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10 Indian Scientists Whose Extraordinary Work You May Not Know: The 10s Series | 10+ years
This book explores the lives and achievements of ten Indian scientists who made remarkable contributions in various fields of science—from measuring the brightness of stars and discovering a treatment for cholera to inventing fibre optics and increasing food sustainability. Though their names and work may not be widely known, they have transformed the quality of our lives. They are . . .
Ruchi Ram Sahni
Meghnad Saha
Yellapragada Subbarow
Sambhu Nath De
Narinder Singh Kapany
Obaid Siddiqi
Modadugu Vijay Gupta
Chandrima Shaha
Jagannathan Vijaya
V.R. Lalithambika
Vaishali Shroff traces the journey of these scientists, detailing the challenges they faced—financial scarcity, gender bias, inadequate facilities and infrastructure—as she takes us through the evolution of science in India over three centuries.
Ruchi Ram Sahni
Meghnad Saha
Yellapragada Subbarow
Sambhu Nath De
Narinder Singh Kapany
Obaid Siddiqi
Modadugu Vijay Gupta
Chandrima Shaha
Jagannathan Vijaya
V.R. Lalithambika
Vaishali Shroff traces the journey of these scientists, detailing the challenges they faced—financial scarcity, gender bias, inadequate facilities and infrastructure—as she takes us through the evolution of science in India over three centuries.
140 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 5, 2024
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December 7, 2024
Science is all around us and it is scientists like these whose curiosity, tenacity, patience and brilliance helps us understand the how, why, and what of things within and around us.
Vaishali once again brings to us a deeply researched book on a topic less known. Her writing is simple to understand of children and adults alike. As with her other books, history is the key to understanding our present and future as well, she does this brilliantly.
From the annals of history she brings to us the life and work of 10 Indian Scientists who we may not have heard of. These are the giants on whose shoulders several of the modern-day inventions and discoveries stand.
Short books are difficult to write because topics and content selection become a key. The book does a great job providing details of the scientists but also an introduction to various streams of science.
Apart from the science, what is also fascinating is how these people who lived under colonial rule (most of them) managed to break barriers and achieve great things. All of these came from difficult economic backgrounds and did not have access to facilities – but this did not stop them. Their brilliance, grit, determination, and persistent efforts are truly inspiring and a lesson for the new generation to work hard for their passion.
Did you know?
- Who taught science for one anna ?
- Who consolidated 30 different Indian calendars to the modern-day Saka calendar we use ?
- Who discovered medicine to cure plague?
- Who decoded cholera causing toxins and made the medicine and took it to several countries ?
- Who came with the idea that light can be bent and went on to make fiber optic a reality ?
- How did aquaculture develop to feed millions of people and enhance economies ?
- Cricketer who become a biologist ?
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Grab your copy if you would like to the answers to these and may more such interesting scientific inventions and discoveries !
Vaishali once again brings to us a deeply researched book on a topic less known. Her writing is simple to understand of children and adults alike. As with her other books, history is the key to understanding our present and future as well, she does this brilliantly.
From the annals of history she brings to us the life and work of 10 Indian Scientists who we may not have heard of. These are the giants on whose shoulders several of the modern-day inventions and discoveries stand.
Short books are difficult to write because topics and content selection become a key. The book does a great job providing details of the scientists but also an introduction to various streams of science.
Apart from the science, what is also fascinating is how these people who lived under colonial rule (most of them) managed to break barriers and achieve great things. All of these came from difficult economic backgrounds and did not have access to facilities – but this did not stop them. Their brilliance, grit, determination, and persistent efforts are truly inspiring and a lesson for the new generation to work hard for their passion.
Did you know?
- Who taught science for one anna ?
- Who consolidated 30 different Indian calendars to the modern-day Saka calendar we use ?
- Who discovered medicine to cure plague?
- Who decoded cholera causing toxins and made the medicine and took it to several countries ?
- Who came with the idea that light can be bent and went on to make fiber optic a reality ?
- How did aquaculture develop to feed millions of people and enhance economies ?
- Cricketer who become a biologist ?
-
Grab your copy if you would like to the answers to these and may more such interesting scientific inventions and discoveries !
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