  The goal of this article is to present a broad perspective on quantum gravity
for \emph{non-experts}. After a historical introduction, key physical problems
of quantum gravity are illustrated. While there are a number of interesting and
insightful approaches to address these issues, over the past two decades
sustained progress has primarily occurred in two programs: string theory and
loop quantum gravity. The first program is described in Horowitz's contribution
while my article will focus on the second. The emphasis is on underlying ideas,
conceptual issues and overall status of the program rather than mathematical
details and associated technical subtleties.
