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  • Origin of TTGs and high-K granitoids in the Bundelkhand Craton, Central India

    Origin of TTGs and high-K granitoids in the Bundelkhand Craton, Central India

    15-03-2024

    This study identifies two distinct types of granitoids with a mantle origin - sanukitoids and hybrid granitoids. It also highlights the heterogeneity in the mantle-derived granitoids and the varying degrees of crustal involvement. Read more on: https://doi.org/10.2113/2022/6956845

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  • Director at CSIR NGRIs

    Prof. N.V. Chalapathi Rao, Director, NCESS delivered a talk on ‘Mineralogy and Mineral Chemistry: Techniques, Importance & Applications’ at CSIR-NGRI's Advanced Training Programme on Analytical Geochemistry

    14-03-2024

    Prof. N.V. Chalapathi Rao, Director, NCESS Kerala, was Chief Guest at CSIR-NGRI's Advanced Training Programme on Analytical Geochemistry on 13th March 2024. He delivered a talk on ‘Mineralogy and Mineral Chemistry: Techniques, Importance & Applications’. Dr. Prakash Kumar, Director, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, honoured him after his insightful talk.

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  • Metamorphic and tectonic evolution of the Southern Granulite Terrane, India

    14-03-2024

    The ResearchPapers focuses on petrology, geochemistry, phase equilibrium modelling, geochronology of metapelites and mafic granulites from the Madurai block of South India. Read more on: https://doi.org/10.1080/00206814.2022.2091671 https://doi.org/10.1017/S0016756823000079

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  • Educational Visit of Science Students from Govt. Arts College, Coimbatore to NCESS

    07-03-2024

    Science Students from Govt. Arts College, Coimbatore, TN, visited the National Centre for Earth Science Studies NCESS Kerala. A dynamic interaction with scientists of Hydrology, Atmospheric, & Geosciences enlightened young minds. They also visited XRF, Petrology, PSA, EPMA & LAICPMS facilities of NCESS. Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India

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  • Prof. N.V. Chalapathi Rao, Director, NCESS shared insights on 'NCESS Contributions to Indian Geosciences' at the National Conference on Geosciences for Sustainable World GSW2024

    07-03-2024

    Prof. N.V. Chalapathi Rao, Director, National Centre for Earth Science Studies NCESS Kerala shared insights on 'NCESS Contributions to Indian Geosciences' at the National Conference on Geosciences for Sustainable World GSW2024. Dr. Kalachand Sain, Dir. WIHG, Dehradun honored Prof. Rao after an enlightening talk.

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  • National Science Day 2024 Celebrations

    28-02-2024

    Prof. J. N. Moorthy, Director, IISER Thiruvananthapuram, delivered a talk on the topic "Science, Technology, Society and Sustainability" today at the National Centre for Earth Science Studies as part of National Science Day 2024 Celebrations. NCESS wishes a delightful NationalScienceDay2024 to all!

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  • Hon'ble Secretary, MoES, visited the NCESS High Altitude Cloud Physics Observatory (HACPO)

    24-02-2024

    Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India, visited the National Centre for Earth Science Studies High Altitude Cloud Physics Observatory (HACPO) today at Rajamallay, (10° 9'19.94"N, 77° 1'6.65"E; 1820 m above MSL), Munnar, Kerala. The station is located 5 km westwards of Anamudi (2695 m), the highest peak in the Western Ghats.

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  • NCESS, MoES Outreach Program - Day 3 (23 February 2024)

    24-02-2024

    NCESS has organized a workshop on "Earth Science and Geo Hazards" at the GVHSS Mananthavady, Wayanad, on 23 Feb 2024 as part of the National Centre for Earth Science Studies, Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India Outreach Program from 21-23 February 2024 in Wayanad, Kerala. Dr. V. Nandakumar, Scientist G & Group Head, NCESS, inaugurated the workshop. Senior scientists from NCESS delivered scientific lectures during the event. Science kits and participation certificates were distributed to students during the program.

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  • NCESS, MoES Outreach Program - Day 2 (22 February 2024)

    23-02-2024

    In continuation with National Centre for Earth Science Studies, Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India Outreach Program in Wayanad, Kerala, Scientists of NCESS, along with the committed social workers and ST Promoter, visited the Mathol Tribal Colony in the 20th Ward of Panamaram Gram Panchayat on February 22, 2024. Situated in the river basin of the Panamaram River, a tributary of the Kabani River, the colony faces the constant threat of floods and experiences severe drought and water scarcity in summer.

