Fostering Scientific Temper by Santosh Takale

1. Fostering Scientific
Temper
( ivakasa vaO&ainak dRYTIkaonaacaa )
Fostering Scientific
Temper
( ivakasa vaO&ainak dRYTIkaonaacaa )
SANTOSH TAKALE
BARC, Mumbai (Ph-9967584554 / 9920388928 )
s_tacs@rediffmail.com / santoshatbarc@gmail.com

2.  When & Why NSD is celebrated ?
 What is Raman Effect ?
 What are the applications of ‘Raman Effect’ ?
 What is intent/objectives of NSD Celebration ?
 Why themes are set for NSD each year ?
 What are past & present themes of this NSD ?
Few Questions ?????????
 When & Why NSD is celebrated ?
 What is Raman Effect ?
 What are the applications of ‘Raman Effect’ ?
 What is intent/objectives of NSD Celebration ?
 Why themes are set for NSD each year ?
 What are past & present themes of this NSD ?

3. Applications of ‘Raman Effect’ ?
 Technique gives or can generate Fingerprint of Universe.
 Raman Spectroscopy – Material Analysis.
 Raman Scanners to diagnose diseased cell, organ etc.
 Detection of explosives.
 Detection of drugs such as steroids, cocaine etc.
 NDE for chemical analysis.
 Force constant & Bond length.
 Gas analyzer for anesthesia.
In Year 2013, ‘Raman Effect’ designated as International Chemical Landmark
by American Chemical Society.
 Technique gives or can generate Fingerprint of Universe.
 Raman Spectroscopy – Material Analysis.
 Raman Scanners to diagnose diseased cell, organ etc.
 Detection of explosives.
 Detection of drugs such as steroids, cocaine etc.
 NDE for chemical analysis.
 Force constant & Bond length.
 Gas analyzer for anesthesia.
In Year 2013, ‘Raman Effect’ designated as International Chemical Landmark
by American Chemical Society.

4. Intent of NSD celebration -
• National Science Day is being celebrated every year to widely spread a message
about the significance of scientific applications in the daily life of the people.
• To display all the activities, efforts and achievements in the field of science
for human welfare.
• To discuss all the issues and implement new technologies for the development of
the science.
• To give an opportunity to the scientific minded citizens in the country.
• To encourage the people as well as popularize the Science and Technology.
• The objective is to make every citizen develop the attitude of questioning and
reasoning.
• National Science Day is being celebrated every year to widely spread a message
about the significance of scientific applications in the daily life of the people.
• To display all the activities, efforts and achievements in the field of science
for human welfare.
• To discuss all the issues and implement new technologies for the development of
the science.
• To give an opportunity to the scientific minded citizens in the country.
• To encourage the people as well as popularize the Science and Technology.
• The objective is to make every citizen develop the attitude of questioning and
reasoning.

5. Themes for National Science Days
 Year 1999 : “Our Changing Earth”.
 Year 2000 : “Recreating Interest in Basic Science”.
 Year 2001 : “Information Technology for Science Education”.
 Year 2002 : “Wealth from Waste”.
 Year 2003 : “50 years of DNA & 25 years of IVF - The blue print of Life”.
(Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid & In vitro Fertilization)
 Year 2004 : “Encouraging Scientific Awareness in Community”.
 Year 2005 : “Celebrating Physics”.
 Year 2006 : “Nurture Nature for our future”.
 Year 1999 : “Our Changing Earth”.
 Year 2000 : “Recreating Interest in Basic Science”.
 Year 2001 : “Information Technology for Science Education”.
 Year 2002 : “Wealth from Waste”.
 Year 2003 : “50 years of DNA & 25 years of IVF - The blue print of Life”.
(Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid & In vitro Fertilization)
 Year 2004 : “Encouraging Scientific Awareness in Community”.
 Year 2005 : “Celebrating Physics”.
 Year 2006 : “Nurture Nature for our future”.

