Our policy article “Genetically Modified and Genome-Edited Plants in Indian Agriculture: Time to Revisit Policy” is now published in Asian Biotechnology and Development Review. A science-based, farmer-centric case for rethinking India’s GM & genome-editing policy.

My reaction to the Union Budget on science & technology is published today in The Indian Express and Loksatta (Marathi)

Union Budget 2026–27 places science and technology at the heart of India’s growth strategy. From biopharma and semiconductors to critical minerals and university research, the focus is on building national capability, not isolated projects. Read more: theperfectvoice.in/post/science-a…

Today we celebrate the "foundation of a foundational organization". Not of bricks and mortar, but of ideas, talent, trust, and time. Anusandhan National Research Foundation is laying the groundwork on which India’s science will rise—democratising it by widening participation and turning ideas into impact.

Writing about the Agharkar Research Institute always fills me with enthusiasm. Even seven years after retirement, the bond remains strong. Read this article in 'Science India'. Deeply grateful to MACS and Agharkar Research Institute for nurturing my journey in science.

From Thesis to Product: Is a thesis the only proof of a PhD, or can a working product also qualify? My latest piece examines this ongoing debate-theperfectvoice.in/post/from-thes… #PhDReform #ResearchPolicy #Innovation

Those educated before the ranking era will relate to this. Every city once had a college or university that earned respect through scholarship, not scorecards. Reputation grew quietly from teachers, research, and alumni impact. Read here: theperfectvoice.in/post/when-repu…

My Op-Ed in The Times of India today: “Foundations Before Frontiers.” Engineering innovation cannot thrive if core science weakens. Maths, physics, chemistry & biology are the bedrock of lasting technological progress. Read here: timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/f…

Where do ideas come from? In my article today, I argue that creativity is not luck but a disciplined process of preparation, incubation, insight and testing. Read more: theperfectvoice.in/post/a-univers…

*From the 'National Science Day' issue of Science India February 28 marks the Raman Effect and several remarkable milestones in global science. The piece reflects on why this date may be called “Science’s Lucky Day.” #NationalScienceDay #RamanEffect #ScienceIndia #ScienceMatter

My Op-Ed “The Intelligence Paradox” asks: as AI gets better at answering questions, are we getting better at asking the right ones? Information is abundant, but judgement and wisdom still require effort. Read: theperfectvoice.in/post/the-intel… #AI #HumanIntelligence #CriticalThinking

Scientists have built a “virtual bacterial cell” that simulates growth and division inside a computer by integrating thousands of molecular reactions. A fascinating step toward studying life as a complete system and making biology more predictive. nature.com/articles/d4158…

Science claims to reward originality and novelty. Proposals must show what is new, journals demand novelty, and prizes honour bold discoveries. Yet funding and evaluation systems often favour ideas that are not too bold and not too novel, but predictable. theperfectvoice.in/post/science-a…

March 14 celebrates two German-born Nobel laureates: Albert Einstein, who transformed physics, and Paul Ehrlich, who helped found modern chemotherapy and immunology. One expanded our view of the universe, the other of disease. A fine day for science.

India has 367 million youth. A demographic dividend on paper, but turning into a dilemma. Nearly 40% of graduates cannot find jobs. We have expanded education, not employment. A growing mismatch between learning and earning. Read: …lications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/.../SWI...

Glad to share my thoughts in The Indian Express on AI and clinical intuition. The ANRF Prime Minister Professorship opens doors to conversations that matter—enjoying the limelight, with responsibility.

You may not want to miss this article on careers in the age of AI. Based on 650+ professions, it classifies jobs into highly immune, moderately immune, and vulnerable to AI. Includes a downloadable list. theperfectvoice.in/post/careers-i… #AI #FutureOfWork #Careers

Democratizing Science Science isn’t a level playing field. Where you start shapes how far you go. Merit must be judged in context, not just outcomes. The answer is not lowering standards, but widening access. Read: theperfectvoice.in/post/science-s… #SciencePolicy #Merit #Research #India

ANRF’s latest policy documents mark a clear shift in Indian science—towards innovation, responsibility, and openness. From IP to HSE to open licensing, the direction is coherent and forward-looking. Worth reading: serb.gov.in/page/english/p…

AI is no longer just assisting science. It is writing papers, reviewing them, and influencing what gets accepted. If machines generate and validate research, what exactly are we trusting? Read: theperfectvoice.in/post/when-mach… #AIinScience #PeerReview #ResearchEthics