saeed. BCCI retires Sachin Tendulkar's No. 10 jersey The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has "unofficially" retired the No 10 jersey worn by master blaster Sachin Tendulkar all through his One Day International (ODI) career.

WION Evening News Brief, November 29, 2017

<p>Hyderabad played <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-india-an-inspiration-for-the-world-ivanka-trump-at-ges-2017-25369">host to Ivanka Trump and a galaxy of </a>global business leaders as India held its first Global Entrepreneurship Summit on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Addressing the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ges-2017-how-hyderabad-prepared-for-ivanka-trumps-visit-25372">inaugural session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi </a>hailed Indian entrepreneurs and the work done by them. &quot;You are vehicles to change; each one of you can do something substantial to transform the country. Each of you young Indian entrepreneurs has the ability to create a New India by 2022,&rdquo; the PM said.</p>

<p>He also invited <a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/ges-2017-meet-mitra-the-humanoid-from-hyderabad-25378">global entrepreneurs</a> to set up their shops in India.&nbsp;&quot;Come Make in India. We extend our support,&rdquo; the PM said.</p>

<p>Speaking at the summit, Ivanka Trump hailed PM Modi and his leadership by saying that &quot;your rise from a tea seller to the PM of India shows that transformational change is possible&quot;.</p>

<p>&quot;India is truly an inspiration to all of us all over the world. Through innovative talent and entrepreneurial ability, you have made remarkable strides. Through your own enterprise, entrepreneurship, and hard work, the people of India have lifted more than 130 million citizens out of poverty - a remarkable improvement, and one I know, will continue to grow under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,&rdquo;&nbsp;Ivanka said while addressing the delegates at the summit.</p>

<p>She also lauded Indian entrepreneurs, especially women entrepreneurs. &quot;I especially want to congratulate women entrepreneurs here. We must ensure that women entrepreneurs have access to capital, networks, resources and equitable laws. Only when women are empowered to thrive, will our families, our economies, and our societies reach their fullest potential,&quot; Ivanka said.</p>

<p>&#39;Women First, Prosperity for All&rsquo; is the theme of this year&rsquo;s GES and&nbsp;a number of leading female voices will speak at various plenaries, breakout sessions, master classes, and workshops, including tennis champion Sania Mirza, Google&#39;s Vice President of Next Billion Users Diana Louise Patricia Layfield and CEO of Afghan Citadel Software Company Roya Mahboob.</p>

<p>Ivanka, who is also a fashion designer and a businesswoman, was invited by Modi during his visit to the White House in June to speak at the summit.</p>

<p>As political and economic ties expand, India has become a major market for the United States, with two-way trade of about $115 billion last year. Military and strategic ties are also improving as China&#39;s influence rises in Asia and beyond.</p>

<p>The organisers of the summit say it will be attended by 1,500 entrepreneurs and investors from 150 countries.</p>

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Ivanka, who is also a fashion designer and a businesswoman, was invited by Modi during his visit to the White House in June to speak at the summit

