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.

NEWSNOTES

Voices

"Funds from the public coffers often go to the militants and therefore the Finance Ministry holds back funds."
L.K. Advani, Union home minister, at a meeting of the North Eastern Council

"Becoming a prime minister is not a big thing. Every two years the prime minister in this country is changed."
A.B. Vajpayee, prime minister, implying he is waiting for his tenure to end

"Who does not take money for his party? When the giver and the taker have no problems, why does it bother others?"
Mayawati, Bahujan Samaj Party vice-president, admitting that she had received crores of rupees as gifts on her birthday

"I have never done drugs in my life. As for other people who do them ... I only know of Jim Morrison."
Rohit Bal, fashion designer, on reports in the media that he was a cocaine user

"I am amazed the governor had done this ... how far can popular democracy go if it be against the rule of law?"
Fali Nariman, Lawyer, on Jayalalitha's appointment

"The governor is not answerable to any court in the exercise of the powers and duties of his office."
J. Jayalalitha, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

MetroScape

Looking Glass

Chennai Restaurant:
Beijing Blues

Delhi Contemporary Crafts: The Craft Workshop

Delhi Restro-bar: 4S