If America is a melting pot, then to me India is a thali--a selection of sumptuous dishes in different bowls. Each tastes different, and does not necessarily mix with the next but they belong together on the same plate, and they complement each other in making the meal a satisfying repast.
Shashi TharoorIndia has been born and reborn scores of times, and it will be reborn again. India is forever, and India is forever being made.
Shashi TharoorIn writing of Indian culture, I am highly conscious of my own subjectivity; arguably, there is more than one Indian culture, and certainly more than one view of Indian culture.
Shashi TharoorIm not a techno-determinist. I believe we need to improve our existing human resources, and technology can only be a complement.
Shashi Tharoor