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#insaindia Concluding session of the 20th HoS National Commission and Research Council meeting at INSA.

Day 2/2: History of Science PI Meet, Presentations of New Projects Proposals Jagannath Bhuyan (NERIST, AP) presenting his project proposal “A quest to understand Science of indigenous technologies like cementing materials, agricultural tanks, use of herbal medicines & hygienic practices during Ahom dynasty”. Dr N Sasikaladevi (SASTRA University, TN) presented project proposal on “ Design & development of AI-based tool for decipherment of Chola’s Stone inscriptions". Dr Varun P Gopi (NIT, TN) presented project proposal “ Deep Mural Restore: AI-powered ancient temple mural restoration”. Dr SK Uma (Sir M Visvesvaraya Inst. of Technology) presenting proposal of project ‘Ketakīgrahagaņitaṃ’- English exposition & mathematical analysis of Astronomical phenomena” Dr Tinni Goswami (St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata) presented the project proposal “Locating contributions of Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur & Sarasawat Chatuspathi in Hindu astrology in colonial Bengal” Dr V Parthiban (VIT, Chennai) presented his project proposal “Numerical odyssey: Deciphering ancient Tamil enigmas in Kanakkadhigram” Dr Asem Ibemhal Devi (SSGGC, Manipur) presenting project proposal “ Ethno-botanical study of medicinal plants mentioned in the Puya of ancient Manipur” Dr Syed Ziaur Rahman (AMU, Aligarh) presented progress of his project “Scientific validation of factors affecting ageing defined in ‘Ainul Hayat’ by Mohd. Ibn Yusuf al-Harawi (fl. 1492-1518 & YoD 1542)” Dr Swapna Mitra (Shaheed Kshudiram College, WB) presenting proposal of her project “ Study of evolution of Tibetan medicine & institutionalized of traditional knowledge with reference to Indian Himalayas” Anirban Bandyopadhyay (Kalinga Inst. of Social Science, Odisha) presented his project proposal “Tracking Technology: Calcutta Tramways since 1870s-1970s” Dr Parul Chakrabarti (Sir JC Bose Trust, Kolkata) presented her project proposal “ Lady Abala Bose: Her mission & legacy” online Dr Animesh Maitra (Inst. of Radio Physics & Electronics, Kolkata) presented his project proposal on “ History of Radio Science in India” Dr Sanjib Ghosh (Bangabasi Evening College, WB) presented project proposal “ Techology of Communication: Development of Telephone in colonial Bengal, 1880s-1940s” Dr Manok K Dutta (BIT, Ranchi) presenting his project proposal on “ Investigation & documentation of evolution of Indian Post & telecommunication system” Professor Kunal Chattopadhyay (Jadavpur University, Kolkata) presenting his project proposal “ Science writing in Bangla journals 1901-2000” Dr Sabyasachi Chatterjee (University of Kalyani, WB) presenting his proposal on “ A historical study on communication science through A.I.R & Doordarshan in India”

Day 1: History of Science Project Investigator's Meet, being held at INSA premises. Dr Pallavi G (Ayurveda Interdisciplinary Minds Association, Mysuru) presented the progress of her project entitled “History of Cosmetology in Ancient India”. Dr Deepika Yadav (Shivaji College, Delhi) presented the progress of the project “A comprehensive study on indigenous zootherapeutic practices & its contemporary status in Raji Tribe of Uttarakhand”. Dr Reetesh Shah (Kumaun University, Almora) presented progress of project “Indigenous ethno-botanical practices of local communities concerning health & environment in Kumaon Himalayas during colonial period” Dr Amrita K Panda (Sant Gahira Guru University, Chhattisgarh) presented progress of project “Investigation of ethno-zoological practices of insect & worm eating by tribals of Sarguja district, Chhattisgarh”. Dr Nimal K Mahato (Vidyasagar University, WB) presented progress of project “Environmental degradation, famine & spread of disease: Social History of Leprosy in South West Bengal, 1872-1956” Dr Geetashree Singh (Sidho-Kanho-Birsa University, WB) presented progress of her project “ Technology of hunting: Methods & techniques of wildlife hunting in colonial Assam” Dr Bharati Bharali (Guahati University) presented the progress of her project “ Traditional oral communication & scientific knowledge system in Assam with reference to ‘Dakar Bachan" Dr PK Basu (NIT, Delhi) presenting the progress of his project entitled “History of Semiconductor research in India”

Day 1: History of Science Project Investigator's Meet, being held at INSA premises. Dr Geeta K Ganesh (IIA, Bengaluru) presented the progress of her project “Search for astronomical records in stone inscriptions”.

Day 1: History of Science Project Investigator's Meet, being held at INSA premises. Dr Aalok Pandya (IGNTU, Amarkantak) presented the progress of his project “Exploration & documentation of sun-dials & other time-keeping instruments in Islamic tradition during colonial period”.

Day 1: History of Science Project Investigator's Meet, being held at INSA premises. Dr Rasna Rajkhowa (Tyagbir Hem Baruah College, Assam) presented progress of project entitled “A study on Kaiths & Kaitheli mathematics in medieval Assam”.

Dr R Jayakrishnan (University of Kerala) presented progress of project entitled “ Scientific contributions of Trivandrum Observatories” online.

Day 1: History of Science Project Investigator's Meet, being held at INSA premises. Dr Soumitra Basu presented progress of his project “Pandemic Spanish Influenza of 1918-19 in India with reference to colonial Bengal”

Day 1: History of Science Project Investigator's Meet, being held at INSA premises. Dr Mahua Sarkar presented progress of her project “ Women healthcare role of vernacular press in colonial Bengal”.