Science and Secularism A lengthy note on science and secularism published in Frontline magazine in early 1993. I probably sound more Popperian than I should be, but I most certainly stand by all the rest that I say here.
Postscript version

Celebrating the Eclipse: Taking Science to the People
A comment on the total solar eclipse of 1995 and the popular response. Published in Frontline.

Obscurantism vs. Science: Behind the Milk-Drinking `Miracle'
A note on the notorious milk miracle; an Indian classic of obscurantism, superstition and scientific illiteracy. Published in Frontline.

Abdus Salam
Written for Frontline, on the news of Salam's passing away.

Astrology:Claims and Realities
A note on an experimental proof that astrology does not work; essentially outlining the main results of the Shawn Carlson test of 1985, based on his Nature paper. Published in Frontline.

Speaking up for Rationalism
A note on the statement by M. Karunanidhi, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, made in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, opposing superstition and defending rationalism. A slightly edited version published in Frontline.

Hale's Earthly Problems
A note on Alan Hale's Internet letter regarding jobs in science. Published in Frontline.

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