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Nirupama Rao, Former Foreign Secretary and Indian Ambassador to the United States, accompanied by Sri Lankan pianist Soundarie David Rodrigo, in the performance in The Hindu's Huddle, titled 'Counterpoint: A Life in Diplomacy, Poetry and Music' on June 6, 2026. Screengrab: YT/The Hindu

The sixth edition of the ideas conclave of The Hindu Group, The Hindu Huddle, was held in Bengaluru on June 5 and 6. The event played host to a host of thought-provoking talks, panel discussions and conversations.

It was formally inaugurated by Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday morning (June 5, 2026). Day 1 saw leading Indian and global voices discuss some of today’s most important issues. Click here to read the live updates from Day 1.

Day 2 of the event included Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Members of the Parliament, industry leaders, sports persons, actors and artists.

One of the last songs on the bill was Bob Dylan’s Farewell Angelina famously recorded by singer Joan Baez. The haunting song is about an uncertain world in turmoil, and seemed fitting to The Huddle’s theme of ‘A World in Transition’.

Ms. Rao’s soulful vocals with Soundarie’s piano tunes made for a magical performance. With that, The Hindu Huddle 2026 came to a poetic end.

Nirupama Rao, Former Foreign Secretary and Indian Ambassador to the United States, accompanied by Sri Lankan pianist Soundarie David Rodrigo, takes the stage for their performance at The Hindu Huddle’s event titled ‘Counterpoint: A Life in Diplomacy, Poetry and Music’.

“There are many ways to tell the stories of life. One can tell them through days and milestones, places lived and positions held. As a diplomat, I spent my life dealing with stories of nations. But when I look back today at my own journey, I remember song. Music has been an enduring constant of my life. This evening is a musical memoir of sorts. The songs are not necessarily my favourites; they are songs that have stayed with me,” Ms. Rao says.

“As the daughter o