(Abstract of my talk at JNU School of Life Sciences, yesterday 12 May 2008, 3.30 p.m.) Currently, molecular dynamics uses ordinary differential equations. I explain why functional differential equations are better suited to biology,
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The late Daya Krishna, aptly described as a Socratic gadfly, was one of the pillars of philosophy in India, and a great believer in samvad or dialogue The late Ramu Gandhi, a grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, was perhaps best known for his lifelong explorations into the notion of self, for…
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Subject: Buddhist mathematics on Ambedkar jayanti Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:57:48 +0000 religious and political considerations have penetrated the content of mathematics and science. I pointed out the cultural dependence of logic—that Buddhist and Jain logics are not 2-valued…What kind of mathematics, science and technology would result from different…
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Subject: SSV website on Atiyah-Raju case Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:39:14+0000 The Society for Scientific Values has now placed the following on its website. http://www.scientificvalues.org/cases.html ; 2007 case, number 2. "Atiyah-Raju Case: Prof C.K. Raju charged Prof Michel Atiyah, former President of the Royal Society, UK, of…
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Why is the ethics of science important? And why does talk of ethics so rarely translate into action?
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Subject: 14th March: World Plagiarism Day Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:52:53 +0000 Best wishes to all! CKR
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The review of Cultural Foundations of Mathematics which appeared in The Hindu on 12 Feb. http://www.thehindu.com/br/2008/02/12/stories/2008021250101700.htm
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How does Aryabhata’s value of pi compare with Ptolemy’s?