India needs all the sexy science projects and clear thinking it can get if the country is to become a major player in basic research.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/why-india-must-make-its-moon-probe-pay
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/anil-ananthaswamy
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/new-scientist
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/science-and-technology
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/physical-science
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/space-technology
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/india