An Early All Fools Day in India?

Today is 30th January 2009. A good 2 months still to go for the All fools day. But here in India, we seem to want to observe/celebrate it this early. We want it today!

Surprised?

Well, what else can one say after reading this news item in the papers this morning, about a $10 computer being pushed by the babus (AKA clerks) in the Human Resource Ministry of the Government of India:

Govt set to make computers available @ Rs 500

Hold your breath. This computer will soon hit the schools, colleges in another six months..

Read the news item and decide for yourself if I overshot?