The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination - Sir Albert Einstein.
UNIQUE STORIES OF GREAT SCIENTISTS
Iconic scientists who have made path-breaking inventions are adored the world over and remain eternally etched in the history of great people on earth.
And what makes them eminent is not just their discoveries but also the uniqueness they possess – thus for students of science, researchers and innovation enthusiasts, it is pertinent to study those inimitable attributes and features that have taken such achievers to the hall of fame.
While disruptive ideas are at the core of path-breaking breakthroughs, even simple thinking can at times emerge extra-ordinary results. A thought as humble as – Why did the apple fall can result in astounding outcomes. Thus, it is inquisitive mind and innovative thinking that enable one to identify newer out of the box solutions rather than pursuing a PhD in science.
As science is all about discovery of a newer possibility, here we are trying to analyze what goes inside the making of great inventions through the life story of the tribe called ‘scientists’. Knowing their background would throw immense light on how to unravel newer findings and develop great scientific creations.
As internet is abound with biographies of great inventing minds, our focus is not on their life and circumstances, but to explore and understand the irreplaceable qualities behind their great accomplishments. We have short-listed 20 globally famous and 20 renowned Indian inventors in chronological order of their existence to discuss the uniqueness of their contributions to the world of science.