The case for curiosity-driven science
National Science Day is observed on February 28 every year to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by C.V. Raman. Eroding the essence While the practical application of science is undeniably important, this utilitarian approach risks eroding the true essence of scientific enquiry. There is an increasing tendency to equate scientific progress solely with technological innovation, often overlooking the deeper intellectual and exploratory aspects of science. Many of the greatest discoveries in science — whether Einstein’s theories of relativity or Raman’s own work on light scattering — were not driven by the demand for practical solutions but by an insatiable curiosity about the physical universe. As we commemorate Raman’s pioneering work on National Science Day, we must remember that his discovery was not motivated by commercial ambitions but by unbounded curiosity fuelling creativity.
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