Endless red tape and public hostility to technology have raised fears about the future of Germany's technological sector

Indian scientists are developing computers that can understand and respond to the spoken wordIndian scientists are developing computers that can understand and respond to the spoken word

• FARNWAY, a farmers' cooperative in northeastern England, is all set to pave the way for bio-diesel-fuelled vehicles. It plans to run its cars and lorries on bio-diesel produced from rapeseed.

There is some apprehension about the new South African government's stand on environment and science and technology, but emerging trends bring hope for the future

Leading firms are using various technologies to grab a share of the gigantic market created by the need to provide the Indian electorate with identity cards

ALTHOUGH many believe that he was shortchanged by the mandarins of the Indian technological and scientific establishment, Sam Pitroda still retains a concern for Indian S&T. He was at his avuncular

Scientists pinpoint shortcomings in the new draft technology policy

The finance minister has placed his bets on growth through rapid technological development, but critics say he should proceed with caution