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TIFR is a research institute & Deemed University for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science & Science Education, under the Dept of Atomic Energy, Govt of India.

Website https://main.tifr.res.in/ | Science Communication https://tifr.res.in/scicomm
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Prof. Sabyasachi Mukherjee, School of Mathematics, @tifr.res.in, received the Infosys Prize 2025 in Mathematical Sciences for his groundbreaking work linking the dynamics of Kleinian group actions and complex dynamics.

#TIFR #InfosysPrize #Mathematics #ComplexDynamics
November 13, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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Prof. Anjana Badrinarayanan, @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social, has been awarded the Infosys Prize 2025 in Life Sciences for her pioneering research uncovering how DNA damage is repaired and how genome integrity is maintained in cells.

#TIFR #InfosysPrize #LifeSciences #DNARepair
November 13, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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#AwardAlert Prof. Anjana Badrinarayanan (@ncbsbangalore.bsky.social) and Prof. Sabyasachi Mukherjee (TIFR, Mumbai) have been awarded the Infosys Prize 2025 in Life Sciences and Mathematical Sciences, respectively.

#TIFRScience #InfosysPrize #Mathematics #LifeSciences
November 13, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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A digital cartoon book, 'Tuning Mental Frameworks' by TIFR faculty, Deepa Chari & Vandana Nanal, was recently released.

It explores themes of gender bias, imposter syndrome & implicit bias, encouraging reflection & dialogue on creating equitable, inclusive spaces in science.

#Booksky #TIFRScience
November 11, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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Why do mathematicians care about knots, symmetry, and curved universes?

Join Prof. Martin Bridson (@ox.ac.uk ) at TIFR as he unravels how these ideas connect geometry, topology, and the very nature of “hard” problems.

🗓 Nov 12, 2025 | 🕔 5 PM |📍Homi Bhabha Auditorium, TIFR, Mumbai
November 7, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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#AwardAlert TIFR faculty have been honored with the #RashtriyaVigyanPuraskar, India’s highest recognition for excellence in science & innovation.
🔹Jayant Narlikar (Vigyan Ratna, posthumously)
🔹Mahan Mj (Vigyan Shri)
🔹Deepa Agashe & Sabyasachi Mukherjee (Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar)
October 31, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Today marks the 116th birth anniversary of Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, who was born #OnThisDay in 1909. A visionary physicist, institution-builder, and founding director of TIFR, he laid the foundations of modern scientific research in India.

#HomiBhabha #FoundersDay #TIFRScience
October 30, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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#AwardAlert Congratulations to Amol Dighe (TIFR, Mumbai), Anish Ghosh (TIFR, Mumbai), Rama Govindarajan (ICTS-TIFR) & Mahesh Sankaran (@ncbsbangalore.bsky.social) for being awarded the J.C. Bose Grant by @ANRFIndia for their outstanding research contributions.

#TIFRScience #JCBoseGrant
October 30, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Join Abhishek Sinha for a TIFR Founder’s Day scientific lecture, exploring how robots (and humans) can learn to make quick, optimal decisions in unpredictable environments where the rules keep changing!

📅 Oct 30 | 🕑 2:15 PM
📍 Homi Bhabha Auditorium, TIFR, Mumbai
October 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Anusha Shankar (@tifrhyderabad.bsky.social) delivered a Popular Lecture at @TIFRScience on the occasion of Founder's Day, exploring how tiny birds master light & energy to thrive in changing environments.

This year marks Dr. Homi J. Bhabha’s 116th birth anniversary (October 30).

#FoundersDay
October 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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#PhDdefense Congratulations to Amal Mathew (@amalmathewkkt.bsky.social) on successfully defending his PhD at TIFR, Mumbai, under the guidance of Sandhya P. Koushika (@wormlockholmes.bsky.social), uncovering how neurons sort & transport molecular cargo with precision.

#TIFRScience #Neuroscience
October 29, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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#AwardAlert Prof. Anish Ghosh & Prof. Mythily Ramaswamy from #TIFRScience have been elected as INSA Fellows for 2026.