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  • NCESS, MoES Outreach Program - Day 1 (21 February 2024)

    22-02-2024

    National Centre for Earth Science Studies is conducting an outreach program for Science Education, Public Outreach, & Awareness from 21-23 February 2024 in Wayanad, Kerala. As part of this program, NCESS has organized a workshop on "Earth Science and Geo Hazards" at the Government Higher Secondary School in Padinjarathara, Wayanad, on 21 Feb 2024. Dr. V. Nandakumar, Scientist G & Group Head, NCESS, inaugurated the workshop. Senior scientists from NCESS delivered scientific lectures during the event.

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  • Prof. N.V. Chalapathi Rao assumed the charge of Director, NCESS

    14-02-2024

    Prof. N.V. Chalapathi Rao, Department of Geology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, joined the National Centre for Earth Science Studies as Director, w.e.f. 14-02-2024. NCESS family welcomes you!

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  • 75th Republic Day celebrations at NCESS Campus

    26-01-2024

    Dr. V. Nandakumar, Director I/C, NCESS, hoisted the Indian National Flag as part of the 75th Republic Day celebrations at the National Centre for Earth Science Studies Campus. NCESS Staff and their family members actively participated in the event with pride and embraced the themes of Viksit Bharat and Bharat - Loktantra ki Matruka.Wishing you all a very #HappyRepublicDay Jai Hind!!

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  • विश्व हिन्दी दिवस 2024

    11-01-2024

    राष्ट्रीय पृथ्वी विज्ञान अध्ययन केंद्र में 10/01/2024 को विश्व हिंदी दिवस मनाया गया। समारोह का उद्घाटन डॉ. डी. बाला सुब्रहमण्यम, वैज्ञानिक "एसजी" एवम प्रधान, एनएएम शाखा अंतरिक्ष भौतिकी प्रयोगशाला, विक्रम साराभाई अंतरिक्ष केंद्र, तिरुवनंतपुरम ने किया। डॉ. वी. नंदकुमार, निदेशक, एनसेस और श्री. रजत कुमार शर्मा, वैज्ञानिक डी एवं राजभाषा कार्यान्वयन अधिकारी, एनसेस मंच पर उपस्थित थे। मुख्य अतिथि द्वारा “संख्यात्मक मौसम पूर्वानुमान: लक्ष्मण रेखा - अपने अंतर-विरोधों से धर्मयुद्ध” विषय पर एक व्याख्यान हुआ। व्याख्यान के बाद विशेष हिन्दी पुरस्कार योजना के विजेताओं को मुख्य अतिथि एवं निदेशक द्वारा पुरस्कृत किया गया। समारोह में एनसेस के समूह प्रमुख, वरिष्ठ वैज्ञानिक और अधिकारीगण सहित सभी कर्मचारी शामिल हुए।

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  • Earth's odyssey from habitable to sustainable planet

    06-01-2024

    Prof. M. Santosh, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, delivered a lecture titled “Earth’s odyssey from habitable to sustainable planet” on 5 Jan 2024 at NCESS. The lecture was organized by National Centre for Earth Science Studies in collaboration with GSFK, KSCSTE, Govt of Kerala.

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  • 10th Foundation Day celebrations of NCESS

    01-01-2024

    As part of the NCESS 10th Foundation Day Celebrations, students from various colleges across Kerala and the public visited NCESS today for the "Open Day" event, interacted with our scientific community, and explored our state-of-the-art laboratories. Prof. (Dr.) Janki Andharia, Chairperson, Centre for Disasters and Development, Jamsetji Tata School of Disaster Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, delivered a lecture today on the topic "Navigating the Nexus: Towards bridging the Science Policy - Society divide in Disaster Management" as part of the 10th Foundation Day celebrations of NCESS.

     
  • Sexual Harassment at Workplace Prevention Week - 2023

    08-12-2023

    National Centre for Earth Science Studies organized a week-long awareness program to commemorate "Sexual Harassment at Workplace Prevention Week - 2023" from 04 - 08 December 2023. As part of the event, an awareness video documentary display was organized on 4th December, followed by a documentary video review writing competition.

