The deal would help U.S. nuclear scientists who have lost touch with making civilian reactors for over three decades. But in this time Indian nuclear scientists have persevered with research and fabrication despite international isolation.

The round-table conference is a breath of fresh air. This is the first concrete step to suggest that constructing peace in Kashmir has a definable place on the national agenda.

The nuclear agreement reached between the Prime Minister Singh and President Bush will yield benefits for both the countries.

They have stuck their hands into a hornet's nest. This is going to inflame a lot of scientists who are very, very concerned and are far more knowledgeable in this area than the authors appear to be. This is not the last word — definitely not.

They have literally stuck their hands into a hornets' nest. This is going to inflame a lot of scientists who are very, very concerned and are far more knowledgeable in this area than the authors appear to be. This is not the last word – definitely not.

As great scientists have said and as all children know, it is above all by the imagination that we achieve perception, and compassion, and hope.