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We are delighted to announce that Prof. Samira Sheikh would be the fifth Obaid Siddiqi Chair for the academic year 2025-26. The Obaid Siddiqi Chair in the History and Culture of Science is an initiative designed to bridge the gap between the sciences, social sciences, and humanities (https://archives.ncbs.res.in/OS). It is made possible by a generous grant from the TNQ Foundation.

The National Centre for Biological Sciences, (NCBS-TIFR) Bengaluru recently signed an MoU with University of Kashmir, to explore collaborations in the areas of diseases, ecology, climate change, teacher training and student outreach.