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In post-independence India, science and technology has remained anchored to terms like ‘scientific temper’, logical and rational thought pitted against ‘superstition’ and ‘illogical’ social mores. Science is still considered a byproduct of Western civilization’s industrial development. This requires a thorough examination on merits. A Brief History of Science in India by Sabareesh.P.A answers countless questions on Bharat’s contribution and glorious achievements in science and technology, through time immemorial. Besides, it also emphasizes how science and society could co-exist in harmony.

Did ancient India shape the face of the modern world? The irrefutable truth is that this ancient nation, that is over 5,000 years old, gifted the world a treasure trove of knowledge-laden ancient Sanskrit texts like the Vedas, which inform and guide us in every aspect of human life, from education to enlightenment. This book aims to summarize the contributions of ancient Indian science, technology and culture in shaping the face of humanity. While it is impossible to summarize the vast contributions of ancient India in every aspect of human life in a single book, the objective of this illustrated book is not only to fill that gap a little, but also to present cutting-edge scientific research evidence that establishes this farsightedness of ancient Indian civilization.

 

Based on Emperor Aurangzeb’s Court Bulletins (Akhbarat) from Rajasthan State Archives, Bikaner and credible Persian works, this book “Aurangzeb’s Iconoclasm” features paintings, court orders and other such material to bring out the nature of reign that Aurangzeb had unleashed. Many of these paintings, reproduced masterfully in miniature style from original documents kept in the state archives. They are now part of permanent exhibition at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum of Indian History in Pune, set up by the author, Francois Gautier. The book, without making any comment from the author’s side, simply features the orders (firmaan) of Aurangzeb to underline the kind of rule he ushered, amid the narrative that is tried to be built around him that he was not an iconoclast.

“बोरा (विश्व रक्षक- १): दैत्यों का साम्राज्य” की कहानी एक विशाल ब्रह्मांड में स्थापित है जहां राक्षसों ने देवताओं को पराजित कर विजय प्राप्त की है और तीनों लोकों पर अपना शासन स्थापित किया है। कुछ देवता राक्षसों से अपना बदला लेने के लिए छिप जाते हैं। इस बीच, पृथ्वी पर राजा विक्रम सेन का शासन समाप्त हो जाता है और रानी के बलिदान से उनके जुड़वां बच्चे जीवित तो थे पर एक दूसरे से बिछड़ चुके थे।