AIP congratulates 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics
Dear Colleagues,
Dear Colleagues,
The importance of periodicity in sunspot appearance was well recognized by the mid-19th century. It marked a significant milestone in our understanding of solar activity and its broader implications for the Earth’s climate and space weather. By observing and documenting the cyclical nature of sunspots, astronomers began to unlock the patterns of solar behaviour, laying…
We are delighted to inform you that the Grammarly subscription process has switched from the institute-level subscription to the National Knowledge Resource Consortium (NKRC). Thus, Grammarly (info@em.grammarly.com) sent an email to all IIA Grammarly users with the subject line: You’re invited to join the National Knowledge Resource Consortium on Grammarly. Existing Grammarly users are requested…
IIA celebrates the birth anniversary of our founder director, Prof. M. K. Vainu Bappu, as Founder’s Day on August 10th every year. This year also, we celebrated the same in grand. IIA staff, outsource staff members, trainees, and students participated in the Founder’s Day meeting held at KSO Library on August 10, 2023, at 10.30…
The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO), located amidst the mist-covered Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu, has stood as a monumental center of solar research in India for over 125 years. Established on 1 April 1899, the observatory is administered by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) and is globally recognized for maintaining one of the world’s…
The IIA library has taken a significant step towards modernizing its operations with the development of a library patron-in-out management system. This web-based application, seamlessly integrated with the library’s portal, aims to enhance the tracking and monitoring of library users. By scanning the barcode from individual user ID cards provided by the IIA library, this…
The morning of 11th August 2025 dawned bright over the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, carrying with it a sense of reverence and pride. Although Founder’s Day is traditionally observed on 10th August, this year’s celebration was moved to Monday to allow the IIA community to gather fully. The occasion marked the birth anniversary of Prof….