Jagadish Chandra Bose: The Reluctant Physicist

‘An insightful and illuminating exploration.’ ~Jug Suraiya, senior journalist, Times of India

‘Sudipto has resurrected an amazing character who personifies an important turn in Indian history.’ ~Sanjeev Sanyal, economist & writer

‘A vivid portraiture of [a] legend’s life.’ ~Times of India

‘Jagadish Bose comes alive in flesh and blood… Reads like a novel.’ ~Times of India

‘An enlightening affair … Revolutionary in the truest sense.’ ~Telegraph

‘Bose’s relationships … play a pivotal role.’ ~The Hindu

‘Exploring the theme of unity.’ ~The Hindu

‘Riveting biography.’ ~Deccan Herald

‘At the crossroads of science, philosophy and India’s history.’ ~Deccan Herald

‘Transcend the boundaries of a conventional scientific chronicle.’ ~Deccan Herald

‘A fresh biographical release.’ ~Indian Express

‘All the drama required [in] an engaging book.’ ~Press Trust of India (PTI)

‘The genius of [Jagadish Chandra] Bose shone like a beacon.’ ~PTI

‘Exposition of Bose’s “inner life.”’ ~Business Standard

‘Das livens up the narrative by imagining conversations.’ ~Firstpost

‘Bridges the gap between science writing and a broader readership.’ ~Firstpost

‘Uncovers Bose’s forgotten legacy.’ ~The Federal

‘A fascinating biography … with a poetic eloquence.’ ~The Federal

‘Brings out the nuances of the kind of polymath of a personality JC Bose was.’ ~Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival

‘Brilliantly weaves [a] grand historical background.’ ~Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival