In this episode, Jahnavi Phalkey joins Shibani Mehta to discuss the history of India's Nuclear program. What is the relationship between science, the state, and nationhood in India? What does the history of the beginnings of nuclear research and education tell us about India’s political ambitions?

We hosted Mohan Kumar, Jahnavi Phalkey, and Rajan Anandan for a discussion on Anirudh Suri's book The Great Tech Game: Shaping Geopolitics and the Destinies of Nations. The discussion was moderated by Rudra Chaudhuri.

We are delighted to present the third episode of the Anahita Speaker Series. Watch Dr. Jahnavi Phalkey, founding director, Science Gallery Bengaluru, talk about her journey as a historian of science and technology, working at the interface of science and arts, and women in STEM. The talk also discusses the importance of making science a public good, understanding the history of the discipline, and making it more accessible.

In post-independence India, technology has emerged as a crucial sector that has driven the country's development.