More and more private universities these days, are pushing their academicians to publish articles in academic journals and scientific journals that have a higher citation index and impact factor. Some universities even bear the publishing costs to these reputed journals with a high citation index and impact factor and provide further incentives in terms of… Continue reading Is Citation Index of a Journal more important than the actual research?
Category: Opinion
Swachh Bharath – A Pediatricians Dilemma
“So doctor what water are we supposed to wash her face with? Distilled or RO?” I have never ever heard a question like this before. Ya, she was born yesterday. I mean the baby not the Mom -in-law but, still!! I so wanted to suggest Bling H20 but then decided otherwise. We do have to… Continue reading Swachh Bharath – A Pediatricians Dilemma
Bhudia Singh: Just a movie or destiny’s call?
Some movies provide entertainment, some movies fuel emotions but some movies are made to make a mark; they tell a story that speaks for itself. They are made to move your whole being, to cause a revolution. And when they fail to do so, it is but a sad day for humanity. Budhia Singh: Born… Continue reading Bhudia Singh: Just a movie or destiny’s call?
A Letter From An Ordinary Indian. . .
I am an ordinary Indian. The archetypal common man! I work hard to make a living. My life is a daily fight ? a fight against the system while being an inconsequential part of the system! I was always told not to expect a lot. That such is life. So I pay my taxes regularly… Continue reading A Letter From An Ordinary Indian. . .
The difference between India and Pakistan, through two songs!
I am admittedly a big fan of old hindi songs and I listen to them quite frequently. My choice of songs depends on my mood and tonight I was in the mood for some old hindi patriotic songs. But this post is not about my favourite songs. It was whilst searching for some of my… Continue reading The difference between India and Pakistan, through two songs!