I am very interested in human-interest stories emerging from modern India. I get my inspiration and daily dose by reading the 'Hindustan Times.' Vikas Swarup dailydoseemerge Change image and share on social
All I can say is that I am not one of those writers who want 100% of their book in the film. I recognize that film is a different medium and the filmmaker must have the right to bring some new elements to the table, provided the soul of the book is preserved. Vikas Swarup bookbringelement share on social
Sometimes street knowledge can be as important as book knowledge. Vikas Swarup bookimportantknowledge Change image and share on social
I became completely addicted to 'Angry Birds' for a while. Vikas Swarup addictangrybird Change image and share on social
Just because someone has gone to an elite school and college does not make him smarter than the person who has grown up on street knowledge. Vikas Swarup collegeelitegrow Change image and share on social
Tokyo may have more money and Kyoto more culture; Nara may have more history and Kobe more style. But Osaka has the biggest heart. Vikas Swarup bigcultureheart Change image and share on social
I need to meet people to be able to write. Vikas Swarup meetpeoplewrite Change image and share on social
I'm the opposite of those writers who believe that my work is sacrosanct and cannot be touched. Vikas Swarup oppositesacrosancttouch Change image and share on social
Knowledge is not just the preserve of the educated elite. Just because someone has not had a formal education, that does not mean he does not have wisdom and common sense. Vikas Swarup commoneducateeducation Change image and share on social
Indian writers have appropriated English as an Indian language, and that gives a certain freshness to the way we write. Vikas Swarup appropriateenglishfreshness Change image and share on social
