This Symposium is dedicated to the memory of Prof. Jayant V. Narlikar, who was a pioneering advocate for astronomy and science communication, and scientific temper, in India.

Shri Kulkarni, an Indian-born astrophysicist from Maharashtra, has shaped modern astronomy while emerging from a family of ...

Indian-origin astrophysicist Shri Kulkarni has received the Royal Astronomical Society's Gold Medal, its highest honour, for ...

A recent report suggested that India's space telescope, AstroSat, may have detected the interstellar object 3I/Atlas before NASA's confirmation. The detection has captured the interest of scientists ...

Stargazing, once a niche hobby for astronomers and science clubs, has gone mainstream and is boosting astrotourism.

CFAL is pleased to announce that two of its II PU students have successfully qualified for the Indian National Astronomy Olympiad (INAO) 2026, after clearing the National Standard Examination in ...

Indian-origin astronomer Shrinivas Kulkarni received the Royal Astronomical Society Gold Medal. He is recognized for ...

US-based Indian-origin astronomer professor Shrinivas Kulkarni has been awarded the prestigious gold medal of the Royal ...

ISF 2026 is expected to draw participation from over 25,000 students, 1,000 professors and 5,000 professionals from across the country ...

Foreword; Preface; Contents; Chapter-1; The Origins of Astronomy; Human Experience of the Sky; Figures in the Sky: The Constellations; The Ancients' Astronomy; Chapter-2; The Babylonians; The ...