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Hannan Binth Hashim – the 14 year old astrophysicist from Kozhikode to prove Albert Einstein wrong?

Hannan Binth Hashim the 14 year old class X girl from Kozhikode will deliver her lecture on at Universities of Boston, Chicago, Texas, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 17 others across the world. Hannan Binth Hashim is an aspiring astrophysicist and mathematical researcher. In her research titled ‘Absolute Theory of Zero’ she questioned the accuracy of many existing theories like ’s ‘Theory of relativity’ and the Big Bang Theory.

Hannan Binth Hashim has Dr Soumya Vasudevan, a Hind Rattan award winner as her mentor and her works are being considered for publishing in ‘American Journal of Theoretical Physics’.

According to Hannan Binth Hashim “Absolute Theory of Zero is a new mathematical system which explains the established theories in a different light. Through the theory she has explained that the speed of light is not constant always.

Hannan Binth Hashim’s works have been appreciated by former President A P J Abdul Kalam, scientists at IISc, IIMSc and many leading research institutes around the world including NASA.

Hanaan participated in the NASA camp held in August and a model rocket designed by her was launched. She will be participating in the Siemens Westinghouse Science and Technology competition for high school students in October this year in the US where she is likely to meet US President Barack Obama.

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any way to contact Hanan Binth Hasim.. i men email id

Posted by badsha Gravatar
September 14th, 2009
 

I want the mail id
of that child. Hanan Binth Hasim. The great child whom I knew only now.

Posted by krishnankutty Nair Gravatar
September 15th, 2009
 

Hi hanan binth hashim sukamaano? ramzaan mubaarak and advance Eid mubarak… Allahu ninte ella aagrahangalum safaleekarich tharatte…

Posted by Abdul Rahman CKP Gravatar
September 16th, 2009
 

I would like to have the email id of Hannan Binth Hashim, please.

I am also a 14-year old madly interested in astrophysics

Posted by Siddharth Baburaj Gravatar
September 16th, 2009
 

About Miss Hannan Binth Hashim and her credulous press reporters Ms Anula Aboobacker and Ms Cissy Jacob who conveniently refuse to answer criticisms, I’d say:
1. As already pointed out, the “Space School Graduate” is not a degree. Nasa Space center at Houston is an organization to promote interest in space study among youngsters. The degree they give is only informal. Anyone ready to participate in their activities for a few days may get it. The Space Center have rocket modeler software with which one can design a model and launch it provided one is willing to pay money. These things are nothing extraordinary. Definitely Miss Hannan’s parents must have known it.
2. Reports mention several “mentors” of Miss Hannan. One of them is Prof. Jayanth Murthy of Indian Institute of Science. Prof. Murthy admits that Miss Hannan has visited IIA library but clarifies that he hasn’t had any scientific discussion with her. The relevant part of his message is quoted from Mr. Aniver Aravind (Blog “Chithrakaran”):
“Thanks for forwarding this link to me. I will also post my comment in that site itself. This girl came to see me some months ago and told me that she had this theory that Einstein was wrong and that Kalam was impressed by her theory… Read more. She also had a write-up in the Indian Express (if I remember right). I told her that the press and Presidents were easily impressed but that ground breaking theories do not come from school kids – they just don’t have the mathematics and physics tools necessary. I advised her to continue her interest in science but that she should work hard to learn everything necessary and that I would be glad to help her where possible. That is the limit of my contact with her (other than one more brief visit and email exchange). This is what I do for any student who contacts me and have done for dozens of students.

I am not her mentor and have no knowledge of her work. If anyone were to ask me, I would say that I do not believe in her “theory” but am happy to see her so interested in science. After this latest episode, I am much less forgiving and would believe that her story is a tissue of lies from beginning to end.

