Superstition Or Superscience?
Amid accusations of having saffronised higher education of the country, the Centre approves the teaching of astrology in universities.
Is the Government promoting a
science or a sham?

Science Or Sham?
Even as stargazers claim their knowledge has an empirical basis, scientists debunk it as mumbo-jumbo.

PM's Point Man
Sidelined two years ago, he has bounced back to become one of the most powerful ministers in the NDA.

Diverging Tracks
The Gormu-Lhasa railway line will significantly improve China's military logistics capability and exert strategic pressure on India.

Plane Pique
The Gujarat Government resents the CAG indictment for the purchase of an aircraft.

METROSCAPE: LOOKING GLASS

CHENNAI
Restaurant

Kolkata's famous Chinese restaurant Red Hot Chilli Pepper has come to Chennai in a spiffy avtaar called Beijing Blues, offering what they call an authentic range of Cantonese and Schezwan dishes. The interiors are not forcefully Oriental, in fact, just a trendy blend of post-Art Deco and a few Chinese masks with attenuated goatees. The recommended starters, like crispy chilli babycorn begin at Rs 90 as do the soups, noodles and the rice medley. And the jumbo prawns, which threaten to take over the plate, are brought from Bengal and put together in a recipe fashioned by Kokata's Chef Bharath. Make sure you're not spent before desert-the flat noodles with honey and caramel are classic. Call (044) 811-0243.

DELHI
Contemporary Crafts

The Craft Workshop at Alliance Francaise involving four local craft outfits hopes that craft adapts, modifies and reinvents itself-the only way it can survive the machine-led devastation of modernism. So among the contenders, Earth and Grass Workshop and Seed use natural building blocks such as bamboo to structure CD racks, spice jars and other home accessories, while Kassmi and Ishtaraak use a wood-bamboo-brass-wrought iron combo in furniture and lamps (above). On till September 14. Call (011) 625-4293.

DELHI
Resto-Bar

The first impression is a screaming blue neon signboard outside that reads '4S'. It's the newest "bar and restaurant" on the block in GK-II's M-Block market. As you enter, there are more blue lights and an aquarium with fat gold fish. But it's not a sea food place. 4S rustles up only Punjabi cuisine-Murgh Tikkas, Tangdi Shan-e-Punjab, and the Seekh Kebabs are must-haves. The bar counter serves speciality mocktails. Check out 4S Smooch, a lime, ginger and cola concoction (Rs 60). Meal for two costs Rs 400 (minus drinks). Call (011) 6453391 or 6213738.

MetroScape

Looking Glass

Chennai Restaurant:
Beijing Blues

Delhi Contemporary Crafts: The Craft Workshop

Delhi Restro-bar: 4S