‘Our whole universe was in a hot dense state and then 14 billion years ago expansion started it .’ This episode is about a scientist and one of the giants of cosmology who would have disagreed with the BareNakedLadies theme song to the Big Bang Theory. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar, who passed earlier this month, was, as a scientist, best known for advancing alternate interpretations to the mainstream consensus that the Universe began as Big Bang. But there is much more to him – institution builder, science writer, astrology-debunker and passionate advocate of everyone honing a scientific temper.The Rearview is a podcast where the hosts guide you on a scenic route through the history of science. Filled with fascinating anecdotes, deep archival dives, and a closer look at the quirky minds behind groundbreaking ideas.Hosts: Jacob Koshy and Sobhana K NairEdited and produced by Jude Francis WestonListen to more Rearview podcast episodes: Published – June 02, 2025 06:44 pm IST