Indonesia & Hinduism

Every year a Hindu festival called 'nyepi' or day of silence is celeberated in Indonesia. It is one of the national holidays in that country.

I have not heard of such a day of silence being observed in India. Have you?

Light by the bottleful

The article in today's Hindu "Light by the bottleful" deserves a read.

http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/article2657221.ece