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TopicWalk the Talk

Topic: Walk the Talk

Started playing badminton because my parents used to play, I only wanted to win—Saina Nehwal in 2015

As trailblazer retires, read her 2015 Walk the Talk interview with ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, as she talks about navigating the game through problems personal & political.

‘Kuch meetha ho jaaye’: When adman Piyush Pandey remembered campaigns that won a billion hearts

In the 2015 episode of Walk The Talk, cricketer, tea-taster, singer, advertising big boss Piyush Pandey talks of what makes an ad sticky—like Fevicol ka jod.

What was the toughest moment of his presidency? Here’s what APJ Abdul Kalam had to say in 2007

In 2007 edition of Walk The Talk, “Citizen, Professor” Kalam reflected on his re-entry phenomenon after the presidency & importance of economic prosperity coupled with a strong value system.

Musharraf kept Kargil misadventure secret from me—what Nawaz Sharif said in 2007

In 2007 Walk the Talk, Nawaz Sharif discussed his many contentions with Pervez Musharraf and the simmering nuclear tensions during the Kargil war.

Jayant Narlikar on a universe with no beginning, why sky is blue & the classic astronomy-astrology mix-up

In a 2015 'Walk the Talk' with Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, the legendary astrophysicist who died Tuesday explained his thoughts on Big Bang & how curiosity keeps a scientist young.

BJP in power for long will have disruptive effect on body politic—CPI(M) gen secy Surjeet in 2004

Former CPI(M) gen secy Harkishan Singh Surjeet, in this 2004 edition of Walk The Talk, reflected on party’s evolving stance on economic reforms, coalition govts, and secularism.

Indian civil servants ‘always’ have an excuse, only worried about court dates—Sheila Dikshit in 2003

In ‘Walk the Talk’ with Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, Dikshit spoke about frustrations with civil servants, multiplicity of authorities in Delhi & experiences with BJP at Centre.

‘In Top Gun, you see jets flying around & that’s absolutely what I wanted to do’—Sunita Williams in 2007

In a 'Walk the Talk' interview with Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, Williams talks about her journey to space, Indian roots, and the inspiration she hopes to offer future generations.

‘BJP & Congress do have discussions sometimes, don’t think there’s bitterness’—Pranab Mukherjee in 2009

In his 2009 Walk The Talk interview, the late former President, born on 11 December, 1935, discussed the 26/11 attacks, working with Indira Gandhi & how public issues 'dominated his life'.

How NDTV’s ‘Walk the Talk’ was born & some highlights — Sachin Tendulkar to Ustad Bismillah Khan

ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta recounts his experiences with TV & anchoring an iconic programme in introduction to his 2017 book, 'Walk the Talk: Decoding Politicians'.

On Camera

What the last decade reveals about India’s economic path

In India, there has been remarkable certainty on taxes, particularly as the government has largely focused on slashing taxes, both direct and indirect, rather than increasing them.

Market Swings in India Surge From Historic Low as Budget Nears

New Delhi: Indian stocks are seeing a resurgence of volatility just weeks after being dubbed the world’s calmest equity market, with growing skepticism sparking...

During Op Sindoor, hackers targeted NSE website 40 crore times in 10 minutes, Exchange CEO says

NSE CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan was speaking at Off The Cuff event hosted by ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta. He said that NSE, on average, sees 20 crore cyberattacks each day.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.