FAST India's Book Fellowship: Check fellowships who Win Up to ₹10 Lakhs

FAST India's Book Fellowship: Check fellowships who Win Up to ₹10 Lakhs
Published at : 13 Jan 2024, 9:45 AM IST
Updated at : 13 Jan 2024, 4:18 PM IST

In a notable stride towards advancing the literary landscape in science, the Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology (FAST India), a distinguished non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting science, has recently announced a groundbreaking initiative. This initiative takes the form of three full fellowships and two partial fellowships, aiming to nurture and support individuals with a fervour for crafting engaging popular science books.

This groundbreaking initiative offers you the chance to turn your passion for science into a compelling narrative. Imagine the thrill of crafting your science story and standing a chance to win up to ₹10 lakhs! Unleash your creativity, delve into diverse themes, and join hands with renowned mentors on a mission to elevate Indian science literature. Let your words spark curiosity and discovery as you explore the endless possibilities of sharing your unique perspective with the world.

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User FAST India's Book Fellowship: Write Your Science Story, Win Up to ₹10 Lakhs

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Distinguished Awardees and Their Intriguing Endeavors

FAST India has meticulously chosen five highly regarded individuals for the prestigious India Science Book Fellowship:

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1. Ganesh Bagler – An esteemed Associate Professor at IIT Delhi

Book title: “Making Food Computable: The Data-driven Science of Food”

2. Sarthak Parikh & Kush Dhebar (IIT Delhi & Haryana Archaeology Dept.): “Do and Die: A Game of Quantum Cricket”

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Book title: “Do and Die: A Game of Quantum Cricket”

3. Upasana Sarraju – Serving as the Communications Lead at Fish Welfare Initiative

Project: “Nuances in Nonsense: Quirky Science Chronicles from India and the World”

The fellowship encompasses a substantial financial grant of Rs 10 lakhs for full awardees, with the specific amount for partial awardees to be decided separately, ensuring a tailored approach to each project.

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4. Laxmi Murthy -Journalist and Researcher

Book Title: When Feminists Met Science: A Chronicle of the Women’s Health Movement in India

5. Avinandan Mukherjee– Freelance Science Writer, The MS University of Baroda

Book Title: Stone Tools: A Brief History

Diversity in Themes and Topics

The call for fellowship witnessed an overwhelming response, attracting 780 registrations and receiving over 350 abstracts from applicants spanning prestigious institutions such as IITs, IISc, Ashoka University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. The selected themes exhibit remarkable diversity, ranging from the intriguing intersection of quantum cricket to an exploration of feminism in the context of the women’s health movement in India.

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Vision Behind the Initiative

Varun Aggarwal, co-founder of FAST India, underscores the imperative of placing Indian science and scientists in the public imagination, drawing a parallel with the global impact of Stephen Hawking’s literary contributions. The initiative stands as a concerted effort to elevate the profile of Indian science literature, fostering a greater understanding of intricate scientific concepts among the broader public.

In-depth Insights into India Science Book Fellowship

The fellowship structure boasts a financial grant of Rs 10 lakhs, payable in instalments over one year. Fellows are guaranteed constructive feedback from experts, substantive support in publishing, and promotional opportunities during book launch events.

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SRMJEEE 2025 Exam, Apply For Phase 2, Know How To Book Slot, Imp Exam Day Guidelines

SRMJEEE 2025 Exam, Apply For Phase 2, Know How To Book Slot, Imp Exam Day Guidelines
Published at : 26 Apr 2025, 5:53 PM IST
Updated at : 26 Apr 2025, 5:53 PM IST

SRMJEEE 2025 exam application submission for phase 2 is on till 6 June 2025 at ‘https://applications.srmist.edu.in/btech’

The exam for second phase will be conducted from 12.06.2025 to 17.06.2025, slot booking will open a few days before commencement of second phase of the test.

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SRMJEEE 2025 Exam

Those who pass the exam with required qualifying marks can apply for the next phase of admission which comprises counselling.

Slot booking for SRMJEEE 2025 Exam

First phase

Candidates who have applied for SRMJEEE 2025 exam in the first phase could book slots for writing the test.

Dates for booking slots for first phase of SRMJEEE 2025 exam were 18 to 19 April 2025.

