“I'm not a techno-determinist. I believe we need to improve our existin...” — Shashi Tharoor Quote

“I'm not a techno-determinist. I believe we need to improve our existing human resources, and technology can only be a complement.”

“Though the euphoria surrounding Barack Obama's election last week as President-elect has not yet begun to subside, it is already time to recognise that the most important challenge facing the next U.S. president is to restore America's standing in the eyes of the world.”

“Above all, Danny Boyle's 'Slumdog Millionaire' is the work of an artist at the peak of his powers. India is his palette, and Mumbai - that teeming 'maximum city', with 19 million strivers on the make, jostling, scheming, struggling and killing for success - is his brush.”

“I've always wanted to be a live singer and have dance be the complement.”

“I love to complement my Indian ensembles with neckpieces and earrings and cuffs.”

“I love Andre 3000 from OutKast. I think we'd complement each other, but I'm hoping he's got a good sense of humour.”