B Premanand
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Premanand Memorial Lecture
The 3rd Premanand Memorial Lecture, organized by Science Trust, Kozhikode, will take place on January 22, 2012, at Nalanda Auditorium. Renowned Malayalam writer Anand will deliver the keynote address titled “Ariyunna Kadhakalum Ariyaatha Kadhakalum” (Stories We Know and Stories We Know Not), exploring critical perspectives on truth, narrative, and scientific temper.
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Practicing Atheism at All Times in One’s Life
This personal essay details the Narendra Nayak’s lifelong commitment to practicing atheism despite societal, familial, and emotional pressures. It chronicles refusing religious rites during major life events—including marriage, business, and parental deaths—and rejecting post-mortem rituals, advocating instead for living by rationalist convictions and standing firm against superstitious traditions.