6.  Year 2007 : “More Crop Per Drop”.
 Year 2008 : “Understanding the Planet Earth”.
 Year 2009 : “Expanding Horizons of Science”.
 Year 2010 : “Gender Equity, Science & Tech for Sustainable Develop”.
 Year 2011 : “Chemistry in Daily Life”.
 Year 2012 : “Clean Energy Options and Nuclear Safety”.
 Year 2013 : “Genetically Modified Crops and Food Security”.
Themes for National Science Days
 Year 2007 : “More Crop Per Drop”.
 Year 2008 : “Understanding the Planet Earth”.
 Year 2009 : “Expanding Horizons of Science”.
 Year 2010 : “Gender Equity, Science & Tech for Sustainable Develop”.
 Year 2011 : “Chemistry in Daily Life”.
 Year 2012 : “Clean Energy Options and Nuclear Safety”.
 Year 2013 : “Genetically Modified Crops and Food Security”.

7. The theme of the Year 2014 is …..
“ Fostering Scientific Temper ”
The theme of the Year 2014 is …..
“ Fostering Scientific Temper ”

8. Discussion :
 Routine of regular day in our LIFE.......
 Routine of Holiday in our LIFE.......
 Routine of Special day (Religious)......
…… After effects of these routine
 Routine of regular day in our LIFE.......
 Routine of Holiday in our LIFE.......
 Routine of Special day (Religious)......
…… After effects of these routine

9. Value of Time / Life

11. Understanding difference between:
 Science.
 Technology.
 Scientific Temper / Attitude.
 Science.
 Technology.
 Scientific Temper / Attitude.

12. Using Resource …… I mean, Natural resources
Availability & ………. Potential to use same

13. What is Scientific Temper ?
• The attitude of questioning and reasoning.
• It’s approach of Believing, only facts supported by relevant evidences. Where
these evidences are derived from observation, Logical interpretation and
Conclusion made from experiment or experience which is repeatable under
similar condition.
• Believing things to the extent of evidence availability.
• Scientific Temper is a true path finder & guide for our life.
• It’s not only complex scientific methodology but it’s built on solid base of
humility, freedom, courage, fearlessness & humanity.
• It’s thought process which believes Universe runs on it’s own by natural laws.
• The attitude of questioning and reasoning.
• It’s approach of Believing, only facts supported by relevant evidences. Where
these evidences are derived from observation, Logical interpretation and
Conclusion made from experiment or experience which is repeatable under
similar condition.
• Believing things to the extent of evidence availability.
• Scientific Temper is a true path finder & guide for our life.
• It’s not only complex scientific methodology but it’s built on solid base of
humility, freedom, courage, fearlessness & humanity.
• It’s thought process which believes Universe runs on it’s own by natural laws.

14. Which fields, Do We have Myths attached.......
Almost all, mainly unknown, scaring or most desired one’s.
 Origin of Universe/Sun/Earth/Species.
 Astronomy / Astrology.
 Religious Biases (Creator).
 Rituals in daily Life.
 Some specific living beings.
 Origin of Universe/Sun/Earth/Species.
 Astronomy / Astrology.
 Religious Biases (Creator).
 Rituals in daily Life.
 Some specific living beings.

15. Superstitions ………...
• Call of Bird to Fall of Utensils.
• Vratas, Fastings, Offerings.
• Black Magic, Witchcraft, Bhanamati.
• Astrology, Vastushastra, Gemstone etc.
• Ghost, Mantrik, Baba, Buvas (Godmen).
• Call of Bird to Fall of Utensils.
• Vratas, Fastings, Offerings.
• Black Magic, Witchcraft, Bhanamati.
• Astrology, Vastushastra, Gemstone etc.
• Ghost, Mantrik, Baba, Buvas (Godmen).

16. Self Experience..…
 Eclipse.
 Snake show.
 Young Bridegroom.
 Advices by mother/sisters***.
 Eclipse.
 Snake show.
 Young Bridegroom.
 Advices by mother/sisters***.

17. Importance of Scientific Temper
• Scientific Temper will lead to develop, attitude of questioning and
reasoning in every citizen, such attitude will boost countries techno-social
development .
• Scientific Temper made human understand :
•--- There is reason behind every happening.
•--- This reason can be understood by Human.
•--- The efficiency of approach & availability of right resources will decide time,
completeness & correctness of explanation.
•--- This is the surest way to obtain the correct explanation for unknown
happenings.
• Scientific Temper will lead to develop, attitude of questioning and
reasoning in every citizen, such attitude will boost countries techno-social
development .
• Scientific Temper made human understand :
•--- There is reason behind every happening.
•--- This reason can be understood by Human.
•--- The efficiency of approach & availability of right resources will decide time,
completeness & correctness of explanation.
•--- This is the surest way to obtain the correct explanation for unknown
happenings.

