Moronification of society

The main aim of technology today is to moronify the society at large. Smaller and smaller number of people are using more and more of their intellect so that the…

Role of Human Factor in Science (2004)

From the book: History of Science, Philosophy and Culture in Indian Civilization, Vol XI, Part 1, Philosophical Conciousness and Scientific Knowledge : Conceptual Linkage and Civilizational Background, Edited by D.P.Chattopadhyaya, Published…

Delusions of Science (2007)

Times of India Editorial 31 January 2007 Delusions on science Rajesh Kochhar Addressing a scientific meeting in IIT Mumbai, prime minister Manmohan Singh very rightly expressed his concern “about the…

Going off balance(2006)

Going off balance Rajesh Kochhar November 21, 2006 Hindustan Times Editorial     There is an interesting scientific principle at work on the surface of the earth. Nature believes in…

Is studying science history? ( 2008)

Hindustan Times New Delhi (Off track) 15 May 2008   Is studying science history?   Rajesh Kochhar At the Indian Science Congress in Visakhapatnam in January, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh…

Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar: Life and times

R. Kochhar (2004) S.S. Bhatnagar: Life and Times. (Review essay) In New edition, Life & Work of Sir S.S. Bhatnagar (by Norah Richards). (Delhi: NISTADS) first published 1948 Shanti Swarup…