Again, thanks … Read more for this link. Someone had forward the Malayalam paper where it first appeared and I had written to them as well as this girl but this site gives me the chance to make it public.”
This reply is self explanatory.
3. Another mentor mentioned is one Dr. Sowmya Vasudevan who is a Hind Rattan award winner. But there is no such name on the list of Hind Rattan Award winners. When this inconsistency was pointed out someone replied that there was one with that name who got the award in 2005. This is not true. In 2005 one Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan (medicine) got the award but not Dr. Sowmya Vasudevan. This slight alteration in the detail might have been made deliberately to thwart verification.
3. Miss Hannan claims that she has formulated a novel theory called “Absolute Theory of Zero” and that her paper on the theory is going to be published in a journal by name “American Journal of Theoretical Physics.” The fragments of the “theory” as these are given by the reporters are nothing short of silly nonsense. Apart from this, there is an “International Journal of Theoretical Physics” and an “American Journal of Physics” but no such thing as “American Journal of Theoretical Physics” to carry the kid’s paper. When Unnikrishnan pointed out this inconsistency Ms. Ms. Anula replied that there is an “American Journal of Physics” which started publication in 1940. She doesn’t realize that her “American Journal of Physics” is not the same as the “American Journal of Theoretical Physics” of the reports!
Apparently, the Expressbuzz reporter Ms Anula Aboobacker (19 June 2009) and Mathrubhumi reporter Ms Cissy Jacob (14 June 2009) do not seem to have sought any documentary evidence from the kid. They relied upon Miss Hannan’s words instead of asking her to produce the letter of acceptance Miss Hannan “got” from the so called “American Journal of Theoretical Physics.” Instead, they simply believed the words of a school kid, and her mother. Even after adverse remarks were aired, these reporters did not come up with any documentary evidence to absolve Miss Hannan. Nor had Miss Hannan herself, nor her mother, nor her Principal given any documentary evidence. Seeing the same article on Miss Hannan reproduced in several sites, one of her innocent supporters asserts that the news must be true since it is found everywhere on the net! He doesn’t realize that he is reading the same news reproduced in different sites. It’s astonishing to find naïve persons complaining that Miss. Hannan is being criticized unfairly.
4. Miss Hannan claims that she got special permission to participate in the project-based “Siemens Westinghouse Science and Technology Competition” in which only US students are allowed to take part. In this matter also the reporters haven’t cited any document supporting Miss Hannan’s claim. However, I’ve contacted the Seimens people for verification of the matter and am waiting for their reply.
5. Another claim is that Miss Hannan is joining MIT. How can a 10th standard kid without qualifying SAT and IELT even apply for admission to MIT? Have the reporters verified whether she has qualified these tests or not? Or has the MIT too exempted Miss Hannan from qualifying SAT and IELT? If they had, is there any evidence to the effect?
To sum up: Miss Hannan is either a fraud or a highly imaginative kid who has mistaken her fantasy for reality. Please don’t spoil the kid by dancing to her tunes. Save her from her fantasies and guide her along the right path towards the study of science. Miss Hannan must come to terms with reality. She may grow out of her fantasy to become a great scientist, of course not right now, but later, much later, it may take years! I wish the poor girl a bright future.
I request her reporters Ms Anula Aboobacker and Ms Cissy Jacob either to defend their reports or to tend a public apology in the matter.

Posted by Kuma Gravatar
September 18th, 2009
 

I am from Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates. I am studying at 9th Standard and I would like to have your e mail ID.

Posted by ayisha Gravatar
September 20th, 2009
 

Such a sweet girl she is.. a very friendly and smart genius.. as I have met her before in Chicago for a presentation I did have a good contact with her..She is indeed not a fraud or any bad,and i regret to above msgd person.If you dont know about her achievements , dont speak over her and blabber..,this is specially for the above mentioned..
IT WONT TAKE YEARS FOR A KID TO GROW AND TO BECOME A SCIENTIST,THAT CAN BE EITHER IN BRITISH SYSTEM/INDIAN SYSTEM..
BUT IN AMERICAN SYSTEM , WE SEEK MERIT ,,, MERIT OF THE KID ALONE…..
And for those who need her email address can mail her in info.hanaanbinthashim@gmail.com
She may not be able to respond quickly because of her lack of time.I am always in touch with her, ANd i can convey all the msgs of urs.
Regards
Lourdez,California

Posted by Lourdez Gravatar
September 20th, 2009
 

Dear Hannan,
EID MUBARAK.
Congratulation for ur great achivement.
We all Indians are proud of you, who showed this miracle.
“INDIA IS GREAT”.
Regards.

Posted by Sushanta Kumar Gravatar
September 26th, 2009
 

I really congratulatems. Hannan
But people who doubt the capacity of others, don’t belive in them. More over they are jealous of others achievements.
Please try encourage the people who is intellegent and smart.

