Overview
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 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.
This book title, 10 Indian Scientists Whose Extraordinary Work You May Not Know (The 10s Series | 10+ years), ISBN: 9780143461975, by Vaishali Shroff, published by Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd (December 10, 2024) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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