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You have to understand, beauty differs from country to country. When I came to India, I found my sense of belonging and appreciation. People thought I was beautiful.

The Indians have such strong traditions and aesthetics, and the people are beautiful, as are their goods.

Foreigners have no idea of the diversity of India and its culture. We hope to be able to give them a glimpse of that diversity.

I am Indian, and I'm proud of it. Indian life is mythologically rich and powerful.

The grass is always greener on the other side. We are busy applying fairness creams while people in the West go bare-bodied on the beach to get a tan. Indian girls have ruled the roost when it comes to beauty pageants. I flaunt my complexion, and I am proud to be noticed as an Indian wherever I go.

I think Indian women are very beautiful. They have a sense of elegance and innocence.

I'm not just saying this, but I love everything about India.

India has been a very accepting culture. We pride ourselves on that. That is a global truth. In fact, it forms a major theme in my books.

India is a land of plenty inhibited by poverty; India has an enthralling, uplifting civilization that sparkles not only in our magnificent art, but also in the enormous creativity and humanity of our daily life in city and village.

India is desperately romantic, utterly unashamed of its sentimentality, its generosity, its fierce pride and massive heart.