18. Importance of Scientific Temper is already endorsed .…….
• Central Government Act - Article 51A in The Constitution Of India 1949.
FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES ……. (h) to develop the scientific temper,
humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;
• Value education which is core of Indian education system also have
Scientific temper as one of its main constituent.
• Central Government Act - Article 51A in The Constitution Of India 1949.
FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES ……. (h) to develop the scientific temper,
humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform;
• Value education which is core of Indian education system also have
Scientific temper as one of its main constituent.

19. Which fields, Do We have Myths attached.......
Almost all, mainly unknown, scaring or most desired one’s.
 Origin of Universe/Sun/Earth/Species.
 Astronomy / Astrology.
 Religious Biases (Creator).
 Rituals in daily Life.
 Some specific living beings.
 Origin of Universe/Sun/Earth/Species.
 Astronomy / Astrology.
 Religious Biases (Creator).
 Rituals in daily Life.
 Some specific living beings.

20. ORIGIN OF THE UNIVERSE
BIG - BANG

21. ivaSvaacaI ]%p<aI ( Origin of Universe ) :
Time starts now ………

22. ( Origin of Solar System ) :saaOrmaalaocaI inaima-tI

27. ASTROBIOLOGY
Non-existence
to
Existence
Non-existence
to
Existence

29. Astronomy
KgaaolaXaas~ ho iva&anaacyaa sava- ksaaoTyaaMvar p`yaaoga
va p`icatIWaro isadQa Jaalaolao Xaas~ Aaho.
Astrology
jyaaoitYa hI svaPnao ivakNyaacaI klaa Aaho. ho Xaas~ navho,
karNa iva&anaacyaa ekhI ksaaoTIvar p`yaaoga va p`icatIWaro to
isadQa hao} Xakt naahI.
Astrology

30. • Astronomy & Astrology ?
 Constellations ( tarkasamaUh )
 Nakshtras ( naxa~ )
 Sunsigns ( raXaI )
 Planets ( ga`h )
 Notable Stars ( taro )
 Meteor Shower ( ]lka vaYaa-va )
 Galaxies, Dwarf Galaxies, Nebulae, Messier
Objects, Star Clusters etc. ( idiGa-ka tojaaomaoGa )
 Special Cases : Eclipse (ga`hNao )
• Astronomy & Astrology ?
 Constellations ( tarkasamaUh )
 Nakshtras ( naxa~ )
 Sunsigns ( raXaI )
 Planets ( ga`h )
 Notable Stars ( taro )
 Meteor Shower ( ]lka vaYaa-va )
 Galaxies, Dwarf Galaxies, Nebulae, Messier
Objects, Star Clusters etc. ( idiGa-ka tojaaomaoGa )
 Special Cases : Eclipse (ga`hNao )

34. Confusion between Astronomy & Astrology --
 kuDMlaI /janmapi~ka/pMcaaga.
 naxa~ .
 raXaI .
 ga`h ( saaDosaatI, vak`I ).
 rahU , kotU.
 Remedies :
 ga`hXaaMtI / ga`haMcao KDo.
 haoma hvana / AahutI / balaI.
 Other General Knowledge:
 vaastUXaas~ / Feng shui /Numerology.
 Tarot to Parrot / Palmistry / laala iktaba.
 kuDMlaI /janmapi~ka/pMcaaga.
 naxa~ .
 raXaI .
 ga`h ( saaDosaatI, vak`I ).
 rahU , kotU.
 Remedies :
 ga`hXaaMtI / ga`haMcao KDo.
 haoma hvana / AahutI / balaI.
 Other General Knowledge:
 vaastUXaas~ / Feng shui /Numerology.
 Tarot to Parrot / Palmistry / laala iktaba.

