Online Half-Day Symposium

Celebrating Milestones in Solar and Space Weather Research in India

Honouring Prof. Nandita Srivastava

Prof. Nandita Srivastava

25 August 2026
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM IST

Last date for registration: 18 August 2026

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About the Symposium

This online half-day symposium celebrates the remarkable scientific journey of Prof. Nandita Srivastava on the occasion of her superannuation.

Bringing together colleagues, collaborators, students and researchers, the symposium highlights India's progress in solar physics and space weather research while looking toward the future of heliophysics.

The event celebrates decades of contributions to coronal mass ejections, solar eruptions, Sun–Earth connections, scientific leadership and mentorship.

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Scientific Themes

The symposium brings together researchers across multiple areas of solar and heliospheric science.

Solar Physics

Solar activity, eruptions and magnetic fields.

CMEs

Coronal mass ejections and their evolution.

Sun–Earth Connection

Understanding how solar activity affects Earth.

Space Weather

Forecasting and monitoring the space environment.

Honouring Prof. Nandita Srivastava

A distinguished solar physicist whose pioneering work on coronal mass ejections, solar activity and space weather has significantly shaped heliophysics research in India.

Beyond research, she has inspired generations of students through mentorship, collaboration and scientific leadership.

Explore Her Journey

Tentative Programme

25 August 2026 • 2:00 PM – 5:05 PM IST

2:00 – 2:05 PM

Welcome & Introduction
Dr. Anshu Kumari Singh, PRL

Session I (2:05 – 3:05 PM)

India's Journey into Solar and Heliospheric Research

  • Prof. Divya Oberoi, NCRA-TIFR
  • Dr. Sankarasubramanian K, URSC-ISRO
  • Prof. Dibyendu Nandi, RRI

Session II (3:05 – 4:05 PM)

Life and Legacy of Prof. Nandita Srivastava

  • Dr. Ranadeep Sarkar, Uni of Helsinki
  • Dr. Marilena Mierla, ROB
  • Prof. Dipankar Banerjee, IIST

Session III (4:05 – 5:05 PM)

Felicitation, Participant Reflections and Closing

  • Felicitation & Open Discussion
  • Prof. Nandita Srivastava, USO-PRL
  • Closing Remarks