Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman and Dr. Kishore Paknikar

India’s research funding challenge is often described as a shortage of money. But there is another problem that receives less attention: people and organizations willing to support science do not always have suitable ways to participate. Some seek financial returns, others want to strengthen research institutions, and many would rather support good science than manage research projects themselves. India needs more money for science, but it also needs better ways for those willing to...

The Sanskrit term in ANRF represents a civilizational approach to inquiry and points to a richer vision of science. AI generated image Millions of Indians have heard of the Anusandhan (अनुसन्धान) National Research Foundation (ANRF). Thousands of scientists, universities, startups, and research institutions are engaging with its programmes and funding opportunities. Yet very few have paused to ask the simple question as to what does the word Anusandhan actually mean? The question is worth...