Indian president does not determine policy. Here President is not the policy maker. In the name of the president, the cabinet takes the policy decision.

In the 1980s, we were advised, why don't you follow Reaganomics or Thatcherite economics. We said, yes, there are good points, let's see how we can fit them in the Indian economy. Every country has its own way of moving forward.

Eric is a phenomenal cabinet-maker. He's the best you'll ever see.

I am comfortable at the height where destiny has put me.

If the rise of European colonisation began in 18th century India, then the rallying cry of 'Jai Hind!' also signalled its end in 1947.

In our generation, the role models were Gandhi and Nehru. We revered them. They were venerated personalities. I read almost every speech of Nehru.