AJSTID Book Review | Needham’s Indian Network: The Search for a Home for the History of Science in India (1950–1970) | by Rajiv Kumar Mishra

Book Review

Needham's Indian Network: The Search for a Home for the History of Science in India (1950–1970)

by Rajiv Kumar Mishra, African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, 2017, DOI: 10.1080/20421338.2017.1330840. 

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CfP: APO Training Course on Management Consultancy on Green Productivity Focusing on SMEs | 11-22 September | Taipei, Taiwan

No. 31123/17

National Productivity Council

Utpadakta Bhawan, 5-6 Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110 003, India 

Tel. 011-24607328 | Fax: 011-24615002

Sub:17-IN-33-GE-TRC-A :  Training Course on Management Consultancy on Green Productivity Focusing on SMEs from 11-22 September, 2017, Taipei, Taiwan. 

(Visit www.npcindia.gov.in/5280-2/ for detailed Project Notification)

Dear Sir/ Madam,

 

We invite your kind attention to internet link on NPC website www.npcindia.gov.in/5280-2/  with regard to above project. The project notification and bio data form are available on the above mentioned page and the same are attached herewith. The duly filled in single copy of Performa enclosed  of the suitable officers for participation as per the para (Qualifications for Participants) of the project notification may kindly be forwarded  to reach us latest by 5^th July 2017. All nominations should be routed through proper channel. The nominations received after the last date will not be considered.  You are requested to send nominations by e-mail (application in pdf format) and hard copy by post. All information pertaining to nominations will be treated as confidential and classified.

The nominated officers would be under obligation to act as faculty as and when required in programs on the relevant subject, if organized by NPC.

In the case of 'not-for-profit' organization & SMEs, round trip economy class international travel fare by the most direct route between the international airport nearest to the participant's place of work at will be borne by the Asian Productivity Organization, Tokyo.  Participants from other organizations will have to travel on their own account.  Hotel charges at the venue of the programme will be met by the implementing organization for all categories of participants.

It is the responsibility of the candidates to complete all the official formalities required by their organizations/department before proceeding abroad.  The nomination form may be accompanied by a draft of Rs. 1000/-+ S.T. (NON-REFUNDABLE) drawn in favour of National Productivity Council, New Delhi (Rs. 500/-+ S.T. for MSME Sector, trade unions and NGO's) for each participant.  In the absence of application fee and single copy of bio-data, the nominations will not be considered.  In case of selection by APO, NPC will charge Rs. 6,000/- + S.T.(Rs. 3,000/-+ S.T. for MSME Sector, Trade Unions and NGO's) per participant towards handling charges and membership fee for the APO Alumni Association of India (AAAI). In case of profit making organizations, the handling charges would be Rs. 12,000/-+ S.T. per participant.  

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

 

(K.D. Bhardwaj)

Director & Head (Int'l Serv.)

for Director General

e-mail: isg@npcindia.gov.in

New Books | Science, Nature and Law: Public Policy and Governance in India | Intellectual Property Rights National Policy of India: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, etc.| by Dr. Pawan Sikka

New Books

Science, Nature and Law: Public Policy and Governance in India

by Pawan Sikka, 2017, Synergy Books India, ISBN 9789382059561. 

About the Book

This book Science, Nature and Law, Public Policy and Governance in India, towards building a better India, incorporates the original texts, in varbatim, of a select national government policies and programmes in the fields of Science and Technology, Energy and Environment, Information and Communication, Technology etc in India. For the first time, to fulfill the long-felt needs of the students, researchers, policy-planners, civil servants/administrators, Legal Professionals, NGO's Activists etc., this book is being brought out as ready reference material, to be used alongwith the existing literature on Public Policy and Administration.

About the Author

Dr. Pawan Sikka (b. 1944) is a former Scientist-G/ Adviser, Government of India, Ministry/Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, where he served in various senior positions, during 1974-2004. He received his M.Sc., PhD as well as D.Sc. degrees in Physics and Fellowship (Science Policy Studies), University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom. He is also a recipient of UNESCO, Italian, German and Swiss government scholarships for pursuing further studies there. He is best known for his contributions to Science Policy studies, in India and abroad. He is a life member of the Semiconductor Society of India, Materials Research Society of India, Association of British Scholars, and Oxford and Cambridge Society of India.

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Intellectual Property Rights National Policy of India: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, etc.

by Pawan Sikka, 2017, Synergy Books India, ISBN 9789382059554. 

About the Book

India unveiled its first a comprehensive, National Intellectual Property Rights (NIPRs) Policy-2016, on 13 May 2016, aimed at fostering innovation, cutting delays in clearing patent, trademark and copyright applications; protecting traditional knowledge and encouraging entrepreneurship. It is likely to bring India's IP regime in line with global standards and help improve its ranking in the World Banks Ease of Doing Business Index. The new NIPRs Policy-2016 will speed up the entire registration of patents and trade-marks, etc. The NIPRs Policy-2016 has generated unprecedented responses within and outside India. A critical review of the said NIPRs Policy-2016 has been made by various scholars, published elsewhere and these are compiled and included in this book for the benefit of researchers, policy planners, academicians, legal professionals, etc.

