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Rohini Nilekani Center for Brain and Mind - NCBS @cbmncbs.bsky.social · 19h

📢 @cbmncbs.bsky.social announces CALM-Brain workshop of the Neuroscience Research Symposium-2026 of #manotsavaindia CALM-Brain workshop | December 02, 2026 @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social Details - www.ncbs.res.in/cbm/calm-bra... @tifr.res.in @padinjatr.bsky.social

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Sandhya Koushika @wormlockholmes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Retreat DBS @tifr.res.in. lively discussion on AI and its impact on research

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 25/09/2026

How can contemporary research reshape chemistry education? TIFR’s Department of Chemical Sciences brings together college educators & researchers for a workshop on teaching practice, research exposure & the future of chemistry education in India. 📅 24 Nov | 📍TIFR, Mumbai Apply: tifr.link/j2k4h9

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 24/09/2026

What happens when #art meets engineering? From the Bauhaus to Ars Electronica, TeamLab and Sphere, Jahnavi Phalkey traces how artists, scientists and engineers have collaborated to rethink technology, knowledge and experience. 🎥 Watch the full lecture on TIFR’s YouTube: tifr.link/aaac3 #sciart

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Rohini Nilekani Center for Brain and Mind - NCBS @cbmncbs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In this conversation with Professor Pratima Murthy, former director, @NIMHANS_BLR, @shriyapalc also touches on the NHMS-2 that is currently in the making. Watch here : youtu.be/cOE22cXGd8o @tifr.res.in

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Episode 05 - National Mental Health Survey - India

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Rohini Nilekani Center for Brain and Mind - NCBS @cbmncbs.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

📢📢 Inviting participation to the Neuroscience Research Symposium of Manotsava @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social during December 3-4, 2026. Register at forms.gle/y1MCbymPwtGD... by September 30, 2026. @tifr.res.in @padinjatr.bsky.social

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Rohini Nilekani Center for Brain and Mind - NCBS @cbmncbs.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

#Baaetein by @cbmncbs.bsky.social fosters such open spaces for discussing mental well-being and the evening was another testament to this core idea. @tifr.res.in @padinjatr.bsky.social 3/3

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 23/09/2026

The Lab Leadership Course for Group Leaders in Biological Sciences, supported by @embo.org, is a 3-day course designed to help researchers develop the skills needed to lead effective & empowered research teams. 📅 17–19 Nov 2026 📍 TIFR, Mumbai (Days 1 & 2) & IIT Bombay (Day 3) 🔗 tifr.link/kck18r

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 23/09/2026

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. 📝 Exam on 13 Dec 2026 🗓️ Apply by 25 Oct, 11 PM Fee Waiver Deadline: Oct 11, 11 PM 🔗 tifr.link/gs-admissions #AcademicSky

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 21/09/2026

Where should we look for new fundamental physics? Susobhan Chattopadhyay’s PhD in the Dept of Theoretical Physics at @tifr.res.in explores possible extensions of the Standard Model across scales. His work finds a possible “backdoor” from HEFT to the SM without passing through SMEFT.

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 21/09/2026

What do spin glasses, evolving populations & neural networks have in common? They can all be studied through an “overlap”—a measure of similarity that reveals patterns in complex systems. 🎙️ Overlaps in spin glasses & models of evolution 👤 Prof. Bernard Derrida 📅 24 Sept | 4 PM 📍 AG66, TIFR, Mumbai

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 31/08/2026

Today at @tifr.res.in, CERN Director General Mark Thomson took us on a journey through the remarkable achievements of the LHC, the science of the Higgs boson, and CERN’s exciting plans for the future—including the High-Luminosity LHC and the proposed Future Circular Collider. @cern.bsky.social

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 25/08/2026

Precision counts when you're upgrading for 5× the collision rate of the High-Luminosity LHC at @cern.bsky.social. The #CMS endcap calorimeters are being replaced by the High Granularity Calorimeter #HGCAL: ~27,000 silicon modules that must run for a decade with no chance of repair. #AcademicSky

