Conversation with Shubashree Desikan

In this episode, we discuss Shubashree’s journey from earning a PhD in physics to building a career in science journalism. She talks about her experiences writing for The Hindu and her current role as Associate Editor at IIT Madras’ Shaastra magazine. As a national award-winning journalist, Shubashree shares insights into making scientific ideas accessible to a wider audience, the challenges she has faced in the field, and her advice for aspiring science writers. This conversation explores her career transition, the role of science communication, and the importance of clarity in sharing scientific knowledge.

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“Star Stories | Science Is Perspective.” n.d. Accessed June 24, 2025. https://shubadesikan.wordpress.com/.

“(1) Shubashree Desikan | சுபா (@Shubawrite) / X.” 2025. X (Formerly Twitter). April 4, 2025. https://x.com/shubawrite.

“(5) Shubashree Desikan | LinkedIn.” n.d. Accessed June 24, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubadesi/?originalSubdomain=in.

Shubashree. 2025. “When Entanglement Reaches for the Stars.” Star Stories (blog). April 3, 2025. https://shubadesikan.wordpress.com/2025/04/03/when-entanglement-reaches-for-the-stars/.

“Shubashree Desikan.” n.d. The Hindu. Accessed June 25, 2025. https://www.thehindu.com/thread/author/Shubashree-Desikan-336/.

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Author: G.V. Pavan Kumar

Namaste, Hola & Welcome from G.V. Pavan Kumar. I am a Professor of Physics at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, India. My research interests are : (1) Optics & Soft Matter: Optically Induced Forces – Assembly, Dynamics & Function; (2) History and Philosophy of Science – Ideas in Physical Sciences. I am interested in the historical and philosophical evolution of ideas and tools in the physical sciences and technology. I research the intellectual history of past scientists, innovators, and people driven by curiosity, and I write about them from an Indian and Asian perspective. My motivation is to humanize science. In the same spirit, I write and host my podcast Pratidhvani – Humanizing Science.

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