English is necessary as at present original works of science are in English. I believe that in two decades times original works of science will start coming out in our languages. Then we can move over like the Japanese

Those who cannot work with their hearts achieve but a hollow, half-hearted success that breeds bitterness all around

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?

Nuclear power generation has been given a thrust by the use of uranium-based fuel [which US is set to supply to India if the deal comes through]. However, there would be a requirement for ten-fold increase in nuclear power generation even to attain a reasonable degree of energy self-sufficiency for our country

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

All birds find shelter during a rain. But Eagle avoids rain by flying above Clouds. Problemms are common, but attitude makes the difference – APJ Abdul Kalam