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AIP Publishing @aip-publishing.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Recent studies on SF-molecular dimers show that maximizing triplet yields requires engineering to dissociate the TT pair rapidly, preventing loss pathways from accumulating across multiple timescales. @jd1278.bsky.social @tifr.res.in Learn more 👇 aippub.org/3RotR9g

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ISDN @isdnsociety.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The #ISDN2027 symposium neuronal morphogenesis and connectivity will be completed by Achintya Srivastava from @tifr.res.in and @shreyasms.bsky.social from Duke University. Online registration for ISDN2027 at JNCASR in Bengaluru, India will open soon via www.isdnsociety.org

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 20/08/2026

1/ @tifr.res.in welcomed the #GS2026 batch of 67 students into its PhD & Integrated MSc-PhD programmes across the Colaba campus and #HBCSE. The orientation day gave them a glimpse of what lies ahead—labs, lectures, art, accelerators and more! #TIFRScience #TIFRwelcomesGS2026

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 11/08/2026

Prof. Deepak Dhar (INSA Distinguished Professor, ICTS-TIFR) has been awarded the 2026 Dirac Medal by @ictp.bsky.social He shares this honor with Bernard Derrida, Marc Mézard & Haim Sompolinsky for foundational contributions linking statistical physics to AI, neuroscience & non-equilibrium systems.

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Rohini Nilekani Center for Brain and Mind - NCBS @cbmncbs.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Join us & First Drop Theatre for the show - A Spotlight on Life 📍 Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 5pm | Bangalore Creative Circus, Yeshwantpur @tifr.res.in @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social @padinjatr.bsky.social

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WebsEdge Science @websedgescience.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Mathematics gets specialized fast – trained deep enough in one field, you can barely talk to someone in another. @tifr.res.in's Random Geometry Centre exists to bridge that gap, one canteen conversation at a time. #ICM2026 sbrew.link/Gp4oPvK7

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Mapping the Geometry of Chaos | Infosys Random Geometry Centre at TIFR

Our mission is to create a collaborative, interdisciplinary hub that pushes forward fundamental research at the intersec

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The InterPlex @theinterplex.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

1/ @tifr.res.in, India's national center for STEM education, was born from a language problem. Now a new variable is entering classrooms: AI trained overwhelmingly on Western data. Physicist Arnab Bhattacharya discusses what that means for science education in this new InterDialogue.

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 29/07/2026

Sabyasachi Mukherjee (Faculty, School of Mathematics, TIFR) delivered an invited lecture at the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM), held this year in Philadelphia, USA. More: www.icm2026.org/event/ac1939... #TIFRScience #Mathematics #icm2026

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Rohini Nilekani Center for Brain and Mind - NCBS @cbmncbs.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Episode 03 of #Baatein podcast by @cbmncbs.bsky.social featuring Prof. Vikram Patel, @harvardmed, is here. The talk is centered around the #community-led efforts to address mental health issues in India. @tifr.res.in @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social @padinjatr.bsky.social 1/3

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 07/07/2026

#AwardAlert TIFR faculty, Prayush Kumar (ICTS-TIFR), Prasad Perlekar (@tifrhyderabad.bsky.social), & Bahadur Singh (TIFR, Mum), have received the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam HPC & AI Award '26 for contributions to high-performance computing in gravitational phys, fluid dynamics & quantum materials, resp.

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 06/07/2026

Research led by Animesh Sah & Dr. Mohamed Rameez from @tifr.res.in, in collaboration with @ox.ac.uk, questions the widely accepted argument that the expansion rate of the universe is accelerating & that this is driven by ‘dark energy’ arising from the quantum vacuum. Read more: tifr.link/cxq0px

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Athale Lab @athalelab.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Amitesh Anand @tifr.res.in biosci talks about #electrontransport #biofilms at #iiserpune

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 12/06/2026

#AwardAlert Dr. Girish Kulkarni (faculty, DTP, @tifr.res.in) has been awarded the Laxminarayana & Nagalaxmi Modali Award (2025) by the Astronomical Society of India. The award recognises outstanding research contributions carried out primarily in India over the past decade. #blackholes #cosmology

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 11/06/2026

Dr. Aradhana Shrivastava will be delivering the Bibha Chowdhury Memorial Lecture at @tifr.res.in today, as a part of Vigyan Vidushi (Physics)2026, jointly organized by TIFR, Mumbai, and the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE-TIFR).

