Varanasi: Banaras Hindu University organised a science show at Swatantra Bhawan on Saturday, featuring live scientific experiments for students from various schools in the city. The programme aimed to promote scientific temper and spark curiosity among students through interactive demonstrations.Addressing the gathering, Vice-Chancellor Prof Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi said science should not remain limited to textbooks but should be understood through its applications in everyday life.Head of the physics department, Prof Rajendra Kumar, said young minds are naturally curious and creative and can excel when provided with proper guidance and a supportive environment. He stressed importance of experiential learning and encouraged students to understand science through observation and experimentation.Director of the Institute of Science, Prof Sanjay Kumar, said true learning is driven by curiosity and interest rather than compulsion. He said the science show was organised to inspire students to develop a genuine interest in science and to make them aware of the vast career opportunities offered by scientific education.Director of the Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Prof A S Raghuvanshi, encouraged students to explore diverse career options in science beyond engineering and medicine.