Summit Snippets: PM Modi’s G20 wrap-up gesture

Biscuits & Eggs

AMONG THE items mediapersons were prohibited from carrying to the Bharat Mandapam’s International Media Centre were “firearms and sharp objects which have potential for harm to others”, according to an advisory issued by the G20 Secretariat. The advisory also prohibited exhibiting or distributing posters, drawings, printed materials, advertising fliers or documents, or selling goods, or engaging in soliciting or demonstrating activities. However, the basket carrying items denied entry at the centre included packets of biscuits and munchies, even lip balms and sanitisers. The basket also had a couple of eggs that someone might have tried to sneak in.

Giving Company

A FEAST for the senses at the G20 Spouses Programme today, posted Akshata Murty, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s wife, on social media, after participating in the day-long activities planned for the spouses of the G20 leaders on Saturday. All through, the group of spouses were given company by Kyoko Jaishankar, wife of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. “Mrs Jaishankar hosted us graciously all day. From learning about millets (a native nutrient rich grain) to viewing ancient Indian art, I was enthralled by what I saw, heard and tasted. After a visit with Indian heritage craftsmen, I spent some time at the British Council meeting with pioneers in the fashion, sustainability and craft space who are building tangible links with the UK,” Murty said in her post.