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Call for Participation: International Forum on Productivity | 12-14 September | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

National Productivity Council

Utpadakta Bhawan

5-6 Institutional Area

Lodhi Road

New Delhi – 110 003

Tel. 011-24607328

Fax: 011-24615002

 No. 31411/17

                                                                                                                 

 

 

Sub:17-RP-34-GE-CON-B:  International Forum on Productivity from 12-14 September, 2017, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

(Visit www.npcindia.gov.in/5280-2/ for detailed Project Notification)

Dear Sir,

 

We invite your kind attention to internet link on NPC website  www.npcindia.gov.in/5280-2/ with regard to above project. The project notification and the APO bio data form are available on the above mentioned page and the same are attached herewith. The duly filled in single copy of Performa enclosed of the suitable officers for participation as per the para (Qualifications for Participants) of the project notification may kindly be forwarded to reach us latest by 1^st July 2017. All nominations should be routed through proper channel. The nominations received after the last date will not be considered.  You are requested to send nominations by e-mail (application in pdf format) and hard copy by post. All information pertaining to nominations will be treated as confidential and classified.

 

The nominated officers would be under obligation to act as faculty as and when required in programs on the relevant subject, if organized by NPC.

APO would meet round trip economy class international airfare by the most direct route from the international airport nearest to the participant's place of work.  Hotel charges at the venue of the programme will be met by the implementing organization.

It is the responsibility of the candidates to complete all the official formalities required by their organizations/department before proceeding abroad.  The nomination form may be accompanied by a draft of Rs. 1000/-+ S.T. (NON-REFUNDABLE) drawn in favour of National Productivity Council, New Delhi (Rs. 500/-+ S.T. for MSME Sector, trade unions and NGO's) for each participant.  In the absence of application fee and single copy of bio-data, the nominations will not be considered.  In case of selection by APO, NPC will charge Rs. 6,000/- + S.T.(Rs. 3,000/-+ S.T. for MSME Sector, Trade Unions and NGO's) per participant towards handling charges and membership fee for the APO Alumni Association of India (AAAI). In case of profit making organizations, the handling charges would be Rs. 12,000/-+ S.T. per participant.  

 

Thanking you,

 

Yours faithfully,

 

 

 

(K.D. Bhardwaj)

Director & Head (Int'l Serv.)

for Director General

e-mail: isg@npcindia.gov.in

 

Sent by: Raj Kumar Rawat <rk.rawat@npcindia.gov.in>

Roundtable Discussion on Technology, Terror, and Ideology: A New Triangle with Shiv Murari Sahai | June 15 | at ORF Conference Room, New Delhi

The extensive integration of technology and the internet with human lives has transformed conflict. On the one hand, technology provides those living in zones of conflict a voice to convey their concerns to a global audience. On the other, terrorist organisations make use of the same platforms to incite violence and spread radicalisation. Social media has often served as a fuel for civil conflict and public unrest – there have been instances of viral fake news resulting in violent clashes in various parts of the globe and in India, including in Jammu and Kashmir. There are associated debates around internet shutdowns (that is a frequently used option by law enforcement agencies), use of encrypted communication for mass mobilization and on the most important question of freedom of expression Today, policymakers in India are faced with some important questions including: 1. What steps can be taken to use the internet to diffuse violence instead of restricting access to the internet? 2. What steps can the government take to deter the dissemination of fake news that threatens public order? 3. What regulatory approaches should be adopted to control the proliferation of anonymising tools on the internet in a manner that does not dilute human rights? The crucial objective of an uninterrupted, open, free and secure internet must guide any discussion and outcome. In light of these questions, the Observer Research Foundation is hosting a roundtable discussion - on Technology, Terror, and Ideology: A New Triangle - with Shiv Murari Sahai. Mr Sahai is currently posted as Joint Secretary in the National Security Council Secretariat, the policy making body for national security issues. He began his career in the state of J&K as a police officer where he served as district heads of Baramullah and Jammu during the peak of militancy. He was head of the Police in Kashmir Zone for 2 terms where he made landmark contributions through innovative policing including through a people-centric approach to curbing terrorism and violent unrest. He was head of the state intelligence before moving to Delhi. Event Details: Date: June 15, 2017 Venue - ORF Conference Room 11:00 – 11.30 am - Registration 11.30 – 11.40 am - Opening Remarks by Samir Saran, Vice President, ORF 11.40 – 12.00 noon – Talk by Shiv Murari Sahai, Joint Secretary, National Security Council Secretariat 12.00 – 12.45 pm – Roundtable Discussion 12.45 – 13.00 – Closing Remarks 13.00 - Lunch RSVP : bedavyasam@orfonline.org We look forward to your participation Warm Regards, Observer Research Foundation Copyright © 2017 Observer Research Foundation, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 20, Rouse Avenue Institutional Area, New Delhi-110002, India Phone: +91 11 4352 0020 Website: http://orfonline.org

CFP: 2017 SMSA (Science and Medicine in South Asia) Graduate Paper Prize | Due Date June 30th.

