SECRET Diplomacy & Negotiation Tactics WORLD Leaders Use | Hardeep Singh Puri x Karishma Mehta | 195

“I was 4 when I was first bullied for wearing a Turban. You see, I went to a German kindergarten as my father was posted there. He was the Minister of External Affairs then. And I remember coming back home from school upset because of all the bullying.

These German kids weren’t used to seeing a man with long hair and a bun; so what started as an amusement soon turned into bullying. But it didn’t take me long to stand up for myself. In fact, I think I even kicked one of them a little too hard under the knees. But that’s how I learned that the best way to treat bullies is by giving it back and standing up for yourself.”

Meet Hardeep Singh Puri, a man of many hats – a seasoned diplomat, a visionary leader, and a powerful force in India's current political landscape. As the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, he holds a key position in shaping India’s energy future, steering the nation through challenges and opportunities in a rapidly evolving global environment.

In this episode, Hardeep Singh Puri spoke to us about the mindset of a minister, how he moved from diplomacy to politics, his role in shaping India’s future and even addressed the negative comments he received while importing oil from Russia while the war was on.

This conversation is an insight into the world of politics, diplomacy and the dynamic leadership required to navigate the complexities of global relations, energy security, and national progress, as exemplified by Hardeep Singh Puri's extraordinary career.

We also spoke about:
. His childhood days and the bullying he faced
. Assasination of Rajiv Gandhi
. India and its political posturing
. UN relationships
. On moving towards sustainability
. Indo- Canadian relationship
. Advice to the youth
. Managing a political career along with balancing personal life

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Precap
02:33 - Welcoming the guest
02:59 - Bullied for wearing a turban
09:25 - Childhood days
10:40 - Was this the career plan always?
15:46 - Mindset of what he wanted to achieve?
20:51 - Mindset while dealing with the militant
21:58 -Were you scared?
23:20 - Rajiv Gandhi’s Assasination
26:29 - India and its political posturing
29:05 - Comment on Importing Oil from Russia
29:54 - Responses to Debates
30:07 - Moving towards Sustainability
31:49 - Transition from diplomacy to politics
32:29 - Call to join the counsel
34:00 - Using the experience of diplomacy in real life situation
35:05 - Indo-Canadian Relationship
36:16 - Biggest learnings in your life
36:52 - Advice to youth
38:47 - Welcoming Lakshmi Puri
39:09 - Love Story
43:19 - How did you know she was the one?
46:16 - Handling career
53:20 - Life changing after him being joining politics
56:02 - About her book
01:01:19 - Making marriage last
01:07:31 - Thanking the guest

The Humans of Bombay Show, hosted by our CEO and Founder Karishma Mehta, is a Humans of Bombay original where we celebrate real-life heroes. From the single mother who had a baby out of wedlock to a female officer who served the army for 11 years, we want to bring out the extraordinary stories of seemingly ordinary people.
India is a melting pot of stories, and with the Humans of Bombay Show, we want to bring these beautiful stories to you and give you a peek into the unique minds of people who have excelled in their fields.

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Our idea is simple – to strike a chord with our community and catalog the beat of humanity, one story at a time.