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Jan 11, 2019
Indian Science Congress: Rise of pseudo-scientific public proclamations has broad and ominous implications
Should more scientists and the general public in India crusade against the onslaught of silly pseudo-scientific claims and the disregard for science that might threaten its viability, integrity, legitimacy and utility in the international arena? -
Jan 08, 2019
Scientists protest irrational claims made about ancient India at Science Congress
According to the Minister for Science, "gravitational waves" will then be named "Narendra Modi waves" -
Jan 08, 2019
Firstpost Editor's Picks: Citizenship Bill, reservation amid rising unemployment, jokers at Science Congress; today's must-read stories
Firstpost Editor's Picks: Citizenship Amendment Bill creating two classes of citizens in Assam, how reservation amid rising unemployment may impact general category, to jokers at Science Congress, here are today's must-read stories -
Jan 08, 2019
Indian Science Congress: What allusions to ancient aircraft, 'Krishnanian Physics' reveal about Hindutva insecurities
It was no surprise when a delegate at the recently-concluded Indian Science Congress suggested the Ramayana and the Mahabharata prove ancient Indian civilisation featured aircraft (courtesy Ravana), guided missiles and test-tube babies. -
Jan 07, 2019
Amartya Sen supports Naseeruddin Shah, claims India suffered because of patience for inequality, injustice
Amartya Sen also said he would advocate changing the name of the Nalanda University, as it was not "functioning in conformity with its heritage". -
Jan 06, 2019
Firstpost Editor's Picks: War of words over Rafale, Indian Science Congress, Pawan Kumar Sehrawat's redemption story; today's must read stories
Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday engaged in a war of words on Twitter. -
Jan 06, 2019
Indian Science Congress sees several questionable claims; protests held in Bengaluru, agitators say defending science 'true patriotism'
The 106th Indian Science Congress made headlines for startling claims and statements made by some speakers, particularly those seeking to explain mythology through science. -
Jan 06, 2019
Centre to make linking of Aadhaar with driving licences mandatory soon, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
Through a power presentation, Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "This is digital profile of India - 123 crore Aadhaar cards,121 crore mobile phones, 44.6 crore smart phones, 56 crore internet users, there has been 51 percent growth in e-commerce. There is 130 crore population in India." -
Jan 06, 2019
Ravi Shankar Prasad says Centre finalised plans to frame data protection law to shield sensitive information
Addressing the ongoing Indian Science Congress, 2019, Science Communicators' Meet in Jalandhar on Saturday, Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "India is now the third most attractive investment destination for technology transactions and it is the best time to do science in India." -
Jan 06, 2019
Science body criticises Andhra university V-C's 'Kauravas were test-tube babies' claim at Indian Science Congress
Andhra University Vice-Chancellor G Nageshwar Rao had on Friday said at the Indian Science Congress that Kauravas were born due to stem cell and test tube technologies, and that India possessed knowledge about guided missiles thousands of years ago.
