India, Nov. 12 -- Science has always been the light that guides humankind through the darkness of the unknown. It is far more than a collection of data, laboratories, and formulae - it is a mindset, a way of looking at the world with curiosity, logic, and creativity. As the world celebrated 'World Science Day for Peace and Development' on November 10, 2025, under the theme "The Role of Science in Sustainable Societies," we are reminded that science shapes not just our technologies but our destiny - a destiny rooted in peace, equity, and sustainability.

Science as the Foundation of Human Advancement

From the moment humans discovered fire to the decoding of the human genome, the story of civilisation has been powered by science. It has be...