India may hold some of the world’s most important dinosaur discoveries waiting to be uncovered. In this conversation with The Hindu, renowned palaeontologist, bestselling author and Jurassic World consultant Steve Brusatte discusses India’s rich dinosaur heritage, the challenges facing palaeontology in the country, and why more young scientists are needed to explore its fossil treasures. Brusatte also explains how dinosaur discoveries are reshaping our understanding of evolution, why birds are actually living dinosaurs, the debate over the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs, India’s role in that story through the Deccan Traps, and how artificial intelligence is beginning to transform palaeontological research.

Published - June 24, 2026 03:55 pm IST