India, Nov. 24 -- Science and nationalism are often treated as different realms-one devoted to universal truth, the other to collective identity. But in India's civilisation, they were never separate. The pursuit of knowledge was always linked to the service of the nation and the upliftment of humanity. From ancient astronomers to modern innovators, our thinkers saw no contradiction between devotion and discovery.
Scientific Nationalism is the rediscovery of that balance. It calls for the reunion of intellect and integrity, innovation and identity, discovery and dharma. It reminds us that science becomes meaningful only when guided by conscience, and that nationalism becomes transformative only when empowered by knowledge.
The Civilisatio...