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  Objective This report investigates the influence of Indian civilization’s scientific and mathematical knowledge on the Greco-Roman, Islamic, and European worlds, and examines how subsequent ruling powers (Mughal and European) portrayed these contributions in their historiographies. The analysis adopts the persona of an academic historian specializing in the history of science, cross-cultural knowledge transmission, and post-colonial studies, ensuring an objective, evidence-based, and dispassionate approach. It differentiates between correlation, influence, and direct causation, avoiding definitive statements where evidence is debated or inconclusive. KIA 1: The Greco-Roman World (c. 600 BCE – 400 CE) Knowledge Transfer Evidence suggests significant exchange of scientific and mathematical knowledge between ancient India and the Greco-Roman world, facilitated by trade routes and cultural interactions. Indian astronomical texts, such as the Surya Siddhanta and Romaka Siddhanta , we...

Kashmir and Beyond: A Strategic Vision for Long-Term Peace and Regional Stability The Kashmir issue is often seen in isolation — a territorial or religious conflict trapped in a cycle of militancy and military response. But to a strategic mind, Kashmir is not the root problem — it is a symptom of a much larger geopolitical challenge. For India to secure Kashmir permanently and enable long-term peace, we must think far beyond the valley and begin recalibrating our approach toward Pakistan and the broader region. Understanding Kashmir's Reality Kashmir is not just another Indian state. It’s a border zone marked by decades of cross-border terrorism, deeply rooted ideological propaganda, and a population fatigued by violence. While military presence ensures surface-level stability, real peace requires trust, local empowerment, and the complete elimination of militant influence. Despite India’s best efforts to bring normalcy — revoking Article 370, improving infrastructure, pr...

Like any human beings, I too would like to get free stuff from the Government. More the better. But let us look at the comments logically and check if they are reasonable. Mersal-vijay mass speech against gst issue Vijay is stating that Singapore has 7% GST and it provides free medical care. The first part of the statement is correct but the second part is not. Singapore does not provide free medical care, but it is subsidized. Depending on a person’s monthly salary there are different rates of subsidies applied. People with no income, such as retirees or housewives, will have their subsidy rate pegged to the value of their homes. Please check out the details,  Healthcare in Singapore - Wikipedia . Another problem with this argument is the connections made between the GST and the medical care. Is the GST only tax collected by the Singapore government. They also have the income tax. 31% of the Singaporeans pay income tax. Do you know how many Indians pay income tax, 1.5%....