Must read for all. One excerpt from the article:- For example, it is known in learned circles that the Pythagorean triplets were also discovered by Indian mathematician and the earliest reference goes back to Sulba Sutra possibly pre dating Pythagoras. But when such an assertion is also mixed with claims of invention of vimanas that could undertake interplanetary journey, the earlier claims and the claimant both get discredited. No one wins. Those who set out to restore the glory of India’s past do more damage to it. In this cacophony, Indians stand to lose the most. It means that a rational and realistic study of India’s past is now a much maligned field which no rationalist scientist or citizen will attempt. All rational studies will be squeezed out. Studies of ancient India will become synonymous with the cacophony of the fringe groups of ultra-nationalists. dnaindia/analysis/standpoint-cry-my-beloved-science-cry-my-beloved-country-2049781
Posted on: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 07:53:45 +0000
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