The beyond to what humans can see?
To understand the possibilities of something beyond our physical universe through the lenses of classical physics, quantum physics and metaphysics.
Do examinations educate people?
As artificial intelligence challenges conventional ideas of knowledge and assessment, should education continue rewarding memorisation, or prioritise curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving?
For beautiful mind
Why resisting dependence on artificial intelligence will save the human intelligence for solving all the problems we face, as there is nothing beautiful in this world than a human mind.
Has science failed to measure the pain, and can science one day invent an instrument to measure the pain?
At present pain is unmeasurable. Pain can be rated and described. It is increasingly being studied with brain imaging and biomarkers. But can science ever measure the experience itself?
Why Philosophy Still Matters for Innovation?
Innovation rarely begins with technology. It begins with questions. As science confronts challenges ranging from artificial intelligence to climate change, philosophy remains the intellectual foundation that shapes how discoveries become responsible innovations.
Bringing back the original idea of scientific publication
Scientific publishing has become increasingly effective at measuring researchers, but less certain about its original purpose i.e. communicating trustworthy knowledge. It is time to shift the conversation from counting publications to recognizing genuine scientific contributions.
From pages to purpose: Rethinking India’s doctoral education programme output
PhD enrollment in India rose from about 203,000 in 2019-20 to 344,000 in 2023-24 (The Hindu).
Understanding “Kun Faya Kun” in the age of Science
"Kun Faya Kun", a divine Islamic command, "Be, and it is", is often misunderstood as a poetic or mystical phrase, suitable only for spiritual reflection. In reality, it is a profound philosophical statement about origins, causality, and the limits of material explanation.
Begining of human: Darwins scheme or divine design?
The Islamic account of Adam (human) does not demand that science become religious. It demands only that science becomes honest about its limits.
Reforming global higher education system for next 100 years.
The structure of higher education remains largely unchanged despite profound shifts in how societies generate and use knowledge. One major source of inefficiency is that universities continue to treat teaching and research as a single blended pathway.
A response to “What makes PhD students happy? Good supervision”
The recent article on PhD scholars satisfaction published by Nature highlights an important aspect of doctoral life. It is the link between supervisor support and student well-being.