"Science Express: An Indo-German collaboration in community education" (by santanu chakrabarti)

The Organisers Mr. Bhaskar B. Shukla (Administrative Officer) and other members of Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre, Gujarat, infront of Science Express.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:35:57 +0000

The Organisers Mr. Bhaskar B. Shukla (Administrative Officer) and other members of Vikram A Sarabhai Community Science Centre, Gujarat, infront of Science Express.
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Journey to Discovery A little girl entering into Science Express.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:22:39 +0000

Journey to Discovery A little girl entering into Science Express.
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The Sponsors Different private owned and Government organizations are participating in arranging number of activities in each of the 57 places where the Science Express halts.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:24:09 +0000

The Sponsors Different private owned and Government organizations are participating in arranging number of activities in each of the 57 places where the Science Express halts.
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Mystery of Big-Bang Visitors reading about the mysteries of Big-Bang on a fluorescent display panel.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:25:18 +0000

Mystery of Big-Bang Visitors reading about the mysteries of Big-Bang on a fluorescent display panel.
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Digging up about Stars Students and their teacher around an interactive panel browsing information about the Stars and the Universe.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:26:48 +0000

Digging up about Stars Students and their teacher around an interactive panel browsing information about the Stars and the Universe.
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The Time Tunnel The time tunnel takes you on a journey through time after the Big-Bang and brings before you the history of birth and evolution of the planets/Stars and the Universe.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:36:58 +0000

The Time Tunnel The time tunnel takes you on a journey through time after the Big-Bang and brings before you the history of birth and evolution of the planets/Stars and the Universe.
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The Time Tunnel (2) People taking a visual journey to understand the birth of the Universe and the creation and evolution of its various stars and planets.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:38:22 +0000

The Time Tunnel (2) People taking a visual journey to understand the birth of the Universe and the creation and evolution of its various stars and planets.
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Science Express: The Knowledge Window Two children looking through a window of the train to the queue of the visitors, came to see the exhibition.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:39:36 +0000

Science Express: The Knowledge Window Two children looking through a window of the train to the queue of the visitors, came to see the exhibition.
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Queue of Visitors A long queue of curious visitors waiting outside Science Express for their turn.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:40:48 +0000

Queue of Visitors A long queue of curious visitors waiting outside Science Express for their turn.
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The smaller Universe Scientific staff Ms. Nidhi Mehta explaining the mysteries of miniature Universe, the Nano Cosmos, to the audience.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:42:01 +0000

The smaller Universe Scientific staff Ms. Nidhi Mehta explaining the mysteries of miniature Universe, the Nano Cosmos, to the audience.
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The Nano pictures Scientific staff Ms Nidhi Mehta showing some photographs from the nano world to the audience.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:43:30 +0000

The Nano pictures Scientific staff Ms Nidhi Mehta showing some photographs from the nano world to the audience.
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The Model A model of a crystal showing the crystal plains, was put on display in the train.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:44:35 +0000

The Model A model of a crystal showing the crystal plains, was put on display in the train.
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Interior of Science Express At the entry of a new section: "what is Life?". Each section begins with a fluorescent column displaying the title of the section and a one-liner describing the theme.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:45:56 +0000

Interior of Science Express At the entry of a new section: "what is Life?". Each section begins with a fluorescent column displaying the title of the section and a one-liner describing the theme.
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Inquisitive visitor An inquisitive visitor to the train going through the information detailed on a fluorescent display board.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:47:17 +0000

Inquisitive visitor An inquisitive visitor to the train going through the information detailed on a fluorescent display board.
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A little visitor The little listener with her parents seems to be visibly bored while the scientific staff was explaining the theme of the section.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:48:34 +0000

A little visitor The little listener with her parents seems to be visibly bored while the scientific staff was explaining the theme of the section.
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Chemistry of Life Mr. Ashwin Prajapati, the scientific staff, explaining the essence of molecular biology to the audience, in "What is Life?" section.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:49:53 +0000

Chemistry of Life Mr. Ashwin Prajapati, the scientific staff, explaining the essence of molecular biology to the audience, in "What is Life?" section.
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Sharing knowledge Mr. Ashwin Prajapati, the scientific staff, explaining vehemently the molecular constituents of life to his audience.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:51:10 +0000

