Teachers across India were commemorated a few days ago. Rich tributes were paid and their contribution to society lauded in glowing terms. Much of it was, however, ritualistic, missing an essential opportunity for deeper reflection on the evolving challenges teachers face in our rapidly changing world. There is no gainsaying the truth that teachers haveContinue reading “Teacher’s Day: Honouring Tradition in a Transforming World”
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The New York Public Library-Part II
A Leader in Changing Times The New York Public Library (NYPL), with its rich history and continuous evolution, offers a compelling case study for the future trajectory of public libraries. As digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) reshape information dissemination, libraries will likely undergo significant changes while maintaining their core mission of knowledge accessibility andContinue reading “The New York Public Library-Part II”
Significance of Media in India’s Science Diplomacy: Part II
Given the remarkable progress in scientific and technical realm, I will argue that the projection of these achievements must be integrated into the overall strategy of the country’s science and technology policy. Recent milestones such as the successful launch of Chandrayaan and the audacious solar probe mission showcase India’s burgeoning prowess in space exploration. The ability toContinue reading “Significance of Media in India’s Science Diplomacy: Part II”
Significance of Media in India’s Science Diplomacy: Part I
Stephen Hawking, the extra-ordinary man and an outstanding luminary of modern science, often lamented the inability of media to project super heroes in science. “The media need superheroes in science just as in every sphere of life’ he used to say. it is essential to acknowledge the indispensable role of media, and in current times, social or digital media,Continue reading “Significance of Media in India’s Science Diplomacy: Part I”