The Hindu Huddle 2026: Ideas Conclave on Global Transitions in Bengaluru
The sixth edition of The Hindu Huddle, a two-day ideas conclave themed "A world in transition," took place in Bengaluru on June 5-6, 2026. It featured expert panels and dignitaries including Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar, Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong, EU Ambassador Hervé Delphin, and former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed. Discussions covered tariffs, West Asia diplomacy, India-China relations, AI’s impact on jobs and mental health, ecological restoration, and OTT platforms. The event also included mini-Huddles in colleges to engage youth.
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The Hindu Huddle 2026 Day 1 Highlights: Diverse Panels Engage Audience in Bengaluru
The sixth edition of The Hindu Huddle, an ideas conclave organized by The Hindu Group, began in Bengaluru on June 5, 2026, inaugurated by Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The first day featured insightful sessions with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong, and panels of diplomats and industry leaders. The event, themed 'A world in transition,' addressed complex issues including the impact of tariffs on the Indian economy, diplomacy in managing the West Asia war, and artificial intelligence's effects on jobs and mental health. Panels also discussed balancing ecological restoration with development, chatbots in mental health, OTT platforms' influence on acting careers, and art's role during socioeconomic stress. The two-day event brings together chief ministers, ministers, private sector leaders, civil society voices, and media figures for candid discussions on culture, technology, and business.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.The Hindu Huddle 2026 Day 2: Live Updates from Bengaluru Conclave
The Hindu Huddle 2026, the sixth edition of The Hindu Group's ideas conclave, continued its second day in Bengaluru on June 6, 2026. The event, themed 'A World in Transition', was curated by Opinion Editor Narayan Lakshman and features heads of government, diplomats, policymakers, thought leaders, experts, and arts/entertainment figures. Day 1 was inaugurated by Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and included discussions on major geopolitical, economic, technological, and social changes. Day 2 promises further panel discussions and conversations among leading Indian and global voices. The article serves as a live update hub for the event's proceedings.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Karnataka CM Shivakumar Lauds Bengaluru as Asia's Top Talent Pool at The Hindu Huddle
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar inaugurated the sixth edition of The Hindu Huddle in Bengaluru on June 5, 2026, describing the city as 'the biggest talent pool in Asia' due to its vast reserve of IT professionals, engineers, nurses, and other skilled workers. He also praised The Hindu's editorial integrity and 'very straight' pen. The two-day ideas conclave featured sessions on diplomacy, leadership, mental health, and entertainment, with speakers including Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong, EU Ambassador Hervé Delphin, former Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao, and Australian High Commissioner Philip Green. Other participants included former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh, wildlife expert Dr. Krithi Karanth, and actors Huma Qureshi and Kritika Kamra.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.The Hindu Huddle 2026 Day 1: Inauguration and Key Sessions in Bengaluru
The Hindu Huddle 2026, a two-day ideas conclave organized by The Hindu Group, opened on June 5 in Bengaluru. Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar inaugurated the event, declaring Bengaluru as having Asia's largest talent pool. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged more visitors from South India to visit Kashmir. Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong discussed the importance of India-China relations in a session with The Hindu's Suhasini Haidar. A panel on diplomacy featured EU Ambassador Hervé Delphin, former Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao, and Australian High Commissioner Philip Green. Former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh spoke about the 'ease of business' mantra overtaking progressive systems. A leadership panel included executives from L&T, TeamLease Digital, USL, and Lenovo. The event featured thought-provoking talks and panel discussions on global priorities and polarities.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.The Hindu Huddle 2026: Experts to Speak at Conclave on Day 1
The sixth edition of The Hindu Huddle, an ideas conclave organized by The Hindu Group, is being held in Bengaluru on June 5 and 6, 2026. The event, themed 'A world in transition,' brings together diverse panels of experts to discuss complex issues such as the impact of tariffs on the Indian economy, diplomacy in managing crises like the war in West Asia, and the reshaping of jobs and mental health by artificial intelligence. Notable speakers include Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, along with other ministers and voices from the private sector, civil society, and media. Topics range from regional parties' role in democracy and women's representation in Parliament to ecological restoration, chatbots in mental health, OTT platforms' influence on acting careers, and the future of work.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Ministers, ambassadors, artists to join The Hindu’s Huddle in June
The Hindu Group announced its annual Huddle event, themed 'A World in Transition,' to be held in Bengaluru on June 5-6, 2026. The event will feature Union Ministers Hardeep Puri and Nitin Gadkari, Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah, former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed, Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong, EU Ambassador Hervé Delphin, and other dignitaries. Discussions will cover regional parties' role in Indian democracy, diplomacy during conflict, women's parliamentary representation, India-China relations in the new global order, ecological restoration, AI-driven disruptions, mental health chatbots, OTT platforms' impact on acting, and the future of work. The Hindu will also host mini-Huddles in colleges across cities to engage youth. The presenting partner is the Sami-Sabinsa Group.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.The Hindu Huddle 2026: Expert Panels to Address Global Transitions in Bengaluru
The sixth edition of The Hindu Huddle, an ideas conclave by The Hindu Group, will be held in Bengaluru on June 5-6, 2026, under the theme 'A world in transition'. The event will feature diverse panels of experts discussing critical issues such as the impact of tariffs on the Indian economy, diplomacy in managing the West Asia crisis, and artificial intelligence's effects on jobs and mental health. Notable participants include Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary, Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and A. Revanth Reddy, Tamil Nadu Minister K.G. Arunraj, Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran, and IT Secretary S. Krishnan. The conclave also brings voices from the private sector, civil society, and media to discuss culture, technology, business, ecological restoration, chatbots in mental health, OTT platforms, and art during socioeconomic stress. The event is presented by Sami-Sabinsa Group, co-powered by the Government of Telangana, and supported by various partners.
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