Good roads, good houses, adequate electricity, good schools or good hospitals in the village are indeed, the parameters of progress. However, in my view, 100 percent literate village is the true symbol of real progress.

Be it caste or communal violence, they stall the growth of the nation. Let us affirm that we will be free from these tensions.

It is a golden chapter in the history of India's maritime security. May INS Vikramaditya, imbibe the radiance of the sun and confidence of victory in each one of us.

We must question why the smartest students don't choose to become teachers.

We dream of an India where development is the result of all Chief Ministers, the Prime Minister, state Ministers, Union Ministers working together with even Local Body Authorities as one team, a strong and united Team India.

I recently assured Public Sector Banks they will have total autonomy in taking business decisions.

'Dignity of Labour' is a subject to be learnt from Australia!