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"Celebrating the #Legacy of Prof. C.N.R. Rao": A #Pioneer in #Science and #Research Today, let's honor the remarkable legacy of Prof. C.N.R. Rao, a trailblazer in the scientific community! Prof. Rao's contributions to science and #research are immense: 1. Pioneering Work-: He is known for his groundbreaking research in #solid-state chemistry, #materials science, and #nanotechnology. 2. Inspiring Generations-: Prof. Rao has mentored and inspired countless students, researchers, and scientists, shaping the future of Indian science. 3. Leadership-: He has led numerous institutions (like Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) ) and initiatives, driving #innovation and excellence in scientific research. 4. Awards and Honors-: Prof. Rao has received numerous awards, including the #Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor. 5. Global Recognition-: He is recognized worldwide for his contributions, with over 1,600 research papers and 50 books to his name. Let's celebrate Prof. Rao's legacy by: 1. Embracing #Curiosity-: Fostering a culture of curiosity and inquiry in our work and lives. 2. Pursuing Excellence-: Striving for excellence in our respective fields, just as Prof. Rao has done. 3. Mentoring Future Generations-: Paying it forward by guiding and inspiring the next generation of scientists and researchers. 4. Collaborating Globally-: Embracing international collaborations to drive innovation and progress. Share your thoughts and tributes to Prof. C.N.R. Rao in the comments! #CNRao #Legacy #Science #Research #Inspiration #Leadership #Excellence #Curiosity #Mentorship #GlobalCollaboration

Why No Indian Scientist Working in India Has Won a Nobel in 94 Years It has been 94 years since an Indian scientist won a Nobel Prize in the sciences while working in India. C.V. Raman’s 1930 win for Physics remains the only such achievement. Though Indian-origin scientists like Hargovind Khorana (1968, Medicine), Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar (1983, Physics), and Venkatraman Ramakrishnan (2009, Chemistry) have been awarded, they were working outside India and were not Indian citizens when they were honoured.. Why Hasn't India Won Another? 1. Inadequate Focus on Basic Research: Fundamental research, the driving force behind scientific breakthroughs, receives little attention. 2. Insufficient Funding: India invests less than 1% of its GDP in research and development, lagging far behind global leaders. 3. Bureaucratic Hurdles: A cumbersome bureaucracy restricts scientific innovation, limiting flexibility and creativity. 4. Limited Private Sector Support: Unlike in Western countries, Indian companies invest minimally in research, stifling technological and scientific advancements. 5. Decaying University Research: India’s universities, once thriving research hubs, have seen a significant decline in capabilities. 6. Small Researcher Pool: India has five times fewer researchers per capita than the global average, narrowing the chances of Nobel-level contributions. What you think the reason?

Honorable PM Narendra Modi is talking about how India improved the most in THE world rankings in Research Quality parameter. This is precisely the parameter that we flagged as being ill-conceived. In this very parameter IISc is ranked 50th in India, when it is undoubtedly one of the best places when it comes to research. Chasing these dubious rankings is the main reason why research fraud is growing at such an alarming rate in India. We must critically examine the methodology of these world rankings just like we do when India doesn't do well in them. Article in ThePrint talking about how the research quality parameter is ill-defined : https://lnkd.in/gZ_V67b3 University Grants Commission (UGC) MAMIDALA JAGADESH KUMAR Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Dharmendra Pradhan

Scroll.in; 5-5-2024 - Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India Researchers in the country’s best institutes are being asked to tailor their work to the greater glory of Hindus, Hindutva and Narendra Modi.

Research context drives research! Where should we look for a context? Do all contexts make an interesting research paper? Are context-specific outcomes generalizable? I am glad IIMC is having this roundtable that dives into this much-needed discussion. Looking forward! https://lnkd.in/gbHHk9mf

