India's openness to new ideas is manifest in the Rig Veda: Let noble thoughts come to us from all sides.

All of us have to ensure that our future generations lead a life of peace, dignity and mutual respect. We need to sow the seeds of a conflict-free world, and in this endeavour, Buddhism and Hinduism have a great contribution.

Today when someone shakes hands with Modi & looks into his eyes, they don't see Modi, but the reflection of 125 crore Indians.

Until teachers get their due it is difficult to bring about a change.

Technology is central to Development. It touches one and all, and is an important instrument of our national progress.

I can say that China has been cooperating with India to search for solutions. On some issues, it's a question of principles for them. On some issues, it's a question of principles for us. On some issues they differ with us and there are issues on which we differ with them. There are some basic differences. But the most important thing is that we can speak to China eye-to-eye and put forth India's interests in the most unambiguous manner.

At G-20 summit, I worked with US and other countries to bring black money back.