Author: Dr Sanjeev Kumar Varshney
Image Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons The history of shampoo’s origin and evolution is a fascinating narrative that intertwines ancient traditions, advancements in scientific knowledge, and modern innovations. Shampoo has deep roots in India, tracing back thousands of years and reflecting the country’s strong connection to natural remedies and hygiene practices. In the Indian subcontinent, various herbs and their extracts have long served as hair cleansers. The earliest forms of shampoo can be traced back to the Indus Valley Civilisation. An effective ancient shampoo was created by boiling soapberries (Sapindus) with dried Indian gooseberry (Amla) and other herbs, then straining the mixture.…
Sanskrit, an ancient language with a rich heritage, possesses substantial potential as a modern scientific language due to its inherent precision, structure, and historical contributions to various scientific disciplines. The renewed interest in Sanskrit stems from its unique characteristics, which align well with the demands of contemporary scientific discourse. Its phonetic precision, grammatical rigour, and extensive vocabulary make it an excellent medium for clear and unambiguous communication. A key factor in Sanskrit’s suitability for science is its highly structured and systematic grammar, exemplified in Panini’s Ashtadhyayi. This foundational work provides an algorithmic approach to language, making it particularly effective for…