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Time of India
7 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
In Bengaluru, pubs serve up science to the masses
What if Bengaluru's pubs, usually buzzing with nightlife, transformed into laboratories where scientists discussed their research? The city recently hosted Pint of Science, a global festival widely known for bringing science into pubs, where large groups of people gathered to talk, learn, and discuss various scientific topics. 'When I was in France, I was invited to an unusual party – science talks in a pub, but not to other scientists, just to regular people. I was mesmerised, and when I moved back to India, the idea struck me to bring the global festival to our country,' says Debarati Chatterjee, director of the festival in India. 'To burst misinformations, this event felt urgent' 'In today's time, when scientific misinformation floods the internet, people are exposed to all kinds of 'science' through random social media forwards without tools to discern what's credible,' states Debarati. 'Events like this provide necessary direct access: they hear from scientists, ask questions, clarify doubts, and witness how science truly operates,' she adds. Being able to enjoy science without the pressure of memorising it for tests is fun in itself. Add a bar setting with food and drinks, plus enthusiastic people, that's a recipe for a mind-tickling experience Aditya Tambi, a software engineer in Bengaluru 'Who'd come to listen to science talks on a night out? many, it turns out' 'Introducing this new concept in India was a huge challenge. Finding venues was tough, as pubs were skeptical, asking, 'Who would come to listen to science talks on a weeknight?' But after the first event, they saw a great turnout and immaculate energy. People were ordering drinks, having fun, and were also immersed in talks about neuroscience or quantum physics,' Debarati shares. 'The idea was to communicate science in everyday language' 'The core idea is to make research more approachable. Speakers were trained to communicate without jargon, to explain things using analogies, stories, and everyday language. It wasn't about dumbing it down, it was about meeting people where they are,' says Debarati. This approach resonated. 'Usually, science talks are full of technical terms that fly over my head. Here, it felt like the speaker was telling a story. I could follow along without feeling lost,' shared Anjali, a graphic designer in Bengaluru. When people start seeing science not as a 'difficult subject' but as something that's all around us, it becomes approachable Jalak Mehta, city coordinator, Bengaluru for the event 'There are a variety of careers in science, beyond medicine and engineering' 'Science spans across diverse domains, and highlighting research in a wide range of topics also provides information to the next generation to make informed decisions about future career paths, beyond IT and medicine. This is crucial as currently many science disciplines are neglected as career options in universities due to their lower popularity,' says Debarati. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India Today
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Science on tap: Pint of Science festival debuts in India across three cities
For the first time, the internationally acclaimed Pint of Science festival is coming to India, inviting the public to experience cutting-edge research in a relaxed, engaging setting outside traditional 2025 edition of this global science outreach event will be held from May 19 to 21 in Pune, Bengaluru, and New Delhi, joining more than 500 cities across 27 countries that celebrate science in local bars, cafs, and public in the UK in 2013, Pint of Science has grown into a grassroots movement where thousands of researchers share their latest discoveries with non-expert audiences. The format is informal and interactive, encouraging scientists to use visuals, memes, games, and storytelling to make complex topics accessible and year, Indian audiences can expect talks spanning everything from atoms and galaxies to ecology, technology, and the human festival provides a unique platform for young Indian researchers, including students and postdoctoral fellows, to showcase their work and spark curiosity among the public.'This unique event provides a wonderful opportunity to put young Indian scientists on the world map by showcasing their cutting-edge research in multidisciplinary domains,' said Debarati Chatterjee, Associate Professor at IUCAA Pune and Director of Pint of Science will also help to make science more fun and attractive to young doctoral and postdoctoral students by helping them engage with a general audience,' Debarati for Pint of Science India must be purchased in advance, as seats are limited and ticket prices are redeemable for food and drinks at the can choose from two venues in each city, with additional activities, prizes, and merchandise during breaks.
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Talk science over a pint of beer or cup of coffee
Pint of Science, an annual science festival which brings researchers to share and discuss their findings with people in their local pub, bar, cafe or public spaces is being held for the first time in India in three cities: Bengaluru, Pune and New Delhi. The event is being held between May 19 and 21 and in Bengaluru the Indian Craft Brewery at Manyata Tech Park in Nagawara and Café Azzure on MG Road are the venues. The organisers have chosen six themes for the three day event which are : Lights on May 19, Atoms to Applications on May 20, The Wild Balance on May 21 which will be hosted at Café Azzure, and Cues, Clues, & Camouflage on May 19, Highs, Lows and Happy Hours: The Brain and its Behavior on May 20 and Flows of Life on May 21 at Indian Craft Brewery. The speakers are Ph.D. students and early career faculty from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Ashoka Trust For Research In Ecology And The Environment (ATREE), National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences NIMHANS, St. Joseph's University Christ University among others. Originating in the U.K. in 2013, this festival has spread to more than 500 cities in 27 countries. The event happens over three weeknights in May. 'This is the first time the Pint of Science festival is happening in India. Simultaneously the events are being held in Bengaluru, Pune and Delhi. We have chosen one cafe and one brewery where the event will be held,' Bindu B.S., Bengaluru Coordinator for Pint of Science India 2025 said. She added that in order to accommodate attendees below the age of 18 years one of the venues chosen is a cafe and another one is a brewery where the participants above 21 years can take part. 'The name of the event is Pint of Science and as the title suggests it is to encourage people to engage with science in a causal setting. The speakers would engage them in a non-traditional way using memes, GIFs, making use of their models in a fun and casual way,' she added. 'This unique event provides a wonderful opportunity to put young Indian scientists on the world map by showcasing their cutting-edge research in multidisciplinary domains. It will also help to make science more fun and attractive to young doctoral and postdoctoral students by helping them engage with a general audience,' said Debarati Chatterjee, associate professor, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA, Pune) and Director, Pint of Science India.
