The 98th Indian Science Congress opened in chennai on Monday on an introspective note on higher education with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asking universities to foster creativity on campuses without bureaucratic restrictions. Indian Science Congress Association General President KC Pandey set the ball rolling with his opening remarks, drawing the attention of the gathering of more than 7,000 scientists and academicians to India's "systematic failure" in capitalising on its successes.

Mr. Singh who also met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi said Congress-DMK alliance was 'strong', seeking to end the speculations on the ties between the two UPA allies amid signs of strain against the backdrop of the 2G Spectrum scam. During the meeting, Mr. Karunanidhi submitted a detailed memorandum to Dr. Singh on the damage caused by the rains last month in several districts of the State.

Published Date : Tuesday, 4/1/2011 4:58 PM IST