Your next chapter in fundamental research could start here. Applications are now open for TIFR Graduate School GS-2027, the nationwide entrance examination for PhD and Integrated MSc-PhD programmes at TIFR centres across India. From understanding living systems to exploring the laws of nature, building intelligent systems and advancing mathematical sciences, GS-2027 offers research opportunities across a wide range of disciplines. Programmes include: Biology | Chemistry | Computer Science | Learning, Information & Data Sciences (LIDS) | Mathematics | Physics | Applied Computational Math | Physics of Life | Science Education 📝 Exam on 13 Dec 2026 🗓️ Apply by 25 Oct, 11 PM Fee Waiver Deadline: Oct 11, 11 PM Ready to apply? Scan the QR code or visit: tifr.link/gs-admissions Explore the programmes, eligibility requirements and FAQs before applying. #TIFRGS2027 #GraduateSchool #PhD #Research #Science #HigherEducation #ScienceCareers #Admissions

𝗙𝗖𝗦 𝗫𝗩𝗜𝗜: 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗹𝘂𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆, organized by ACS, BITS Hyderabad, @TIFRH_buzz, and the Fluorescence Society: Oct 23, ONLINE event @TIFRScience @SenSobhan @anidchemiitb @SudiptaMaiti13

@iitbombay & @TIFRScience are organising a Lab Leadership Course for Group Leaders in Biological Sciences. 📅 17 to 19 November 2026 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 👉buff.ly/m6mdb7W

𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚 | 𝐌𝐒𝐕-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟓: 𝐀 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐 | 𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟓 (𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬): 𝐀 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭 The second article of this edition presents the Mega Science Vision-2035 (MSV-2035) report on High Energy Physics (HEP), which provides an overview of the mega science report on high energy physics. It focuses on key questions such as the nature of dark matter and dark energy, the origin of masses and the matter-antimatter asymmetry in the Universe, and sets out pathways to address them through experiments at the energy, intensity and cosmic frontiers. The article also highlights the contributions of Indian scientists to experiments such as CMS, ALICE and Belle II, and recommends priority Mega Science Projects across collider, underground, neutrino and astroparticle experiments. It further suggests administrative measures, such as a Mega Science Coordination Unit and a dedicated MSP budget, and calls for building infrastructure in India so that future MSPs hosted in the country can attract the international community. 📖 Explore more in the article by Dr @amol_dighe, Professor, Department of Theoretical Physics, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (@TIFRScience) and access the full magazine here: psa.gov.in/CMS/web/sites/def… #VigyanDhara #MegaScienceVision2035

Ankona Datta, faculty at the Department of Chemical Sciences @tifrscience has been awarded the James Hoeschele AsBIC Award, which recognises outstanding mid-career researchers in biological inorganic chemistry across the Asia-Pacific region. The award recognises Ankona's work in pushing the frontiers of molecular imaging and metal ion sensing by strategic and elegant employment of bio-mimetic and coordination chemistry, acheiving research excellence in the field. Prof. Datta will be honoured at the 12th AsBIC Conference in Jaipur, where she will also deliver an award lecture.

𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚 | 𝐌𝐒𝐕-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟓: 𝐀 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐 | 𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐒𝐕-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟓 | 𝐀𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The first article of this edition introduces Mega Science Projects (MSPs), which are large and technologically complex experimental facilities requiring considerable human, capital, and financial resources. MSPs are essential in fields such as High Energy Physics (HEP), as scientists investigate matter at extremely small, sub-nuclear scales, which requires accelerators, advanced detectors and powerful computing systems. Modern research in Astronomy & Astrophysics (A&A) also employs large experimental facilities to advance the frontiers of knowledge. The Higgs boson and gravitational waves are among the landmark discoveries made possible by MSPs that the global scientific community built together. India’s Mega Science Vision-2035 (MSV-2035) covers six disciplines: Nuclear Physics; High Energy Physics; Accelerator Science and Technology and Applications; Astronomy & Astrophysics; Climate Research; and Ecology & Environmental Science. 📖 Explore more in the article by Dr Praveer Asthana, PSA Fellow, OPSA, and read the September 2026 edition of the MSV-2035 magazine at: psa.gov.in/CMS/web/sites/def… #VigyanDhara #MegaScienceVision2035

𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐋𝐚𝐛 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 | 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐚 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞 🔗 Read the conversation: scisoup.org/in/2026/10/14/sc… @NCBS_Bangalore @TIFRScience @Ratnesh_thakur @SciComm_India @SciSoupIndia #SciSoupLabStories

This Navratri, we’ll chase nine fun questions, dipping into some physics, mathematics, chemistry and perhaps even biology along the way. No special knowledge needed, just your ears, eyes, curiosity, and perhaps a willingness to clap along!

