10 Indian Scientists Whose Extraordinary Work You May Not Know

10 Indian Scientists Whose Extraordinary Work You May Not Know
Author: Vaishali Shroff
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2024-08-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9357088075

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.

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 1959-02
Genre:
ISBN:

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.

The Last Lecture

The Last Lecture
Author: Randy Pausch
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Cancer
ISBN: 9780340978504

The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.

THE INDIAN LISTENER

THE INDIAN LISTENER
Author: All India Radio (AIR),New Delhi
Publisher: All India Radio (AIR),New Delhi
Total Pages: 96
Release: 1943-08-07
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

The Indian Listener (fortnightly programme journal of AIR in English) published by The Indian State Broadcasting Service,Bombay ,started on 22 December, 1935 and was the successor to the Indian Radio Times in english, which was published beginning in July 16 of 1927. From 22 August ,1937 onwards, it was published by All India Radio,New Delhi.In 1950,it was turned into a weekly journal. Later,The Indian listener became "Akashvani" in January 5, 1958. It was made a fortnightly again on July 1,1983. It used to serve the listener as a bradshaw of broadcasting ,and give listener the useful information in an interesting manner about programmes,who writes them,take part in them and produce them along with photographs of performing artists. It also contains the information of major changes in the policy and service of the organisation. NAME OF THE JOURNAL: The Indian Listener LANGUAGE OF THE JOURNAL: English DATE,MONTH & YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 07-08-1943 PERIODICITY OF THE JOURNAL: Fortnightly NUMBER OF PAGES: 96 VOLUME NUMBER: Vol. VIII, No. 16 BROADCAST PROGRAMME SCHEDULE PUBLISHED(PAGE NOS): 16-20, 29-92 ARTICLE: 1. Fall of a Dictator 2. Love My Neighbour? 3. The Politicians-Are They Merchants of Power? 4. World Currency 5. Two Plans for Stabilization 6. Voice of The Enemy— The Goebbels Way AUTHOR: 1. Sir Sultan Ahmad 2. S.D.Vimadalal 3. M. L. Chowla 4. Unknown 5. Sir T. E. Gregory 6. Francis Watson KEYWORDS: 1. Mussolini, Fascism, League Of Nations 2. Neighbour, Biblical, World Politics 3. Power, Human, Mussolini 4. Depreciation, Monetary Reformers, United Kingdom 5. Exchange Equalization Fund, Keynes, Depression 6. BBC,Germany, Political Warfare, Radio Broadcasting, Axis Powers Document ID: INL-1943-(J-D) Vol-II (04)

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 1975-05
Genre:
ISBN:

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 1975-05
Genre:
ISBN:

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is the premier public resource on scientific and technological developments that impact global security. Founded by Manhattan Project Scientists, the Bulletin's iconic "Doomsday Clock" stimulates solutions for a safer world.