Sharing knowledge Mr. Ashwin Prajapati, the scientific staff, explaining vehemently the molecular constituents of life to his audience.
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Absorbing knowledge Visitors to the exhibition are satisfying their curiosity and enriching themselves with all the contents put on display inside the train.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:52:44 +0000

Absorbing knowledge Visitors to the exhibition are satisfying their curiosity and enriching themselves with all the contents put on display inside the train.
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Studious girl A little girl taking notes in the dim light of the display box beside her.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:53:53 +0000

Studious girl A little girl taking notes in the dim light of the display box beside her.
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Molecule of heredity A model of chromosome, a bio-entity responsible for the expression of our hereditary traits, on display in a glass box.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:55:14 +0000

Molecule of heredity A model of chromosome, a bio-entity responsible for the expression of our hereditary traits, on display in a glass box.
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The Magic Box Visitors looking through the glass box, containing the skeletal structure of a rat embryo, in amazement.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:56:16 +0000

The Magic Box Visitors looking through the glass box, containing the skeletal structure of a rat embryo, in amazement.
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Uncovering the mind The section in Science Express that tries to explain to the visitors all the mysteries behind our mind.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:57:31 +0000

Uncovering the mind The section in Science Express that tries to explain to the visitors all the mysteries behind our mind.
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The Tunnel A visitor inside the train is crossing the connector to enter a new section of the exhibition.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:58:37 +0000

The Tunnel A visitor inside the train is crossing the connector to enter a new section of the exhibition.
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Unravelling mysteries of Mind Visitors browsing through different topics on Mind and Conciousness, on an interactive display board.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:00:29 +0000

Unravelling mysteries of Mind Visitors browsing through different topics on Mind and Conciousness, on an interactive display board.
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Explaining the Illusion Mr. Anil Singh, the scientific staff, demonstrating and explaining how our eyes sometimes fool ourselves.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:02:17 +0000

Explaining the Illusion Mr. Anil Singh, the scientific staff, demonstrating and explaining how our eyes sometimes fool ourselves.
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Exploring the Brain An interactive Model of Human Brain that explains functions of different parts of the brain on pressing buttons.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:03:42 +0000

Exploring the Brain An interactive Model of Human Brain that explains functions of different parts of the brain on pressing buttons.
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Exploring the Brain (2) Students around an interactive Model of Human Brain. It explains the functions of different portions of the brain on pressing buttons at its base.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:05:01 +0000

Exploring the Brain (2) Students around an interactive Model of Human Brain. It explains the functions of different portions of the brain on pressing buttons at its base.
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Consciousness - Simple to Complex An audience watching a video on chimpanzees explaining their social life, use of tools and other expressions of their intelligence.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:06:17 +0000

Consciousness - Simple to Complex An audience watching a video on chimpanzees explaining their social life, use of tools and other expressions of their intelligence.
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Thirst for Knowledge Inquisitive visitors are browsing through different display boards inside the train.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:07:40 +0000

Thirst for Knowledge Inquisitive visitors are browsing through different display boards inside the train.
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Looking towards future The section has been designed to get the visitors acquainted with the upcoming technologies and their implications.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:08:54 +0000

Looking towards future The section has been designed to get the visitors acquainted with the upcoming technologies and their implications.
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Guiding through the future Mr. Santhosh Kumar Cheera, the scientific staff, explains the audience what technology has to offer us in terms of future possibilities.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:10:28 +0000

Guiding through the future Mr. Santhosh Kumar Cheera, the scientific staff, explains the audience what technology has to offer us in terms of future possibilities.
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The miniaturized world Mr. Santhosh Kumar Cheera explaining different chip technologies, used in electronics, biotechnology and many other areas of scientific work, to the audience.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:11:40 +0000

The miniaturized world Mr. Santhosh Kumar Cheera explaining different chip technologies, used in electronics, biotechnology and many other areas of scientific work, to the audience.
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Browsing through Visitors to the exhibition are using an interactive terminal to browse through the information regarding future possibilities in science and technology.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:12:57 +0000

Browsing through Visitors to the exhibition are using an interactive terminal to browse through the information regarding future possibilities in science and technology.
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Welcome to innovation "Igniting Ideas" is a section to showcase some of the innovative works currently in progress in Germany and to pursue young fertile minds of India to consider Germany as a destination for their scientific careers.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:15:27 +0000

