Science In India
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Indian Science Congress postponed amid tussle with Centre’s science and technology department
There have been allegations that the association has politicised the science congress and given a platform to pseudoscience since the BJP came to power in 2014.
Niladry Sarkar
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Indian Science Congress: Speakers at certain events will have their talks vetted, says association
Scientists from the Indian Science Congress Association will monitor paper presentations and block any unsubstantiated claims based on myths.
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Indian Science Congress: Talks at event should be vetted by serious committees, says Nobel laureate
Structural biologist Venkatraman Ramakrishnan said the event needs to be smaller and more depoliticised.
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Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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Geologist claims Hindu god Brahma discovered dinosaurs, mentioned them in Vedas: Indian Express
Ashu Khosla, who teaches at Panjab University, made the remarks while presenting a research paper at the 106th Indian Science Congress in Phagwara.
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Why developing a scientific temper is essential for Indian democracy to flourish
August 20, the fifth death anniversary of slain rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, will be marked as National Scientific Temper Day.
Niruj Mohan Ramanujam
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Stephen Hawking said the Vedas have a theory superior to Einstein’s E=mc^2, claims science minister
Union minister Harsh Vardhan made the statement at the 105th Indian Science Congress.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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‘It is time to redefine R&D as research for nation’s development’, Modi tells science congress
The prime minister urged the community to inculcate a scientific temper among the youth.
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Video: Why do people in power get away with making unscientific and ridiculous statements?
Dr Tejal Kanitkar, Assistant Professor at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, debunks everyday obscurantism.
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Indian Institute of Science alumni body calls off astrology workshop after outrage
Some wrote to the IISc director that organising such an event would wrongly ‘imply that the alumni body supports astrology as a science’.
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The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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March for Science: Why thousands of Indian scientists will take to the streets on August 9
Budgetary cuts in funding, pseudoscience and growing religious bigotry has left the scientific community worried.
Vinita Govindarajan
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‘Ek Doctor Ki Maut’ and the missing Indian scientist in the laboratory
Tapan Sinha’s acclaimed movie is a rare exploration of the complications faced by scientific researchers in India.
Damini Kulkarni
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Nobel laureates spotlight India’s invention problem
Studies confirm that India is doing poorly when it comes to creating new technologies and discovering new things.
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The Field
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis