Sharing my latest and very insightful interview with Prof. Shukla, senior scientist at IISc.
India has been a key global producer of the red pigment laccaic acid for millennia, using it in textiles, food coloring, handicrafts, and traditional art. Long believed to be made by the lac insect, new research from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) reveals that the pigment is actually produced by a yeast-like fungus living inside the insect.
The interview is featured on ETV Bharat and also published as an editorial in a leading national newspaper from New Delhi. Professor discussed the fascinating role of the lac insect in producing the red pigment used in iconic lac bangles.
It’s a must-read—both intriguing and significant!