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  • Observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2023

    03-11-2023

    NCESS Staff and students took the Integrity Pledge administered by the Director, NCESS, today to mark the VigilanceAwarenessWeek from 30th October 2023 to 5th November 2023, with the theme “Say No to Corruption; Commit to the Nation”.

    View Report on Observance of Vigilance Awareness from 30st October to 5th November 2023 and Three-month Vigilance Awareness Campaign at NCESS, Thiruvananthapuram

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  • Cyber Security Awareness Program

    31-10-2023

    Dr. Dittin Andrews, Joint Director, Cyber Security Group, CDAC, delivered a talk today at NCESS on the "Cyber Security Awareness Program" as part of the observance of National Cyber Security Awareness Month - October 2023.

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  • Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

    31-10-2023

    NCESS Staff and students took the "Rashtriya Ekta Diwas" Pledge administered by the Director, NCESS, today as part of National Unity Day 2023 celebrations. Subsequently, "Run for Unity" was organized as part of the event.

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  • Certificate of Appreciation

    25-10-2023

    Certificate of Appreciation awarded to National Centre for Earth Science Studies from the Indian Association for the Blind for outstanding excellence and amazing commitment towards voluntary contribution during the year 2022-2023 for the empowerment of persons with visual challenges.

     
  • हिन्दी पखवाड़ा 2023 समापन समारोह

    14-10-2023

    एनसेस हिंदी पखवाड़ा 2023 का समापन समारोह दिनांक 12/10/2023 को अपराह्न 03.30 बजे हुआ। श्रीमती बिंद्या के आर, उप रजिस्ट्रार, प्रशासन, आईआईएसटी, अंतरिक्ष विभाग, भारत सरकार ने समारोह का उद्घाटन किया। श्री. रजत कुमार शर्मा, वैज्ञानिक डी एवं राजभाषा कार्यान्वयन अधिकारी, एनसीईएसएस ने स्वागत भाषण और मुख्य अतिथि का परिचय दिया। एनसीईएसएस के निदेशक डॉ. वी. नंदकुमार ने अध्यक्षीय भाषण दिया

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  • Swachhata Hi Sewa-2023

    07-10-2023

    The scientists, administrative staff, project students, and all other contract staff of the National Centre for Earth Science Studies, Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India actively participated in the cleanliness drive organized by the Institute and truly upheld the motto of Swachhata Hi Sewa-2023. The institute premises, including the front gate and beside space, approach road, research labs, scientific blocks administrative sections,

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  • Integrated Farming System Approaches for Adapting Climate Change

    21-09-2023

    Dr. K. Subrahmaniyan, Director, Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute (TRRI), Aduthurai, delivered the ESF distinguished lecture titled “Integrated Farming System Approaches for Adapting Climate Change” on 20th September 2023 in the NCESS- Earth Science Forum (ESF).

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  • Coastal clean-up activities of NCESS

    16-09-2023

    As part of the International Coastal Cleanup Day, NCESS has organized Coastal clean-up activities at Kovalam & Kollam, Kerala on 16/09/2023.

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  • 77th Independence Day Celebrations

    15-08-2023

    Prof. Jyotiranjan S Ray, Director, NCESS, hoisted Indian National Flag at National Centre for Earth Science Studies campus on the occasion of the 77th Independence Day Celebrations.

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  • Members of NGO Savatan Maharashtra interacted with scientists in NCESS on various topics related to Monsoon and climate changes

    06-06-2023

    Members of NGO Savatan Maharashtra interacted with scientists in NCESS on various topics related to Monsoon and climate changes on 5th June 2023.

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  • Members of NGO Savatan Maharashtra interacted with scientists in NCESS on various topics related to Monsoon and climate changes

    05-06-2023

    Prof. Jyotiranjan S Ray, Director, NCESS, administered the "Mission - Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE)" Pledge to the scientists and staff of NCESS today as part of #WorldEnvironmentDay2023 celebrations. NCESS also organized a plantation drive during the occasion. #BeatPlasticPollution.

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  • A training program on Self Defense for Women employees and students for Prevention of Harassment of Women at Work Place

    03-06-2023

    A training program on Self Defense for Women employees and students was organized at NCESS on 2nd June 2023 as part of the activities of the NCESS-Internal Complaints Committee for Prevention of Harassment of Women at Work Place. The training program was conducted by a team of police officers from the Kerala Police Defense Team and Nirbhaya Volunteers. 

