The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali celebrated its 19th Foundation Day on September 27, 2025. This year’s Foundation Day coordinated by Dr. Vishal Bhardwaj was marked by an open day event, where students from schools across the tricity and neighboring areas visited the campus for an exciting day of science demonstrations and competitions. A panel discussion was organized in which IISER Mohali faculty was engaged in a scientific discussion with our students. School students participated actively in the “ask a scientist” session, where they asked interesting questions to the scientists. The best three questions were selected and respective students were awarded. Approximately 500 students and their teachers participated in these activities, with the primary objective of igniting curiosity and offering a glimpse into the world of science.

The day culminated with the 19th Foundation Day Lecture, delivered by the Chief Guest, Professor Vikram Mathews, Director of CMC Vellore. Ms. Vini Mahajan, Ex-Chief Secretary, Government of Punjab was the Guest of Honour.  Professor Anil Kumar Tripathi, Director of IISER Mohali, presented the institute's annual progress report. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Sunil A. Patil, Associate Dean of Research & Development at IISER Mohali, acknowledging the efforts of everyone involved in making the day a success.

Hindi Pakhwada originates from the celebration of Hindi Diwas, which is observed every year on September 14th. On this day in 1953, Hindi was accepted as one of the official languages of India. The institute has been celebrating Hindi Pakhwada for many years, almost since its inception. This year, we also celebrated Hindi Pakhwada. During this period, the institute organized five different Hindi competitions for staff members, in which officers and staff from various departments and sections participated

हिंदी पखवाड़ा की शुरुआत हिंदी दिवस के उत्सव से हुई है, जो हर साल 14 सितंबर को मनाया जाता है। 1953 में इसी दिन हिंदी को भारत की आधिकारिक भाषाओं में से एक के रूप में स्वीकार किया गया था। संस्थान कई सालों से हिंदी पखवाड़ा मनाता आ रहा है, लगभग अपनी स्थापना के समय से। इस साल भी हमने हिंदी पखवाड़ा मनाया। इस दौरान संस्थान ने कर्मचारियों के लिए पांच अलग-अलग हिंदी प्रतियोगिताएं आयोजित की, जिसमें विभिन्न विभागों और अनुभागों के अधिकारियों और कर्मचारियों ने भाग लिया।

The 79th Independence Day was celebrated at IISER Mohali Campus on 15th August 2025. National Flag was hoisted by Prof Anil K Tripathi, Director IISER Mohali in the presence of faculty members and other staff members.

International Yoga Day was celebrated at IISER Mohali on 21 June 2025. IISER Mohali organised Pre Yoga Day events like poster making competition and Run for Yoga which is a non competitive event.

The 14th convocation at IISER Mohali was held on June 17th, 2025. The Chief Guest for 14th convocation was Professor Umesh Waghmare, a renowned physicist and academic administrator from the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru. presided by Dr. J. S. Yadav, Chairperson, Board of Governors of the Institute, who was also the former Director of the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad.

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India witnessed a landmark moment today as Soil Yatra 2025 —women-led, mobile regenerative soil testing initiative — is being flagged off from Raj Bhavan, Punjab. Honourable Governer of Punjab is flagging of the yatra in presence of other dignitaries including Mr. Priyak Bhari (IAS) , Secretary Science and Technology, Punjab; Prof Anil Kr Tripathi (Director IISER Mohali), Prof Sudeep Mandal (Dean R&D IISER Mohali) and Er. Pritpal Singh (Executive Director , PSCST)

The SPIC MACAY (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth) Heritage Club of IISER Mohali brought a vibrant cultural experience through its annual Virasat 2025 series, held from February 11th to 25th. The event was a celebration of India’s classical heritage, blending workshops, performances, film screenings, and heritage walks, immersing the campus in traditional art and thought.

The festival opened with workshops led by masters of Indian art forms. Padma Shri Pandit Ritwik Sanyal introduced students to the meditative depth of Dhrupad while Shri Vijay Sharma, also a Padma Shri conducted sessions on Kangra painting, guiding participants through the techniques of this traditional visual art.

In the realm of dance, Padma Shri Vidushi Geeta Chandran led workshops on Bharatanatyam, exploring the expressive power of gesture and rhythm. Complementing this was a series of Hatha Yoga sessions by Tyagraj Saraswati, emphasizing the harmony of breath, body, and consciousness.The evenings came alive with a series of captivating performances. Pandit Ritwik Sanyal’s Dhrupad recital enthralled audiences with its spiritual depth. The rhythmic brilliance of Vidushi U. P. Nagamani on the Carnatic mandolin, and magnetic energy of Sardar Balkar Singh Siddhu’s Punjabi folk music left everyone enthralled. Geeta Chandran’s Bharatanatyam recital narrated timeless stories through elegant movement. The series concluded with a Hindustani vocal performance by Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar.

Beyond performances, Virasat also included a screening of Akira Kurosawa’s Kagemusha, offering cinematic depth, and a heritage walk to the Chandigarh Bird Park, reconnecting participants with nature. Through this thoughtfully curated festival, the SPIC MACAY Heritage Club IISER Mohali not only showcased India’s cultural richness but also created a space for introspection and learning. Virasat 2025 was a dialogue between tradition and youth.

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