We need to look at less obvious paths, things like the wind in the jet stream, which is very high up. The material science of what type of kite string you would need to connect up to that. That's still at the basic research level.

I believe the government has the right to recover from the heirs to the fortunes of its most successful citizens some portion of those fortunes.

My fascination is broadly with biology and the fact that our increased understanding of biology allows for breakthroughs in a broad set of diseases.

I'm going to save my public voice largely for the issues where I have some depth.

I meet people overseas that know five languages - that the only language I'm comfortable in is English.

That way you can be certain to learn something you didn't know previously.

I think the positive competition between states in India is one of the most positive dynamics that the country has.