The wealth of information now available at the click of a finger amazes me.

Almost half of the population of the world lives in rural regions and mostly in a state of poverty. Such inequalities in human development have been one of the primary reasons for unrest and, in some parts of the world, even violence.

Do we not realize that self respect comes with self reliance?

For 2,500 years, India has never invaded anybody.

No religion has mandated killing others as a requirement for its sustenance or promotion.

The President's post should not be politicised. Once a president is elected, he is above politics.

For great men, religion is a way of making friends; small people make religion a fighting tool.