Their pioneering work in number theory, dynamics & control theory continues to advance mathematical sciences.

More: tifr.res.in/~scicomm/awa...
October 28, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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#4MOST at @eso.org’s VISTA (Chile) has achieved first light!

Dr. Shadab Alam (@tifr.res.in) co-leads Infrastructure Working Group 4, developing sophisticated software that helps separate real cosmic signals from observational artifacts, ensuring the data truly reflects our universe.
October 23, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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What lies beyond the Standard Model?
Join Prof. Matthias Neubert (@mainzuniversity.bsky.social) for the 6th D.P. Roy Memorial Lecture — “Landscapes of Fundamental Physics”.

🗓 Oct 13, 2025 | 🕔 5 PM | 📍 TIFR, Mumbai

More details: theory.tifr.res.in/DPRML

#TIFRScience #PublicLecture #Physics
October 9, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Apply to TIFR’s Graduate School 2026 for our MSc, PhD, and Integrated MSc–PhD programs.

We invite eligible candidates to join our vibrant academic community & contribute to cutting-edge fundamental science research across disciplines.

Know more: www.tifr.res.in/academics/gs...
October 7, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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#AwardAlert Sourav Chatterjee from the Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics at TIFR, Mumbai, has been selected as the recipient of the Prof. Peraiah Foundation Lecture 2025, in recognition of his contributions to Theoretical Astrophysics in India.
#TIFRScience #ScienceInIndia
October 1, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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We can adapt and cope with the stress. But prolonged stress can affect the brain, changing how one feels, think, and even remember. This Sunday, Prof. Vidita Vaidya (@viditavaidya.bsky.social) shall discuss how chronic stress can set the stage for decline in brain functions.

#neuroskyence
September 4, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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Shouvik Chatterjee's group at @tifr.res.in has found that stretching of Mn₃Sn thin films unlocks surprising new magnetic & electronic properties. A simple directional strain transforms its spin arrangement—turning symmetry into functionality.

Read more here: www.tifr.res.in/~scicomm/spo...
August 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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21/end The new students introduced themselves in a light, conversational round, a chance to connect, laugh & share stories. The orientation closed with high tea, with lively conversation setting the tone for friendships and the exciting journey ahead.

@shubhatole.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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18/n Prof. R. Vijayaraghavan, Chair of the Colaba Campus Life Committee (CCLC), spoke about campus living, recreational spaces, facilities, canteen, vibrant cultural activities, and TIFR’s strict anti-ragging policy.
August 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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17/n A power-packed session on Cyber Safety & Ethics by Prof. Ramprasad Saptharishi had students buzzing! He began with a live Mentimeter poll, instantly engaging the crowd as real-time results revealed just how secure (or insecure!) our online habits really are.
August 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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15/n A radiant highlight was the talk by Prof. Arnab Bhattacharya, HBCSE Centre Director and Chair of TIFR’s Science Popularisation & Public Outreach Committee (SPPOC). The torchbearers of TIFR’s outreach are our students, and anyone interested is welcome to pitch in!
August 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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14/n Prof. Sandhya Koushika (@wormlockholmes.bsky.social), co-chair of TIFR’s Gender Harmony Cell, spoke on gender sensitization: the importance of consent was brought out via Tea & Consent (www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZwv...). And important do’s & don’ts for a respectful, inclusive campus culture.
August 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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13/n In the post-lunch session, Director TIFR, Prof. Jayaram N. Chengalur, greeted students warmly with inspiring words, practical advice & a vision of TIFR as a place where curiosity & courage fuel discovery.
August 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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12/n TIFR’s Low-Temperature Facility (LTF): Dr. Srinivasan showed the Linde L280 Helium Liquefier (~35,000 hrs, 60–150 L/hr) and Nitrogen Plant, explaining how cryogenics powers cutting-edge experiments in superconductivity, quantum physics & ultra-low temp research.
August 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM