A one-day outreach event is being organised in memory of Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (1938–2025), the renowned astrophysicist known for his pioneering contributions to cosmology. He is remembered for the Hoyle–Narlikar theory of gravity, significant work on quasi-steady state cosmology, and for his efforts in popularising science across India. The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) was established under his leadership, through which countless students and researchers have been inspired over the years.
The event will consist of Popular-level Lectures by renowned Scientists and Science Communicators, Panel Discussion, Science Show/Quiz, Library/Museum visit as well as Poster Competition by the participants focusing on Astrophysics and Cosmology. Through this event, his legacy will be honoured and celebrated.
The target audience for the event will include high school students from classes XI and XII (accompanied by a teacher representative), college students with a background in physics, and student and staff members of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata.
