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SS&IS organises a lecture by Shri Rajiv Malhotra
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School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies
organising a talk by
Shri Rajiv Malhotra
President, Infinity Foundation, Honorary Professor, Center of Media Studies, SSS, JNU
on
Future of Indic Studies
Chair - Dr. Sanjay Mishra, Advisor/Scientist G, DST, Govt of India
Date - 6/11/2018
Time - 11 am
Venue - Conference room, School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies
Abstract: This talk will first summarize Indian contributions to one specific Western scientific discipline. These are well documented and acknowledged in the West, but have not been organized into a systematic body of knowledge in the History of Science. Worse still, this influence is barely taught in India. Then the talk will discuss some of the frontiers of scientific & technological research that can revolutionize the future of humanity. These research pursuits can be seen as "moon shots", meaning high risk and very high impact areas. The speaker will address: How do Indic traditions relate to these issues and how could we contribute to them? Are these threats or opportunities for us, or both? Are Indian researchers going to participate constructively, or become consumers of Western discoveries?
Tea & snacks (and special chocolates for Diwali) will be served
All are welcome