So many Indian novels, quite unfairly, do not get the prominence they should because they have been written in a language other than English.

Every object strives for its proper place. A book seeks to be near its truest admirer. Just as this helpless moth seeks to be near the candle that infatuates him.

You know, I can imagine not writing a novel and writing poetry only.

For a writer, obsession is a good substitute for self-discipline.

I want my books to sell, to be read. I'm not interested in being obscure.

I spent many years of my life as an economist and demographer. I was finally distracted by writing my novels and poetry. I'm enormously happy that was the case. I feel that with writing I have found my metier.

My eyes close. I am here and not here. A waking nap? A flight to the end of the galaxy and perhaps a couple of billion light-years beyond?