Let's discuss the latest trend in our society that has reached an alarming level - feeding stray dogs. This has become an increasingly frustrating problem, and we are to blame. I know that by discussing this, I might strike the nerves of a few, some of whom probably have painted their hair purple or pink … Continue reading Gone to the dogs
Category: Society
Movie Review : Garuda Gamana Vrushabha Vahana
Garuda Gamana (refers to Vishnu) and Vrushabha Vahana (refers to Shiva) are appropriately named after two childhood friends who went on to become an underworld outfit of the city of Mangaluru (previously called Mangalore). Then, there is a police officer who orchestrates the events during the latter part of the storyline and, hence, appropriately named … Continue reading Movie Review : Garuda Gamana Vrushabha Vahana
Recycling plastic water bottles & caps
Okay, I must admit that I am not an expert on plastic recycling, but I care enough to research when I see a red flag on what I have just read. Now, I certainly know a thing or two, just enough to identify an idiot who recommends counterproductive actions to the gullible public. While writing … Continue reading Recycling plastic water bottles & caps
Father of Surgery
This post is a continuation of the previous one titled Three Stages of scientific discovery. At this age, we have an abundance of information on the origin of plastic surgery or surgery in general. In fact, I do not even need to give you a reference to ancient Indian scientists who adequately documented surgical procedures, … Continue reading Father of Surgery
Three stages of scientific discovery
"There are three stages of scientific discovery: first, people deny it is true, then they deny it is important. Finally, they credit the wrong person" - Billy Bryson. This quote is often credited to Alexander von Humboldt as well. That is an irony to the quote itself. If that were accurate, then we have an … Continue reading Three stages of scientific discovery
The Bach 