37. Asteroid Belt : Remnants of FETHAN

38. Super Moon

39. Moon……………………Super moonMoon……………………Super moon

43. Sun

48. Our Home Galaxy

49. dovayaanaI idGaI-ka ( Andromeda Galaxy ) :

51. flajyaaoitYaaMcao gaRihtk :
AakaXasqa ga`hgaaolaaMcaa maanavaI jaIvanaavar satt pirNaama haotao : Aaxaop / ivasaMgatI.
 saUya- ha ga`h naahI.
 caMd` ha ga`h naahI.
 rahU va kotU ho vastU Aqavaa ga`h mhNaUna Aist%vaat naahIt.
 pRqvaIlaa kuMDilat sqaana naahI.
 Non existence of Fixed frame of reference for
observation.
 P`a%yaok ga`hacaa ekTyaacaa p`Baava XaaoQaNao AXa@ya.
 pRqvaIcyaa praMcana gatIbaabat AnaiBa&ta.
 raXaI / naxa~ yaaMcao gauNaQama- va %yaacaI AaQaarhInata.
AakaXasqa ga`hgaaolaaMcaa maanavaI jaIvanaavar satt pirNaama haotao : Aaxaop / ivasaMgatI.
 saUya- ha ga`h naahI.
 caMd` ha ga`h naahI.
 rahU va kotU ho vastU Aqavaa ga`h mhNaUna Aist%vaat naahIt.
 pRqvaIlaa kuMDilat sqaana naahI.
 Non existence of Fixed frame of reference for
observation.
 P`a%yaok ga`hacaa ekTyaacaa p`Baava XaaoQaNao AXa@ya.
 pRqvaIcyaa praMcana gatIbaabat AnaiBa&ta.
 raXaI / naxa~ yaaMcao gauNaQama- va %yaacaI AaQaarhInata.

52. Pole Star & Earth Motion :

53. Tap, it’s Axis & Precisional Motion :

54. Earth Axis & Precisional Motion :

55. flajyaaoitYaaMcao gaRihtk :
• AakaXasqa ga`hgaaolaaMcaa maanavaI jaIvanaavarIla pirNaama janmavaoLovar AvalaMbaUna Asatao :
• Aaxaop / ivasaMgatI :
 kaoNatI janmavaoL.
 janmavaoL va baalakacao BaivaYya - vya@tI praQaInata.
• AakaXasqa ga`hgaaolaaMcaa maanavaI jaIvanaavarIla pirNaama janmavaoLovar AvalaMbaUna Asatao :
• Aaxaop / ivasaMgatI :
 kaoNatI janmavaoL.
 janmavaoL va baalakacao BaivaYya - vya@tI praQaInata.

56. flajyaaoitYaaMcao [tr tklaadU AaQaar :
 caMd` manaacaa kark Aaho. jasao BartI va AaohaoTI.
 ga`haMcyaa ivaVut caMubakIya xao~acaa maanavaI jaIvanaavarIla pirNaama.
 AvakaXasqa ]jaa-lahrIMcaa pirNaama.
 Probabilistic mistakes.
 caMd` manaacaa kark Aaho. jasao BartI va AaohaoTI.
 ga`haMcyaa ivaVut caMubakIya xao~acaa maanavaI jaIvanaavarIla pirNaama.
 AvakaXasqa ]jaa-lahrIMcaa pirNaama.
 Probabilistic mistakes.

57. • flajyaaoitYa ho iva&ana naahI : Aaxaop
 [ithasa.
 janamaanyata.
 AByaasa.
spYTIkrNa :
» [ithasa : KgaaolaSaas~ va gaiNat.
» janamaanyata : Xaas~asaazIcao inakYa.
» AByaasa : AnaavaXyakta.
• flajyaaoitYa ho iva&ana naahI : Aaxaop
 [ithasa.
 janamaanyata.
 AByaasa.
spYTIkrNa :
» [ithasa : KgaaolaSaas~ va gaiNat.
» janamaanyata : Xaas~asaazIcao inakYa.
» AByaasa : AnaavaXyakta.

58. • kuMDlaIva$na BaivaYya vat-ivaNyaacaI caacaNaI
– jyaaoitYaI ho Aavhana isvakart naahIt
jyaaoitYa hI svaPnao ivakNyaacaI klaa Aaho. ho Xaas~ navho , karNa
iva&anaacyaa ekhI ksaaoTIvar p`yaaoga va p`icatIWaro to isadQa hao}
Xakt naahI.
• kuMDlaIva$na BaivaYya vat-ivaNyaacaI caacaNaI
– jyaaoitYaI ho Aavhana isvakart naahIt
jyaaoitYa hI svaPnao ivakNyaacaI klaa Aaho. ho Xaas~ navho , karNa
iva&anaacyaa ekhI ksaaoTIvar p`yaaoga va p`icatIWaro to isadQa hao}
Xakt naahI.

