Postcolonial theory has a Hindutva problem

Ideas meant to challenge colonial power are now being used to justify myth and religion in India, with real costs to science and secularism.

July 30th 2025

Science journalism, education and activism: An interview with Sayantan Datta

Lab Hopping editor Sayantan Datta shares their journey as a queer-trans person in STEM highlighting the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in science.

December 27th 2024

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

Your silence is an apartheid for us: Grace Banu

As Pride Month comes to a close, we are reminded of a recent powerful speech by engineer Grace Banu. Spare a few minutes for her message to Savarna and cis-gender allies.

June 26th 2021

Why STEM instructors should think about their teaching philosophies

What makes a good STEM instructor? Manan Bhan argues that the answer lies in their teaching philosophy.

December 1st 2020

Without interventions, COVID-19 will burn the bridge for STEM education

The recent death by suicide of LSR mathematics student Aishwarya Reddy is a tragic reminder of how STEM careers are not easily afforded. What are some approaches to change that?

November 25th 2020

Good teachers need to go way beyond textbooks

Looking back at EpiSTEME, a conference on science education, held at TIFR-HBCSE in January 2020.

March 9th 2020

How teaching an ‘open course’ can open doors

Finishing a PhD is fulfilling, but also a tense time because of the uncertainties of the future. This young ecologist found her footing thanks to an opportunity to teach an ‘open course’ at a new university.

July 23rd 2019

From teacher to administrator: A founder-principal’s perspective

The founder-principal of a women’s college in Delhi shares her journey of self-discovery, career choices, and all that went behind starting a college for the applied sciences.

May 6th 2019

Hidden No More: Pumza’s Inheritance

Nandita talks to Pumza Tshebe, director of Scifest Africa, about her journey into science outreach.

February 18th 2019

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