We all know the epicentre of terrorism in the world today is Pakistan. The world community has to come to grips with this harsh reality.

I think the Chinese do have visions of being a great power. And I think it's legitimate. And I don't see that that's a danger to us.

I believe that without looking at each other as rivals or as competitors, in a democratic India, operating in the framework of an open economy, an open society has, I think, some significance for developing countries, not only in Asia but outside Asia.

Indians, we would like to be a part of the nuclear world order, accepting all the responsibilities that go with being a responsible nuclear power, and at the same time enlarging our options with regard to energy security of our country.

I think whatever I've done, I hope I've earned a footnote in India's long and tortuous history.

The essence of Hinduism is that the path may be different, but the goal is the same.

I do recognize that India has to be the center, the hub of activity as far as the knowledge economy is concerned.