At the "first sound" of it.. it seemed like funny nerd rage to me ;)

ISRO (which) conducted the mission, has also launched the very successful INSAT sattellite system http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_National_Satellite_System . They have there own "Launch Vehicles". One of the few, deserving, Indian govt. owned organisation.

Ever looked carefully at your feet!! Most people would have never tried to read the anatomy of there own foot... There are several smaller bones that form the structure of our feet. Some people might have a lesser arch, some a flat foot; and that means this struture of smaller bones isn't getting the right support. If you feel a tinge of sensation in your knee or in the foot area when using the treadmill, then do get yourself a pair that fits snugly, and feels COMFORTING when running.

..and definately you don't need a heavily marketed silly technology for that -- I especially dislike the pump, air blocks and very tender rubber in sports shoes. But an arch on the sole, that supports well, could be very helpful. If your foot is slipping inside your shoe and not gripped well, that's bad.

All the talk about tribes running for there entire life barefoot is just of no *personal* concern for slashdoters... untill of course you are into anthropology. lol

Tata's are a VERY successful business group. There automotive division has proved it's reliability in the Indian market for long. They are just about sound to take on new challenges. They know the shit they are making and how to position it. The Car can carry the load of an A/C along with the passengers, and that's enough assessment of a 'cheap' engine I presume. It's always a joy to see such incremental jumps in technology, whether it works or not is an entirely different question. You don't think they are using the technology used 20yrs back to make the the heavy fuel guzzling cars, do you?? lol.

Just because a cheap car appears people aren't going to jump into purchasing it.. there are a bazillion other factors (Time it takes to take the Road, Parking space, Fuel costs, need!)

All and all nothing BIG changes; atleast the pollution, the car denisty doesn't change an iota;
Take my word on it, I have spent my life here in India -- except that the Tata's may prove there mettle in the Auto segment... or it might just go down as an experiment.
No one is jumping into getting this car just because it's cheap. The price difference between the next priced car and this one isn't too much either!

It's just a big market people!!! Toyota, Ford, Honda, Skoda -- all are there on the roads... and in huge numbers. You talk about vehicle density and shit... huh!
You seem presumably afraid of a developing nation suddenly "getting it"! That's not cool man!

Tata's are a VERY successful business group. There automotive division has proved it's reliability in the Indian market for long. They are just about sound to take on new challenges. They know the shit they are making and how to position it. The Car can carry the load of an A/C along with the passengers, and that's enough assessment of a 'cheap' engine I presume. It's always a joy to see such incremental jumps in technology, whether it works or not is an entirely different question. You don't think they are using the technology used 20yrs back to make the the heavy fuel guzzling cars, do you?? lol. Just because a cheap car appears people aren't going to jump into purchasing it.. there are a bazillion other factors (Time it takes to take the Road, Parking space, Fuel costs, need!) All and all nothing BIG changes; atleast the pollution, the car denisty doesn't change an iota; Take my word on it, I have spent my life here in India -- except that the Tata's may prove there mettle in the Auto segment... or it might just go down as an experiment. No one is jumping into getting this car just because it's cheap. The price difference between the next priced car and this one isn't too much either! It's just a big market!!! Toyota, Ford, Honda, Skoda -- all are there on the roads... and in huge numbers. You talk about vehicle density and shit... huh! Some people seem presumably afraid of a developing nation suddenly "getting it"! That's not cool man!