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

No Date With The Past

Safdarjang's Tomb in Delhi will never be the same again for dating couples. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has just woken up to a new role: that of playing moral police. Last week, the ASI ordered a stern clampdown on young-and old-couples from getting demonstrative in front of some popular national monuments and historical sites.

"The ruling was long overdue," quips ASI's media officer A.C. Grover. "It's not uncommon to spot couples in 'aesthetic poses' in these places. How can we allow them to abuse national heritage this way?" For those looking, there won't be any clipped warnings or notices at entry points, but the ASI is planning to depute the Delhi Police and guards to keep constant vigil. Legal action (that's not yet specified) will be taken against offenders. For now, Purana Qila and Lodhi Garden will also fall under the purview of the new directive along with Safdarjang's Tomb. Other monuments will be added as the policy concretises. Where will all the couples duck for cover now?

—Methil Renuka

Wrist Fight:These bubbles are not splotchy oil drops on the photos. The farsighted managers of Timex watches decided that apart from having a regular fashion show at Delhi's Hyatt Regency, a large magnifying glass on the ramp would be useful in combating the otherwise obscure projection of wristwear. (Myopic Movado lost out on an opportunity in Mumbai.) Models like Sapna Kumar, Ajay Balhara (right), Noyonika Chatterjee and comeback-kid Preeti Mankotia, therefore, had to make a beeline for the amplifying apparatus while flaunting conspicuous ensembles by Anshu Arora Sen, Abhishek Gupta, Nandita Basu and model-turned-designer Simar Duggal. But the show started late ... the managers, presumably, forgot to see the time.

MetroScape

Looking Glass

Chennai Restaurant:
Beijing Blues

Delhi Contemporary Crafts: The Craft Workshop

Delhi Restro-bar: 4S