Gene Queens
10 Oct 2020
Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna won the Nobel prize in Chemistry this year for their seminal research that has enable precise gene editing. Nina and Nana tell you all about it.
Posts tagged with “values”
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Fun Four
07 Oct 2020
What do power grids, airplanes, broccoli and mahalaya have in common? Nina and Nana discuss them all right here. Read on.
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The Family Network
06 Oct 2020 -
The Lesser Evil
26 Sep 2020 -
Witness Testimony
17 Sep 2020
Inspector Rajan is baffled. Why are two impartial unbiased witnesses giving conflicting testimony? He needs to get to the bottom of this. Read on to find out what he learns.
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Set In Stone
27 Aug 2020
Nina and Nana discuss the icons and blemishes of history. Should they be glorified, or hidden away, or should they be discussed with all their strengths and flaws, so we can learn to do better in future?
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The Soldiers of Humanity
15 Aug 2020
The soldiers of humanity were drafted by evolution. They love what they do and often find it fulfilling, but they deserve compassion and respect as they battle pain, fatigue and a host of physiological problems.
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Tania Is Confused
07 Aug 2020
With so many different religions, philosophies, theories and gods, Tania is utterly confused. A discussion with Mama paves the way for a lifetime of exploration.
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Number Jumbler
30 Jul 2020 -
Made for Each Other
26 Jul 2020
Nina and Nana discuss zooxanthellae. Bet you're curious to find out what that is... Besides, how could Nina and Nana be made for each other. Now you are dying to read on, aren't you?
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Xenophobia. Yikes! It's Different.
21 Jul 2020
Xenophobia, fear of those different from us, is too often the root of much evil. This article explores what we learn from Frankenstein, Star Trek and evolutionary biology.
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Guilty Of Privacy
08 Jun 2020
Every time we are scared, we can be talked out of the need for privacy. But privacy is a fundamental right. Do we actually value it? Are we even aware of the ways in which our privacy is being intruded upon?
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Corona: The Bittersweet Ironies
20 Mar 2020
These have been a strange few weeks. A crisis can bring us together, even when it isolates us.
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A Review Of Andhadhun (Movie)
15 Nov 2019 -
A Cacophonous Symphony
10 Nov 2019 -
A Review Of Chocolat (Movie)
08 Nov 2019
When the free spirited Vianne and her daughter Anouk take up residence in a small orthodox town in France, they ruffle quite a few feathers. Many of the town's deep dark secrets are unearthed. While Vianne struggles to settle in without compromising her beliefs and lifestyle, the townsfolk battle to hold on to their pious ways. The heartwarming drama that ensues is riveting. Read on for a detailed review.
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Mumbai Has Woken Up
17 Sep 2019 -
Mumbai Monsoon: A Photo Tribute
25 Aug 2019
The economic capital of the country has a softer, romantic aspect which is revealed during the monsoon. This is a photo blog of glorious some monsoon scenes I witnessed.
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The More Things Change ...
15 Aug 2019 -
Going Beyond Understanding
02 Aug 2019
Worshiping something will always have you stuck at the level of a devotee, and will never stretch out to make you a creator. We need to encourage our kids to go beyond understanding and create. Read on to find out how creating makes learning a lot more fun, focused, and productive.
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Of The Gods Themselves
26 Jul 2019
Nina and Nana discuss Asimov, a prolific writer of science fact and fiction. But not everything about him was admirable. Why should it be? He was human after all, unlike R. Daneel. But was R. Daneel perfect? Well, there is so much to read and find out!
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Rebels And Causes
23 Jun 2019
Nina and Nana discuss frustrating traffic rules. Should we only follow them when they make sense? Who decides what makes sense and how does one driver know what another driver thinks makes sense? Read on to find out.
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The Vestigial Organ
11 Jun 2019 -
Bacteria Wars
23 Apr 2019
Nina and Nana discuss the widespread tuberculosis infection and interesting advances made in treating the most deadly mutations of the bacteria. Read on to find out.
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The Art Of Science
10 Apr 2019
Could your childhood craft hobby pave the way for you to become a valuable member of a research team at NASA? See what Nina and Nana have to say.
