He recruited the services of Karen Haydock to prepare illustrations. Arvind Gupta graciously accepted our invitation to do so. After listening to him, I had no doubt as to whom we should invite to write such a book. It was when I was toying with this idea that I happened to chair the lecture by Arvind Gupta when he received the INSA Indira Gandhi Award for Science Popularisation on Science Day in February, 2008. We also felt the need for a publication to introduce in an appealing manner great past Indian scientists to the public, especially the young. Most of the publications we have brought out are scholarly scientific volumes. As part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) has been pursuing a vigorous publication programme this year. 158įOREWORD It is with great pleasure that I commend to readers, particularly young ones, BRIGHT SPARKS, written so beautifully by Arvind Gupta and illustrated equally beautifully by Karen Haydock. BRIGHT SPARKS INSPIRING INDIAN SCIENTISTS FROM THE PASTīy Arvind Gupta illustrated by Karen HaydockĬONTENTS A.
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