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The study of Indian science, and mathematics in particular, of ancient and pre-modern era, is facing multiple problems. On the one hand there is very little investment, both in terms of human and material resources, in developing the infrastructure for such a study. On the other hand whatever limited engagement there is with the topic, is to quite an extent afflicted by partisan political mindsets and jingoistic tendencies; I am not referring here only to the recent years - the neglect and the revivalist thrust have gone hand in hand for long, and have perhaps been feeding each other at some level.
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