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  • National Symposium on Convective Storms: Thunderstorms and Lightning Physics as part of WMO Day Celebrations

    24-03-2023

    NCESS organized a National Symposium on Convective Storms: Thunderstorms and Lightning Physics as part of WMO Day Celebrations on 23rd March 2023. More than 70 delegates, including Scientists, Researchers, and Post Graduate Students from different parts of the country, attended the National Symposium. In addition, the program also had a memorable interaction session: “Meet a Scientist,” for direct interaction with students and Senior Scientists.

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  • Stable isotope to connect plants with soil to enhance productivity - ESF distinguished lecture

    22-03-2023

    Prof. M.S. Sheshshayee, Professor, Department of Crop Physiology, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK Campus, Bengaluru delivered the ESF distinguished lecture titled "Stable isotope to connect plants with soil to enhance productivity" on 22nd March, 2023 in the NCESS- Earth Science Forum (ESF).

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  • Microwave Remote Sensing techniques for measuring soil moisture and its applications for the Earth-Science studies - ESF distinguished lecture

    16-03-2023

    Dr. C. Suresh Raju, Scientist/Engineer-SG (Retd.), Former Head, Microwave Remote Sensing Section, Space Physics Laboratory (SPL), VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram, delivered the ESF distinguished lecture titled "Microwave Remote Sensing techniques for measuring soil moisture and its applications for the Earth-Science studies"

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  • International Women's Day 2023 Celebrations

    13-03-2023

    International Women's Day 2023 Celebrations @National Centre for Earth Science Studies.

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  • Changing thermal and tectonic regimes of lower continental crust through Archean-Proterozoic eras:

    02-03-2023

    Prof. Sankar Bose, Professor, Department of Geology & Dean, Faculty of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, Presidency University, Kolkata, delivered the NCESS-ESF distinguished lecture titled "Changing thermal and tectonic regimes of lower continental crust through Archean-Proterozoic eras: evidence from the Eastern Ghats-Rengali Provinces and their Antarctic neighbors" on 1st March 2023.

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  • Vapour isotope variation in the Taiwan region due to typhoons in 2016

    23-02-2023

    Prof. Sourendra Kumar Bhattacharya, Professor, Institute of Earth Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taiwan, delivered the ESF distinguished lecture titled “Vapour isotope variation in the Taiwan region due to typhoons in 2016- a probe of the typhoon moisture budget” on 22nd February (Wednesday), 2023 in the NCESS- Earth Science Forum.

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  • A delegation of Members of the Parliament of Germany visited National Centre for Earth Science Studies

    01-02-2023

    A delegation of Members of the Parliament of Germany visited National Centre for Earth Science Studies today. They interacted with NCESS scientists to understand various aspects of climate change and related issues affecting Kerala.

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  • 74th Republic Day celebrations at NCESS Campus

    26-01-2023

    Prof. Jyotiranjan S Ray, Director, NCESS, hoisted the Indian National Flag as part of the 74th Republic Day celebrations at NCESS Campus. NCESS Staff along with their family members actively participated in the event. Wishing you all a very #HappyRepublicDay Jai Hind!

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  • From multi hazard modelling to disaster resilience: a multidisciplinary approach

    21-01-2023

    Dr. Irene Manzella, Head & Coordinator of the Centre for Disaster Resilience and Associate Professor in Geotechnical Engineering for Natural Hazard Risk Management, Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente, The Netherlands, gave a talk titled ‘From multi hazard modelling to disaster resilience:

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  • Reconstruction of Pliocene Environments in the Ethiopian Rift Valley

    05-01-2023

    Prof. Stanley H. Ambrose, University of Illinois, USA, delivered a talk on the topic “Reconstruction of Pliocene Environments in the Ethiopian Rift Valley” on 4th January 2023 as part of the NCESS-Earth Science Forum (NCESS-ESF) distinguished lecture series at NCESS.

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  • Paleoanthropology of India

    05-01-2023

    Prof. Parth R Chauhan, Asst. Professor, IISER-Mohali delivered a talk on the topic “Paleoanthropology of India” on 4th January 2023 as part of the NCESS-Earth Science Forum (NCESS-ESF) distinguished lecture series at NCESS.

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