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Documentary writes three ‘forgotten’ Indian scientists back into history
A newly released documentary delves into the life and contributions of Shambhu Nath De, Sipra Guha-Mukherjee and Obaid Siddiqi. We caught up with the director and producer to hear what went on behind the camera.
May 10th 2022
A glimpse into the research culture at CMC Vellore S6, E2 Podcast
Conversations with bioethicist Anuradha Rose, an expert on infectious diseases Priscilla Rupali, and pathologist Anna Pulimood, who are leading important work at CMC Vellore
February 17th 2022
Indian Women, Transgender and Non-binary Persons in Science 2022-23
The fifth edition of TLoS’s yearly desktop calendar has been launched. It features 48 Indian women, transgender and non-binary persons working in various fields of science.
February 11th 2022
Fire burning bright: Aparna’s and Amrita’s work in public health
Amrita Sarkar and Aparna Banerjee set out to demand for transgender-affirmative public-health system in India, and in the process, discovered themselves.
January 14th 2022
In and out of the herbarium with Noorunnisa
A culture of mentorship sustained Noorunnisa Begum’s grand project, a rare herbarium of medicinal plants in India. Now she takes the same culture forward with her students.
December 26th 2021
Asha’s plunge into Feminist Science Studies
From medicine to sociology, Asha Achuthan took a road less travelled, but one that science urgently needs.
December 17th 2021
Why is no one talking about menopause? S6, E1 Podcast
Gynaecologist Shaibya Saldanha in conversation with menopause researcher Aishwarya Viswamitra about the importance of menopause counselling in the medical system.
November 19th 2021
Remembering Priya Iyer, a keen observer of the natural world
The Indian science ecosystem lost a bright young scholar Priya Iyer earlier this year. In this tribute, Priya’s friends, colleagues and collaborators remember the difference she made in their lives and to the science of looking at the natural world.
November 5th 2021
Small steps towards understanding big mammals
Misty mornings, friendly assistants and sparring elephants…two field biologists offer a peek into their lives as field biologists studying elephant behaviour.
October 29th 2021
An Aaivalar’s notes on the nano-world and our own
Nanomaterials researcher Joice Sophia Ponraj navigated various hues of gender bias to find a space for herself in India’s scientific ecosystem. She is now determined to make the path smoother for the next generation.
October 24th 2021