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EXPERTS THIS ISSUE

Dr. Stuart Farrimond is a science and
medical writer, presenter and educator.
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He passionately communicates science
and health sciences. In this issue, he
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Chris Hall is a science and technology
journalist. In this issue, he sheds light on
the rise of hacking and its transformation
today, and possibilities of nipping it in
the bud.
Devdutt Pattanaik is a writer, illustrator
and lecturer of mythology, who draws
READY FOR SOME MAGIC? attention to its relevance in modern times.
Based in Mumbai, he has over 30 books,
and over 800 articles to his credit.
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magical too?
Padma Shri Urvashi Bhutalia is
We’ve got a fascinating set of experiments this issue in a renowned Indian author and
our DIY Science feature – go on, try them all! What’s life without publisher. In this issue, she lays out
a little fun in the most unexpected ways? Do write in and tell us the life and works of Premchand,
one of India’s greatest writers.
how you got along…
Then, there’s a cool story about how hackers are working
their way through the world wide web, causing financial
mayhem and political problems, or just indulging in some mischief. SEND US YOUR
Also, on the cool front, but in a totally different way, the giant otters LETTERS
of the Peruvian Amazon are taking on the caimans of the river, Has something you’ve read in
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We have the many Caesars of Rome with us too. I was surprised
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what the opinions on mountaineering were at the time. we cannot always reply personally to letters.
Among our India stories, alongside Urvashi Butalia’s profile
of Premchand this issue, we’re thrilled to have mythology expert
Devdutt Pattanaik join us in a new series on Indian mythology. DOWNLOAD THIS
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fascinating reading.
Because, when it comes down to it, all knowledge is magical, isn’t it?

Primrose Monteiro-D’Souza
Editor & Chief Community Officer,
BBC Knowledge