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| Publisher | Duckbill |
| ISBN 13 | 9780143461975 |
| ISBN 10 | 0143461974 |
| Author | Vaishali Shroff |
| Book Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Book Description | 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 fiber&160;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. |
| About the Author | An electronics and telecommunication engineerturned award-winning author, Vaishali Shroffloves writing about untold histories and unsungpeople. Her rich non-fiction repertoire hasbeen widely recognized. Breaking Moulds madeit to the White Ravens list and was runner-upat the Publishing Next Awards. Batata, Pao,and All Things Portuguese won the SCBWI(USA) Scholarship, AutHer Award and receivedan honourable mention at the BK Awards.Critically acclaimed Taatung Tatung and OtherAmazing Stories of India’s Diverse Languageswas recognized by the National Translation Mission. She was also invited to speak at TheBritish Society for the History of Science. Sheprefers children over adults and chocolate overeverything else. |
| Publication Date | 2024-08-05 |
| Number of Pages | 144 pages |
10 Indian Scientists Whose Extraordinary Work You May Not Know (The 10s Series): 10+ years
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