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In conversation with Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO, Anusandhan National Research Foundation
Siuli Mitra
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Act, 2023, signalled a shift in how research will be supported in India. We spoke with Shivkumar Kalyanaraman (CEO, ANRF) to understand how these changes will shape funding, how we define research impact, and more.
Posted on Jun 27, 2025 in Other & Funding
Farming in the age of superbugs: Are enteric pathogens becoming resistant to disinfection?
Mittali Tyagi
Mittali Tyagi, a PhD student at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies in Faridabad, Haryana, is an environment enthusiast who works towards the promotion of sustainability. Her passion for nature has turned into a strong commitment to addressing environmental challenges and spurring change in the way we interact with the planet. As part of her PhD studies on pathogen-plant interactions, she came across fascinating research on enteric pathogen survival on plants and their implications for food safety—an observation that prompted her to author this article.
Posted on Jun 20, 2025 in Agriculture, Microbiology, Environmental Sciences & Research

Conversations Older →
- In conversation with Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO, Anusandhan National Research Foundation
  Siuli Mitra
  The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Act, 2023, signalled a shift in how research will be supported in India. We spoke with Shivkumar Kalyanaraman (CEO, ANRF) to understand how these changes will shape funding, how we define research impact, and more.
  Posted on Jun 27, 2025 in Other & Funding
- 10 Women, 10 Questions: Aarti Sevilimedu
  Aishwarya Segu
  Aarti Sevilimedu, Principal Research Scientist at Dr Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences (DRILS), shares her insights on working with rare diseases in India. In this “10 Women, 10 Questions” she highlights her career journey and also the different initiatives on developing treatment for rare diseases in India.
  Posted on May 30, 2025 in Education, Networking, School Education & Education
Education Older →
- 10 Women, 10 Questions: Aarti Sevilimedu
  Aishwarya Segu
  Aarti Sevilimedu, Principal Research Scientist at Dr Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences (DRILS), shares her insights on working with rare diseases in India. In this “10 Women, 10 Questions” she highlights her career journey and also the different initiatives on developing treatment for rare diseases in India.
  Posted on May 30, 2025 in Education, Networking, School Education & Education
- Innovating science education and empowering the next generation: In conversation with Somdatta Karak
  Moumita Mazumdar & Rutuja Ugale
  Science isn’t a luxury—it’s a way to understand and navigate the world,” says Somdatta Karak, biologist and science communicator. In this interview, she recounts her journey from Teach For India to spearheading pioneering outreach programmes at CSIR-CCMB. From empowering underrepresented students through projects such as Milo CCMB and Project Abhilasha to constructing mentorship bridges between scientists and learners, Somdatta presents an unassailable argument for inclusive, experiential, and value-based science education in India.
  Posted on May 23, 2025 in Education, Networking, School Education & Education
Exploring Science Older →
- Sterile hybrids in nature: Biological limits or evolutionary assets?
  Navya Kunder & Varun Asediya
  They don’t pass on their genes, yet they pass on profound evolutionary insights. Sterile hybrids—from mules to lab-bred bees—are changing how we think about life, legacy, and the limits of nature.
  Posted on Jun 16, 2025 in Biotechnology, Science & Research
- A CARE-driven approach to Indian genomics
  Pragya Chaube
  The Genome India Project—an effort to sequence 10,000 genomes from 83 population groups across the country, represents a turning point in India's transition to precision health. This historic initiative heralds the dawn of a health genomics revolution, but also raises pressing concerns about long-standing disparities in global genomics research, where South Asian populations are grossly underrepresented. As India enters this new frontier, issues of data privacy, informed consent, and community sovereignty are paramount. To fully realise the potential of genomic medicine for all, India needs to establish an inclusive, ethically grounded framework aligned with international benchmarks and culturally responsive governance that prioritises both scientific advancement and social justice.
  Posted on May 02, 2025 in Health & Medicine, Genetics, Science, Research & Interdisciplinarity
Indian Scenario Older →
- The case for a resounding framework for AI-biotech convergence
  Lakshmy Ramakrishnan
  The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) with biotechnology has ushered in a period of innovation in healthcare. The interdisciplinary nature of AI enables it to analyse and interpret large data sets from multiple domains. In the case of the life sciences, AI-biotech convergence holds the potential to alter the landscape of diagnostics, monitoring of disease progression, precision medicine, and prediction of public health threats.
  Posted on May 16, 2025 in Health & Medicine, Biotechnology, Science, Policy, Interdisciplinarity & Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Sustainable mobility: A public health imperative for urban India’s future
  Aishwarya Segu & Ankita Rathore
  Traffic congestion in Bengaluru is every man’s woe. To address this issue, the Bengaluru Science and Technology Cluster (BeST) promotes solutions centred around sustainable commuting alternatives. This approach not only tackles the traffic problem but also emphasises improving public health, offering a holistic strategy to make the city more liveable.
  Posted on Dec 16, 2024 in Science, Policy & Interdisciplinarity
Journey of a YI Older →
- Adapting to the rhythms of research, mentoring, and parenthood
  Sudipta Tung
  In this final article of the Journey of a Young Investigator 2025 series, Sudipta Tung from the Department of Biology, Ashoka University, writes about how his early research interactions shaped his scientific interests and the trials and tribulations of establishing and running a Drosophila evolution lab.
  Posted on Apr 14, 2025 in Other, Science, Networking, Personal Experience & Young Investigators
- The road less travelled: My path to becoming a PI in India
  Rajalakshmi Srinivasan
  Rajalakshmi Srinivasan leads the Aging Genomics lab at the Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology, Bengaluru. In this Journey of Young Investigator (JOYI) 2025 article, she shares how her India-centric path has shaped her career and sheds light on the pros and cons of pursuing postdoctoral training in India.
