'Solutions developed in India are being commercialised and offered globally because we're executing at scale, creating new markets and revenue streams.'
'We frequently discuss AI, but we're waiting for other countries to develop solutions rather than creating intellectual property ourselves.' 'We haven't yet produced comprehensive AI solutions developed in India for global markets.'
'A poor candidate was given a chance so that the concerns of ordinary, needy citizens could be represented.'
'If the trial is not going on, if the charges have not been framed, it is obvious that he must be given bail. But he has been denied again.'
'Pakistan's role in Bangladesh will always be negative, since it's a one-point agenda is hostility against India.'
'When a grassroots worker has laboured day and night for the organisation, does the party not have a responsibility to recognise and uplift such workers?'
A workable, doable 'to-do' list for the New Year...
'For the initial decade, I consistently advise young professionals to prioritise career development and income growth rather than market analysis.'
'Judges have transmitted a terrible message to citizens across the nation. All right-thinking individuals will be disturbed by what the Delhi high court judges have done.'
'When the accused has a past record demonstrating unprecedented and unmatched criminality and perversion, I believe the interests of justice would have been better served if such a person remained behind bars.'
'This is purely transactional politics -- there exists no family reunion as such.'
'This will split the Marathi and Shiv Sena vote.' 'The BJP has conducted 3 surveys indicating they shall secure 109 seats in the BMC.' 'They do not wish for the Shinde Sena to demonstrate excessive strength in the BMC.' 'If the Thackerays secure 60-70 seats, that will affect Shinde's seats.'
As the year winds down, regardless of what it may have been, the belief is that the next year will be better, and that is what gives December its edge.
'The photographs showcase the different emotions of India and power of faith. For someone who couldn't visit the historic event, the pictures take me there.'
Writer and director Anusha Rizvi returns to cinema after 15 years with warmth, wit and many a laughs.
'A majority of filmmakers cannot truly understand the city because they don't live here,' says Anusha Rizvi, Director, The Great Shamsuddin Family.
'It has got to be the biggest error in aviation. If it is the biggest error, then all those individuals in positions of power should be removed because they have caused the biggest meltdown in Indian aviation history.'
Lieutenant Colonel C Dwarakesh is the only completely blind officer to continue in the Indian Army after losing his eyesight while in service. In his remarkable journey after disability, he enhanced his education qualification, scaled the Siachen Glacier and found purpose in sport.
Police Constable Gursimran Bains will join the Air Force Academy to train as a military pilot next year.
'There'll be extended periods where things aren't working in your favour. But if you believe in the cause profoundly, then you simply persevere.'