My dream is that everything good should happen. Everybody should have enough to eat. There should be no corruption. But that seems like a fantasy.

I believe people are changing their attitudes nowadays because of growing awareness and the world is becoming a smaller place.

There are many things I want to do every moment. I want to help people and give back something to my country.

I would definitely like to change the criteria to become a member of Parliament. No one with a criminal record should be allowed. Kisiko bhi utha diya aur minister bana diya [You pick anyone and make him/her a minister]!

Our greatest asset is the love we Indians have for each other. If I am walking on the street, someone will come and help. The diversity of India is amazing.

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In India, we don't teach our children the reason to live. Why do you exist? God has sent you on this earth to do something and I believe it is important to realise it.

Arti Bubna taught herself computing, surfing and email and set up an institute to teach others like her.