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India Today
22-05-2025
- Science
- India Today
Pint of Science Festival makes lively India debut across three cities
The world-renowned Pint of Science festival made its much-anticipated India debut from May 19 to 21, 2025, captivating audiences in New Delhi, Bengaluru, and from diverse fields of science traded their lab coats for microphones, sharing the latest breakthroughs in health, technology, and the cosmos with the public in the relaxed settings of local cafes and in the UK in 2013, Pint of Science has grown into a global movement, now spanning over 500 cities in 27 countries. Its mission: to break down barriers between researchers and society by making science accessible, engaging, and—above all— The Indian edition featured two venues each across three cities, and all events sold out in festival's opening night in Delhi spotlighted advances in cancer care and the mysteries of metastasis, while Bengaluru and Pune hosted talks on ecology, immunology, and the power of two delved into artificial intelligence, urban development, and the science of complexity, with speakers from IIT Delhi, JNU, and IIIT-Delhi demystifying topics like neuromorphic computing and computational wonders and sustainability took center stage on the final day, with presentations on dark matter, pulsars, and galactic on the positive role of radiation in medicine and agriculture, as well as strategies to combat invasive plant species, highlighted science's impact on society and the encouraged speakers to use visuals, memes, games, and storytelling, turning complex research into lively discussions and interactive Q&A was truly wonderful to see people of all age groups come together—not just to enjoy the food and drinks, but to engage with science, ask questions, and have fun with ideas that shape our world,' said Vishaka Ranjan, Delhi Coordinator for Pint of Science its resounding success, Pint of Science India plans to expand to more cities in 2026, allowing more researchers to step into the public sphere and making science a part of everyday conversation
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.
