Monthly Archives: January 2006

Cancer – Early Detection

Posted on January 29, 2006 by Harshad Oak

I was looking for ways for early detection of cancer and came across these sites: Cancer.org Familydoctor.org Cancer.gov Prevention “For many types of cancer, it is easier to treat and cure the cancer if it is found early. There are … Continue reading →

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Religion in India – Faith vs Reason

Posted on January 28, 2006 by Harshad Oak

In my previous post, I wrote about the absence of scientific temper in India and the need for those well informed, to voice their opinions against superstitions and customs that have chained our society. India today seems completely at the … Continue reading →

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The Scientific Edge and its conspicuous absence in India

Posted on January 22, 2006 by Harshad Oak

I am almost done reading the book “The Scientific Edge: The Indian Scientist from Vedic to Modern Times” by renowned scientist Jayant Narlikar. I have had this book for an year or so but for some reason I didn’t quite … Continue reading →

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Sharing a part of me

Posted on January 19, 2006 by Harshad Oak

Thinking about writing this blog regularly, I feel a little like Ginny Weasley from the Harry Potter series. She wrote into Tom Marvolo Riddle’s magical diary and shared a little too much of herself. Tom Riddle happened to be Lord … Continue reading →

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