Pages from the diary Pages from the diaryIN ITS official diary for 2017, the Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) has hailed several sages for their “contribution to science” — from “developing nuclear technology” to “discovering rockets and aeroplanes” and being the “father of cosmetic surgery”. For instance, the January page hails Sushrut as the “father of cosmetic surgery”. University officials said these references were based on the books of RSS ideologue and founder of Shiksha Bachao Andolan Samiti, Dinanath Batra. “As a diary committee, we were inclined to follow the recommendations of a senior syndicate member,” said Ashtaputre. When contacted, Jignesh Soni told The Indian Express: “Sages mean scientists.

Source: Indian Express March 08, 2017 23:03 UTC