The 11th Annual Science Journalism Workshop (2024), led by Anil Ananthaswamy, at the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), was held from 19 to 30 March 2024. Mahima Samraik, a science communicator and a podcast host, and one of the participants, attests profoundly to how this workshop fostered collaboration, significantly enhancing the science writing skills of the 2024 workshop cohort.
The second Regional Young Investigators’ Meeting (RYIM) 2023 – 2024 took place at University of Kashmir, Srinagar, from 19 to 21 September 2023. RYIM Srinagar offered a vibrant platform for early-career researchers and scientists with the theme, ‘Igniting curiosity and training young scientists of J&K for a sustainable future.’ In this article, IndiaBioscience team highlights the key takeaways from the CYC workshop held at RYIM Srinagar.
In this Journey of a Young Investigator (JOYI) 2026 article, Pranav Tiwari traces his journey from early curiosity about quantum science to leading interdisciplinary nanobiotechnology research. Navigating systemic barriers, global training, and personal setbacks, his path reflects resilience, scientific ownership, and a commitment to bridging materials science with biology to address real-world health challenges.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. According to global cancer statistics 2022, nearly 20 million new cases were reported with the disease and almost 10 million lost their lives to it. These numbers are predicted to rise to 35 million by 2050. But why is cancer so fatal? The answer lies within the tiniest functional members of our body: cells.
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The fifth episode of our Podcast Inception Series features Mahima Samraik from Cactus - Impact Science.
Listen to the episode for insights, inspiration, and understanding the impact of science communication on our lives.
The third episode of our Podcast Inception Series features Srishti Chipde, the incredible founder of the Purple Science Podcast.
Hosted by Arushi Batra, Edited by Agastya Singh
The final episode of our much-loved series is now live.
Join us in this captivating conversation with Archana Pawar Nayak, a postdoctoral researcher at Mahendra Sonawane's Lab at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.
In this fourth session, we discussed various aspects of navigating the job application process, including crafting quality CVs and resumes, writing cover letters, and preparing for an interview.
We were joined by Shivani Shah, Senior Managing Editor, Impact Science, Cactus Communications, and Siddharth Kankaria, Science Communication & Outreach Manager, Simons Centre, NCBS Bangalore, who discussed their individual journeys in the field of science communication.