Category: Indian Science and Mathematics

Need Help: Information on ancient Indian scientists

Many of you may have come across this information about “Ancient Indian Scientists” before. I received it in a chain email but I shall be most grateful if any reader(s) have links or references...

An Unsung Hero…

Thanks to Mohit who first alerted me to this arcticle by Varun Aggarwal on Sir J C Bose – the unsung hero of Indian Science. Varun’s site details Sir J C Bose‘s contribution to...

Celebrating India…and the emerging world order

This article was forwarded by a friend from UK. It is an extract of the UK Chancellor Gordon Brown’s speech while on a recent visit to Bangalore, (Jan 17 ’07). Excerpts (emphasis mine):  “…Now as the...

Does no one remember the Indian contribution to Technology?

I came across this excellent, very powerful and well-researched article by karigar: Karnataki Karbon Nanotube Swords- forget S Indian Wootz! Please read in full and circulate widely. It is a shame that widespread ignorance...