INDIAN #SCIENCE SEEMS TO BE REDUCED TO PUSHPAK VIMANA, SARASWATI RIVER, COW-DUNG MEDICINE, ETC—Observation/Analysis/Corroboration/Correlation/Inference Aren't Involved ―――― LET US MAKE INDIA A TOP NATION, TOGETHER, IN UNISON—PVH—Motto ―――― #IndianScience #SixLevelScienceProcess #IndianDevelopmentChallenge #Governance #ScientificTemper #LinkedInMemberPVH #LetUsCombineforChange #ConversationsForChange #LinkedInForCreators SCIENCE is not based on belief/conjecture/mythology/tradition/religion/isms/anthropomorphism etc Here is a brief, and comprehensive basic Definition: ―――― SCIENCE is a confinement of human thought and action, wherein more of the hidden phenomena and potentials of Nature are unraveled, through their effects on all our senses, and through the resultant and creative/imaginative extrapolative values of the sense of perception. The results in science cannot be achieved without a systematic thought-action-plan process that is triggered by Observation, Analysis, Corroboration, Correlation, Repeating universally, and final Inference—the SIX-LEVEL SCIENCE/SCIENTIFIC PROCESS ―――― WHAT AILS INDIAN SCIENCE? The following negatives control/influence Indian Science: 1. Political maneuvering 2. Mythological beliefs 3. Low-quality science education 4. Society’s disinterest in Science, due to the above three negatives These negatives end up in low value for science, and almost a total disregard for SCIENTIFIC TEMPER. The ultimate example of this low level of scientific temper is the bizarre proclamation of our PM, in 2015 at the Indian Science Congress, that Indian Scientists/Engineers had perfected the Technology of Transplanting an elephant’s head onto the human body, some 8,500 years back. Some Govt ministers proclaimed that Peacocks get pregnant when the male species shed tears. There are many more such bizarre and unscientific shouts and proclamations that spring up from people who have neither any grounding in science nor any knowledge of science. Even top Professors (PhDs) in IIT, IIM, etc. proclaim such bizarre things🤔🤭🤫 HOW DO WE CHANGE? 1. Science should be completely removed from Religion/Ideologies/Mythology, etc 2. The best personnel in science (even if we need to appoint international teachers) must be entrusted with the teaching of Science, starting from the kindergarten level, through PhD levels 3. Politicians, who have no grounding in Science, should STOP talking about science and scientific subjects 4. Gurus/God-men/Goddess-women must be stopped from managing the Education function 5. India must stop a sort of competition with the Islamic world, where Religion and Mythical systems rule. Unlike most of them, India does not have Oil wealth, and we have to work overtime to compete at the International level Only serious and scientific discussions, please. Gossip/Gossipers will be BLOCKED

Researchers in our best institutes are asked to tailor their work to the greater glory of Hindus, Hindutva and Narendra Modi. https://lnkd.in/gsg6J6TV What effect will this have on the practice of science and the morale of scientists in India? Ramachandra Guha writes

#India is #shining in more ways!!! It's no secret that Indians or those of Indian origin occupy many F500 CTO, CIO and increasingly CEO spots globally! What has perhaps not been highlighted as much or as often is the intellectual horsepower that India possesses across the sciences, as highlighted by this Stanford University study with 5300 Indian scientists ranked among the top 2% in the world! I have written recently about India's contribution to the fields of mathematics, science and technology over multiple millenia. The name Iron Pillar itself was chosen for our firm to highlight India's technological prowess 1600 years ago (albeit in Metallurgy). I predict that the academic and scientific foundations being established by Indian scientists today will lead to fundamental breakthroughs (and Nobel recognition) for years and decades to come!!! Anand Prasanna Ashok Ananthakrishnan Ashish Shah Raj Chinai Sajid Fazalbhoy Sanjna Tulsiani, CFA Samay Kala Kratvesh Pandey Akshaya Damle Rohit Sujanani #indiarising #science #innovation #leadership #technology

Is Indian research credibility at risk because of self-citation? Phil Baty of Times Higher Education recently defended it, and they’re right - https://lnkd.in/eEKjUEh8 Giants like Einstein, Curie, and Hawking built on their own work. But in India, self-citation is sliding down a risky path. Some institutions, in the race for higher rankings, are using it to artificially inflate impact metrics. This may seem harmless, but, it’s eroding trust in our research community. Let’s talk about where it goes wrong... In India, we’re seeing self-citation patterns that aren’t always ethical. Some institutions and Professors use it to artificially boost impact metrics, Professors are gaming the system for a “better” ranking. Now it harms the credibility of our research community. When credibility is questioned, even deserving researchers lose trust. Self-citations aren’t the enemy. Misuse is. As Indian institutions, let’s set the right standards. Let’s make sure our research is about true discovery – not just climbing the ranks. Why? Because overuse of self-citations can distort genuine research impact, and this manipulation affects how the world sees Indian academia. Image Credit: Phil Baty

We are elated to share that our research has been accepted for presentation at the India-Japan Science Technology Innovation (STI) Forum 2024, to be held at Keio University, Tokyo, Japan. The STI Forum 2024 has been organised by India Japan Laboratory, Japan and Centre for Society and Policy, Indian Institute of Science, India. I am grateful to my Supervisor and co-author of this paper, Prof Veena Ramachandran for the guidance and academic insights throughout this period. I also thank the organising committee for giving this opportunity to present our paper in Japan. Looking forward to attending the academic discussions, sharing our research with the panel and gaining insights from subject experts of my field of research. Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, BITS Pilani #indianforeignpolicy #internationalrelations