Science journalist Bagla bags national award

Noted science journalist Pallava Bagla was today conferred with an award for his efforts in science and technology communication on television.
The national award for "Outstanding Efforts in the Field of Science and Technology Communication on Electronic Medium", carrying a citation, memento and cash, was presented by Union Minister of Science and Technology Harsh Vardhan at a function here.
Speaking at a function, organised by National Council for Science and Technology and Communication, the minister said in order to inculcate interest among students in the field of science, his ministry is in the process of coming up with a book based on lives of renowned scientists of the country.

Vardhan said a team of experts is studying the lives of India's great scientists from Meghnad Saha to Srinivasa Ramanujan.
He said learning about the great Indian scientists could help inspire students to take up professional careers in the field of science.
"Our team of experts will study the lives of these men and compile all their inspiring qualities into a book which is going to be published soon. Our team is also interacting with their (scientists) relatives to find out more about their lives," Vardhan said.
He rued over the fact that India's is not able to produce a Nobel Prize winner in the field of science after CV Raman.

Commenting on the state of science journalism in the Indian media, Bagla said, "The next generation of journalism belongs to specialised reporters. Those who can communicate the news in a simple manner will only succeed.