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Experience a unique interdisciplinary event that merges science and art through a reading from the book "Two Revolutions: Einstein's Relativity and Quantum Physics," co-authored by renowned black hole physicist C. V. Vishveshwara and theoretical physicist Smitha Vishveshwara. Explore the twin revolutions of Einstein's relativity and quantum physics through personal reflections and imaginative storytelling that spans themes from quantum mechanics to cosmic phenomena. Witness dramatized dialogues performed by theatre educators Vijay Padaki and Minti Jain alongside author Smitha Vishveshwara, complemented by an interpretive Bharatanatyam dance performance by Suma Krishnamurthy that interprets the story of the Universe and the rhythm of scientific discovery through movement. Enjoy Karnatak musical accompaniment by Lavanya Krishnamurthy and insights from guest astrophysicist Parameswaran Ajith, all anchored by astrophysicist Prajval Shastri. Learn about C. V. Vishveshwara's groundbreaking discovery of quasi-normal modes of black holes—vibrational modes analogous to a bell's ringdown that were later confirmed by gravitational wave observations—and discover how his daughter Smitha continues the legacy of innovative science communication by blending physics with creative arts to make complex scientific concepts accessible to diverse audiences.
