Our Initiatives
Original works on science storytelling and critical dialogue
Indian Scientist Biography • Structural Biology • Protein Conformation Research
Recognitions:
'Best of Festival' Award at the 6th International Science Film Festival of India
(ISFFI) 2020This award-winning documentary describes the life, scientific contributions, and legacy of G N Ramachandran.
2021
Scientist Biography • Scientific Dissent • Stellar Astrophysics
Recognitions:
“Poonam Chaurasia Memorial Award for Best Female Science Filmmaker / Cinematographer / Editor” in the 10th National Science Film Festival of India
(NSFF) 2020Sir Fred Hoyle, a revolutionary astrophysicist, developed the groundbreaking Stellar Nucleosynthesis Theory. Although his contribution to the field is greater through controversial ideas like teady-State theory, Quasi Steady-State theory, Panspermia, Molecular Cloud, etc. which proved provocative and helped refine ideas in the field. This documentary is a tribute to the bold and generational scientist.
2019
Amul • White revolution
'We need you here!' is the journey of Kurien and Amul that led to the world's first sprayer-dryer designed specifically for buffalo milk. The innovation has ensured the availability of the milk so that more people, especially children, have access to their daily nutrition in India.
2019
Malnutrition • Poverty • Systemic impact
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According to a UN report, over 15% of India's population is undernourished. The documentary looks at the challenges of malnutrition and poor dietary habits in rural Indian villages, highlighting how these issues are influenced by urbanization, poverty, cultural practices, and can impact health across generations, emphasizing the critical role of nutrition and lifestyle changes. Nature, Nurture, and Culture addresses this prevalent issue in our society. Prachi, a social worker, narrates her experience as she traverses through different villages in Pune.
2019
Waste management • Household waste • Changemaker
Recognitions:
Bronze Beaver Award in IISF 2017 under Films made by college students
Pune generates 1700 tons of waste every day. But a family at the heart of this city chose to be different. Green Soil is an inspiring story of how the little family consumes waste around them. It is also a story that has moved upwards of 300 households in the city to act.
2017
DIGITAL MUSEUM
'The G N Ramachandran Digital Museum' is a virtual space celebrating the pioneer, his astounding life and career, his contributions, and the impact of his work, which remains highly relevant in biology research. Beyond his major research contributions, particularly solving the structure of collagen and developing the Ramachandran plot, he has played a major role as the founder of Structural Biology in India.
This website, spearheaded by Rahul Iyer and Alok Srivastava, is a community-driven project of biophysicists, science communicators, historians, and artists. It contains multimedia ranging from texts, documents, videos, and animations to a virtual game! It simultaneously aims to showcase a case study of high-impact science, explore the history of a field of research in India, and commemorate a legend to ignite the flame of passion for science in students and fan those flames in professionals.
2025
Water Waves Weekly is a special series in which journalists from across India reflect on water—its challenges, solutions, and stories that matter. The series was conceptualised by Dr Shalini Sharma for the AQUAMUSE project.
2021
Covid-19 pandemic has deeply impacted the lives of citizens all over. The City of Pune and Punekars have bravely faced the wrath of the pandemic since the early days in February 2020.
This unique series aims to highlight the perspective and wisdom of 10 Punekars from diverse walks of life, ranging from a medical professional to musician, on how they perceive the COVID19 pandemic. In 10 questions we hope to capture their unique Puneri take on how they are negotiating the effects of pandemic both in their professional and personal lives.
2021
SciTalks@SMC is a video interview series by the Science Media Centre, IISER Pune, featuring scientists from diverse fields discussing their life stories, research journeys, and insights on scientific topics in an accessible conversational format.
SciTalks@SMC Season 1 features intimate, in-depth conversations with scientists about their research journeys, intellectual turning points, and the human stories behind discovery.SciTalks@SMC Season 2 expands the dialogue to contemporary scientific questions and interdisciplinary ideas, foregrounding how science intersects with society, environment, and lived experience.
2014
The 3-part documentary looks at the history and evolution of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune.
Part 1: The concept and inception
Part 2: Evolution of IISER Pune
Part 3: Looking ahead with reminiscences
2025
Water Waves Weekly is a special series in which journalists from across India reflect on water—its challenges, solutions, and stories that matter.
This first season is made under the research project 'Aquamuse' funded by WDPP, IHE Delft.
2021
Covid-19 pandemic has deeply impacted the lives of citizens all over. The City of Pune and Punekars have bravely faced the wrath of the pandemic since the early days in February 2020.
This unique series aims to highlight the perspective and wisdom of 10 Punekars from diverse walks of life, ranging from a medical professional to musician, on how they perceive the COVID19 pandemic. In 10 questions we hope to capture their unique Puneri take on how they are negotiating the effects of pandemic both in their professional and personal lives.
2021
SciTalks@SMC is a video interview series by the Science Media Centre, IISER Pune, featuring scientists from diverse fields discussing their life stories, research journeys, and insights on scientific topics in an accessible conversational format.
SciTalks@SMC Season 1 features intimate, in-depth conversations with scientists about their research journeys, intellectual turning points, and the human stories behind discovery.SciTalks@SMC Season 2 expands the dialogue to contemporary scientific questions and interdisciplinary ideas, foregrounding how science intersects with society, environment, and lived experience.
2014
The 3-part documentary looks at the history and evolution of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune.
Part 1: The concept and inception
Part 2: Evolution of IISER Pune
Part 3: Looking ahead with reminiscences
From biographical documentaries on scientists to conversations with leading researchers, we conceive and produce original work that brings science closer to people. Developed from within IISER Pune, these projects reflect our belief that good science media should be curious, accessible, and honest.
Beyond production, we nurture a space for open dialogue — where journalists, scientists, writers, artists, designers, and students come together to think about science and communication as living, socially embedded practices. Through workshops, research initiatives, and collaborative discussions, we keep asking: who is science for, and how do we tell its stories better?
These initiatives include workshops, media projects, and discussions, bringing together journalists, scientists, researchers, writers, artists, designers, and students to rethink science and communication as socially embedded and accountable practices shaped by many perspectives.