Welcome to innovation "Igniting Ideas" is a section to showcase some of the innovative works currently in progress in Germany and to pursue young fertile minds of India to consider Germany as a destination for their scientific careers.
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Sparking with ideas Mr. Gautam Prajapati, the scientific staff, explaining to the audience the automated control mechanisms through remote sensing, etc. for our future cars.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:16:36 +0000

Sparking with ideas Mr. Gautam Prajapati, the scientific staff, explaining to the audience the automated control mechanisms through remote sensing, etc. for our future cars.
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A patient ear Mr. Gautam Prajapati, the scientific staff, listening patiently to the queries of a visitor before answering them.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:17:56 +0000

A patient ear Mr. Gautam Prajapati, the scientific staff, listening patiently to the queries of a visitor before answering them.
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No looking back Science encourages to take challenges, not only within the confine of a laboratory but in every walk of life. It contributes clear vision and rational thinking, thus helping the human race to move forward.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:19:11 +0000

No looking back Science encourages to take challenges, not only within the confine of a laboratory but in every walk of life. It contributes clear vision and rational thinking, thus helping the human race to move forward.
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Connecting India A proposed roadway connecting the major cities of all the states in India, that is supposed to boost up inter-state business and to increase communication and collaboration.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:20:36 +0000

Connecting India A proposed roadway connecting the major cities of all the states in India, that is supposed to boost up inter-state business and to increase communication and collaboration.
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Round the Globe An interactive globe that takes the visitors on a trip to different countries on the Earth. You press a button on the map and information regarding the country, its people, culture, etc. are shown on the display screen along with some small video footages on the country.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:21:53 +0000

Round the Globe An interactive globe that takes the visitors on a trip to different countries on the Earth. You press a button on the map and information regarding the country, its people, culture, etc. are shown on the display screen along with some small video footages on the country.
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Aging circles Little children surrounding a cross section of wood in awe after learning how age of a tree can be gauged from the rings in a tree trunk.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:23:13 +0000

Aging circles Little children surrounding a cross section of wood in awe after learning how age of a tree can be gauged from the rings in a tree trunk.
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Unrhythmic swing Mr. Mehul Suthar, a scientific staff, explaining the function of a chaotic pendulum to the audience.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:24:26 +0000

Unrhythmic swing Mr. Mehul Suthar, a scientific staff, explaining the function of a chaotic pendulum to the audience.
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Extraterrestrial A visitor to the exhibition is touching a piece of iron came to the Earth along with a meteorite fall, to have a feel of extraterrestrial.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:25:43 +0000

Extraterrestrial A visitor to the exhibition is touching a piece of iron came to the Earth along with a meteorite fall, to have a feel of extraterrestrial.
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Youngest science enthusiast A little baby visiting the exhibition on her mother's lap.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:26:56 +0000

Youngest science enthusiast A little baby visiting the exhibition on her mother's lap.
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Sky gazing Mr. Kaustuv Chaudhury of Kolkata Astronomy Centre is welcoming the visitors to the world of stars and planets.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:28:06 +0000

Sky gazing Mr. Kaustuv Chaudhury of Kolkata Astronomy Centre is welcoming the visitors to the world of stars and planets.
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Soak it up Visitors to the Science Express are engrossed by the ocean of knowledge presented before them.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:29:14 +0000

Soak it up Visitors to the Science Express are engrossed by the ocean of knowledge presented before them.
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Gravitational lens Theory of Relativity has explained that presence of matter can deflect the path of a light ray. Thus massive cosmic bodies can act as a "Gravitational Lens". An optical simulation of deflection of light rays by a gravitational lens.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:30:16 +0000

Gravitational lens Theory of Relativity has explained that presence of matter can deflect the path of a light ray. Thus massive cosmic bodies can act as a "Gravitational Lens". An optical simulation of deflection of light rays by a gravitational lens.
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Driven by technology A poster display of India's achievements in the application of technological advancements to its social benefit.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:31:25 +0000

Driven by technology A poster display of India's achievements in the application of technological advancements to its social benefit.
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The Mobile Exhibition Visitors outside the train at Howrah station. From February 7th to 11th, this year, its address was the 22nd platform of Howrah station.

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:32:34 +0000

The Mobile Exhibition Visitors outside the train at Howrah station. From February 7th to 11th, this year, its address was the 22nd platform of Howrah station.
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