The 10s Series: 10 Indian Scientists Whose Extraordinary Work You May Not Know

Publisher:
Duckbill
| Author:
Vaishali Shroff
| Language:
English
| Format:
Paperback
Publisher:
Duckbill
Author:
Vaishali Shroff
Language:
English
Format:
Paperback

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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.

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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.

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An electronics and telecommunication engineer turned award-winning author, Vaishali Shroff loves 'writing about untold histories and unsung people. Her rich non-fiction repertoire has been widely recognized. Breaking Moulds made it to the White Ravens list and was runner-up at the Publishing Next Awards. Batata, Pao, and All Things Portuguese won the SCBWI (USA) Scholarship, AutHer Award and received an honourable mention at the BK Awards. Critically acclaimed Taatung Tatung and Other Amazing Stories of India's Diverse Languages was recognized by the National Translation Mission. She was also invited to speak at The British Society for the History of Science. She prefers children over adults and chocolate over everything else.

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