I firmly believe that unless one has tasted the bitter pill of failure, one cannot aspire enough for success.

No religion has mandated killing others as a requirement for its sustenance or promotion.

Today, India consumes about 682 watts per capita, far lesser than developed nations. As India develops, it will definitely require a lot more energy.

Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual. If the people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honour for me.

Measuring nuclear yield depends on multiple parameters - the location and number of instruments, the geology of the area, the location of the seismic station in relation to the test site.

One of the very important characteristics of a student is to question. Let the students ask questions.

We will be remembered only if we give to our younger generation a prosperous and safe India, resulting out of economic prosperity coupled with civilizational heritage.

Do we not realize that self respect comes with self reliance?

Why are we, as a nation so obsessed with foreign things? Is it a legacy of our colonial years? We want foreign television sets. We want foreign shirts. We want foreign technology. Why this obsession with everything imported?

Climbing to the top demands strength, whether it is to the top of Mount Everest or to the top of your career.