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Exclusive Interviews

Prayagraj Mahakumbh has awakened Hindus: Mahant Ravindra Puri

Mahant Ravindra Puri, President of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad and the driving force behind the success of the Mahaukumbh, had a long telephonic conversation with “The Statesman” correspondent Manoj Bhadra on different aspects of the Mahakumbh through the perspectives of the saints and sadhus of the 13 Akharas.

BJP will surprise everyone with Delhi poll results: Kailash Gahlot

Gahlot later joined the BJP and the party made him a nominee from Bijwasan assembly segment in south west Delhi. In an exclusive interview with The Statesman, the former minister talked about his previous innings with the AAP and exuded confidence of his victory in the assembly polls.

‘Pedagogy must be flexible’

In an exclusive interaction with Ritwik Mukherjee of The Statesman, Srikrishna G Kulkarni, chairperson, Board of Governors, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC), outlines how the first national institute for post graduate studies and research in management, has evolved and emerged as an international centre of excellence in all facets of management education.

‘Tsunami Ready equips people’

Dr. T. Srinivasa Kumar is a seasoned expert with over 25 years of experience in ocean observation, information systems, and advisory services, including the development of tsunami and storm surge early warning systems.

‘People’s needs drove me’

Rajendra Singh, fondly called "Paani Baba" (waterman), is an acclaimed water conservationist. He is credited with bringing back water adequacy to villages, apart from fighting against illegal mining and taking up the cause of clean Ganga and Yamuna rivers.

‘Dream big, but work hard’

Born in the small village of Bayang in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, state minister O P Choudhary's journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and remarkable achievements.