IndiaBiospeaks

IndiaBioscience: science communication and outreach

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A podcast series by IndiaBioscience. IndiaBioscience, is an organisation, which fills a unique niche in the ecosystem of life sciences in India. We function as a catalyst to promote changes that affect the culture and practice of science in India - through engagement with academia, government and industry at various levels.

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85 episodes

Crafting Genes: Introducing Genetics at ISF with Chandana Basu

Episode 3 of ISFXIBS is LIVE! Join us on "Crafting Genes: Introducing Genetics at ISF with Chandana Basu" as we explore Chandana's scicom journey, the innovative world of DNA bracelets, and their impact on public engagement with genetics. Hear about memorable moments from the India Science Festival booth, Chandana's collaboration with BHU scientists, and her insights on balancing roles as a scientist and scicommer.

18m
Apr 01
SciTalks: Artful Explorations and Festival Chronicles

Episode 2 of ISFXIBS is LIVE! Join us on "SciTalks: Artful Explorations and Festival Chronicles" as we delve into the highlights of ISF 2024. From workshops like "Fantastic Mutations and Where to Find Them" to discussions on DNA and inclusivity, it's a must-listen for science enthusiasts!

32m
Mar 19
Speaking Science to all : Insights from Lewis Hou

Episode 2 of ISFXIBS is LIVE! Join us in the insightful conversation with Lewis Hou on "Speaking Science to All: Insights from Lewis Hou." Don't miss out on the Hindi from Lewis! Dive into the world of effective science communication and discover strategies to engage diverse audiences. 

29m
Mar 04
Our mixtape of journeys and insights!

This is the final episode of the "Podcast Inception" series. We dive into the fascinating journeys of science podcasters, featuring snippets from all episodes! It's a mixtape of inspiration and insights.

25m
Feb 27
Exploring Breaking the Facts journey!

Episode 5 of our Podcast Inception Series is with Mahima Samraik from Cactus - Impact Science! Listen to the episode for insights, inspiration, and understanding the impact of science communication on our lives.

32m
Feb 12
Exploring Nature India's journey!

The fourth episode of our Podcast Inception Series, features the incredible Subhra Priyadarshini from Nature India Podcasts! Join us as we delve into the realms of scientific exploration, innovation, and podcasting with Subhra, a true trailblazer in science communication. Tune in to unravel the stories behind her journey and struggles into podcasting, as Subhra shares her insights and experiences from the vibrant world of Nature India Podcasts.  

26m
Jan 28
Exploring Purple Science's journey!

The third episode of our Podcast Inception Series features Srishti Chipde, the incredible founder of the Purple Science Podcast! Join us as Srishti takes us on a fascinating journey, sharing her passion for science and the inspiring story behind the creation of the Purple Science Podcast. Get ready for an engaging conversation filled with insights, anecdotes, and the driving force behind her venture. 

28m
Jan 23
"You just have to believe that you will figure it out“ - Archana Pawar Nayak

We are thrilled to announce that the final episode of our much-loved series is now live! Join us in this captivating conversation with the brilliant Archana Pawar Nayak, a postdoctoral researcher at Dr. Mahendra Sonawane's Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. In this concluding episode, Archana shares her unique journey, experiences, and insights as a postdoctoral fellow in the field of biological sciences. Her dedication to research and passion for discovery shine through as she imparts valuable lessons from her academic and professional adventures. One of the key takeaways from our conversation with Archana is her empowering mantra: "You just have to believe that you will figure it out." This resonating message encapsulates the spirit of perseverance and optimism that defines the journey of every researcher.

28m
Jan 18
"Unveiling the essence of India Science Festival"

Our collaboration with India Science Festival brings you a special podcast series: "Exploring Science Engagement", the episode 1 titled as "Unveiling the essence of India Science Festival" is live! 🎧  Hosted by Arushi Batra with guests Utsav Thapliyal and Shriya Naidu

23m
Jan 15
Exploring Pratidhvani's journey!

Our second podcast episode featuring GV Pavan Kumar, the brilliant mind behind "Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science" is out now. Gain a historical perspective on science as Pavan takes you on a journey through the captivating evolution of scientific discoveries. Juggling his passion project alongside a full-time role at IISER Pune, Pavan Kumar brings a unique blend of expertise and enthusiasm to the realm of science communication.

43m
Jan 11
Exploring IndiaAsksWhy's journey!

The inaugural episode of the "Podcast Inception" series featuring the IndiaAsksWhy podcast is now live! We have the dynamic hosts Shweata N. Hegde and Ruchi Manglunia. Developed under the guidance of IndiaBioscience and mentor Megha Kumar from CCMB, this science podcast introduces Utsuka & Jigyasa, who explore and unravel everyday questions with insights from diverse scientists. Proud recipient of IndiaBioscience's 2nd Outreach Grant, IndiaAsksWhy engages listeners in a captivating journey of curiosity and scientific exploration.

