SCIENTIFIC TEMPER CONSTITUTION
J&K govt withdraws 6519 books, examines over 21 lakh books, MLA Langate demands details and who ordered the removal
Awami Itihaad Party MLA Sheikh Khursheed has questioned the removal of thousands of books from libraries of colleges and higher education institutions in Jammu and Kashmir, alleging that the government failed to provide details of the titles, authors and publishers. According to the government’s response, 21,81,582 books were examined, of which 518 banned books and 4,249 other books were withdrawn, while 1,752 were referred for expert examination.
Scientists, activists urge govt to halt E20 rollout, enact anti-black magic law
Prominent scientists and activists have urged the government to halt E20 fuel rollout. They also called for scrapping the National Testing Agency due to recent issues. A nationwide anti-black magic law was demanded to combat superstition. Public policies should be guided by scientific evidence and research funding increased. The collective advocated for science adoption to secure India's future.
IIT Mandi probes 'Shudras serve higher classes' poster; director blames some students' interpretation
IIT Mandi has ordered an inquiry into a controversial Bhagavad Gita poster. The poster suggested Shudras should serve higher classes, sparking outrage. Director Laxmidhar Behera distanced the institute from the poster's contents. He stated the institute strongly condemns all forms of caste discrimination. An inquiry committee is investigating the student-led event's origins.
Priyanka Gandhi's 'gaumutra expert' jibe lands her in trouble, over 200 academicians criticise
Among those who signed the letter are Sachin Chaturvedi, Vice Chancellor of Nalanda University; Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, JNU Vice Chancellor; Nageshwar Rao, former IGNOU VC; TG Sitharam, former director of IIT Guwahati; Amit Patra, director of IIT BHU, and around 210 others.
February 19, today in history: From empires to space and social change
February 19 holds historical significance. It marks the birth of Copernicus and Shivaji Maharaj. The date saw the Donner Party rescue and Edison's phonograph patent. Kansas banned alcohol. US interned Japanese Americans. Betty Friedan's book sparked feminism. Mir space station launched. Fidel Castro stepped down. Harper Lee and Karl Lagerfeld passed away.
Nehru's contributions sought to be denied, denigrated, distorted by PM: Congress
On the occasion of Jawaharlal Nehru's 136th birth anniversary, the Congress party has taken a stand against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of undermining Nehru's significant role in shaping India’s democratic and secular ethos. The opposition champions Nehru's legacy, asserting it will continue to inspire future generations.
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Kanimozhi criticises Anurag Thakur over Hanuman-space remark
Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has criticized Anurag Thakur's claim about Hanuman's space travel. She questioned Thakur's remarks made during National Space Day. Kanimozhi emphasized the importance of science over mythology in education. She highlighted the need to nurture curiosity in young minds. The exchange has ignited a debate on the role of beliefs in education.
Tamil Nadu Guv Ravi in fresh trouble, his 'Jai Shri Ram' chant in college stokes controversy
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi is facing criticism after allegedly urging students to chant "Jai Shri Ram" at a college event. SPCSS-TN, a group of educationists, has accused him of violating his oath and secular principles. The organization is urging President Murmu to remove Ravi from his position, citing a failure to uphold the Constitution.
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea for steps to eradicate superstition, sorcery
The top court said it is for the Parliament to intervene in such matters. The plea said a strict anti-superstition and sorcery law is urgently needed to do away with the unscientific acts prevalent in the society that adversely impact the community and also to prevent fake seers from exploiting innocent people.
Plea in SC seeks direction to Centre, states for steps to eradicate superstition, sorcery
A plea filed in the Supreme Court seeks directives for the Centre and states to eradicate superstition, sorcery, and similar practices. The petition calls for a strict anti-superstition law to prevent unscientific acts and exploitation by fake seers. It also suggests developing scientific temper and humanism among citizens, in line with constitutional duties.
We can't promote one religion above all others, says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on the eve of Ram Mandir inauguration
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes state involvement in Ayodhya's Ram Temple consecration, stressing a concerning blurring of the line between religion and state. He cites a departure from secular principles, cautioning against promoting one religion over others. Emphasizing secularism as India's democratic soul, Vijayan urges upholding constitutional rights for religious freedom.
