If you can’t measure it, you can’t fix it.

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.

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

India is known for its sobriety and wisdom, balanced and sensible thinking. We need strong institutions and we need good governance in the country.

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.

All issues, therefore, must be resolved through dialogue and there can be no place for violence. Negativity and rejection cannot be the path for a vibrant country that is moving to seek its destiny.

Five years ago, when I was elected, I had the feeling that the president doesn't have much to do. I've realized, though, that this is not a rubber-stamp position.

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

A data scientist is that unique blend of skills that can both unlock the insights of data and tell a fantastic story via the data.

India-Seychelles relations have been characterized by close friendship, understanding and cooperation.

Parliament of the country is the repository of the sovereign will of the people, and its successful functioning is a joint responsibility of both the government and the Opposition.

Just to be is a blessing. Just to live is holy.

History is more or less bunk.

I contemplated my greed for peace. And I did not seek tranquillity anymore.

You all know," said the Guide, "that security is mortals' greatest enemy.

Do you not tire of eternity? Do you not wish to end your suffering?" "By leaping into the Void? Not really.

Even dogs and horses have their actions modified by association with human beings; they form different habits because human beings are concerned with what they do.

I'm a little more shy and not comfortable dancing in front of a large crowd.

An excuse is the tool our weak self uses to prevent our strongest self from reaching greatness.

The person you are matters more than the place to which you go.

As long as someone wants to hear my music, I don't care if it's a ringtone or the album or whatever.