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The Indian Science Congress has gutted its own award by giving it to Appa Rao Podile

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An award of the Indian Science Congress has become subverted into becoming an instrument of negotiation for political agents: "You let me interfere in your duties, I will give you a fancy-sounding award".…

The metaphorical transparency of responsible media

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We in India often complain about how the media doesn't care enough to cover science stories. But when we're looking back and forward in time, we become blind to the media's efforts.…