Shobha Warrier

'In Parliament, he was the one person who stood for democracy and secularism even when the principal Opposition party was not very forthright in taking on the BJP and RSS.'

'These are the two core skill sets that are required for any job, in any profession.'

'We started AgniKul to show that space transportation should be as simple as road transportation.'

'Healthcare is not an industry.' 'The government is only encouraging insurance as they are not able to provide healthcare to people.' 'Opening new medical colleges is not what is needed.' 'You have to invest in public sector hospitals.' 'You cannot hand over healthcare to the private industry.'

'Everything about farming is enjoyable and relaxing.'

'The Kerala BJP leadership is doing the job of clerical staff. What the boss orders, they just follow them.'

'How can the voting percentage be higher than the actual polled votes?'

'A lot of parents tell their children, 'You are not good enough. The neighbour's child is so good. Why can't you be like him?'' 'I want to tell all parents and children that all of us are created with absolute brilliance.' 'My life is an example. From 42% in my board examination, I became one of the IAS toppers.' 'Every child should have his or her own dream to chase; not their parents' or not somebody else's.'

'Our Constitution as well as the Right to Education Act do not make any distinction between Indian or foreigner; it only talks about 'child'.' 'It says that every child has the right to get education.'

'Today when I see them talking to people from different countries confidently, I realise that education does not come from classrooms alone but from life experiences too.'