Organic Evolution

A year ago, if i had come across a blog page which propounded the validity of evolution,  i would have dismissed it as a nonsensical, "stating-the-obvious" piece of work. But today, after being exposed to an international demographic, i have realized that the number of people who do not agree with the theory of evolution are startlingly high.
  Firstly, the i feel it is noteworthy to mention that most of the people who resent the implications of this theory are the ones which are closeted, narrow minded and are not open to thinking in a manner that opposes their current beliefs. I detest such a mindset.
  Evolution is a proven occurrence which not only lucidly explains the dynamics of life but is also the only possible explanation to variation in life as we know it today. One highly stupid and ubiquitous point among all evolution-critics is that, "It's called the theory of evolution; It is not a law. ergo, it is not proved". This weak argument can be invalidated by the understanding of the term "theory" in a scientific context. Quoting wikipedia, "The scientific definition of the word "theory" is different from the colloquial sense of the word. Colloquially, "theory" can mean a hypothesis, a conjecture, an opinion, or aspeculation that does not have to be based on facts or make testable predictions. However, In science, the meaning of theory is more rigorous. A theory is hypothesis corroborated by observation of facts which makes testable predictions. In science, a current theory is a theory that has no equally acceptable or more acceptable alternative theory.. i.e .A scientific theory is a well-supported body of interconnected statements that explains observations and can be used to make testable predictions." 

    Another point that many anti-evolutionists draw juice on is the supposed lack of proof/evidence for the existence of evolution. This is mere idiocy as any scientist worth his salt could list out, on a single breath, at least a hundred different evidential facts proving evolution. Furthermore, evolution may not be individually observed in creatures such as humans. Nevertheless, in extremely fast breeding species such as fruit flies, evolution can be demonstrated in a simple lab in a matter of weeks. This again stands testimony to the fact that, most of the people who do not believe in evolution just aren't ready to embrace rationale.

  On a pessimistic note, i have come to a sad conclusion that more often than not, any amount of discussion with people of the aforementioned stand is futile as apparently, living on a mere whimsical moral/intellectual stand is more common than i thought. Nevertheless, as a last effort, i would like to list some day-to-day life examples proving evolution:

• the presence of a coccyx but the absence of an actual tail in humans
• the redundancy of the appendix in humans
• the termination of use of obsolete antibiotics as microbes developed resistant strains.

I do hope this serves as an eye-opener to at least some readers. I would like to urge all you non-believers to just look into legitimate sources before you dismiss the possibility of this beautiful law of nature.

Anarchy!!!!

The ongoing riots and strikes in the state of Andhra Pradesh, demanding the separation of the state into two factions, is appalling and frightful. In the wake of the recent events concerning this issue, I'am afraid, the state and, in an indirect fashion, the country, are descending into anarchy.
   The conduction of violent strikes, be it by students or any political organisation, is nothing but sedition, and is a culpable crime under many sections of the chapter of the Indian Penal Code entitled, "Offences against state".
    The pro-separation movements that are rattling the country these days, are demeaning to the very spirit with which the democratic fabric of our system was weaved.
    The most painful and sad part is, however, is to see that the vast majority of the masses are unperturbed by and indifferent to this sorry state-of-affairs. It is matter of utmost shame that students rejoice when institutions are  closed on account of strikes.
         I condemn this movement and resent it's anti-democratic implications.....