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In this interview with The Hindu, talking about his new book, Srinivas shares that his interest in writing about scientific personalities, including Srinivasa Ramanujan and Albert Einstein, began in 2012 after his retirement. He emphasises the importance of making scientific literature available in regional languages like Kannada, highlighting that there is a significant gap in such resources. He believes that writing about science requires a strong understanding of both science and literature and encourages young writers to develop a reading habit to succeed in this genre.

Aerospace engineer Karkenahalli Srinivas, also known as Sydney Srinivas, recently wrote a book on Nobel laureate Marie Curie, available in both English and Kannada, published by Prism Books. The book presents previously unreleased information about Curie, made public by her granddaughter in 1990, and blends Curie’s personal and professional life. It delves into her contributions to science, particularly in radioactivity and nuclear physics, offering insights for both general readers and science students.

The book was recently published in July and will be launched in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, Marie Curie’s birthplace, on September 18. It will be followed by another launch at the museum of Institut Curie, Paris, which the renowned physicist established. 

In this interview with The Hindu, talking about his new book, Srinivas shares that his interest in writing about scientific personalities, including Srinivasa Ramanujan and Albert Einstein, began in 2012 after his retirement. He emphasises the importance of making scientific literature available in regional languages like Kannada, highlighting that there is a significant gap in such resources. He believes that writing about science requires a strong understanding of both science and literature and encourages young writers to develop a reading habit to succeed in this genre.