On 29th of May 2019 Vigyan Prasar published four science books in a book release function at Indian National Science Academy (INSA), in the presence of Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology. The books which were released are:- Voyage to Antarctica by Dr. Felix Bast Story of Consciousness by Dr. Govind Bhattachariya An Autobiography of Moon by Dr. Ramesh Shishu Shambhu Nath De by Dr. M S S Murthy Prof. Ashutosh Sharma stated that popular science books serve an important tool of science communication. He marked the…
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Emergence of Indigenous Defence Technologies is the need of the hour
Vigyan Prasar on 11 of May 2019 celebrated National Technology Day by organizing a talk by The Honorable Chairman, DRDO, Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy on “Emergence of Indigenous Defence Technologies” at Indian National Science Academy (INSA) Auditorium, ITO, New Delhi. The talk was attended by dignitaries such as Shri Jayant Sahasrabuddhe National Organising Secretary, Vijnana Bharati, senior scientists, government officials and scientific advisors. National Technology Day is celebrated as anniversary of Shakti, Pokhran atomic test was conducted on 11th May, 1998 at Pokhran, Rajasthan, making India the 6th nuclear state…
Read MoreScience is the oxygen for the development of modern society
With the revolution in scientific education system worldwide, we need to adopt a new method for the teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in the country. In this context, Alpana Saha interacted with Dr TV Venkateswaran. He is one of the popular Scientist cum Science communicator from Vigyan Prasar. He brings Science to you in a very simplified and engaging way. How can institutions of higher learning and science academics help in the popularization of science or take the science to a larger population? There are many ways this can be…
Read MoreSynch of Robotic and Bio science for overall development of Science
I (Alpana Saha) am presenting a part of an interactive intellectual discussion with Professor Pawan Kumar Dhar. Professor Dhar is the Dean, School of Biotechnology in Jawaharlal Nehru University. His team has developed a disruptive novel drug discovery platform from the dark matter of the genome. Currently, he is working on the application of AI in speeding up the drug discovery pipeline. Why does biotechnology need AI ? In Science reproducibility of results is an absolute must. The time and costs involved in performing experiments and confirming the observations…
Read MoreScience for society: through output for the country from its citizen & by its technocrats
Dr. Debapriya Dutta, Scientist & Head of Equity, Empowerment & Development Division of Department of Science and Technology had a serious and detailed conversation with Alpana Saha and unveiled the work the Department is doing to provide scientific awareness and facilities to all section of the society. Dr. Debapriya Dutta completed his Ph.D from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi and joined the National Agricultural Research Service of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). He served as Scientist in the Central Soil and Water Conservation Research and Training…
Read MoreIndia is the most sought after country globally in the area of Information Technology
Welcome to Future Tech Interview Series. It is a series of delightful & interactive sessions with eminent scientists, scholars and leaders, who all make a difference in the area of their work. Below is the presentation of a part of an interesting interaction of Alpana Saha with Dr Rashmi Sharma, Scientist-E, Department of Science and Technology (DST). Dr Rashmi Sharma is steering Scheme for Young Scientists and Technologists (SYST), for nurturing and mentoring young researchers willing to provide Science and Technology (S&T) driven solutions to challenges pertaining to society, apart…
Read MoreScribit – Robot with an artistic touch
Turn your wall into artistic canvas Graffiti has always been a way of showing the outburst of rebellion in human nature, with paints and an artistic approach, rather than going all-in with guns and swords. With the introduction of Scribit, rebellion can be taken to a new independency, as one can just be fearless of getting caught creating master piece, but can also create a wonderwall over the boring usual walls surrounding us in our home sweet home. Boring walls are no fun, as from my own personal experience, and…
Read MoreVUE: everyday smart glasses we always wanted
Glasses were always seen as the thing, which is used to make fun off, but that’s not the thing anymore as it has been modernized as the eyewear to be one of the coolest gadgets, like those in the Mission Impossible movies which are awesomely flaunted by Tom cruise in various scenes. Choose from a variety of different colors, textures, and shapes to help you express your own unique style. No need to worry about losing the spectacles, as one can be just found using the app, find my glasses,…
Read MoreNew Delhi witnessed More Than 800 Innovations under One Roof
On 14th February 2019, New Delhi witnessed the inauguration of the 7thNational Level Exhibition and Project Competition (NLEPC) of the INSPIRE Awards – MANAK programme, which was inaugurated by Prof Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India at IIT Delhi. The National Capital witnessed more than 800 innovations under one roof as students from almost all States and Union Territories across the country had marched to the city so as to participate in a two – day 7th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition under INSPIRE…
Read MoreJourney of a Student to Mentor
Kevin Woller after receiving his Science Doctoral degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) marched forward in his research work in great speed. During his study time he was supported by a long list of scientists, teachers and mentors in his work and studies. In the similar way also supported a lot of young scientists and researchers who were junior to him. Woller says that to encourage him to come to the research work of fusion science was done by Physics professor Daniel Marble at Tarleton. During those days Professor…
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