Often, we are quick to find blame with others but yet are unable to give constructive responses. There seems to be a tendency to doubt almost everything. Do we not have faith in our own people's strengths and in our institutions? Can we afford distrust amongst ourselves?

Corruption is the enemy of development, and of good governance. It must be got rid of. Both the government and the people at large must come together to achieve this national objective.

Women have talent and intelligence but due to social constraints and prejudices, it is still a long distance away from the goal of gender equality.

It is an ideology born out of hatred and its adherents belong to no religion, culture or civilisation.

Financial institutions, the corporate world and civil society - all must uphold high standards of probity in their working. Only a genuine partnership between the Government and its people can bring about positive change to create a just society.

India seeks to be a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council... things like this don't happen automatically, you need constant dialogue and discussion with the world.

There should be no effort, consciously or otherwise, that will lead to the erosion of institutional credibility and authority.