Articles – Vicharak Manch

July 4, 2021

Do scientists have more ethical concerns to deal with than politicians in matters such as the development and use of weapons like the atom bomb?

Yes, I think scientists definitely have more concerns in the matters of ethics while creating a weapon such as the nuclear bomb. Scientists are responsible and credited for each of their creations. Each and every invention has an effect on society, whether for the good or the bad.

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January 26, 2021

What aspects of reality can we control? How much control do we have?

I believe that “reality” is what we experience through our consciousness. Consciousness is the living entity inside us, it makes us a person and not just a body. We think we feel, and we do what we want because of this consciousness. What I think we can control is our own reality and that too to a certain extent. But what exactly is reality? Because what we think and what reality is can differ. Look at this picture,

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By Dr. Priyana Jain, CDAC, Vicharak Manch

December 17, 2020

On middle-aged birthday

A Reason for Being” Ikigai (生き甲斐) (A Japanese concept) refers to having a meaningful direction or purpose in life with actions spontaneous and willing. Taken towards achieving one’s ikigai resulting…

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December 2, 2020

Theory of Knowledge

Knowledge Question: Are some things unknowable?Element: Methods and toolsTheme: Knowledge and the knowerObject: The picture of a black hole The idea of an object in space so dense that even…

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November 23, 2020

Evidence of Existence

Often, the critics of University education believe that our education neither builds values nor develops good citizens. The argument may find some traction since we have completely forgotten our roots,…

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November 17, 2020

Indian pharmaceutical industry as a pharmacy of the developing world

Indian generic medicines that are cheap but ensure a certain level of quality play an important role for the poor people in LMICs from the viewpoint of SDGs & UHC. The aim of this study is to understand the role of the Indian pharmaceutical industry as a “pharmacy of the developing world”.

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November 16, 2020

The world in need of eternal light of Diwali

Trinidad and Tobago needs the light of Diwali, not only because of the covid19 pandemic but to bring the national populace out of the darkness which surrounds the country at…

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November 16, 2020

A Good Education System for the Sustainability

A good education system is the backbone of a society and is the assurance of its sustainable survival. The system ensures the availability of good citizens to society. The prevailing…

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November 15, 2020

Hinduism and Individualism: A Comparative Study

HINDUISM The Upanishad represent a significant reorientation in the philosophical thinking and approach of ancient Indians towards their understanding of God, the status of individual souls in God’s creation, and…

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November 8, 2020

Cultural Identity: a boon or a curse?

Knowledge and Culture are two different things but are very much connected to each other. Knowledge refers to reason. Culture refers to emotion. These are like the two most important parts of our body, i.e. brain and heart. The whole body would cease to function without synchronizing the two. So both of them play a momentous role in life. Knowledge and Culture are inter-dependent. In this era of globalization, you lack cultural identity. This crisis of Cultural identity may play havoc in the lives of many. What do you think?

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