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Rohini Nilekani Center for Brain and Mind - NCBS @cbmncbs.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

This episode is steered by @shriyapalc in conversation with @PTenigma, University of Southern California (USC) Watch - Episode 02 - Part 01 - youtu.be/N7YB4jSeJfU Episode 02 - Part 02 - youtu.be/RHmrKOfhE9I @tifr.res.in @rpadinjat.bsky.social /Ends

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Ep 02 | Part 1 - Peering into the ENIGMA of Alzheimer’s | Prof. Paul Thompson

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 03/06/2026

#AwardAlert Dr. Amitesh Anand (faculty, DBS, @tifr.res.in) has been selected as an INSA Associate Fellow in Molecular & Cell Biology, and Dr. Shilpi Jain (faculty, DHEP, @tifr.res.in) has been selected as an INSA Young Associate in Physics. Read more: tifr.link/cuqcam #TIFRScience #INSA #IAF #IYA

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 03/06/2026

#AwardAlert Prof. Vivek Polshettiwar (faculty, DCS, @tifr.res.in) has been awarded the PIFI Distinguished Scientist by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). #TIFRScience #PIFI #CAS #Nanocatalysis

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 29/05/2026

Dr. Somnath Biswas (Dept of Chem Sci, @tifr.res.in) has received the Prime Minister’s Early Career Research Grant by ANRF. His research on coherent wavepacket spectroscopy aims to decode how electronic & structural dynamics govern properties & function in quantum & energy materials. #TIFRScience

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 22/05/2026

A discovery that'd go on to redefine the international system of units, including the kilogram globally used today. But beyond the equations & measurements lies something deeply human: curiosity. Join Nobel Laureate Prof Klaus von Klitzing for a public lecture at TIFR. Livestream: tifr.link/ijck0i

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Rohini Nilekani Center for Brain and Mind - NCBS @cbmncbs.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

In continuation to the launch of #Baatein podcast series last week by @cbmncbs.bsky.social, presenting the concluding part of the inaugural episode with Prof. Jens Hjerling-Leffler from Karolinska Institutet Episode 01 | Part 02 - youtu.be/NuMwfn0lRSw @tifr.res.in @rpadinjat.bsky.social

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Ep 01- Part 2 | The meandering lanes towards unravelling schizophrenia | Prof.Jens Hjerling-Leffler

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 14/05/2026

What begins as curiosity-driven research can often reshape the world in ways we least expect. Join us for an evening of discussion & insight with some of the world's leading minds in quantum science. Register: tifr.link/zlth0r

What begins as curiosity-driven research can often reshape the world in ways we least expect.

Join us for an evening of conversation and insight with some of the world's leading minds in quantum science. Nobel Laureate Klaus von Klitzing will be joined by distinguished panellists Bertrand Halperin, Allan MacDonald, and Sankar Das Sarma, with the discussion moderated by Jainendra Jain, Founding Director of Lodha Theoretical Physics Institute and recipient of the Wolf Prize 2026.

Presented by Lodha Foundation in collaboration with Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, this public lecture explores how quantum research continues to influence technology, healthcare, energy, and our understanding of the universe itself.

The lecture is open to all. No prior background in quantum physics required.

