Infosys Prize 2020 - Physical Sciences - Special episode with Prof Kulkarni and Prof Ghosh

The Infosys Prize endeavours to elevate the prestige of science and research in India and inspire young Indians to choose a vocation in research. The award is given annually to honour outstanding achievements of contemporary researchers and scientists across six categories: Engineering and Computer Sciences, Humanities, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Social Sciences, each carrying a prize of a gold medal, a citation and a purse of USD 100,000 (or its equivalent in Rupees). The prize purse is tax-free in the hands of winners in India.   This year the prizes were announced in December 2020.   In this special episode, Arati Halbe talks to Prof Arindam Ghosh - Infosys Prize 2020 recipient for Physical Sciences and Prof Shrinivas Kulkarni - Jury and Chair, Physical Sciences, Infosys Science Foundation.   Host: Arati Halbe   Editor: Aishwarya Vishwamitra   Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaCOH02-bn0&feature=emb_logo    Artist: http://audionautix.com/