Direct PhD from IISc and IITs: Process, Pros ,and Cons

Many people have asked me about the process and details about doing a direct PhD from IISc and IITs. I had an earlier video uploaded which I had to take down owing to some reasons. This is a newer version of that conversation.

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Hello everyone, I am Anil Vishnu, a techie turned bioengineering researcher. I am into medical device development as part of my research. I am an aspiring scientist by day and a science and creative communicator by night.

Please check out my website here:https://www.anilvishnugk.com/ for other interesting content.

My mobile research work desk consists of the following items:

VIP Skybag lunar laptop backpack: https://amzn.to/3fPPN4Z
Sandisk Extreme Portable Rugged external hardisk (500 GB): https://amzn.to/3jCXgXA
Sandisk Extreme Portable Rugged external hardisk (1 TB): https://amzn.to/30Dmc8s
Portronics Foldable Laptop Stand: https://amzn.to/30QcEae
iPad Air 3: https://amzn.to/3eU0GRW
Senheisser HD 4.5 BT active noise cancellation headphones (for focused work): https://amzn.to/3jxlxy0

I have covered this in an earlier video here:    • My pack-and-go research workdesk setu...  

I also travel a lot (or I used to is the right word) on my Bajaj V15.
Cameras I use to make my modest travel videos (not really my forte but):

Canon Powershot G7X Mark II: https://amzn.to/3ePwgjO
Manfrotto mini tripod: https://amzn.to/2ZVtDZz
GoPro Hero 2018

The following books have helped me grow as a better individual and a better scientist:

Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/2CS7jam
The Happiness Project by Gretchen Ruben: https://amzn.to/39u6GzF
Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Everyday by Jake and JZ: https://amzn.to/2OUc4mr
The Now Habit by Neil Fiore: https://amzn.to/2OUTb2v
The Emperor of All Maladies: https://amzn.to/2OZt0YJ
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Healthy Life by Hector Garcia: https://amzn.to/32VOGx9
The elements of style, by Strunk and White: https://amzn.to/2OVs07I

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Thank you!
Anil