A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Smart habitation is an integrated area of villages and a city working in harmony and where the rural and urban divide has reduced to thin line.

A. S. Byatt
A. S. Byatt

Why do we take pleasure in gruesome death, neatly packaged as a puzzle to which we may find a satisfactory solution through clues - or if we are not clever enough, have it revealed by the all-powerful tale-teller at the end of the book? It is something to do with being reduced to, and comforted by, playing by the rules.

A. S. Byatt
A. S. Byatt

I like to write about painting because I think visually. I see my writing as blocks of color before it forms itself. I think I also care about painting because I'm not musical. Painting to me is not a metaphor for writing, but something people do that can never be reduced to words.

AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers

I announced my retirement from international cricket in May 2018 because I wanted to reduce my workload and spend more time with my wife and young sons. Some have insisted I was motivated purely by money. They are wrong.

Abby Johnson
Abby Johnson

Bottom line: Contraception does not reduce abortion.

Abby Wambach
Abby Wambach

I want to reduce my risks as much as possible and hopefully be able to go to the World Cup fit, ready and healthy.

Adam Cohen
Adam Cohen

One way to reduce the need for layoffs would be to cut back on hours, spreading the available work among more employees.

Adam Grant
Adam Grant

Meditation isn't snake oil. For some people, meditation might be the most efficient way to reduce stress and cultivate mindfulness. But it isn't a panacea. If you don't meditate, there's no need to stress out about it.

Adam Schiff
Adam Schiff

We must either reduce the number of our engagements or increase the number of our troops.

Adam Silvera
Adam Silvera

The Strand prides itself for its '18 miles of books,' and they are not kidding - that store goes on for da-a-a-a-ys. There are carts outside with dollar books, all sorts of fun merchandise inside, and an extensive selection of reduced priced books. If you're looking to buy a $30 hardcover for $20, The Strand is your new best friend.