| Author(s) and Co-Author(s) with Affiliation: Saili Keshri(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Renu Devi(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Chandan Watts(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Amrutha S(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Shivani Gupta(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Rupesh Behera(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Khushbu K(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Ajay Saini(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Shashank Gairola(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Shatakshi Chamoli(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Savitha M S(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Arav Jayaprasad(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Sunit Sundar Pradhan(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Reena Chaudhary(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Ayushi Chhipa(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Yuvasri G(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Gitika Rameshan(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Anjali K(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Tulip Ray(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Saurao Upare(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Navaneeth M P(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Aman Kumar(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India), Saurav Biswas(Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru - 560034, India) |
| Abstract: “DOOT”, meaning messenger in Sanskrit: दूत [dūta], seeks to bring together diverse factions under one platform, truly embodying its name. In 2020, a group of young astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, embarked on a journey to bring the wonders of science to readers through a magazine. Our primary objective is to communicate intricate yet exciting developments in science, particularly astronomy, to the general audience, providing the IIA community with a platform to create awareness about the depth and complexities of astronomy and astrophysics. This initiative has grown remarkably, completing its fifth year with 11 issues and over 150 articles. To enhance accessibility and provide an immersive experience, we started the DOOT YouTube channel in 2024, featuring interviews with eminent scientists and outreach programmes. Additionally, we launched a students’ podcast series, whose first episode aired in January 2025, involving interviews with senior PhD students who share their experiences and research at IIA. Keeping up with the digital era, we will adopt an additional online platform allowing continuous article submission and publishing throughout the year. The magazine brings forth contributions in the form of research-based review articles, creative works including art, poetry, and satire, interviews with renowned scientists, simplified scientific explanations, shared experiences from the IIA fraternity, career guidance from alumni, stories from field stations, and astrophotography. With a consistent and multifaceted approach, we strive to engage a wider audience and broaden the scope of our e-magazine. |