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Slot booking opened up about four to five days before commencement of first phase of SRMJEEE 2025 exam.

Process

Candidates had to visit the official website of the exam at ‘https://applications.srmist.edu.in/btech’ The process is mentioned below:

1. Type the URL mentioned in the browser and submit to allow website to download.

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2. After page is ready, candidates have to click the link for slot booking and
provide their SRMJEEE application number and password and submit them.

3. Once the slots will be visible, candidates have to choose one according to their convenience and then submit it.

4. The message will be received by candidates about the selected slot.

Admit card

After the slot is booked for SRMJEEE 2025 exam, candidates can download the admit card for the exam. The admit card can be downloaded for the exam on official website ‘https://applications.srmist.edu.in/btech’ Process is mentioned below:

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1. Type the URL in the computer browser and submit for the website to download.

2. Once the website is ready, candidates have to click the link for admit card.

3. Once the webpage opens, they have to type their application number and password or other required credentials and submit them.

4. Once the admit card is visible they can download it and then take a printout.

SRMJEEE 2025 Exam

The estimates say, slot booking for second phase of SRMJEEE 2025 exam could open after end of application submission for phase 2 of SRMJEEE 2025 exam.

Last date to submit SRMJEEE 2025 exam application as of now is 6 June 2025.

This can mean, slot booking for second phase of SRMJEEE 2025 exam could open on 7 or 8 April 2025. The process for slot booking is the same as for the first phase.

Application submission phase 3

One should also remember that application submission of phase 3 of SRMJEEE exam is on till 30 June 2025.

The slot booking for third phase of SRMJEEE exam will be opening mostly by 1 or 2 July 2025. Exam for third phase will be conducted from 4 to 5 July 2025.

How to apply for Phase 2 and Phase 3 of SRMJEEE 2025 Exam?

The process to submit SRMJEEE 2025 Exam Application is online. Candidates have to visit the official website at ‘https://applications.srmist.edu.in/btech’

1. The URL mentioned above must be typed into the browser and then submitted to allow the website to download.

2. Once the website is ready, candidates have to fill the application form at top right corner below the URL bar and complete registration.

3. After completing the registration, they can verify their email.

4. After email is verified, they can fill the SRMJEEE Exam Application and pay the registration fees.

5. After paying the registration fee, candidates can submit SRMJEEE Exam Application.

SRMJEEE 2025 Exam

Those who have applied for SRMJEEE exam for first phase can appear for the exam, those who did not, can focus on appearing in phase 2 or phase 3.

The dates for booking slots for both the phases will be informed on the official website in due course, candidates can visit the official website regularly for latest information.

Important Exam Day Guidelines

The day of the exam is most important day for students, for they have to at their best that day, whatever, they wish to achieve in future depends on the performance on in the exam.

There may be many distractions, confusions, due to various reasons on the day, students are about to appear in SRMJEEE 2025 exam.

Following simple tips, students can avoid all the confusion that prevails on the exam day. More is provided in the information below:

Before the Exam

– Login Timing: Log in to the exam portal at least 60 minutes before the scheduled start time to complete identity verification and read instructions.

– System Requirements: Ensure you have a desktop or laptop with a functional webcam, stable internet connection (minimum 2 Mbps), and a microphone (if needed for verification).

During the Exam

– Exam Duration: The exam will be held for 2 hours and 30 minutes.

– Question Navigation: Only one question will appear on the screen at a time. You can answer or skip questions, but you won’t be able to revisit them once you’ve moved on.

– Submission: The “I want to submit the exam” button will appear after 90 minutes. You’ll need to enter a quit password to exit the exam.

Important Rules

– No Bio Breaks: You’re not allowed to take bio breaks during the exam.

– No Electronic Devices: Mobile phones, digital watches, or any other electronic devices are prohibited in the exam room.

– No External Help: Don’t contact or talk to anyone, and refrain from using external resources or websites during the exam.

– Face Visibility: Keep your face visible throughout the exam without any obstructions like masks or sunglasses.

– Background Noise: Ensure minimal background noise and distractions during the exam.

Additional Tips

– Stable Internet Connection: Ensure your internet connection is stable to avoid disruptions during the exam.

– Power Supply: Make sure your device is fully charged or plugged into a power source to avoid any interruptions.

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