59. [tr saamaanya &ana : jao iva&ana navho.
 vaastUXaas~ / Feng shui.
 Numerology.
 Tarot Cards.
 Palmistry.
 laala iktaba.
 vaastUXaas~ / Feng shui.
 Numerology.
 Tarot Cards.
 Palmistry.
 laala iktaba.

60. Why women are superstitious…
 Age old beliefs & unsupportive
stressed circumstances.
……Strong belief that these ritual give meaning to their life.
 Inferior position in society/religion.
 Weak Mental & physical health.
 Age old beliefs & unsupportive
stressed circumstances.
……Strong belief that these ritual give meaning to their life.
 Inferior position in society/religion.
 Weak Mental & physical health.

61. Inferior position in society/religion…
 Religious facts ;
Manusmruti
Bible
…………..
…………
…..
 Present situation.
 Religious facts ;
Manusmruti
Bible
…………..
…………
…..
 Present situation.

62. Weak Mental & Physical Health…
• Total ignorance about her health since
birth. (malnutrition)
• Early marriage & Early pregnancy.
• Mental & Physical torture;
– Dowry.
– Multiple abortion.
• Total ignorance about her health since
birth. (malnutrition)
• Early marriage & Early pregnancy.
• Mental & Physical torture;
– Dowry.
– Multiple abortion.

63. Various superstitions…
• Vratas :
– Vata Savitri.
– Mangla-Gauri.
– Fasting.
– Offerings/Sacrifice.
• Misconception about celestial phenomena.
• Heaven & hell concept.
• Blind faiths in BABA & GURU.
• Vratas :
– Vata Savitri.
– Mangla-Gauri.
– Fasting.
– Offerings/Sacrifice.
• Misconception about celestial phenomena.
• Heaven & hell concept.
• Blind faiths in BABA & GURU.

64. Cruel Customs & Biliefs…
• Sati.
• Devdasi.
• DAKIN Pratha.
• BANAMATI/ KARANI.
• Sati.
• Devdasi.
• DAKIN Pratha.
• BANAMATI/ KARANI.

65. What can be done …
• Education. (p`baaoQana )
• Equality in every aspect.
• Attention to Health.
• Right to take Decision.
• Opposition to out dated rituals.
• Fight against cruel customs.
• Education. (p`baaoQana )
• Equality in every aspect.
• Attention to Health.
• Right to take Decision.
• Opposition to out dated rituals.
• Fight against cruel customs.

66. How it can be done …
• Well defined Involvement of exploited
elements in public outreach program.
• Initiating & Assuring Equality at home &
work place by every individual.
• Proper Law to Oppose All
Superstitions, out dated rituals
& cruel customs.
• Well defined Involvement of exploited
elements in public outreach program.
• Initiating & Assuring Equality at home &
work place by every individual.
• Proper Law to Oppose All
Superstitions, out dated rituals
& cruel customs.

67. Common misconception about Snakes
saapaMba_lacyaa AMQaEawa …………
 Snakes take revenge! saap DuK Qartao . %yaalaa iDvacaNaaáyaa ikMvaa ~asa doNaaáyaa vya@tIcaa badlaa
Gaotao.
 Snakes drink milk. saap dUQa iptao.
 Snakes have hair on their body! jaunaaT saapaMcyaa SarIravar kosa Asatat.
 Male cobras mate with female rat-snakes! nar naaga ha QaamaNa saapacyaa maadI saaobat imalana
krtao.
 The Vine Snake punctures one’s skull! hrNaTaoL sap- maaNasaacyaa Dao@yaavar ]DI maa$na TaLU
Katao.
 The Red Sand Boa has no bones in its body. maaMDUL saapacyaa SarIrat haDo nasatat.
 A snake sways to the tune of the snake-charmer. saap puMgaIcyaa talaavar naacatao.
 Snakes take revenge! saap DuK Qartao . %yaalaa iDvacaNaaáyaa ikMvaa ~asa doNaaáyaa vya@tIcaa badlaa
Gaotao.
 Snakes drink milk. saap dUQa iptao.
 Snakes have hair on their body! jaunaaT saapaMcyaa SarIravar kosa Asatat.
 Male cobras mate with female rat-snakes! nar naaga ha QaamaNa saapacyaa maadI saaobat imalana
krtao.
 The Vine Snake punctures one’s skull! hrNaTaoL sap- maaNasaacyaa Dao@yaavar ]DI maa$na TaLU
Katao.
 The Red Sand Boa has no bones in its body. maaMDUL saapacyaa SarIrat haDo nasatat.
 A snake sways to the tune of the snake-charmer. saap puMgaIcyaa talaavar naacatao.

