K S Krishnan:His Life and Work (English, Hardcover, Mallik D. C. V.)

Anyone interested in science and the history of Indian science in the 20th century would find this book remarkable and informative. There hasn't been a better, more well-informed or well-researched book written on modern Indian science, and the socio-political scene in the background. Also fascinating is the whole history of the Raman Effect, how it was discovered by Krishnan and how he never got due credit for this work. The science chapters are detailed and exemplary, but for the novice the...