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The Rearview

The Rearview

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 Jacob Koshy and Sobhana K Nair guide you on a scenic route through the history of science. Filled with fascinating anecdotes, deep archival dives, and a closer look at the quirky minds behind groundbreaking ideas.The Hindu 世界 科学
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  • Proof: How Ramanujan Tamed Maths’ Toughest Monster

    Proof: How Ramanujan Tamed Maths’ Toughest Monster
    2025/10/06
    Many of us are familiar with the name Srinivasa Ramanujan and his black and white photograph. He was one of India’s brightest mathematicians. In this episode we dive into his life - from struggling to pass college in Tamil Nadu to reaching the hallowed halls of Cambridge. Ramanujan’s notebooks scribbled with theorems that he discovered continue to frustrate whole generations of mathematicians, who were forever underestimating the sheer density of mathematical riches they contained. This is also the story of the unusual and profound relationship he had with British Mathematician G.H. Hardy. Hardy, who recognised and honed his genius. The two couldn’t have been more different. Hardy, a confirmed atheist while Ramanujan believed that his unique mathematical abilities were God given. Hardy drilled into him the importance of proof. The two worked together for seven-years at Cambridge. Ramanujan died on 26 April 1920 at the age of 33. Hosts: Sobhana K Nair and Jacob Koshy Produced and edited by Jude Francis Weston
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    46 分
  • RAMAN VS SAHA: Indian Science's First 'Clash of Civilisations'

    RAMAN VS SAHA: Indian Science's First 'Clash of Civilisations'
    2025/09/22
    This episode looks at two of the stalwarts of colonial-era scientists: CV Raman and Meghnad Saha. While Raman - the first and only Indian physics Nobel Laureate - is better known, Meghnad Saha came from a very different background that probably motivated his attitude towards using science for the larger public good. This was different from Raman, who was largely apolitical, and saw science in its purest sense of unravelling the mysteries of the universe. These scientists crossed paths in Calcutta but eventually, distraught by the politics of the place, Raman moved to Bangalore - first to the Indian Institute of Science and eventually setting up his own Raman Research Institute. Hosts: Sobhana K Nair and Jacob Koshy Produced and edited by Jude Francis Weston
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    57 分
  • How Nuclear Fission Almost Blew Kerala Away from India

    How Nuclear Fission Almost Blew Kerala Away from India
    2025/09/08
    On June 3rd, Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India, revealed that India will be divided into two -- India and Pakistan. Eight days later the State of Travancore, which occupied 7662 square miles in present-day Kerala announced that it would stay independent. The Dewan of Travancore, Sir CP Ramaswamy Iyar, argued that, like Belgium or Thailand, Travancore can exist independently of the two dominions. His ambitions were powered by the extensive Monazite reserve of India. Monazite is a reddish-brown phosphate mineral that contains rare-earth elements, primarily cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, and thorium, often with small amounts of uranium. In the atomic age with all countries, especially the US, looking for sources of nuclear fuel, this was a credible bargaining chip. Homi J. Bhabha, the father of Indian Nuclear Science, also believed in the potential that Monazite held. He believed that this could be utilised for producing nuclear power to meet energy needs of the country. Decades later, Monazite has not lived up to its promise. The Rearview is a podcast where the hosts guide you on a scenic route through the history of science. Filled with fascinating anecdotes, deep archival dives, and a closer look at the quirky minds behind groundbreaking ideas. Hosts: Jacob Koshy and Sobhana K Nair Edited and produced by Jude Francis Weston
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    30 分
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