SCIENCE IN INDIA

In the fascinating saga of ancient scientific ideas and techniques, Indian accomplishments holdan exalted position. India displayed its originality not only in mathematics and computationalastronomy but also in holistic medicine, metallurgy and other fields. For reasons known andunknown, however, India did not develop a rational, methodological and verifiable matrix forushering in modern science until the nineteenth century. But when modern science was finallyintroduced to India by the British, it did not view it as alien to its ethos. India welcomed itinstead, and several bright Indian scientists scaled the peaks of excellence.The main objective of Science in India is to present to the general reader a comprehensivenarrative about the history of science in the country. Based on authentic sources and theirin-depth study, this book deals with the origins, ramifications and achievements in traditionalastronomy, mathematics, medicine and chemical practices, besides certain concepts related tothe physical world as well as plant life. It also discusses the advent and growth of modernscience till Independence, highlighting the seminal contributions of Indian scientists whowon international acclaim. This is a historical and factual perspective on science in India,traversing a span of more than 5,000 years.