  Posted on Apr 11, 2025 in Other, Science, Networking, Personal Experience & Young Investigators
Opinion Older →
- Farming in the age of superbugs: Are enteric pathogens becoming resistant to disinfection?
  Mittali Tyagi
  Mittali Tyagi, a PhD student at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies in Faridabad, Haryana, is an environment enthusiast who works towards the promotion of sustainability. Her passion for nature has turned into a strong commitment to addressing environmental challenges and spurring change in the way we interact with the planet. As part of her PhD studies on pathogen-plant interactions, she came across fascinating research on enteric pathogen survival on plants and their implications for food safety—an observation that prompted her to author this article.
  Posted on Jun 20, 2025 in Agriculture, Microbiology, Environmental Sciences & Research
- EMT: A normal process gone rogue
  Sabyasachi Parija
  Sabyasachi Parija, a fourth-year undergraduate student at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Berhampur, is exploring the fascinating world of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), a critical process in cancer biology. In this opinion article, Sabyasachi reflects on the molecular intricacies of EMT and its role in cancer progression, sharing his thoughts on why understanding this process could be key to unlocking new strategies in cancer treatment and research.
  Posted on Jun 02, 2025 in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Science, Personal Experience & Research
@IndiaBioscience Older →
- From the Young Investigators’ Meeting 2025: What do Institutional Representatives say about hiring?
  Aishwarya Segu
  At the 17th Young Investigators’ Meeting (YIM 2025) in Agra, IndiaBioscience asked representatives from different institutions and universities across India questions about faculty hiring. Let’s take a look at their responses.
  Posted on Apr 25, 2025 in Other, Leadership, Networking, Career Development, Advice & Young Investigators
- YIM 2025: Let’s hear from the organisers
  Yousuf Khan
  The 17th Young Investigators’ Meeting (YIM) is coming to Agra, Uttar Pradesh, from 3 to 7 March 2025, in partnership with Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence (SNIoE). We interacted with the YIM 2025 organisers – Karishma S Kaushik, IndiaBioscience; Karthick Balasubramanian, Agharkar Research Institute, Pune; Rohini Garg and Anil Kumar Challa from the Shiv Nadar Institute of Eminence, Greater Noida – to catch a glimpse of what goes into organising yet another power-packed edition of YIM.
  Posted on Feb 14, 2025 in Networking, YIM, Networking and Collaboration & Events
PhD Cafe Older →
- 13 reasons why you should do a PhD
  Swagatama Mukherjee
  I always knew the “P” in PhD stood for “Philosophy,” but I couldn’t help but wonder—how does a degree in biology, for instance, translate to a ‘Doctor of philosophy’? Now, as I near the end of this journey and look back on the path I’ve travelled, I’m struck by how fitting that “Philosophy” part really is.
  Posted on Jun 09, 2025 in Women in Science & Personal Experience
- Attending a conference as a PhD researcher? Simple tips to make the most out of the experience
  Karishma Kaushik
  In this PhD café article, Karishma S Kaushik, IndiaBioscience, recounts her transformative experience at an American Society for Microbiology (ASM) conference during her PhD, highlighting mentorship, networking, and professional growth. She emphasises the conference's value beyond scientific input, offering tips for maximising benefits, including attending diverse sessions, and following up post the event.
  Posted on Nov 27, 2023 in Career Development, Personal Experience & Networking and Collaboration
Stories from Scientists Older →
- From PhD to Postdoc: My path to the Humboldt Research Fellowship
  Stephy Jose
  Stephy Jose, a postdoctoral researcher at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Hyderabad, studied hydrodynamics and fluctuations in models of active particle motion during her PhD. In this article, she shares her journey of securing the prestigious Humboldt Research Fellowship and navigating the challenges of transitioning from PhD to postdoc.
  Posted on Mar 07, 2025 in Biophysics, Other, Science, Career Development & Personal Experience
- 10 Women, 10 Questions: Anindita Bhadra
  Sindhu M & Mohit Nikalje
  Anindita Bhadra, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Science, Education, and Research (IISER) Kolkata, leads a lab focused on the behavioural ecology of dogs. In this ‘10 Women, 10 Questions’ interview, Bhadra discusses her career transitions—from shifting between different model systems to navigating from PhD to faculty member.
  Posted on Jan 03, 2025 in Science, Women in Science & Personal Experience
Funding Older →
- The National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill 2023 – the ‘what’ and the ‘how’?
  Joel P. Joseph
  The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill 2023 in India aims to enhance research funding in universities and colleges, yet concerns persist regarding its autonomy and operational effectiveness. In this article from our current conversation series, Joel P. Joseph discusses the 'what' and 'how' of the NRF bill.
  Posted on Nov 06, 2023 in Policy, Funding & Ethics
- HFSP: Helping researchers make bold career moves
  Ankita Rathore, Anjana Badrinarayanan & Garima Rani
  In this article, part of community voices for our international grants awareness program (iGAP), Anjana and Garima share how the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) played an instrumental role in helping them make bold career moves and transform their research careers.
  Posted on May 15, 2023 in Career Development, Funding & Advice
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  - Innovating science education and empowering the next generation: In conversation with Somdatta Karak
    Moumita Mazumdar & Rutuja Ugale
    Posted on May 23 in Education, Networking, School Education, Education
- Sreshtha Mondal
  IndiaBioscience
- Urvashi Bhattacharyya
  Urvashi (Raheja) Bhattacharyya is a Senior Research Analyst with StudyMode with a Ph.D in Neuroscience from NCBS, Bangalore. She loves writing about education and health care and has been associated with IndiaBioscience since 2015.