So, here come the usual pack of whiners moaning about how the money could have been spent on poor people etc.

granting that india is indeed poor, does not mean that we should not spend anything on research. or do they want us to remain this way and look to the West for all the wonders with starry eyes?

i do not know whether the technology will enable us to get more money but certainly beats fabricating WMDs and invading other lands for oil. seems to me a more honest effort...

finally, regarding the "billions" of pounds being poured into india as aid, just think of it as a loan being repaid.....

http://www.ivarta.com/columns/OL_060206.htm