Science has always been humanity’s most powerful instrument of understanding — a bridge between curiosity and creation. The newly released book, December Maahinyaateel Vidnyanyatree (Shaastradnya Jeevan-Charitr Sangrah), authored by the internationally acclaimed scientist and writer Dr. Vitthalrao Bhi. Khyade, celebrates this very spirit of discovery through the life stories of some of the world’s most influential scientists born in the month of December.
The book is part of Dr. Khyade’s ongoing Vigyaanayaatri series — an inspiring initiative aimed at popularizing science through biographies written in Marathi, one of India’s classical Indo-Aryan languages. The December volume focuses on the birth anniversaries of legendary figures such as Sir Kariamanikkam Srinivasa Krishnan, Theodor Schwann, Howard Martin Temin, Irawati Dinkar Karve, Srinivasa Ramanujan Iyengar, and Sir Isaac Newton — scientists whose revolutionary ideas have reshaped the world’s understanding of nature and the universe.
The author thoughtfully aligns this book’s release with Indian National Mathematics Day (22 December), celebrated in honor of the mathematical genius Srinivasa Ramanujan. Through these meticulously researched biographies, Dr. Khyade commemorates the scientists’ immense contributions to knowledge, innovation, and progress. He explores not only what these brilliant minds discovered but also how they thought — the intellectual journeys, challenges, and sparks of imagination that led to their breakthroughs.
Each chapter in December Maahinyaateel Vidnyanyatree is crafted to appeal to both young readers and seasoned scholars. The book highlights how science advances through observation, experimentation, and a passion for truth. Readers gain insights into the way discoveries emerge — from Isaac Newton’s laws that defined classical mechanics to Ramanujan’s infinite series that continue to influence modern mathematics.
Dr. Khyade’s simple yet elegant writing style makes complex ideas approachable, while his deep understanding of science gives the book academic credibility. More than a compilation of biographies, the book serves as a tribute to the timeless quest for knowledge. It reminds readers that science is not confined to laboratories; it lives in the human spirit — in curiosity, perseverance, and imagination.
About the Author
Dr. Vitthalrao Bhi. Khyade is an eminent Indian scientist, educator, and author with a distinguished career in zoology and biological sciences. He served over three decades as a Professor at Shardabai Pawar Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Baramati under the Agricultural Development Trust and earlier at Rajendra Vidyalaya and Junior College, Khandala (Satara).
His pioneering research includes the use of juvenoid compounds, herbal and terpene-based extracts, and Stevia Inulin in improving silk production through silkworm biology. His studies on Black Soldier Fly (BSF) have opened new possibilities in anti-aging, immunity enhancement, and cancer treatment.
Dr. Khyade has authored over 300 research papers, including 30 co-authored with Nobel Laureates, and received more than 30 international awards for his outstanding contributions to science. He continues to promote scientific awareness through his initiative, Dr. APIS-Science-Spectrum, and is widely recognized for his dedication to education, research, and writing.
With December Maahinyaateel Vidnyanyatree, Dr. Khyade once again proves that science and literature can coexist beautifully — inspiring minds, honoring history, and awakening a sense of wonder about the world we live in.