30m
Jan 09
Meet Urusla Biemann (Deep Weather)

Our fourth podcast episode of "Carbon Chronicles" is out now! Join us as we dive into the world of #sciencessaying with the incredible Ursula Biemann and explore her thought-provoking exhibit, "Territorial Inhalations." Meet Ursula Biemann, she is an artist, author, and video essayist. Her artistic practice is strongly research oriented and involves fieldwork in remote locations from Greenland to Amazonia, where she investigates climate change and the ecologies of oil, ice, forests and water. In her multi-layered videos, the artist interweaves vast cinematic landscapes with documentary footage, SF poetry and academic findings to narrate a changing planetary reality. Biemann’s pluralistic practice spans a range of media including experimental video, interview, text, performance, photography, cartography, props and materials, which converge in formalized spatial installations. Her work also adopts the form of publications, lectures, and curatorial as well as collaborative research projects. Explore her captivating art and videos exhibited worldwide, where science meets cause and effect in the most innovative and sustainable ways. Learn more about Ursula's groundbreaking work: https://geobodies.org/art-and-videos/

26m
Jan 02
“Take decisions very wisely and keep the persistence for it in this journey“ - Arpita Ghosh

Tune in to the 5th episode of the RADIO PDF series. Arpita Ghosh, a postdoc at Abhijit's lab in IIT Bombay shares her journey and current research with us. Explore the ongoing challenge of balancing personal and professional life as a woman in STEM. 

19m
Dec 26, 2023
"There is a solution to everything!" - Dr. Mansi

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Radio PDF Series! Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of research and academia with Dr. Mansi, a visiting fellow at TIFR, Mumbai, who recently completed her Ph.D. at CCMB and is currently conducting her research work in the area of Developmental Biology in Shubha's lab

11m
Dec 05, 2023
Meet Ana Laura Cantera (Territorial Inhalations)

* * * *   * * * * * Our second podcast episode of "Carbon Chronicles" is out now! Join us as we dive into the world of #scienceart with the incredible Ana Laura Cantera and explore her thought-provoking exhibit, "Territorial Inhalations." Meet Ana Laura Cantera, the brilliant mind behind "Territorial Inhalations"! As a biomaterials developer and creator, Ana specializes in designs grown from mushroom mycelium and biobased materials made with local waste. Recently honored with the First Prize Itaú in Robotic Arts and a Global Community Bio Fellows fellowship at MIT, Ana leads groundbreaking research in biointeractivity and 3D bioprinting.  Explore her captivating artworks exhibited worldwide, where science meets art in the most innovative and sustainable ways. Learn more about Ana's groundbreaking work: HTTPS://WWW.ANALAURACANTERA.COM.AR/ENGLISH  

29m
Nov 23, 2023
Meet Team SGB!

Team Science Gallery Bengaluru sits down with Arushi from IndiaBioscience. Together, they delve into the fascinating world of this not-for-profit public institution, exploring how they bridge the gap between natural, human, and social sciences, and the arts. Discover the magic behind their ever-changing exhibitions, mentorship programs, and more, all aimed at empowering young adults through research-based engagement.

26m
Oct 31, 2023
In Conversation with a Mentor | S2 | 05 | Interview with Venkat Srinivasan

* Venkat Srinivasan is an archivist at the Archives at the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bengaluru, India. The Archives at NCBS is a public collecting space for the history of contemporary biology in India. Venkat also serves on the institutional review boards for the archives at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, the Indian Statistical Institute Kolkata, and the National Institute of Design (NID). He is a member of the Encoded Archival Descriptions – Technical Subcommittee (Society of American Archivists) and on the board of the Commission on Bibliography and Documentation of the International Union of the History and Philosophy of Science (IUHPST). Prior to this, he was a research engineer at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford University.  You can visit the website of Archives at NCBS here - https://archives.ncbs.res.in/ Note - This podcast was recorded on September 19, 2022. The discussion in the podcast is based on information prior to September 19, 2022.

31m
Jan 30, 2023
Rewind Podcast | In Conversation with a Mentor | Season 1

Five mentors, their journeys, experiences, and thoughts on mentorship and guidance; What better way than to listen to all of them, at once? We bring you, a rewind podcast episode with hand-picked segments from the five individual episodes featuring stalwarts in life sciences L S Shashidhara, Deepanwita Chattopadhyay, Sanjay Mishra, Bimalendu B Nath, and Manju Bansal together in one episode.  Don’t forget to check out the individual episodes at https://indiabioscience.org/indiabiospeaks/in-conversation-with-a-mentor/2021    Credit: Concept: Suchibrata Borah & Indulekha M S Editing: Indulekha M S

10m
Oct 13, 2022
Radio PDF | Laasya Samhita

Should Indian institutes have an equivalent of a recruitment cell for PhDs and Postdocs as well? Why should we have more awareness about career paths other than academia? How is the Indian scenario for science writers as a profession? Laasya Samhita, a former postdoctoral researcher from the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, has addressed these questions in our latest podcast of #RadioPDF. If you are a postdoc in India and would like to be a part of this podcast series, drop us a note at indiabiospeaks@​indiabioscience.​org! Stay tuned for more updates from Radio PDF! CREDITS: Guest: Laasya Samhita Host: Suchibrata Borah Recorded by: Ananthapathmanabhan Edited by: Moumita Mazumdar   [Laasya Samhita has recently joined as a faculty at Ashoka University, Sonipat. This podcast was recorded before she joined this position]

