1. The results of unfettered developmental activity behind the Great Wall are slowly trickling out for the rest of the world to observe, study and emulate (Editorial, The Hindu, March 26, 2010). Notwithstanding criticisms of human rights violations along the road to progress, the Chinese have demonstrated their almost supernatural commitment to hard work, scientific research and patriotism, all of which have ensured tremendous economic growth rate - Sunil P Shenoy, Bangalore.
2. China has indeed travelled a long way. The New Scientist's assessment that "China's emergence as a scientific superpower can no longer be denied" should be an eyeopener for the Indian science and technology establishment. We boast of having the largest pool of professionals in the field of science and technology. But when it comes to original and innovative works, our record is dismal. Not a single science and technology organisation figures in the top-hundred list of quality institutions in this arena (as per the Shanghai index). NASA and companies in the Silicon Valley employ a significant number of Indian professionals. This means that given the opportunity, our scientists can compete at the top level.
It is high time we seized the initiative of channelling our pool of professionals while simultaneously improving the existing institutes - Subodh Kumar, New Delhi
Courtesy: Letters to The Editor, The Hindu, Trichy, March 27, 2010.
Grateful thanks to Sunil P Shenoy, Subodh Kumar and The Hindu.
2. China has indeed travelled a long way. The New Scientist's assessment that "China's emergence as a scientific superpower can no longer be denied" should be an eyeopener for the Indian science and technology establishment. We boast of having the largest pool of professionals in the field of science and technology. But when it comes to original and innovative works, our record is dismal. Not a single science and technology organisation figures in the top-hundred list of quality institutions in this arena (as per the Shanghai index). NASA and companies in the Silicon Valley employ a significant number of Indian professionals. This means that given the opportunity, our scientists can compete at the top level.
It is high time we seized the initiative of channelling our pool of professionals while simultaneously improving the existing institutes - Subodh Kumar, New Delhi
Courtesy: Letters to The Editor, The Hindu, Trichy, March 27, 2010.
Grateful thanks to Sunil P Shenoy, Subodh Kumar and The Hindu.
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