When we consider the fact that nearly three-quarters of the surface of the globe is covered by oceanic water.
C. V. RAMANWhen we consider the fact that nearly three-quarters of the surface of the globe is covered by oceanic water.
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I strongly believe that fundamental science cannot be driven by instructional, industrial, governmental or military pressures.
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I think what is needed in India today is the destruction of that defeatist spirit.
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All the instruments of percussion known to European science are essentially nonmusical and can only be tolerated in open air music or in large orchestras where a little noise more or less makes no difference.
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In the history of science, we often find that the study of some natural phenomenon has been the starting point in the development of a new branch of knowledge.
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It seemed not unlikely that the phenomenon owed its origin to the scattering of sunlight by the molecules of the water.
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We need a spirit of victory, a spirit that will carry us to our rightful place under the sun, a spirit which can recognize that we, as inheritors of a proud civilization, are entitled to our rightful place on this planet. If that indomitable spirit were to arise, nothing can hold us from achieving our rightful destiny.
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From Calcutta has gone forth a living stream of knowledge in many branches of study. It is inspiring to think of the long succession of scholars, both Indian and European, who have lived in this city, made it their own, and given it of their best.
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It has been invariably my experience that I could count on his cooperation and sympathy in every matter concerning my scientific work.
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This was the reason why I decided, as far as possible, not to accept money from the government.
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I would like to tell the young men and women before me not to lose hope and courage.
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We must teach science in the mother tongue. Otherwise, science will become a highbrow activity.
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Is there any more encouraging sign than to see an Indian, who has never been to a university, like our friend Mr. Asutosh Dey here, for example, carrying out original work and finding it recognized by the foremost societies of the world?
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To an observer situated on the moon or on one of the planets, the most noticeable feature on the surface of our globe would no doubt be the large areas covered by oceanic water.
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The sunlit face of the earth would appear to shine by the light diffused back into space from the land and water-covered areas.
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A voyage to Europe in the summer of 1921 gave me the first opportunity of observing the wonderful blue opalescence of the Mediterranean Sea.
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