http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24729073
Some of the comments below this BBC News story make me ashamed to be British
On my part I think it is a fabulous achievement and for a fraction of the cost of similar missions from Europe and the US, well done India...
What some are failing to realize is that it is becoming increasingly crucial for mankind to have a presence in space. As Earth's resources dwindle the only option open to us is to develop space tech to a level where we can begin prospecting for minerals in space which are essential for our continuing development as a civilization. If not we face a slow decline into obscurity.