Posted by sara ambatt Gravatar
October 1st, 2009
 

hey i believe that, she is absolutly an amazing girl.. but why KUMA came to criticise this girl?? may be jealousy as per Ms. SARA AMBATT.. it shows his emotion and typically refers to the negative thoughts and feelings…

Never mind it at all.. we indian’s supports and blessings are with you.. Cheers HANNAN

Posted by Shahad Ayar Gravatar
October 30th, 2009
 

Hanaan is not a fraud.BUt the fucking media made it..

Mark my words.:
No one can destroy u Hanaan,media has only gains after publishing it.But You are constantly losing over dem,Dont go for any interviews. Say u hv no time.Thats it!..They hav mind only to earn,and spoil all the celebrities life.But people dont realize it,
From
Hanaans die-Heart fan
Lamiz
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Posted by Lamiz Gravatar
November 15th, 2009
 

miss,i wanna get some info about astrophysics from you cn u plz contact me my email id is :solnkiketan@yahoo.in

Posted by ketan Gravatar
January 7th, 2010
 

HAnan U have proved the world That even a 14 year old can say that Albert Einstein Was WRONG.Anyways BEST OF LUCK
JAI HO!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Divya Gravatar
January 18th, 2010
 

Hi all,

Who ever want to contact Hanaan, please visit the following site, which has the most valuable information.

http://www.technoparktoday.com/2009/11/misleading-media-the-story-of-hannan-binth-hashim/

Btw, who ever want to copy or follow such child prodigy, please please do a authenticity check prior taking as a role model…

Now, let me make my statement :- Hanaan Binth Hashim is not only MEDIA HYPE but also a FRAUD!!

Love All, Roger.

Posted by Roger Grainger Gravatar
January 24th, 2010
 

We have our own similar scandals here in the U.S. which have yet to come to light. One was the bogus claims made in the 2004 Siemens science competition for invention of a NEW alternative energy technology that, in fact, was over 25 years old! Not only were the (so called) “expert judges” completely duped that year, but all those in the media were as well (well … that’s not really so hard to believe). It remains to be seen if Siemens will ever fess up to this fiasco, or if the media is going to be willing to go back and check that one out again. I suspect it is just too embarrassing for everyone involved. Those curious about this can just check what was claimed in the 2004 press releases regarding this supposedly “new technology”.

I think it is very important that science scams and/or bogus science stories, in particular, get ferreted out as quickly as possible because people (and the media) tend to trust scientists far more than ordinary people – and that’s the way it should, hopefully, remain. If scientists lose credibility (as was recently the case with climate change research) then we are in serious trouble! For this reason the 2004 Siemens science competition scandal is another one that still needs to be exposed. Besides which the other students involved need to be made aware of what happened and why they may not have been fairly judged.

Posted by Truth Seeker Gravatar
March 17th, 2010
 

assalamu alaikum

Hannan . i dont get words to appreciate you . you should care about media …………………………………….. allah will help you ………. Naseer muhammed Biomedical Engineer (Dubai)

Posted by naseer bin muhammed Gravatar
March 22nd, 2010
 

Hi, Hana Best of your luck.

Posted by areef Gravatar
April 14th, 2010
 

hi..yes..its true u hv criticisms as well..but we trust upon ur instincts..go maan!!..go ahead..wish u great luck..
U have started from limited platform..and thats why so much critics..but its k gal..u r really blessed..undoubtedly..
Go forward for a turning point!!!!!!….cheers for you.

Love

Posted by Aref Gravatar
June 11th, 2010
 

i agree to aref..
When Einstein first discovered his theorem..he was so much criticized..but later on that work even won him many prizes including Nobel prize..Hanaan is undoubtebly an outstanding student..atleast she had a mindset to start..I hope u wl prune in all aspects..and develop as a world class scientist
Good job

Posted by Mithun Gravatar
June 11th, 2010
 

hai… i am a b.tech student in nit calicut, interestd in astrophysics……..

i read u have challenged existing theories.. ur may be true, but have to prove it.. many will criticize, never be upset……..

may allah bless u………..
best wishes….

Posted by shareef Gravatar
October 1st, 2010