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  • History and Philosophy of Mathematics

    Brahmagupta

    June 1, 2008 - By CK Raju

    — In indiantheory@yahoogroups.com, “rajchak1” <rajchak1@…> wrote: > > The article “Resonance_brahmagupta.pdf” should be available under > Files on the options bar at the left of the screen … > The article isn’t super-recent, but I thought it might be of interest. > I took a look at this article, and…

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  • Physics

    Functional Differential Equations in Biology

    May 13, 2008 - By CK Raju

    (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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  • Science and Society

    Daya Krishna, Ramu Gandhi, and the Harmony Principle

    May 7, 2008 - By CK Raju

    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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  • History and Philosophy of Mathematics

    Buddhist mathematics on Ambedkar jayanti

    May 7, 2008 - By CK Raju

    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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  • Physics - Science and Society

    SSV website on Atiyah-Raju case

    May 7, 2008 - By CK Raju

    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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  • Science and Society

    Ethics of Science: NISTADS & TERI Workshop on Science Society Interface in Emerging Technologies

    May 7, 2008 - By CK Raju

    Why is the ethics of science important? And why does talk of ethics so rarely translate into action?

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  • Uncategorized

    14th March: World Plagiarism Day

    May 6, 2008 - By CK Raju

    Subject: 14th March: World Plagiarism Day Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:52:53 +0000 Best wishes to all!   CKR

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  • History and Philosophy of Mathematics

    Review of Cultural Foundations of Mathematics

    May 6, 2008 - By CK Raju

    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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  • History and Philosophy of Mathematics

    Aryabhata and Ptolemy

    May 5, 2008 - By CK Raju

    How does Aryabhata’s value of pi compare with Ptolemy’s?

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