Call for Submissions

2017 SMSA Graduate Paper Prize

The Science and Medicine in South Asia (SMSA) interest group of the Society for Medical Anthropology is pleased to welcome submissions for the 2017 SMSA Graduate Student Paper Prize. This will be the inaugural year for what will be an annual graduate paper prize awarded annually for a paper that offers an innovative approach to issues related to science and medicine in South Asia. Due Date Extended: Friday, June 30^th 2017

As an example, papers might address any of the following issues:

1. Contemporary developments in science and medicine in South Asia: What makes the situated and oftentimes rapid changes in these fields both exceptional and mundane?
   
2. Scalability and modularity of scientific & medical practice in South Asia: how are certain forms and interventions rendered generalizable and replicable in light of economic, ethical and political demands?
   
3. Multiplicity of science & medicine in South Asia: How do we know what is science, what is medicine, and what is not? What are the ethics and politics of such distinctions? What are the relationships between institutionalized and non-institutional forms of therapeutic practice? Are there distinctively South Asian forms of science & medicine, and how might they relate to both global and local epistemological regimes – for example, in the calls made for global public and mental health?
   
4. What forms of ethical concerns and debates are crystallizing around questions of science and medicine in South Asia, from controversies around organ transfer, stem cell science and patent law, to IVF, surrogacy and clinical trials?
   
5. Science, medicine & law: What are the ways in which legal reasoning comes to shape scientific and medical practice, and vice-versa?
   
6. Science, medicine & security: How are threats concerning the spread of infectious disease, and in particular, emerging zoonotic conditions, figured in relation to ideas of the population and the state?
   
7. How do various peoples and communities – understood along lines of caste, class, religion, race, ethnicity, region, gender, sexuality and bodily difference – access and relate to various forms of science and medicine in South Asia?
   

Submission rules:

•  The word count should be 6,000-8,000.
  
• All author(s) must be enrolled as graduate students at the time of submission.
  
• The paper can be under review at the time of submission, but it cannot be at the revise and resubmit stage, in press or digitally published (with print publication pending).
  
• To enable a blind review process, the submission email should include two word documents: (1) a cover sheet with author name, affiliation(s) and acknowledgments, and (2) the paper (abstract included) with no identifying information listed.
  

The winner of the prize will be announced at the 2017 AAA Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. The winner will receive an award certificate, suggestions from the committee of judges on ways to prepare the article for publication, and a cash prize of $100 (or $75 in case of two winners).

Submissions should be emailed BY Friday, June 31^st 2017 (EST) to:

• Nayantara Sheoran Appleton(nayantara.s.appleton@vuw.ac.nz) and Bharat Venkat (bvenkat@uoregon.edu)
  

Nayantara Sheoran Appleton <nsheoran[@]gmail.com>

"Awareness Programme on Indian Foreign Policy", Indian Council of World Affairs announces the second edition of ICWA Essay Competition 2017

"Awareness Programme on Indian Foreign Policy", Indian Council of World Affairs organizes the ICWA Essay Competition  2017 

As part of its 'Awareness Programme on Indian Foreign Policy', Indian Council of World Affairs announces the second edition of ICWA Essay Competition for school students (15-18 years) and undergraduate/ post graduate students (18-25 Years).

Topics: The young writers this year have the opportunity to demonstrate their innovative thinking on the following topic:

Junior Level (15-18 years)

• a) What India's Foreign Policy means to Young India/ India's Foreign Policy Priorities for the Youth – (1500 words).
  

Senior Level (18-25 years)

• b) Conflict, Religion and Foreign Policy (2500 words).
  

Eligibility Criteria: The participants must be an enrolled student in a School or graduate/post graduate degree program in a College/University from anywhere across India.

Essay Submission Date & Requirements:

• All Essays (soft copy only) should be sent to essayicwa@gmail.com latest by 30th July 2017.
  
• The entries should be submitted along with a certificate from School/Institute/College/University where the participant is currently enrolled.
  
• The entries should include a separate cover page carrying the following personal information: 1)Name, 2)Father/Mother Name, 3) Class/Programme, 4) Name and Address of School/College/ University, 5) Residence Address, 6) Mobile & Landline Numbers and 7) Email Address.
  

Kindly Note: No personal information should be provided on the Essay sheet. The essay can be written in English or Hindi.

Awards:

• Junior Level: (1st prize – Rs 15000), (2nd prize- Rs 10000) & (3rd prize-Rs 5000)
  
• Senior level: ( 1st prize – Rs 25000), (2nd prize- Rs 15000) & (3rd prize-Rs 10000)

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