Time our regulatory bodies and ranking agencies take notice. The Research Integrity Index has now exposed how institutions are gaming publishing metrics. Ranking agencies (unfortunately even NIRF) are incentivising this behaviour. Inaction from our regulatory bodies only makes

For a long time, researchers were waiting for the call of the erstwhile SERB's PI-driven Core Research Grant. The wait is finally over. ANRF now announces a much better and restructured version with more flexibility and enhanced funding. The Advanced Research Grant (ARG) call

Smt Nirmala Sitharaman visits the 2-metre Himalayan Chandra Telescope (HCT) at the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh. The HCT, an advanced optical-infrared telescope, is remotely operated through a dedicated satellite link from the Centre for Research and Education in

First images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory will be released today at 8:30 PM IST - so tune in at youtube.com/live/Zv22_Amsr… NSF-DOE Rubin Observatory IIAstrophysics IUCAA Scipop ARIES Tata Institute of Fundamental Research National Centre for Radio Astrophysics IISER Mohali IIT Kanpur

Here it is: the first set of riches from Rubin's Cosmic Treasure Chest! Introducing U.S. National Science Foundation–DOE Office of Science Rubin Observatory's first wide, deep view: the southern region of the Virgo Cluster. Rubin made this image in just 10.5 hours over parts of 7 nights! youtu.be/Gitit3LwQ20

At a press conference on 11 years of achievements, Secretary, DSTIndia Prof. Abhay Karandikar highlighted India’s growing leadership in global science—from mega collaborations, to heritage revival through SHRI, & launch of Anusandhan National Research Foundation to scale up private sector R&D.

Seeing #ITOFF featured brings a great sense of satisfaction.

📢 We are hiring! Applications are invited for the permanent positions at HBCSE-TIFR, Mumbai. Explore exciting career opportunities and apply now 👉hbcse.tifr.res.in/get-involved/w…

The 47th International School for Young Astronomers will take place at the National Taiwan Normal University, in Taipei, from November 17 to December 5, 2025. **Important Deadline** The deadline for applications is July 1, 2025. iau.org/Iau/News/Ann20…

Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan by JSPS. For outstanding postdoctoral researchers to conduct collaborative research with leading research groups at universities and research institutions in Japan. at jsps.go.jp/english/e-fell… Apply by August 29, 2025, 5 p.m. (JST)

📢 Important Update | Deadline Extended… For convenience of our research fraternity, Call for Proposals under ANRF’s Advanced Research Grant (ARG) has been extended till July 15, 2025. Please submit your proposals before the deadline !! Shivkumar Kalyanaraman Dr. Dipti Kakkar Thukral DSTIndia

📰 India's contribution behind discovery of the heaviest black hole merger deccanherald.com/science/indias… via @deccanherald

Deeply saddened. He was my PhD thesis examiner.

Comet C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) is the 3rd visitor to our solar system from interstellar space & is in the news! The video shows the motion of the comet in successive images from the Himalayan Chandra Telescope #HCT #Hanle #Ladakh youtube.com/shorts/zv5wP-4… DSTIndia Abhay Karandikar Astronomical Soc. India Outreach and Education

The companion appears to orbit the supergiant at a distance just four times that between Earth and the sun, putting the companion within Betelgeuse’s expansive outer atmosphere — a perilous spot for a small star. sciencenews.org/article/betelg…

Watch Special Coverage | NISAR Satellite Launch: India's Eye In The Sky @vishnundtv Pallava Bagla x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

T-2 days to IOAA. Boxes of paper are ready. Soon the jury will debate all day, leaders will translate all night—and by morning, our team will have exam papers printed and on every student’s desk! With crunch‑time coordination, caffeine, and commitment! #IOAA2025 #BehindTheScenes

🌌The 2024 geomagnetic storm that lit up Ladakh skies with rare red auroras created unusual magnetic patterns far beyond their usual latitude, a new study suggests. 📎Find out more: go.nature.com/41BUHfH IIAstrophysics #NatureIndia

Congratulations to the Indian team having won 4 Gold and 1 Silver at the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics #IOAA2025 held in Mumbai, Aug 11-21, 2025. 1/5

Invite the youth (13-25) to join the Reel Making Contest and Poster Making Contest for Emerging Science Technology & Innovation (STI) and to showcase your creative imagery of STI for a #ViksitBharat2047! This #ESTIC2025, let your imagination take flight!