In this conversation with @knowtimetofly, Prof. G. Ravindra Kumar, a leading experimental laser physicist at @TIFRScience and 2015 Infosys Prize laureate in Physical Sciences, discusses the science behind lasers, nonlinear optics, and high-energy-density physics. He also shares his thoughts on science education in India, making a case for curiosity, questioning, and hands-on experimental research over rote learning. As he points out, building India's technological capabilities depends on investing in strong scientific research. The conversation also covers the history of the race to invent the laser and the impact of laser technology on scientific research and its applications. Prof. Kumar discusses the importance of experimental physics and the need for a science education system that encourages students to question, investigate, and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them. Watch the full interview: piped.video/watch?v=BTHMxbvF… #physics #scientificresearch #laserphysics #scienceeducation #experimentalphysics #TIFR #infosysprize #ravindrakumar #youtubevideo

🔬 Interested in biological research? NCBS-TIFR’s 2-year MSc (by Research) programme offers research from Day 1, interdisciplinary training and a monthly scholarship. August 2027 intake applications open soon! 📩 mscbiology@ncbs.res.in @TIFRScience

𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚 | 𝐌𝐒𝐕-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟓: 𝐀 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐: 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 & 𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬 The September 2026 edition of Mega Science Vision-2035 (MSV-2035) exercise, brings together the highlights of the MSV-2035 reports (HEP and A&A). It showcases the role of Mega Science Projects, the challenges, and the scientific and technological benefits they bring. This edition includes: 🔹 Foreword by the PSA, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, outlines how High Energy Physics (HEP) gave rise to Mega Science, its extension to astronomy and astrophysics (A&A). It traces the shift from the LHC to large-scale astronomy projects. 🔹 Mega Science and MSV-2035: An Introduction by Dr Praveer Asthana, explains why various Mega Science research facilities are needed and explores how the MSV-2035 exercise, covering six disciplines, came about. 🔹 Mega Science Vision-2035 (HEP): A Quest Towards Understanding Nature at its Smallest by Prof. Amol Dighe, summarises the HEP report and brings key scientific questions, pathways and recommendations for future HEP projects. 🔹 Mega Science Vision-2035 (A&A): From the Sun to the Cosmic Horizon by Prof. G. C. Anupama summarises the A&A report and explores science priorities and national and international facilities shaping Indian astronomy. 🔹 Featured Interview: Glimpses into the World of High Energy Physics with Prof. Atul Gurtu discusses India's journey from cosmic rays to the LHC. (psa.gov.in/CMS/web/redirect/…) 🔹 Featured Interview: Unlocking the Frontiers of the Celestial World with Prof. Ajit K. Kembhavi discusses astronomy's heritage, its role in AI and big data, and a message for young scientists. (psa.gov.in/CMS/web/redirect/…) 🔹 A Brief History of High Energy Physics in India by Prof. Sreerup Raychaudhuri gives a glimpse into the history of HEP; from early pioneers to India's contribution to the Higgs boson discovery. 🔹 Landscape of Astronomy & Astrophysics in India by Prof. Jasjeet Singh Bagla covers the different forms of asttronomy, India's observatories, important discoveries and major facilities; from Kodaikanal to AstroSat. 🔹 Perspectives presents views from the @DAEIndia , Department of Space (@isro) and @IndiaDST chiefs on managing mega science projects in India. 📖 Read the magazine at: psa.gov.in/CMS/web/sites/def… #VigyanDhara #MegaScienceVision2035

