Tsunami of affection-that’s what you are my friend anil gupta

Vaishali was thrilled to see your tweet.

She is doing a special painting for the wall in your home.

Down the memory lane…

You were gracious enough to inaugurate her painting exhibition in 2019.(see below)

We missed…

Thanks Prof. Aleks Subic for your most kind and gracious remarks.

Aston University is going to reach new heights under your dynamic and visionary leadership.

My day long visit to the University gave me glimpses of your amazing impact in such a short time - great thought and…

Was privileged to deliver the second Aston University Annual Distinguished Lecture following the first one given by Nobel Laureate Peter Agre.

Spoke on my journey from deep #fundamental #research in Polymer Engineering to #inclusive #innovation centred Gandhian Engineering.…

On way to UK to receive a special honour.

Will deliver the second Annual Aston Distinguished Lecture, the first having been delivered by Nobel Laureate Peter Agre.

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The lecture is based on decades long scientific research in our group CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory in…

Was deeply touched by the generosity of respected Madhukar bhai Parekh, chairman of Pidilite Industries, who gave a donation of Rs 12 crore from his own pocket to Institute of Chemical Technology to create an R A Mashelkar Assistantship for poor and needy students.

Deeply appreciate this gesture, since…

Election began in world’s largest democracy this morning
🇮🇳🙏

It is a matter of pride that every voting finger will have indelible ink invented by CSIR, India (see below).

I was DG, CSIR in 2002 when we celebrated the diamond jubilee.

Our one page advertisement on 26…

What is the best use of 27 minutes of your time on Sunday today?

Watch U=Me, an incredible short film.

It has been generously made available for free on YouTube.

youtu.be/W51wcCRyxIM

The film brought tears to my eyes, when I had the privilege of launching it as the…

Raghunath Mashelkar Thank You so much Raghunath Mashelkar Dr Mashelkar sir for believing me and for always showering me with your blessings and constant support. I am blessed to be your mentee and will forever be grateful to you for this honor and guidance that you have provided me for my debut book.

Can you imagine a young 25 year old authoring on her own a wonderful book

‘Sowing ideas to growing business: Decoding entrepreneurial lessons from the plant world?’

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Yes, that genius is Amya Madan twitter.com/amyamadan

In my luncheon discussion with…

It was a rare privilege to host iconic Dr Mohan Agashe Mohan Agashe at our home.

In our enthralling conversation of around 3 hrs, learnt so much from this genius, whom I have admired for decades.

Grateful to him for inviting me to be the guest of honour at special screening of…

Erected Gudi at our home this morning ( see below)
on the joyous occasion of #GudiPadwa

Loved the view of magnificent natural Gudi (created due to
the glimpse of the Sun through the trees) which was posted
by Shekhar Mande.

Shows that while Shekhar is a great scientist at…

Pune Int Centre is very proud to share a great news.

Dr Vijay Kelkar, PIC’s beloved Vice President, received yesterday the most prestigious TIOL Fiscal Heritage Award 2023 at the hands of ex-President Ram Nath Kovind ji Ram Nath Kovind

The other eminent awardees included Prof…

It was such a privilege to give the second convocation address of Usha Martin University, which caters for so many underserved in the society.

My address was focussed on the following inspiring vision statement of the University, which I quote

“Usha Martin University has set…

50 DAYS INNOVATION JOURNEY (5 Rewind!)

During presenting 2024 IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Awards last week, my mind went back two decades ago.

I was the Chief Guest for 2005 @IMC_INDIA Awards ceremony.

Had the privilege of honouring two iconic leaders of India, namely Kumar Mangalam Birla and…

50 DAYS INNOVATION JOURNEY (5)

On 22 March, I was the Guest of Honour for IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Digital Technology Awards 2024.

Saw a welcome emphasis on AI.

AI can drive game changing #inclusive #innovations .
Gave inspiring examples from the winners of some Anjani Mashelkar Foundation awardees,…

50 DAYS INNOVATION JOURNEY (4)

Early inexpensive easy to do Breast Cancer Diagnostics can save millions of lives, provided we move from current best practice to next practice

Best Practice Next Practice

Invasive Mammogram Non-invasive
Painful…

Raghunath Mashelkar Impressive journey, Raghunath Mashelkar. Leo's innovations are remarkable, aligning perfectly with your vision for Indian innovation. Truly inspiring! #innovation #cuttingedgescience #startupindia #leadership

50 DAYS INNOVATION JOURNEY (3)

I have described global breakthrough type grand innovations in (1) & (2).

In (3) now, I describe a cute innovation by little school children that I EQUALLY enjoyed!

Here is what I saw on 7 March.

PROBLEM: When onions, etc are kept for drying in…

50 DAYS INNOVATION JOURNEY (2)

My dream for #Indian #Innovation is

1.Disruptive game changing & not just incremental innovation.
2. Global impact - made in India but impacting the world.
3. Based on breakthrough cutting edge science

Axiostat of Leo Maveley met all the 3…

50 DAYS INNOVATION JOURNEY (1)

#Innovation is my passion. Witnessed some remarkable breakthroughs both globally and locally in the last 50 days.

In this series, I recount the memories of a few inspiring ones.

First, I am proud to be a jury for prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering in…