Originally Published in Madras Courier
Editorial Note
India has had a robust scientific culture. Indian mathematicians and astronomers have made extraordinary contributions. However, political morons are peddling myths and lies as scientific facts.
Right-wing radicals are the enemies of reason. Historically, they have been against scientific temper. They resort to hyperbole or peddle blatant lies to whip up a false sense of jingoism. The current political establishment in India, spearheaded by the Hindutva brigade, are experts at such deception. They take religious myths and claim them as scientific facts – without any evidence whatsoever.