It is possible that, post-Kyoto, the developed countries will recognise the requirements of the developing world.

Two successive commissioners in London police were fired by the mayor that came into office. That doesn't mean the police in London is not independent and does not exercise powers. Ultimately it is the political executive that has to answer.

Today, to allege corruption seems to be the pastime of most people. All kinds of allegations are leveled. I think it is self-defeating.

People are wiser than we are willing to attribute to them.

'Big business' was a bad phrase in India. To be accused of being big business was the worst accusation you could make. All that has gone now. The whole mindset has changed.

Growth is a panacea for many ills in society; not entirely, but many.

The police force cannot be completely independent of the executive government.