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Book release
Four popular science books published by Vigyan Prasar, titled (i) Voyage to Antarctica by Dr. Felix Bast, (ii) Story of Consciousness by Dr. Govind Bhattacharjee, (iii) An Autobiography of Moon by Dr. Ramesh Shishu, and (iv) Shambhu Nath De – Discovery of Cholera Toxin by Dr. M.S.S. Murthy, were released by Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, and Dr. Nakul Parashar, Director, VP at a function held at Indian National Science Academy (INSA) on 29 May 2019.
Prof. Sharma, who was present as Chief Guest, said popular science books serve a very important purpose of science communication. He pointed out that the efforts of Shambhu Nath De in discovering the cholera toxin are not known in his own country. The book on Shambhu Nath De may help change that situation. Prof. Sharma said that the book Voyage to Antarctica is an authentic popular science book on Antarctica. He said the book Story of Consciousness explains how human consciousness has evolved over millions of years, marking a paradigm shift in the journey of mankind from the physical to the mental. This shift would henceforth determine the onward march of civilisation. The book, An Autobiography of Moon has a nice storytelling format, in which the Moon is telling its interesting characteristics to the readers. The book will be attractive to young readers, Prof. Sharma said. Addressing the gathering, Director, Vigyan Prasar, Dr. Nakul Parashar said that the primary
Glimpses of Vigyan Prasar Book-release function in Delhi
focus of publication of books is to popularise science and take the message of science to the society.
VIGYAN PRASAR ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020