68. saapaMba_lacyaa AMQaEawa …………
 A snake can enter the house at night if one whistles. ra~Icyaa vaoLI iSa+I vaajavalyaasa
Garat saap yaotao.
 The surviving mate of a pair seeks revenge if one of them is killed by a person.
saapacyaa jaaoDIdarasa eKaVa vya@tInao maarlao Asalyaasa vaacalaolaa saap %yaacaa badlaa Gaotao.
 Some snakes have a mouth at either end of the body. kahI saapaMcyaa daonhI TaokaMnaa taoMD
Asato.
 Snakes are attracted to the fragrance of the Kevada (pandanus) plants. saapaMnaa
saugaMQaacaI AavaD Asato , tao kovaDyaacyaa banaat rahtao.
 A snake can enter the house at night if one whistles. ra~Icyaa vaoLI iSa+I vaajavalyaasa
Garat saap yaotao.
 The surviving mate of a pair seeks revenge if one of them is killed by a person.
saapacyaa jaaoDIdarasa eKaVa vya@tInao maarlao Asalyaasa vaacalaolaa saap %yaacaa badlaa Gaotao.
 Some snakes have a mouth at either end of the body. kahI saapaMcyaa daonhI TaokaMnaa taoMD
Asato.
 Snakes are attracted to the fragrance of the Kevada (pandanus) plants. saapaMnaa
saugaMQaacaI AavaD Asato , tao kovaDyaacyaa banaat rahtao.

69.  The Checkered keelback becomes venomous if it comes on land. idvaD jaimanaIvar
Aalyaasa ivaYaarI banatao.
 The effect of snake venom can be countered by rubbing a hen’s anus to the
site of the bite!
 Unless the snake turns back upon itself while biting, the venom does not
take effect.
 Neem leaves or chillies taste sweet to the victim of a snake-bite. sap-dMSa Jaalaolyaa
vya@tIsa ilaMbaacaa palaa kDU laagat naahI. imarcaI itKT laagat naahI.
 Pythons suck their prey though their breath! Ajagar maaNasaalaa igaLtao.
saapaMba_lacyaa AMQaEawa …………
 The Checkered keelback becomes venomous if it comes on land. idvaD jaimanaIvar
Aalyaasa ivaYaarI banatao.
 The effect of snake venom can be countered by rubbing a hen’s anus to the
site of the bite!
 Unless the snake turns back upon itself while biting, the venom does not
take effect.
 Neem leaves or chillies taste sweet to the victim of a snake-bite. sap-dMSa Jaalaolyaa
vya@tIsa ilaMbaacaa palaa kDU laagat naahI. imarcaI itKT laagat naahI.
 Pythons suck their prey though their breath! Ajagar maaNasaalaa igaLtao.

