It is in the genes of cities to bounce back from disasters - whether natural or man made. The denizens of suburbia have no choice but to survive and move on. But it is the manner in which different cities respond to emergencies that sets them apart. Vikas Swarup backbouncechoice share on social
My books may highlight corruption, brutality and venality, but they also show that if these things come to light, there is rectification. The voiceless do have a voice; democratic mechanisms and accountability do exist. Vikas Swarup accountabilitybookbrutality share on social
I am neither a Bengali nor am I from Delhi's St Stephen's. I am an Allahabad boy. Vikas Swarup allahabadbengaliboy Change image and share on social
I am the luckiest novelist in the world. I was a first-time novelist who wasn't awash in rejection slips, whose manuscript didn't disappear in slush piles. I have had a wonderful time. Vikas Swarup awashdisappearlucky Change image and share on social
Writing is a very lonely occupation. To write you need to concentrate, to concentrate you need to lock yourself away. No distractions; you want your stream of thought uninterrupted. Vikas Swarup concentratedistractionlock Change image and share on social
I am not into the unrealistic realm of magic realism where birds talk. Vikas Swarup birdmagicrealism Change image and share on social
I think mobility is very important, not only to discover opportunities elsewhere but at times, also to appreciate better what your home town has. Allahabad, for instance, has the feel of a small, tightly-knit community where everyone participates. Vikas Swarup allahabadcommunitydiscover share on social
Global terror does not respect national boundaries. Vikas Swarup boundaryglobalnational Change image and share on social
People don't just want a mindless flick with a superstar; they want to connect more deeply. Vikas Swarup connectdeeplyflick Change image and share on social
India may be the soul of world cricket, but IPL is its commercial heart. Just as 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' changed the ground rules for quiz shows by injecting a massive dose of money into the equation, IPL has changed the dynamics of the cricket economy. Vikas Swarup changecommercialcricket share on social
