

Aloke Kumar
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@aalokelab
Associate Professor @ Indian Institute of Science Bangalore. Personal and Lab related tweets.




While the 4 National Quantum Mission elite hubs at IISc Bangalore, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, and IIT Delhi anchor India’s research, Andhra Pradesh is making a bold, independent attempt in the form Amaravati Quantum Valley. By onboarding Prof. V. Kamakoti (Director, IIT Madras), IIT Tirupati, IBM, TCS, L&T, SRM, and 50+ orgs. @AndhraPradeshCM has fused academic genius with executive speed. While Kamakoti’s IIT-M leads the national hub for communication, this partnership will build a "Full-Stack" ecosystem - integrating hardware, software, and research talent. In video: Prof. Prabha Mandayam, IIT Madras-IBM NPTEL Course Instructor.








Good news for Isro!!! To promote Astro Physics 4 Telescope will be established or upgraded. #Budget2026 #ISRO 1. The national large solar telescope 2. The national large infrered telescope 3. The Himalayan chandra telescope 4. Cosmos -2 palenetrium



#Update #Space #Mars A toxic chemical long considered hostile to life on Mars, may not be an obstacle to building on the Red Planet after all. Instead, it could turn out to be an unlikely aid, @iiscbangalore, @iiserkol researchers & @gagan_shux have found. 1/n Pic: @aalokelab

#Space #Update Startup #Akashlabdhi has moved a step closer towards launching an #InflatableSpaceHabitat, a first for India, by completing key tests in Switzerland, enabled through its partners, including @esa. 1/n




We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on being awarded the #AshokaChakra, the nation’s highest peacetime #gallantryaward. This prestigious honour stands as a testament to his exceptional courage, dedication and selfless service to the nation. @gagan_shux