70.  Pythons wind themselves around a tree trunk to crush the prey’s bones.
 Chanting of mantras has anti-venom action! sap-ivaYa maM~aopcaaranao ]trvata yaotat.
 Extract of Betel leaf vine (nag-vel) rubbed at the site of a bite neutralizes
the venom. naagavaolaIcyaa paanaaMcaa rsa dMSa Jaalaolyaa izkaNaI laavalaa Asata ivaYaacaI tIva`ta kmaI
haoto.
 Eating of Kajara (strychnos nux vomica) seeds neutralize venom.
 Application of a red- hot iron rod to the bite is effective. dMSa Jaalaolyaa izkaNaI
laaoKMDanao caTka idlyaasa ivaYa ]trto.
saapaMba_lacyaa AMQaEawa …………
 Pythons wind themselves around a tree trunk to crush the prey’s bones.
 Chanting of mantras has anti-venom action! sap-ivaYa maM~aopcaaranao ]trvata yaotat.
 Extract of Betel leaf vine (nag-vel) rubbed at the site of a bite neutralizes
the venom. naagavaolaIcyaa paanaaMcaa rsa dMSa Jaalaolyaa izkaNaI laavalaa Asata ivaYaacaI tIva`ta kmaI
haoto.
 Eating of Kajara (strychnos nux vomica) seeds neutralize venom.
 Application of a red- hot iron rod to the bite is effective. dMSa Jaalaolyaa izkaNaI
laaoKMDanao caTka idlyaasa ivaYa ]trto.

71. Science, Religion, Society
&
Ethics
Science, Religion, Society
&
Ethics

72. • Sanitation / Cleanliness / Fighting Disease / Health / Longevity.
• Food Production & distribution / Communication.
• Industrialization / new materials / Technology / Appliances.
• Understanding of our presence / Real sense of our presence & values
like equality, universal brotherhood, Conservation of Nature.
• World peace and safeguarding human civilization – individual and
community
Science v/s Religion
• Sanitation / Cleanliness / Fighting Disease / Health / Longevity.
• Food Production & distribution / Communication.
• Industrialization / new materials / Technology / Appliances.
• Understanding of our presence / Real sense of our presence & values
like equality, universal brotherhood, Conservation of Nature.
• World peace and safeguarding human civilization – individual and
community

73. What can be done to promote & inculcate
Scientific Temper
• Education / Science based Education.
• Every individual needs to understand & try to develop this attitude as a
constitutional duty.
• Think, about Scientific Temper, Speak & implement. The same.
• On mass scale following is normally done;
--- Science Exhibitions.
--- Essay & Elocution on Science, inventions, Scientist etc.
--- Poster competition.
• Education / Science based Education.
• Every individual needs to understand & try to develop this attitude as a
constitutional duty.
• Think, about Scientific Temper, Speak & implement. The same.
• On mass scale following is normally done;
--- Science Exhibitions.
--- Essay & Elocution on Science, inventions, Scientist etc.
--- Poster competition.

74. What can be done to promote & inculcate
Scientific Temper
• Additionally this needs to be done;
--- Arranging Reformative talks / Science Lectures (Audio/Visual).
--- Forming Science Clubs / HAM groups.
--- Establishing more number of Science centers.
--- Arranging visits to nearby Science centers & Industries.
--- Ensuring availability of Science books viz. science made easy, experimental science.
--- Science shows & Demonstrations (Science toys by Dr Arvind Gupta).
--- Providing activity kits.
-- Astronomy workshop & Sky observation programs along with Que/Ans Session.
--- Organizing programs which will bring people closer to NATURE, viz. visits to Nature park,
--- Birds/Animal sanctuaries, Snake parks etc.
--- Snakes Shows / Birds-Butterflies watching visits.
This will not only help to inculcate scientific temperament but will also contribute to eradication of all
myths & superstations in general publics mind & will lead to conservation of Nature /mother Earth.
•
• Additionally this needs to be done;
--- Arranging Reformative talks / Science Lectures (Audio/Visual).
--- Forming Science Clubs / HAM groups.
--- Establishing more number of Science centers.
--- Arranging visits to nearby Science centers & Industries.
--- Ensuring availability of Science books viz. science made easy, experimental science.
--- Science shows & Demonstrations (Science toys by Dr Arvind Gupta).
--- Providing activity kits.
-- Astronomy workshop & Sky observation programs along with Que/Ans Session.
--- Organizing programs which will bring people closer to NATURE, viz. visits to Nature park,
--- Birds/Animal sanctuaries, Snake parks etc.
--- Snakes Shows / Birds-Butterflies watching visits.
This will not only help to inculcate scientific temperament but will also contribute to eradication of all
myths & superstations in general publics mind & will lead to conservation of Nature /mother Earth.
•

75. It is science alone that can solve the problems of
hunger and poverty, of insanitation and illiteracy, of
superstitions and deadening customs and vast
resources running to waste, of a rich country inhabited
by starving people……… who indeed can afford to
ignore science today ? At every turn we have to seek
its aid…………. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
It is science alone that can solve the problems of
hunger and poverty, of insanitation and illiteracy, of
superstitions and deadening customs and vast
resources running to waste, of a rich country inhabited
by starving people……… who indeed can afford to
ignore science today ? At every turn we have to seek
its aid…………. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.

