Absolute Wonder

Imagine a 15 year old girl from Kozhikode talking on Astrophysics and challenging Albert Einstein! Here is Hanaan Binth Hashim, a resident of Kozhikode and a class X student. Hanaan is an aspiring astrophysicist and mathematical researcher. Her ‘Absolute Theory of Zero’ states that the speed of light is not a constant while theories like ‘Big Bang theory’, ‘Theory of Relativity’ are developed based on the concept of constant light speed. That makes a challenge to the existing theories developed by Einstein. “Discovering the hidden concepts of universe does not lie only in new scientific theories but also in the unexplained corners of old theories” Hanaan strongly believes.

“My question is, why theories are not replacing theories. Einstein was right during his time. Today I might prove him wrong and tomorrow someone else will prove me wrong.” Hanaan participated in the NASA space camp which was held last month and said that she was thrilled when a model rocket designed by her was launched. Hanaan has been in touch with India’s former scientist – president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam whose first response to her mail detailing about her theory was that he doesn’t know what this girl is talking about! It was Kalam who introduced her to NASA. Recognizing the genius in Hanaan, the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has invited her for pursuing her research studies in theoretical astronomy. She is gearing up to join MIT next year.

"ISRO chairman Madhavan Nair is also a huge support and inspiration.” she said and added that Indian students have huge potential and wants the scientific community in India to set up more institutions to hone the skills of the young talent pool.

Binu Narayan