Hyderabad played host to Ivanka Trump and a galaxy of global business leaders as India held its first Global Entrepreneurship Summit on Tuesday. Addressing the inaugural session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Indian entrepreneurs and the work done by them. "You are vehicles to change; each one of you can do something substantial to transform the country. Each of you young Indian entrepreneurs has the ability to create a New India by 2022,” the PM said. He also invited global entrepreneurs to set up their shops in India. "Come Make in India. We extend our support,” the PM said. Speaking at the summit, Ivanka Trump hailed PM Modi and his leadership by saying that "your rise from a tea seller to the PM of India shows that transformational change is possible". "India is truly an inspiration to all of us all over the world. Through innovative talent and entrepreneurial ability, you have made remarkable strides. Through your own enterprise, entrepreneurship, and hard work, the people of India have lifted more than 130 million citizens out of poverty - a remarkable improvement, and one I know, will continue to grow under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” Ivanka said while addressing the delegates at the summit. She also lauded Indian entrepreneurs, especially women entrepreneurs. "I especially want to congratulate women entrepreneurs here. We must ensure that women entrepreneurs have access to capital, networks, resources and equitable laws. Only when women are empowered to thrive, will our families, our economies, and our societies reach their fullest potential," Ivanka said. 'Women First, Prosperity for All’ is the theme of this year’s GES and a number of leading female voices will speak at various plenaries, breakout sessions, master classes, and workshops, including tennis champion Sania Mirza, Google's Vice President of Next Billion Users Diana Louise Patricia Layfield and CEO of Afghan Citadel Software Company Roya Mahboob. Ivanka, who is also a fashion designer and a businesswoman, was invited by Modi during his visit to the White House in June to speak at the summit. As political and economic ties expand, India has become a major market for the United States, with two-way trade of about $115 billion last year. Military and strategic ties are also improving as China's influence rises in Asia and beyond. The organisers of the summit say it will be attended by 1,500 entrepreneurs and investors from 150 countries.

Watch: India an inspiration for the world, says Ivanka Trump at GES 2017

<p>The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-updates-general-entrepreneurship-summit-25317" target="_blank">Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017</a> organised in Hyderabad was inaugurated after PM Modi and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-india-an-inspiration-for-the-world-ivanka-trump-at-ges-2017-25369" target="_blank">advisor to the US president Ivanka Trump</a> pressed a button on robot &quot;Mitra&quot;.</p>

<p>Mitra is a humanoid invented by a Bengaluru based company&nbsp;&quot;Invento Robotics&quot;.</p>

<p>The founder of the company are Balaji Vishwanathan, Mahalakshmi Radhakrishnan, and Bharath Kumar.</p>

<p>Invento Robotics wants to &quot;Make in India&quot; for the world. The robots are being manufactured in Bengaluru.</p>

<p>Robot&nbsp;&quot;Mitra&quot; was developed in October 2016.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2015, the team made a robot which drew a lot of appreciation during a maker fair. The founders then realised that the concept can work better to inspire for &quot;Make in India&quot;.</p>

<p>The 5 ft tall humanoid has been designed with an ability of face detection, speech detection, face recognition, contextual support and autonomous navigation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Its founder Vishwanathan said that Mitra is capable of helping businesses do better consumer targetting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mitra has been working in Canara Bank and PVR Cinemas in Bengaluru.The robot speaks to the customers, reviews their preferences based on previous purchases and suggests them for a perfect purchase.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vishwanathan added that the robot can be used as a customer service agent in multiple domains like banks, hospitals, airports, hotels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The founder further claims that Canara bank is planning to get robots work for them in 500 bank branches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The company is currently funding itself by rentals and sales. The company&#39;s major revenue is earned by renting out Mitra which accounts for Rs 25,000- Rs 15,000.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The robot is rented out for wedding and birthday parties where the humanoid moves around playing songs and taking pictures.</p>

<p>The robot costs Rs 8 lakh.</p>

<p>The company will soon introduce a female version of the humanoid. It will be called &quot;Mitri&quot;. The only difference of the female humanoid will be its body design.</p>


Mitra is a humanoid invented by a Bengaluru based company?'Invento Robotics'

The Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 organised in Hyderabad was inaugurated after PM Modi and advisor to the US president Ivanka Trump pressed a button on robot "Mitra". Mitra is a humanoid invented by a Bengaluru based company "Invento Robotics". The founder of the company are Balaji Vishwanathan, Mahalakshmi Radhakrishnan, and Bharath Kumar. Invento Robotics wants to "Make in India" for the world. The robots are being manufactured in Bengaluru. Robot "Mitra" was developed in October 2016. In 2015, the team made a robot which drew a lot of appreciation during a maker fair. The founders then realised that the concept can work better to inspire for "Make in India". The 5 ft tall humanoid has been designed with an ability of face detection, speech detection, face recognition, contextual support and autonomous navigation. Its founder Vishwanathan said that Mitra is capable of helping businesses do better consumer targetting. Mitra has been working in Canara Bank and PVR Cinemas in Bengaluru.The robot speaks to the customers, reviews their preferences based on previous purchases and suggests them for a perfect purchase. Vishwanathan added that the robot can be used as a customer service agent in multiple domains like banks, hospitals, airports, hotels. The founder further claims that Canara bank is planning to get robots work for them in 500 bank branches. The company is currently funding itself by rentals and sales. The company's major revenue is earned by renting out Mitra which accounts for Rs 25,000- Rs 15,000. The robot is rented out for wedding and birthday parties where the humanoid moves around playing songs and taking pictures. The robot costs Rs 8 lakh. The company will soon introduce a female version of the humanoid. It will be called "Mitri". The only difference of the female humanoid will be its body design.

GES 2017: Meet 'Mitra', the humanoid from Hyderabad

<p>As <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-india-an-inspiration-for-the-world-ivanka-trump-at-ges-2017-25369" target="_blank">Ivanka Trump</a> landed at Hyderabad airport for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) early on Tuesday morning, the city turned into a fortress.<br />
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Billboards with pictures of Ivanka dotted many parts of the city, home to major US firms such as Microsoft. Authorities took beggars off city streets in a clean-up drive.<br />
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About 10,000 police are guarding Hyderabad, and some schools closed because of traffic restrictions, a senior police officer said

As Ivanka Trump landed at Hyderabad airport for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) early on Tuesday morning, the city turned into a fortress. About 10,000 police are guarding Hyderabad, and some schools closed because of traffic restrictions, a senior police officer said. Authorities have also beefed up the numbers of closed-circuit cameras. On standby are sniffer dogs as well as "spotters", or men trained to detect any suspicious activity or people, the officer said, reflecting the trappings of a visit by a state leader. Billboards with pictures of Ivanka dotted many parts of the city, home to major US firms such as Microsoft. Authorities took beggars off city streets in a clean-up drive. "Global eyes are on Hyderabad today," said Jayesh Ranjan, a government official helping to organise the event. "We are representing India.” The organisers of GES 2017 say it will be attended by 1,500 entrepreneurs and investors from 150 countries.

GES 2017: How Hyderabad prepared for Ivanka Trump's visit

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-updates-general-entrepreneurship-summit-25317">GES Live Updates: I was extremely excited to come to Hyderabad, the IT hub - Ivanka Trump</a></p>

<p>US President daughter Donald Trump&#39;s daughter and advisor Ivanka Trump is leading American delegation of officials, women entrepreneurs and businessmen for the three-day Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 in Hyderabad.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pope-francis-meets-aung-san-suu-kyi-as-rohingya-crisis-simmers-25346">Pope Francis meets Aung San Suu Kyi, avoids using the term &#39;Rohingya&#39;</a></p>

<p>A day after meeting the military chief, Pope Francis met Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi at the presidential palace in Naypyidaw today. The Pope avoided using the term &quot;Rohingya&quot; during the address to the nation which was closely watched by the mainly Buddhist population of the country.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-prime-minister-narendra-modi-inaugurates-hyderabad-metro-25343">Watch: PM Modi inaugurates Hyderabad Metro, CM KC Rao, Governor Narasimhan join inaugural ride</a></p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of Hyderabad Metro project today, he also took a ride along with Telangana Chief Minister KC Rao and Governer ESL Narasimhan.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/pujara-rises-to-2nd-kohli-stays-5th-in-latest-icc-rankings-25323">ICC Test rankings: Pujara climbs to 2nd spot, Kohli stays at 5th</a></p>