Register: https://tifr.link/zlth0r

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 09/05/2026

A question that shapes the future: Why does quantum research matter? Join us for a public lecture at TIFR, Mumbai, in collaboration with the Lodha Foundation: Why Quantum Research Matters: From Curiosity to Real-World Impact Register here: tifr.link/zlth0r

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Optica Publishing Group @opg.optica.org · 06/05/2026

On this #WelcomeNewEditorsWednesday, we'd like to welcome our incoming #OPG_OL Topical Editors Yong-Chun Liu, Tsinghua University; Jonas Osório, @uflabr.bsky.social; and Chaitanya Kumar Suddapalli, @tifr.res.in. Thank you for supporting @opg.optica.org and in particular Optics Letters!

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The InterPlex @theinterplex.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

8/ We also attended a public science outreach “Chai and Why?” session, and to learn more about the physics and materials science research being done at HBCSE’s parent institution, the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (@tifr.res.in). We delivered an invited seminar.

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ISDN @isdnsociety.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Announcing our #ISDN2027 symposium on the #development of the #blood - #brain and blood- #CSF barriers Chairs: Maria Lehtinen (@harvardmed.bsky.social / @bostonchildrens.bsky.social) and @shubhatole.bsky.social tole (@tifr.res.in) . Sign up for speaker updates: isdnsociety.org

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 16/04/2026

TIFR faculty Piyush Srivastava & Priyanka Chaturvedi have been honored with the 2026 #TarunTejankitAward, joining 20 other changemakers from across India. This initiative by the #Loksatta newspaper celebrates lasting achievements in science, innovation, arts, sports & social service.

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 15/04/2026

Curious how machine learning is transforming high energy physics? The 4th Machine Learning for High Energy Physics #ML4HEP School is coming to @tifr.res.in, bringing hands-on training in cutting-edge ML tools for HEP & astroparticle physics. 🔗 Apply: tifr.link/ml4hep

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 13/04/2026

The Parliamentary Committee on Empowerment of Women led by Dr. Daggubati Purandeswari interacted with the officials of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai on the subject "Implementation of #PoSHAct 2013 & Other Welfare measures for women." #EmpowermentofWomen

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National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

#Workshop 3rd Workshop on Mass Spectrometry Data Analysis Using Open-Source Tools 📆 June 22 to 23, 2026 📍 @NCBS_Bangalore 👇Check out the poster below for more details 🔗Register Now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Registration Deadline: 15 April 2026

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Rohini Nilekani Center for Brain and Mind - NCBS @cbmncbs.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Welcome ! Vaisaly R. Nath, Ph.D Career Development Fellow Rohini Nilekani Center for Brain and Mind @tifr.res.in @ncbsbangalore.bsky.social @padinjatr.bsky.social

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Rohini Nilekani Center for Brain and Mind - NCBS @cbmncbs.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Welcome ! Pretty Garg Ph.D Research Fellow Rohini Nilekani Center for Brain and Mind @tifr.res.in @padinjatr.bsky.social

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 30/03/2026

Join us as we commemorate the centenary of Prof. B.V. Sreekantan—physicist, cosmic ray pioneer & institution builder—who helped shape India's space & astro programs, and led TIFR into a new era of scientific excellence. 🗓️ 23 May 2026 📍 TIFR, Mumbai 🔗 tifr.link/cmle7c #AcademicSky #Sreekantan@100

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 30/03/2026

Deadline Extended! Applications for STCS Vigyan Vidushi 2026 are now open till April 4. If you’re a woman undergrad or master's student excited about theoretical computer science, this two-week summer school at TIFR is for you! 🗓️ July 6–17, 2026 🔗 tifr.link/stcsvv26

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 26/03/2026

Vaibhav Prabhudesai has received the Golden Jubilee Award (Intermediate Career Category) from the Indian Society for Atomic and Molecular Physics (ISAMP) for outstanding contribution to the field of Atomic & Molecular Physics. Follow his work: tifr.link/vaibhavp #TIFRleads #AtomicPhysics

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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research @tifr.res.in · 25/03/2026

Applications are open for the 2026 cohort of Vigyan Vidushi organised by the School of Tech & Computer Science at TIFR, Mumbai. #STCSVV is a TIFR summer program to promote research in CS as a career among women. More details at the program link: tifr.link/stcsvv26 #AcademicSky

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