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The National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS) family wishes you a joyful & blessed Shubh Navratri!
30/09/2025
May the divine energy of Maa Durga fill your life with strength, wisdom & prosperity. more..
Earth Science Fourm Distinguished Lecture
29/09/2025
What powers India's journey from independence to innovation? On Sept 29, National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS) was honored to host Dr. Shekhar C. Mande, FNA, FASc, FNASc - President of Vijnana Bharati, Former DG CSIR & Secretary DSIR, Govt of India, JC Bose Fellow and Honorary Distinguished Scientist, BRIC - National Centre for Cell Science - for a spellbinding Distinguished Lecture at the Earth Science Forum (ESF). His talk, "Science, Technology & Innovation in Independent India", traced the nation's remarkable scientific journey 🧪🚀 — from bold beginnings to today's breakthroughs. more..
Earth Science Fourm Distinguished Lecture
25/09/2025
On Sept 23, Dr. Sylvain Kuppel, Research Scientist, Géosciences Environnement Toulouse (GET), Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD), France, delivered a fascinating #DistinguishedLecture at the National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS) Earth Science Forum (ESF). His talk, "Tracking water fluxes, stores and transit times in forests and crops", unveils how forests 🌳 and crops 🌾 move, store, and share water. His insights spark new ways of thinking about ecosystems, agriculture, and sustainability!.
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Earth Science Fourm Distinguished Lecture
23/09/2025
From the depths of Earth's mysteries to the building blocks of life itself - Raman Spectroscopy rules the roost! On Sept 22, Prof. Chandrabhas Narayana, FASc, FRSC, FNASc, Director of the DBT-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, delivered a spellbinding lecture at the National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS) Earth Science Forum. His talk, "Geophysics to Biology, Raman rules the roost", shattered boundaries between disciplines and ignited fresh curiosity across science. more..
हिंदी पखवाड़ा 2025 : उद्घाटन एवं कार्यशाला
23/09/2025
राष्ट्रीय पृथ्वी विज्ञान अध्ययन केंद्र (एनसेस) में कल हिंदी पखवाड़ा 2025 का औपचारिक शुभारंभ किया गया। कार्यक्रम की अध्यक्षता प्रो. एन. वी. चलपति राव, निदेशक एनसेस ने की तथा मुख्य अतिथि के रूप में श्रीमती के. आर. रंजिनी, सहायक निदेशक (डाक), केरल परिमंडल ने उद्बोधन प्रदान किया। इस अवसर पर "राजभाषा का सफल कार्यान्वयन" विषय पर हिंदी कार्यशाला का आयोजन भी संपन्न हुआ। more..
NCESS Showcases Earth's Wonders at the Earth and Planet Expo 2025
23/09/2025
From Sept 23-27, the Earth and Planet Expo 2025 transforms the Golden Jubilee Hall, University College of Engineering, University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus, Thiruvananthapuram -organized by the Department of Geology, University of Kerala-into a world of discovery, with the National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS) in the spotlight.
Walk through Earth's ancient time machine
Experience discoveries that shape our future
Connect with explorers, innovators & young dreamers like you.
Through its dynamic outreach activities, NCESS is bringing science closer to students, sparking curiosity, and building the next generation of Earth explorers. 🌟
This is more than an exhibition-it's your chance to experience science as adventure.
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Big day at the National Centre for Earth Science Studies!
22/09/2025
Shri D. Senthil Pandiyan, IAS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India, visited the campus and was welcomed by Director Prof. N.V. Chalapathi Rao. The visit sparked high-level discussions shaping the future of Earth Sciences. more..
NCESSInNews
11/09/2025
The National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS), together with 7 premier National institutes, has signed a Unified MoU a first-of-its-kind leap toward transdisciplinary research.
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New Research Publication: CNN-Trained Centroid Method for Estimating Depth to the Bottom of the Magnetic Sources (DBMS) and Its Application to the Southern Indian Shield
10/09/2025
"Revolutionizing Geophysics: National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS)-Led Collaboration Uses AI to Explore Earth's Magnetic Field". Did you know Earth's magnetic field isn't just about compasses? It actually holds the secrets to our planet's thermal structure beneath the crust. In a collaborative study, NCESS scientists have developed a cutting-edge Deep Learning model that can precisely estimate the depth of magnetic sources in Earth's crust - something traditional methods struggle with! This innovation opens new doors to understanding Earth's hidden heat engine and crustal dynamics like never before!
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Teacher's Day 2025
03/09/2025
As part of the Teacher's Day Celebrations at the National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS), we are privileged to host a visionary who shaped science & education:
Distinguished Talk by: Prof. Anil Kumar Tripathi FNA | FASc | FNASc | J C Bose National Fellow Director, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research - Mohali
Topic: From Observations to Innovations: An Incessant Journey of Human Civilization.
Date: 4th September (Thursday), 2025
Venue: NCESS
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BREAKING: Scientific Excellence Unlocked!
30/08/2025
We are thrilled to announce that Prof. N.V. Chalapathi Rao, our visionary Director at the National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS), has clinched India's elite J.C. Bose Grant by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation - ANRF, Government of India! This highly coveted honor is reserved for the country's most outstanding scientists, recognizing Prof. Rao's groundbreaking contributions to Earth Sciences.
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National Sports Day 2025
28/08/2025
This National Sports Day 2025, National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS) is turning up the heat with a Multi-Sport Fest, August 29 - 31! 3 days. Non-stop adrenaline. Unforgettable moments packed with action, passion, and unity! Special guests alert! Indian Cricket sensation Sri. Sachin Baby and KCA Secretary Sri Vinodh S Kumar will kick off our grand event. Don't miss the chance to witness legends in action! Snap a selfie, share it with #NCESSsportsFest, and get featured!
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