Anand Ranganathan is an Indian scientist and author. He is the author of The Land of Withered Roses (2012), For Love and Honor (2015), and The Rat Eaters (2019).
Wiki/Biography
Anand Ranganathan was born in 1972 (51 years old as of 2023). Anand Ranganathan went to St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, where he graduated with a BSc (Honours) in Chemistry in 1992. Subsequently, he received the 1992 Cambridge Nehru Centenary Scholarship (scholarship) to study at the University of Cambridge in England. He received a BA (Tripos) in Natural Sciences from Pembroke College, Cambridge, in 1994, and a PhD from the University of Cambridge in 1998. in biochemistry. In 1998, he was awarded an honorary master’s degree from Pembroke College, University of Cambridge.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′6″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
Anand’s mother’s name is Darshan Ranganathan. She is an organic chemist, author and Head of Department of Chemistry, Miranda College, Delhi. His father’s name is Subramania Ranganathan, a bioorganic chemist, professor, and head of the Department of Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Both men are known for their important work in the field of organic chemistry.
Anand Ranganathan’s mother Darshan Ranganathan
Anand Ranganathan’s father Subramania Ranganathan
wife and children
Anand’s husband, Sheetal Ranganathan, is a columnist on global health and science outreach.
Religion/Religious Views
Anand Ranganathan is an atheist. He calls himself a “Darwinian atheist.”
Signature/Autograph
Anand Ranganathan’s autograph
Profession
the scientist
After graduating from Cambridge University, Anand Ranganathan returned to India and joined the International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in Delhi and worked in the laboratory as a Research Scientist. He has been working in the laboratory for approximately 16 years. In 2015, he started working as an Associate Professor at the Special Center for Molecular Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi. In 2019, he was appointed as a full-time professor at Jinan University. Anand Ranganathan’s research work focuses on directed evolution and pathogenesis, particularly tuberculosis and malaria. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed research papers in journals such as the Journal of Biochemistry, Journal of Chemistry and Biology, Journal of Infectious Diseases, Journal of Clinical Investigation, and Nature Communications.
writer
Anand Ranganathan writes non-fiction books. In 2011, he published “The Land of Withered Roses” in paperback. This book tells the story of how a seventeen-year-old prince in India’s golden age took the fate of the world on his shoulders. In 2015, “For Love and Honor” was published. The book tells the story of Captain Akhil Mehra as he seeks solace at the Carrington tea estate owned by Rai Bahadur, where he meets a group of people including Rai Bahadur’s daughter. A series of interesting characters, which leads to a series of life-changing events.
Cover of the book “For Love and Honor” by Anand Ranganathan
He co-authored “Rat Eaters” with Chitra Subramaniam, published in 2019. This book tells the truth about caste system, corruption and cruelty in India. His 2023 book Soufflé is a fictional murder mystery novel. According to Anand Ranganathan, actress Raveena Tandon was the inspiration for the book.
and @tandenravena, the inspiration behind soufflé. Thank you, Lavina! pic.twitter.com/qa7l88u6XR
— Anand Ranganathan (@ARanganathan72) January 15, 2023
Anand Ranganathan has also written The Hindu Rashtra (Eight Class Citizens and Victims of State-Sanctioned Apartheid), published in 2023. The book questions the idea of India as a Hindu-majority country, pointing out instances of discrimination and discrimination faced by Hindus. injustice, challenging the country’s generally accepted concept of secularism. Anand Ranganathan also writes on political and religious topics for news websites and his personal website. Anand is also a Consulting Editor of Swarajya Magazine.
dispute
contempt of court case
In December 2022, Dr. Anand Ranganathan refused to apologize for supporting filmmakers Vivek Agnihotri and S. Gurumurthy, who criticized Justice S. Muralidhar Bail was granted to Urban Naxal Gautam Navlakha. Ranganathan, who is involved in the contempt case against Gurumurthy and Agnihotri, issued a statement saying he had done nothing wrong and would not apologize. He explained that he supports them because he values free speech and opposes contempt of court charges. Earlier, Gurumurthy, in a blog post shared by Agnihotri on Twitter, had accused Justice Muralidhar of bias, leading to the contempt notice. Ranganathan also criticized it, with Twitter withholding two of his tweets criticizing the contempt notice. Anand and his lawyer (J Sai Deepak) confirmed that they will participate in contempt proceedings. In May 2023, the Delhi High Court granted Ranganath four weeks to file the affidavit.
The next hearing in the criminal contempt case against me is scheduled for October 11th. I respectfully told the honorable judge that I am a free speech absolutist and I will not apologize.
always grateful @jsaideepak. Thank you to each and every one of you for your wishes and support. pic.twitter.com/NUNKIgBaR4
— Anand Ranganathan (@ARanganathan72) May 24, 2023
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- Anand Ranganathan served as an Associate Research Fellow at the Indian Institute of Science from 2003 to 2006.
- Anand Ranganathan received the Young Scientist Medal from India’s UDCT (University Department of Chemical Technology, now known as Institute of Chemical Technology) in 2006.
- Anand Ranganathan was awarded the Young Scientist Medal by the National Academy of Sciences of India in 2007.
Facts/Trivia
- Anand Ranganathan likes the phrase “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (Sanskrit for “the world is a family”) and is proud of its Indian origins. Anand believes that this statement is scientifically and genetically correct and inclusive.
- Anand Ranganathan has appeared on TV news shows, debates and podcasts, and has given a TEDx talk.
Anand Ranganathan gives a TEDx talk
Categories: Biography
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