𝐕𝐢𝐠𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚 | 𝐌𝐒𝐕-2035: 𝐀 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 1: 𝐍𝐮𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐒&𝐓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 The April 2026 edition of Vigyan Dhara Magazine focuses on the highlights of the detailed reports of Mega Science Vision-2035 in Nuclear Physics and Accelerator S&T Applications. This issue explores the concept of mega science and the importance of nuclear science and accelerators in advancing scientific knowledge and promoting national development and prosperity. This edition includes: ➡️Foreword by PSA Prof. @AjaySoodIISc, highlighting the need for mega science initiatives and the efforts that underlie the national mega science enterprise. ➡️Mega Science and MSV-2035- An introduction by Dr Praveer Asthana which provides a comprehensive overview of mega science and the MSV-2035 Exercise in NP and Accelerator S&T with a focus on its importance. ➡️Mega Science Vision-2035: Nuclear Physics by Dr @amol_dighe and Dr @bedangamohanty gives an overview of the MSV-2035-NP report, including it's salient recommendations. ➡️Mega Science Vision-2035: Accelerator Science & Technology and Applications by Dr Vinit Kumar covers the MSV-2035-ASTA report and its major recommendations. ➡️ Nuclear Science and Accelerator in the Service of the Nation: An article by Dr Amit Roy gives a detailed overview of India's journey in nuclear physics, accelerators and reactors, and their societal applications. This is followed by quotes from Shri Vivek Bhasin, Prof. Jayaram N. Chengalur, Dr Viraj P. Bhanage, Prof. Avinash C Pandey, and Dr Smt. Vaishali Naik. ➡️Mega Science Projects- The National Dimension having featured interviews of Prof. V.S. Ramamurthy and Dr @anil_kakodkar and perspectives of Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty and Prof. @karandi65. This section covers the evolution of mega science program in the country, tracing India's evolution from a contributor to being a global partner. Featured Interview with Prof. V.S. Ramamurthy: piped.video/watch?v=-2vzaE22… Featured Interview with Dr Anil Kakodkar: piped.video/watch?v=ue8Jx2HL… Read the #VigyanDhara Magazine here: psa.gov.in/CMS/web/sites/def… @DAEIndia | @IndiaDST | @IndiaBARC | @TIFRScience | @iuac_official | @niser_official #MSV2035 #MegaScience #MegaScienceVision

Prof. Mahan Mj has received the inaugural KRS Sastry Prize, instituted and administered by @iiscbangalore. The 2026 prize recognises his fundamental contributions to geometry, groups, dynamics and probability, including his work on Cannon–Thurston maps. Prof. Mahan Mj is a faculty at the School of Mathematics, TIFR, Mumbai.

What does a legacy in computer science look like? Join us as we celebrate the life and work of Prof. Rangaswamy Narasimhan, a pioneer of computer science research in India and a distinguished member of the TIFR community. Over two days, researchers from India and abroad will come together to discuss contemporary directions in learning, information, and theoretical computer science, and share reflections on Prof. Narasimhan’s influence as a colleague, mentor and collaborator. 📅 10–11 December 2026 📍 Homi Bhabha Auditorium, TIFR, Mumbai 🎟️ Entry by registration only 🔗 Register: tifr.res.in/rncentenary/ #TIFRScience #Narasimhan100 #ComputerScience

High-Sensitivity, Dual Ratiometric and Turn-on ABATaRs for Multiplexed Temporal Imaging of Ferroptosis Hallmarks in Living Cells | ChemRxiv chemrxiv.org/doi/full/10.264… Check-our ABATaRs 2.0 just out. We report Raman Sensors that can quantify Iron ions in living cells! @TIFRScience

Wednesday Colloquium at TIFR, Mumbai Speaker: Prof. Siddharth Karkare, Arizona State University Title: Ultracold and Ultrafast Electron Beams for Microscopy and Accelerators 📆 Date & Time: October 7, 2026 at 1600 hrs 📍 Venue: AG66 🔗 YouTube Live: piped.video/live/BKcNPg_64Ro…

More career stories in these short videos on @TIFRScience Career guidance website. We asked our alumni when how and what preparations they did to transition to their jobs outside academia. TIFR | Academics tifr.res.in/academics/career… @network_alba @IBROorg

What happens when seemingly different areas of mathematics start talking to each other? At the School of Mathematics, researchers in the Random Geometry group explore connections between probability, geometry, and dynamics. Their work brings together objects that can look very different and reveals structures that emerge across them. The group was recently featured by ICM TV ahead of the International Congress of Mathematicians, held in July. The resulting film offers a glimpse into the people, ideas and conversations shaping research in random geometry at TIFR. 🎥 Watch the full video on ICM's YouTube: piped.video/CmUaAQRgMqE #TIFRScience #RandomGeometry #ICM2026