The Fourth World syndrome On paper we have hi-tech, in reality it is not merely in low-tech conditions but low-tech combined with money gone down the drain in acquiring expensive equipment.
Russia, China rethink arms deal A halt or slowdown in Russian arms deliveries could hamper the Chinese drive to modernise its military.
STUDENT POWER
A suitcase that weighs itself Students from the Textile Technology Department of the Indian Institute of Technology (Delhi) have invented a suitcase with an in-built digital display, recording the weight of items that are crammed into it.
WHAT'S THE BUZZ
Liquid water found on Mars? Not yet Researchers claim to have found no trace of liquid water on Mars, casting doubt on an earlier research which indicated presence of bright spots in some Martian gullies.
Looking for mercy... Gazelles in Wadi Qelt in the West Bank, where Israel plans to build part of its separation barrier. The barrier, Israel is building to keep out Palestinian attackers, threatens to cut off the animals from a vital water source in the area. AP
Who’s to be blamed the most for Karnataka’s failure to get enough railway projects and funds during the last four years. Lalu Prasad, State MPs or the UPA government.Deccan Herald had invited readers’ opinion on the issue. Most of our readers blamed the State MPs for the failure and have asked them to unite , barring party lines, to work for the welfare of the State.
