Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science

About Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science

Namaste, Hola, & Welcome from G.V. Pavan Kumar. Pratidhvani (ಪ್ರತಿಧ್ವನಿ/प्रतिध्वनि) means reflection or resonance (of sound). Here, the aim is to resonate with knowledge & humanize science. The podcast conversation has two themes: 1) Intellectual journey of scientists, philosophers and historians of science; 2) History & Philosophy of Physical Sciences & Technology I am a Professor of Physics at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, India. I run this podcast in my personal capacity. Main feed of the podcast: https://historyofscience.in/

Publisher

G V Pavan Kumar

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 May 2023

Latest episode

4 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

132 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Oct 2026

   Ep 132: Conversation with Suneeta Vardarajan - Exploring Blackholes with Mathematical Physics | IISER-Pune

   For references with links, see episode 132 : https://historyofscience.in/2025/03/12/all-episodes/

2. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Ep 131 : Conversation with Nagarjuna G - Roots of STEM - Philosophy Meets Education| IISER-P/HBCSE-TIFR

   For references and links - See Ep 131 - https://historyofscience.in/2025/03/12/all-episodes/

3. 

   4 Sept 2026

   Ep 130: Conversation with Apratim Chatterji - Physics of Soft & Living Matter | IISER Pune

   For references and links, see: https://historyofscience.in/2025/03/12/all-episodes/

Who has been a guest on Pratidhvani - Humanizing Science

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Vipul Dutta
• Shubashree Desikan
• Vijaykumar Krishnamurthy

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

159,712

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

27 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 78 / 100

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Quality

92

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

77

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