The National Centre for Biological Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCBS-TIFR), Bengaluru, hosted a high-level scientific gathering bringing together globally renowned scientists and science leaders to deliberate on a new interdisciplinary research initiative titled “Physics of Inheritance and Aging,” anchored at the Centre for Living Machines (CLM), NCBS.

We are very excited to launch ಪ್ರಯೋಗಾಲಯದ ಪ್ರತಿಧ್ವನಿಗಳು (Echoes from the Research Lab)

Penned by Professor P. V. Shivaprasad,  ಪ್ರಯೋಗಾಲಯದ ಪ್ರತಿಧ್ವನಿಗಳು (Echoes from the Research Lab) is a collection of poems in Kannada, reflecting on science, rationality, and scientific temper. 

The National Centre for Biological Sciences(NCBS-TIFR), Bengaluru, launches a new initiative— the Indica School of Field Ecology and Conservation, generously supported by a grant from the Murty Trust.

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. 

With the passing of Ratan Tata, we have lost—in addition to an industrial tycoon—a philanthropist who went for the long haul and was a calming influence amidst the turmoil and uncertainties of the everyday. At the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), we saw this in action over decades, beginning in the 1990s.

In a solemn moment of reflection and gratitude, we Bangalore Life Science Cluster, extend our deepest condolences for the loss of Mr. Ratan Tata, a visionary leader whose steadfast support has been instrumental in shaping the growth and success of our institutes. Mr. Tata's commitment to scientific excellence has left an indelible mark on BLiSc and the broader scientific community.

Mental illnesses encompass a spectrum of well-known conditions, including schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, addictio

The Archives at NCBS, a space dedicated to the history of science in contemporary India, runs on the philosophy of enabling diverse stories. To further this endeavour, the Archives has received a grant from Arcadia for a project titled ‘Documenting the Contemporary History of Science in India.’

The tiger, one of the most iconic species, has been a subject of constant attraction since time immemorial! In the last two decades, the tiger population has been rising at 6% per annum in many protected areas throughout India¹ (Figure 1).