thapap, research in industry is far satiating than academia. ===== not necessarily. if you ask your professors, they will prolly say NO. Why? 1) you have less freedom in research in industries. i mean you have to stick to the norms and policies of the particular company u r working for. 2) in universities, you can do research of your choice, can approach in the way u want. i mean u r the "king" (i don't believe in monarchy hai feri--dont take me otherwise hehe) of your work. its like you being a CEO and promoter of the work u do. :) 3) industrial research is far more challenging i agree but will keep you on your toes all the time. nevertheless u will be exposed to the hitech companies and their bigshots directly. u will be pushed all the time regardless of the circumstances. Loote