<p>Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara jumped a couple of rungs to second, while skipper Virat Kohli held on to the fifth spot in the latest ICC rankings for Test batsmen, issued here today.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/indonesian-authorities-extend-bali-airport-closure-over-volcanic-ash-25298">Bali airport closed for </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/indonesian-authorities-extend-bali-airport-closure-over-volcanic-ash-25298">second</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/indonesian-authorities-extend-bali-airport-closure-over-volcanic-ash-25298"> day over fears of volcano eruption</a></p>

<p>Indonesian authorities on Tuesday extended the closure of the international airport on the resort island of Bali for a second day over fears of a volcanic eruption. Bali&#39;s Ngurah Rai airport will remain closed until at least Wednesday morning local time.&nbsp;</p>


GES Live Updates: I was extremely excited to come to Hyderabad, the IT hub - Ivanka Trump US President daughter Donald Trump's daughter and advisor Ivanka Trump is leading American delegation of officials, women entrepreneurs and businessmen for the three-day Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017 in Hyderabad. Pope Francis meets Aung San Suu Kyi, avoids using the term 'Rohingya' A day after meeting the military chief, Pope Francis met Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi at the presidential palace in Naypyidaw today. The Pope avoided using the term "Rohingya" during the address to the nation which was closely watched by the mainly Buddhist population of the country. Watch: PM Modi inaugurates Hyderabad Metro, CM KC Rao, Governor Narasimhan join inaugural ride Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of Hyderabad Metro project today, he also took a ride along with Telangana Chief Minister KC Rao and Governer ESL Narasimhan. ICC Test rankings: Pujara climbs to 2nd spot, Kohli stays at 5th Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara jumped a couple of rungs to second, while skipper Virat Kohli held on to the fifth spot in the latest ICC rankings for Test batsmen, issued here today. Bali airport closed for second day over fears of volcano eruption Indonesian authorities on Tuesday extended the closure of the international airport on the resort island of Bali for a second day over fears of a volcanic eruption. Bali's Ngurah Rai airport will remain closed until at least Wednesday morning local time.

WION Evening News Brief, November 28, 2017

<p>US President Donald Trump&#39;s daughter Ivanka&nbsp;extended Diwali wishes to the people around the world on Twitter.</p>

<p>&nbsp;The advisor to the US President wrote on Twitter:&nbsp;Wishing Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains around the world a joyful Diwali. Saal Mubarak to all!</p>

<p>She also added that she is looking forward to her visit to India for Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2017.</p>

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<p>GES will be held in Hyderabad on November 28-30.</p>

<p>The theme of the 2017 summit is &quot;Women First, Prosperity for All.&quot;</p>

<p>The summit will highlight the crucial role played by women in fostering global growth and prosperity.</p>

<p>Earlier, US president <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/watch-inside-president-trumps-diwali-celebrations-at-the-white-house-22571" target="_blank">Donald Trump also wished&nbsp;&quot;Happy Diwali&quot; to the people of India through a Facebook post</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In his post, the US President wrote that he greatly valued his &quot;very strong relationship&quot; with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>

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Ivanka Trump wrote: Wishing Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains around the world a joyful Diwali. Saal Mubarak to all!

US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka extended Diwali wishes to the people around the world on Twitter. The advisor to the US President wrote on Twitter: Wishing Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains around the world a joyful Diwali. Saal Mubarak to all! She also added that she is looking forward to her visit to India for Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2017. Wishing Hindus, Sikhs & Jains around the world a joyful #Diwali. Saal Mubarak to all! Looking forward to my visit to India for #GES2017. pic.twitter.com/O1tmiFzECc — Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) October 18, 2017 × GES will be held in Hyderabad on November 28-30. The theme of the 2017 summit is "Women First, Prosperity for All." The summit will highlight the crucial role played by women in fostering global growth and prosperity. Earlier, US president Donald Trump also wished "Happy Diwali" to the people of India through a Facebook post. In his post, the US President wrote that he greatly valued his "very strong relationship" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ×

Ivanka Trump tweets Diwali greetings, says looking forward to India visit

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