A quasar from a feeding supermassive blackhole observed to be remaking its neighbourhood
Graphical representation of a Quasar and two galaxies

The team observed two merging galaxies and discovered that the energy from a quasar is actively transforming the gas within its companion galaxy, thereby dictating whether new stars can form.

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Pune/ Jun 14, 2025

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Remembering Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram: A Visionary Architect of India's Scientific Renaissance

Bengaluru
7 Jan 2025
Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram

In Memorium of Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram

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'Dialogue 2023: Expanding Science and Technology Horizons' summit organised by IISc, Office of PSA

Bengaluru
19 Nov 2023
Prof. Ajay Sood, PSA delivering the keynote address at IISc

On 18 November 2023, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) along with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, in Bengaluru organised the, “Dialogue 2023: Expanding Science and Technology Horizons”.

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