Do not give 'unscientific colour' to Chandrayaan mission: DMK member Raja in Lok Sabha
During a discussion on the success of the Chandrayaan-3 mission in the Lok Sabha, DMK member A Raja urged the government to ensure that the benefits of India's scientific achievements reach society. He emphasized that India is among the top four superpowers in the world and that the success of Chandrayaan-3 has removed the mythological illusion.
Attempts to subvert Kerala's unity, secularism, scientific temper should be nipped in bud: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
"Let us make this 77th Independence Day celebration meaningful by pledging to strengthen our freedom, unity, democracy, secularism and scientific thinking," he said in his speech. Vijayan also said that as the nation celebrates its 77th Independence Day instances of caste and ethnic divisions have cast a shadow over the republic and injured its secular nature. Besides that, even federal values have been subverted, he claimed.
I never hurt sentiments of any religion, says Kerala Speaker A N Shamseer on row over his remarks on Lord Ganesha
Kerala Assembly Speaker A N Shamseer has expressed that he never intended to hurt any religion's sentiment, and he considers the controversy over his comments on Lord Ganesha as "very unfortunate". Shamseer addressed reporters stating that during his recent speech in Ernakulam, he urged to promote scientific temper. The protestors from NSS allege that the comments brought shame & discontent to Hinduism's sacred beliefs. The ruling CPI(M) has condemned the Sangh Parivar's campaign against the Speaker over the alleged remarks.
Take suo motu action in hate speeches: SC to UP, Delhi and Uttarakhand
The bench held "Constitution of India envisages Bharat as a secular nation and fraternity, assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the country are guiding principles enshrined in the Preamble. There cannot be fraternity unless members of the community drawn from different religions or castes are able to live in harmony."
View: Nehru and science in the age of coronavirus
With 422,829 infections, worldwide and 18,907 deaths and still counting, Nehruvian vision of science and his efforts in creating a scientific society gains immense importance and relevance. Science, according to Jawahar Lal Nehru, was the major triumph of the human mind which could liberate humankind from illness, want and misery.
Not possible to have uniform education syllabus, says minister
Since education is a subject in the Concurrent List of the Constitution and a substantial majority of schools are under the jurisdiction of state governments, HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said it is for the respective state or union territory governments to decide the syllabus and curriculum.
View: New quota will deepen casteism, not abolish it
"The court must strike down the new amendment for violating the basic structure of the Constitution."
India still unable to develop indigenous rifle, rues Hamid Ansari
"We, to this day, cannot prepare a proper rifle that is used by our army. We have to go and buy rifles outside," Ansari said.
Prakash Karat accuses Modi govt of trying to change the Constitution
Karat alleged that ever since the BJP came to power, those holding key positions in various institutions have been talking about changing the document.
More scientists voice concern over 'intolerance'
After a group of scientists petitioned President Pranab Mukherjee against intolerance in the country, more of their ilk have joined the protest voicing concern over "ways in which science and reason are being eroded."
Royal Society seeks greater interaction between India and UK
Britain's prestigious Royal Society will try to foster greater interaction between India and the UK, said India-born Nobel Laureate Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, President elect of the society.
Hamid Ansari : Promoting scientific temper a constitutional and moral duty
Poverty, hunger, disease, ignorance, superstition and obscurantism are impediments that exist in our society, Hamid Ansari said
Use of local language can boost GDP: Smriti Irani
During the conference, Irani emphasized building a scientific temper among students and giving them value-based education.
German vs Sanskrit controversy created 'deliberately': Smriti Irani
"The schools were teaching German as the third language which was in violation of the Constitution, knowing that German is not a third language," Irani said.
Poke Me: The Unnao gold rush is a national shame
The manner in which exercise is being carried out signals to the public that the government takes godmen's dreams seriously. And that is a shame.
DMK chief M Karunanidhi for anti-superstition bill
Since it has become the need of the hour to pass such laws and syllabi, all should come forward to take it further, he said.
Let Narendra Dabholkar's murder turn the tide for reason
It is a tragedy that one of the country’s finest rationalists had to be murdered, to bring about this change.
Indian media promoting superstitions and backward ideas: Markandey Katju
Markandey Katju today alleged that the media houses are often looked upon by their owners as the means of making money.
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