76. The theme of this Year’s NSD is …..
“ Fostering Scientific Temper ”
The theme of this Year’s NSD is …..
“ Fostering Scientific Temper ”

78. NSD-2014 & Message
• Respect & Fulfill Constitutional duty by inculcating Scientific Temper.
• Remember Scientific Temper is temper of freeman & surest way to
obtain knowledge.
• Banish religious rituals from your life as they lead to waste of natural
resources, precious time & money too.
• Eradicate all Superstition, for benefit of self, society, nation & mankind.
• Respect & Fulfill Constitutional duty by inculcating Scientific Temper.
• Remember Scientific Temper is temper of freeman & surest way to
obtain knowledge.
• Banish religious rituals from your life as they lead to waste of natural
resources, precious time & money too.
• Eradicate all Superstition, for benefit of self, society, nation & mankind.

79. Our Contact :
Santosh Takale,
Scientific Officer, BARC.
Ph- 9967584554 / 9920388928.
santoshatbarc@gmail.com
takalesantosh@yahoo.com
s_tacs@rediffmail.com
Our Contact :
Santosh Takale,
Scientific Officer, BARC.
Ph- 9967584554 / 9920388928.
santoshatbarc@gmail.com
takalesantosh@yahoo.com
s_tacs@rediffmail.com

80. Join
Hands
With
Us.
The QUEST for
KNOWLEDGE never ends.
Join
Hands
With
Us.

81. How you can Help……..
- Organise Lecture.
- Respond TCT QB.
- Join SWAR.
How you can Help……..
- Organise Lecture.
- Respond TCT QB.
- Join SWAR.
Thank You

82. SANTOSH TAKALE
B. Tech. (Mech. Engg.), Scientific Officer, BARC,
International Welding Engg., ISNT UT Level-III &
Level-II (ASNT/ISNT) : VT, LPT, RT, UT, ECT, MPT & RSO.
santoshatbarc@gmail.com / s_tacs@rediffmail.com
 PANVEL BHUSHAN’ – 2006.
 MAHARASHTRA GAURAV’ – 2010.
 RASHTRA GAURAV – 2011
Member of various National & International organizations which includes :
 Indian Nuclear Society.
 Indian Institute of Metals.
 Indian Institute of Welding.
 Indian Society for Non Destructive testing.
 East Zone Sports Academy, Uran
 CON (Conservation of Nature), Veshvi, Uran.
 AQyaxa,, maharaYT/ AMQaEaQda inamaU-lana saimatI, pnavaola.
 Trustee, Takale Charitable Trust.
 President, Sky Watcher’s Association of Raigad.
 Yusuf Meher Ali Center.
 Vice patron of Karnala Sports Academy.
 Panvel Uran Agari Samaj Mandal.
SANTOSH TAKALE
B. Tech. (Mech. Engg.), Scientific Officer, BARC,
International Welding Engg., ISNT UT Level-III &
Level-II (ASNT/ISNT) : VT, LPT, RT, UT, ECT, MPT & RSO.
santoshatbarc@gmail.com / s_tacs@rediffmail.com
 PANVEL BHUSHAN’ – 2006.
 MAHARASHTRA GAURAV’ – 2010.
 RASHTRA GAURAV – 2011
Member of various National & International organizations which includes :
 Indian Nuclear Society.
 Indian Institute of Metals.
 Indian Institute of Welding.
 Indian Society for Non Destructive testing.
 East Zone Sports Academy, Uran
 CON (Conservation of Nature), Veshvi, Uran.
 AQyaxa,, maharaYT/ AMQaEaQda inamaU-lana saimatI, pnavaola.
 Trustee, Takale Charitable Trust.
 President, Sky Watcher’s Association of Raigad.
 Yusuf Meher Ali Center.
 Vice patron of Karnala Sports Academy.
 Panvel Uran Agari Samaj Mandal.