Science Under Siege In US: India’s Big Chance For Brain Gain

In a world where science has long been the bedrock of progress, the United States—once the undisputed leader in research and innovation—is witnessing an unprecedented assault on its scientific ecosystem. Under President Donald Trump’s administration, policies that dismantle diversity initiatives, undermine vaccine programmes, and hollow out premier research institutions have sent shockwaves through the global scientific community. For India, this seismic shift offers a rare and strategic opportunity: to reverse decades of brain drain and position itself as a global hub for science and technology. Time for brain gain. NDTV’s Science Editor Pallava Bagla spoke to renowned Professor Yamuna Krishnan of the Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, USA.