Outlook magazine issue dated July 18th , 2005 In the wake of globalisation, why should one pay attention to grassroots innovations? Does it matter if someone in a rural area has designed a mechanical coconut husker that simplifies the task? A grassroots innovator from Madurai has created a machine to peel garlic without damaging its quality. And entrepreneurs from Pakistan want to buy it. Another one from Singapore read about an arecanut peeler on the National Innovation Foundation website and placed an order.(read more....) Give Me An Idea: India needs to take risks and back innovation for scientific progress by Dr R.A. Mashelkar. Outlook magazine issue dated July 18th , 2005 Innovation is the key for the production and processing of knowledge. A nation's ability to convert knowledge into wealth and social good through innovation determines its future. This presents us with a challenge: of the resurgence of an innovative India, since in recent times the 'I' in India was seeming to stand for imitation and inhibition, not innovation. (read more....) Indian grassroots innovation in Pakistan for the first time!!! News briefing dated June 18th , 2005 In a momentous agreement that added a landmark dimension to India-Pakistan grassroots partnership, Mr. M. Nagarajan of Madurai, Tamilnadu successfully signed a deal with Perfect Food Industries of Lahore, Pakistan for his grassroots innovation - Garlic Peeling Machine. The final payment was received today and the machine has been despatched, according to Mr. Manish Saxena, National Coordinator-Business Development, National Innovation Foundation, who facilitated this deal..... Technology Transfer of 10 HP Mini Tractor