https://science.thewire.in/the-sciences/iit-kharagpur-vedic-culture-calendar-hindutva-aryan-invasion-symbols-claims/
[FYI: this is related to these other recent developments from the same institute on the same topic: - IIT-Kharagpur calendar calls Aryan invasion a myth <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/iit-calendar-on-aryan-invasion-myth-is-just-the-tip-of-the-iceberg-professor/article38065010.ece> - With IIT Kharagpur Calendar, the Hindutva Right Takes Another Step Away From Science <https://m.thewire.in/article/education/with-iit-kharagpur-calendar-the-hindutva-right-takes-another-step-away-from-science> ] ==Excerpts==== - *The unicorn as a symbol of a Vedic rishi is among the four “decisive evidences” the sages of IIT Kharagpur have presented in a 2022 calendar, whose stated purpose is to rebut the “Aryan invasion myth”.* - *The calendar has been produced under the auspices of the newly inaugurated Centre of Excellence for Indian Knowledge Systems at IIT Kharagpur, headed by Prof. Joy Sen.* - *Even though this calendar has thrust IIT Kharagpur into the news, the so-called “Indian Knowledge Systems” already have a home in IIT Gandhinagar, and IIT Kanpur may be next in line.* - *==========* The Wire Science – Submission Guidelines <https://science.thewire.in/science/our-submission-guidelines/?utm_source=banner_article> Regards Periannan Chandrasekaran
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