Science and Technology for Peace Ever since the beginning of civilisation man has tried to conquer the forces of nature. Science and technology have come to man’s aid in different forms at different times. For what were the ancient weapons, whether made of stone or metal, except the means to establish man’s supremacy over his environment? Or the invention of the wheel that was to make travel and communication speedier? Man...

Inflation At present, India is faced with a host of problems of varying urgency and the problem of soaring prices is one of the most important problems that our motherland Is confronted with. The problem is two-fold : to check the rising prices and, if possible, to bring the prices down. The prices are sky-rocketing. Since June 1966, when the Government first devalued the rupee, the prices have risen more than...

Academic Reforms in India Ministry for Human Resource and Development (MHRD) has come out with various proposed changes to the existing set up of education in India. The additions and oversights in these reports seems troublesome for all Indians interested in the betterment of the people of India. There is lacking of a well-designed science based curriculum truly relevant to the Indian scene. It is believed that access to a well-planned...