
Tuesday, July 20, 1999
Move step by step
The late Chinese Prime Minister Chou En-Lai was once asked what impact the French Revolution had made. He said it was too early to judge.

Of scientists in drylands
Deciding on awardees in this great country is always a difficult business. We are not a people who easily accept that another man should be honoured.

Memories of laughter
The picture was taken with one of those cheap aim-and-shoot cameras. It had you, your twin and my brother posing in a dimly-lit hostel mess in gaudy bermudas and faded T-shirts.

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