Note: This post also has inputs from Dr Beth Jones, a friend of mine from my PhD days. We both did our PhDs in the same department and she is now a postdoctoral researcher in the University of Cologne, Germany. Also, in this post, I mainly focus on the physics part of astronomy, not other…
Category: Career
Astrophysics myth-busting/FAQs
Hello dear readers! As many of you might already know, I am an astrophysicist. Ever since I started studying Astrophysics, I have been at the receiving end of many astonished, ‘I-am-very-impressed’ reactions from people who asked me what I do. I am never quite sure how to react to those reactions, so I just end…
One hell of a ride: my PhD journey!
It all started with an encyclopaedia. I don’t remember exactly how old I was then, but I was definitely in the range of 8-10 years old (so, around 20 years ago). I have a vivid memory of sitting with my brothers on a sunny afternoon in our parents’ Nagpur flat and excitedly turning the pages…
Application process for PhD programmes (international students) in the UK!
The previous post, a guide for Indians wanting to study in the UK, has been getting a lot of views, and a few students also connected with me on LinkedIn, and messaged me saying they found the post useful! This makes me very happy, and I hope that more and more people will read it…
A guide for Indians considering graduate studies in the UK!
It’s that time of the year again! When shops start getting stocked with Christmas decorations? Yes, but that’s not what I am referring to here. I am talking about the beginning of a new academic year! Well, at least in the UK. The period mid to late September usually sees an influx of new students…
Next stage.
Think of writing something. Almost start it. Give up. Repeat. Well, yes. The past few months have not been short of the above mentioned cycle. So, here’s something to revive this blog from the almost-dead situation that it was in and also to give a few nice updates. Graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology,…
Summer Internship ’14- Phase 2: Bangalore!
The second phase of my summer internship: Bangalore! As mentioned in the previous post, 14 of us left for Bangalore on 23rd May evening and reached the city in the wee hours of 24th May. After a small fight with the auto drivers at 5 in the morning, we finally reached the place we were…
Summer Internship ’14- Phase 1: Kodaikanal!
2 months into the summer vacations and I am, finally, going home. As I write this piece, the train has finally started moving after a long halt. And so has the beautiful panorama with the 12th July rainy sky. And I am lost in the recollection of how the past 2 months went away. So,…
Symphonies of a lifetime 