Nature India Special Annual Volume is out!
In keeping with the promise of an annual compendium, here’s Nature India‘s second one compiling the big science events from India through 2014. Read more
Why Nature published an ‘India Special’ now
The Narendra Modi-led government in India completes one year in office next week (May 26, 2015). While the government’s first budget last year disappointed scientists with its below-inflation funding increase, they were twice disappointed this year when funding for science remained flat in real terms, and actually nosedived for some departments. Read more
Nature India announces its first photo contest
On popular demand from readers, Nature India is pleased to announce its first ever photo contest! Read more
Coming this week: Nature India Special Annual Print Volume
I have often been asked why a discussion on the history of Indian science doesn’t get past her science icon triad of Bose, Raman and Saha. It is as if the inspiring figures of India’s science are frozen in a time pre-1970s. My usual retort is: this isn’t the case. However, I have to concede that we do not celebrate contemporary science icons the way we revere the work of these greats. Read more
Nature India anniversary special issue — readers’ choice
We are happy to announce that on the sixth anniversary of Nature India in February 2014, Nature Publishing Group plans to bring to you the first ever ‘Nature India Anniversary Special’ print issue. The special issue will be a compendium of science coverage in India as seen through the eyes of Nature India over the last six years. Read more
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