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Articles by Ankita Rathore
PVC vs. Metal Conduits: Which is Better for Electrical Installations?
If you're planning a new electrical installation or upgrading an old one, the first question you'll face is, PVC or metal conduits? Each type has its advantages, but your decision should depend on cost, safety, and environment. As a buyer exploring options from a PVC pipes manufacturer in India, it's important to understand which conduit delivers better protection and long-term value for your specific needs. Let's explore how they differ and which one best suits your project.
How a Black Switch Board Enhances Interior Design with Best Modular Switches in India
Interior design is about more than just furniture, lighting, and paint. Small details often make the biggest impact. One such detail is the humble switch board. Once seen as purely functional, it is now a design element in its own right. A black switch board has emerged as a favourite choice for modern interiors, adding a touch of sophistication and style to both homes and offices. Neutral tones dominate most interiors today. Whites, greys, and soft pastels set the base.
What simple toys teach us about science (and learning)
In a world where science often feels distant, Arvind Gupta, a science educator, brings it back to the basics — play, curiosity, and everyday objects. At the Great Ideas Seminar 2025, hosted by the Lodha Genius Programme (LGP) at Ashoka University, Sonipat, his handmade toys show how learning can be joyful, hands-on, and imaginative. Arvind Gupta narrating the story of Captain Gopishankar at the end of his talk.
Shining light on Aβ and ApoE - partners in crime in Alzheimer’s disease
A collaborative study led by Sudipta Maiti, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, sheds light on the deadly partnership between ApoE (Apolipoprotein E) and Aβ (amyloid-beta) — two major protein players in Alzheimer’s disease. Their innovative FLIM (fluorescence lifetime microscopy) imaging approach offers potential value for drug development, promising better disease prediction and treatment strategies, and holding implications for neurological health and therapeutics.
10 Women, 10 Questions: Lipsa Panda
Lipsa Panda, Communications Manager, STM Journals, Elsevier, highlights Inclusion and Diversity initiatives in health and research, and shares insights into her transition from the lab bench to visual art and communication management. Lipsa emphasises science communication as a powerful skill, encouraging continual learning for aspiring researchers in Indian science. 1) I heard your talk at the NPDS 2023 at Ashoka University, Sonepat. Can you tell me more about what you do?
SciComm Huddle 2024: Bringing India’s science communicators’ together
The day-long SciComm Huddle at the recent India Science Festival (ISF) 2024, held on 19 January 2024 at IISER Pune, marked the first in-person SciComm Huddle. It addressed the current state of science communication (SciComm) in India, with a focus on SciComm’s scope, institutional roles, capacity building, and the interface with media, emphasising the need for strategic discussions, diversity, innovative approaches, and rigorous research in the field.
Women wildlife biologists who blazed their own trail
Challenging stereotypes and carving paths through adversity, the book ‘Women in the Wild’ narrates the awe-inspiring tales of female biologists who defy gender biases and navigate daunting terrains. In this book review, Devanshi Gupta shares their stories not only to celebrate achievements but also to beckon a future where diversity and dedication triumph in the realm of field biology. As a woman researcher, I’ve always felt that carving out our niche in science is arduous.
What it will take to make sure science communication works for India | Explained
Last year, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched Chandrayaan-3, the country’s most recent lunar exploration mission. Over a span of a few months, people around India tracked its progress and, later, its scientific findings. The lander’s soft-landing was telecast on several channels, making it one of the largest demonstrations of a live scientific experiment in India.
How AI is changing research and education in life sciences
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising various aspects of life sciences, from drug discovery and disease diagnosis to education, showing great promise in improving healthcare and enhancing learning. But, caution is needed in its application, considering challenges like lack of generalisation across patient populations and the risk of over-reliance, as human collaboration and thoughtful use remain essential for its successful integration.
My experiments with science and its engagement
This PhD Café article explores the science communication journey of Devanshi Gupta, a PhD student at the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad. Devanshi highlights the importance of effective science communication, the challenges she faced, and the rewarding experiences that fuelled her passion for sharing science with broad audiences. Since childhood, I have loved pondering new ideas and exploring them through science.
Getting past the Ph(D)inish line
Resources IndiaBioreads Jump to Contents The e-book, "Getting past the Ph(D)inish line: Challenges with, and interventions to better support, PhD experiences in life sciences in India," aims to address challenges that PhD researchers in the life sciences in India face, and it does so by offering a clear look at the difficulties they encounter during their academic journeys.
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