On #nationalscienceday, we express our sincere gratitude to the countless scientists, researchers, inventors, innovators and everyone who is part of the scientific community for their tireless dedication to advancing India's scientific progress. Emphasising on inculcating scientific temper, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru said - “The scientific approach and temper are, or should be, a way of life, a process of thinking, a method of acting and associating with our fellow men.” As India advances its steps in this Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) characterised by the use of smart systems, big data, and artificial intelligence (AI), we must continue our fight against dogma, superstition and irrational thinking which is still prevalent in sections of our society. Public representatives must focus on encouraging reason rather than absurdity, science rather than ignorance and research rather than fakery.