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New Science Museum exhibition celebrates Indian science over centuries

The Bakhshali manuscript is a mathematical text written on birch bark that was found in 1881.

By: Sarwar Alam

The Science Museum in London has launched a new exhibition celebrating the long tradition of scientific thought in India, from the ancient past to the present day. The exhibition ‘Illuminating India: 5000 years of science and innovation’, which opens its doors to the public on Wednesday (5), is among the highlights of the wider UK-India Year of Culture celebration this year. It looks at India’s expertise in observation, calculation and innovation, emphasising the importance of science in India as a way of understanding the world and creating a better society. “The significance of India’s contributions to the history of science, technology, engineering and…

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