He is also known for work on history of science and scientific method in ancient India, especially his 1977 book Science and Society in Ancient India on the ancient physicians Charaka and Sushruta.
Ia juga dikenal atas karyanya tentang sejarah sains dan metode saintifik di India kuno, khususnya buku tahun 1977 buatannya Science and Society in Ancient India tentang fisikawan kuno Charaka dan Sushruta.