A small-scale unit based in India has developed an 'electronic school bag' (ESB) for schoolchildren. The ESB has 2GB flash memory, runs on Linux, and comes with black and white LCDs. The device will be available to government schools at Rs 1,200 (that's less than US$ 29) in the next two months. OK, it might not be a true 'laptop', but it's perfect for schoolchildren in rural India.

The Economic Times reports that the Government of India is considering a "ban on posting of private and personal videos on internet and mobiles" to tackle piracy and cyber crime.

The Economic Times, being a true financial daily, doesn't raise any concerns, other than the possible loss to businesses ("The move could affect the industry's revenue earnings from VAS").