Dr. R K Chadha

A distinguished scientist and one of India’s leading seismologists, Dr. Chadha is admired for his dedication to advancing national scientific research. He retired as Chief Scientist from CSIR–National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), leaving behind a legacy of excellence in earth sciences.

Columnist-Dr. R K Chadha

Reader’s Questions and Author’s Answers

That your e-paper, Orangenews9, is being widely read and debated, and that readers’ questions are answered without any prejudice, reflects the good journalism that your digital media platform follows. Such engagement is essential in any healthy democracy, and Bharat is no exception. Renowned scientist and columnist Dr R.K. Chadha recently wrote an article, Will the…

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Columnist-Dr. R K Chadha

A Wednesday, so different!

I woke up today with a profound, unexplainable sense of connection to my late parents. Yielding to modern habit, I opened WhatsApp, only to be met with an extraordinary sight. My screen was filled with messages from students, colleagues, and friends, including several from across the world I hadn’t heard from in years. Reading how…

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Columnist-Dr. R K Chadha

From coding apps to coding electric motors

A Bengaluru-based deep tech startup, Vimag Labs, patented a Virtual Magnet Synchronous Motor (VMSM) platform that would likely shape the future of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing in India. At present, the startup is running pilot projects with this new EV technology with 2W (two-wheelers) and passenger-vehicle OEMs. Passenger‑vehicle OEMs are car companies that build and…

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Columnist-Dr. R K Chadha

Coaching Centres: A Dream Selling Industry

The recent shooting incident between two rival coaching centres in Patna exposes the ugly face of Bharat’s booming “dream-selling industry”. Many of these centres prey on innocent and aspiring students, masquerading as providers of affordable education while exploiting them for profit. These centres portray themselves as “revolutionary,” but exploit through deceptive advertisements and star-faculty bait…

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Columnist-Dr. R K Chadha

Scientific publications: Commercialisation of Science

Today, scientists working, particularly in basic research, are facing significant struggles as scientific publishing has decisively shifted from a community-driven academic exercise to a highly lucrative, multi-billion-dollar corporate business model. In a traditional academic ecosystem, universities, research institutes, and in some cases, patrons cover the subscription cost of the majority of scientific journals required by…

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