16m
Sep 29, 2022
Radio PDF | Ep 4 | Mithu Baidya

Why are scientists interested in studying G Protein Coupled Receptors? How could it impact people's lives? What are the Indian researchers doing in this area? Also, how important is mentorship for a postdoctoral fellow? Mithu Baidya, a postdoctoral researcher from IIT Kanpur, has addressed these questions in our latest podcast of #RadioPDF. If you are a postdoc in India and would like to be a part of this podcast series, drop us a note at indiabiospeaks@​indiabioscience.​org! Stay tuned for more updates from Radio PDF! CREDITS: Guest: Mithu Baidya Host: Suchibrata Borah Produced by Ananthapathmanabhan in collaboration with IndiaBioscience. Edited and mixed at Scicle Podcast Productions.

16m
Aug 25, 2022
IndiaAsksWhy | Season 2 | Trailer

IndiaAsksWhy Season 2 is starting soon!   Check out their brand new website indiaaskswhy.org http://indiaaskswhy.org/ to revisit the season 1 episodes. They have also become an independent platform now. Utsuka and Jigyasa can’t wait to share with you all what they have learned! So stay tuned for the new fun-filled episodes!

2m
Jul 07, 2022
Radio PDF | Ep 3 | Nimita Pandey

* * What is your take on gender and science? Why are fewer women doing postdoctoral research compared to PhDs in India? What are the career scopes one can find if interested in Science Policy? Are there enough opportunities in Science Policy in India? We discussed these questions with a postdoctoral scholar Nimita Pandey from the Centre for Policy Research, IISc Bengaluru, who has a special interest in Gender and Science. She shared her thoughts on the above mentioned topics in this podcast of #RadioPDF If you are a postdoc in India and would like to be a part of this podcast series, drop us a note at IndiaBiospeaks@​indiabioscience.​org! Stay tuned for more updates from Radio PDF! CREDITS: Guest: Nimita Pandey Host: Suchibrata Borah Produced by Ananthapathmanabhan in collaboration with IndiaBioscience. Edited and mixed at Scicle Podcast Productions.

15m
Jun 30, 2022
In Conversation with a Mentor | S2 | 04 | Interview with Sudha Chadalawada

Co-founder of Sree Padmavathi Venkateswara Foundation or SreePVF, Dr. Sudha Chadalawada is a rare combination of professional excellence and a generous, kind heart. To serve the community, she, together with her husband Dr. C Nageswara Rao, founded Sree PVF in 2014. Both are successful medical professionals and alumni of prestigious institutes like Harvard Medical College and Tufts University, respectively. SreePVF has been supporting excellence in medical education and cares and offering awards, donations, and grants to individuals, institutions, societies, and foundations whose aims and activities are in tune with the Foundation. Sree PVF offers Sree Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Research Grant in Biomedical Sciences, launched in 2019, and Sree Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Research Grant for Agriculture, which was constituted in 2021. Visit their website at https://www.sreepadmavathivenkateswarafoundation.org/ Credits Guest: Sudha Chadalawada Host: Suchibrata Borah Editing: Moumita Mazumdar

14m
Jun 09, 2022
Conversations with an expert | Impact of COVID-19 feat. Niharika Pant

In this episode, we have a conversation with Niharika Pant, Assistant Professor at the Department of Community Medicine, Seth G S Medical College. Note: this conversation was recorded in May 2020. Credits: Recording: Dhananjay Chaturvedi (NCBS Bangalore) Artwork: Lakshmi Ganesan (IndiaBioscience) Editing: Moumita Mazumdar

21m
Jun 02, 2022
Conversations with an expert | Impact of COVID-19 feat. Chinmay Tumbe

In this episode, we have a conversation with Chinmay Tumbe, Professor of Economics at IIM Ahmedabad And the author of the book India Moving: A History of Migration Note: this conversation was recorded in May 2020. Credits: Recording: Shantala Hari Dass (IndiaBioscience) Artwork: Lakshmi Ganesan (IndiaBioscience) Editing: Moumita Mazumdar

15m
Jun 02, 2022
Radio PDF | Ep 2 | Dhananjay Chaturvedi

How can one decide whether to do research in India or abroad? What are the non-academic positions one can explore after doing a postdoc? Does having an association help? Dhananjay Chaturvedi, a postdoc from NCBS Bangalore is answering all these questions in this podcast of #RadioPDF CREDITS: Guest: Dhananjay Chaturvedi, NCBS Bangalore Host: Suchibrata Borah Produced by Ananthapathmanabhan in collaboration with IndiaBioScience. Edited and mixed at Scicle Podcast Productions. Poster: Moumita Mazumdar

14m
May 26, 2022