The Society for Promotion of Science and Technology in India (SPSTI), committed to spreading scientific knowledge and awareness, organized a captivating public lecture on May 6, 2025, at Tagore Theatre, Sector-18, Chandigarh. The lecture, titled “From Ripples to Galaxies: Using Supercomputers to Unravel the Story of Our Universe,” was delivered by Professor Arif Babul, an internationally acclaimed astrophysicist from Victoria University, Canada, renowned for his work on cosmic structure and galaxy formation.

The event drew an overwhelming response, with more than 1,000 students, educators, and science enthusiasts in attendance. Professor Babul provided profound insights into how modern supercomputers are being harnessed to simulate and understand the universe’s evolution—from the Big Bang to the formation of galaxies and cosmic structures. The presentation was replete with beautiful pics of The deep space with the Hubble and James Webb Space telescopes.

The session was chaired by Professor Kulinder Pal Singh, a distinguished astrophysicist from IISER Mohali and TIFR Mumbai , who lauded Professor Babul’s pioneering work and described the lecture as both enlightening and inspiring.

The event was priviledged by the presence of eminent scientists, academicians, and dignitaries, including Professor J.S. Bagla, noted astrophysicist, Professor Arun K. Grover, former Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Professor Rajni Bhalla,

Professor Suman Bala Beri, Er. M.L. Garg, Professor Anand Bachawat and Professor Inderjit Dua, Professor O.M. Bhargava, all senior members of SPSTI, Mr. Munish Gupta, Chairman, CII Chandigarh & President, PECOSA, Mr. Gurjot Singh Malhi, IPS, former DGP, Haryana.

In his remarks, Mr. Dharam Vir, President of SPSTI and former Chief Secretary of Haryana, along with Professor Kaya Dharamvir, Secretary General of SPSTI, reaffirmed the society’s mission of making science and technology accessible to all. They emphasized that such initiatives are vital in inspiring young minds and fostering a scientific temper in society.

Special contributions and support for the event came from Professor Sukhmani Bal Riar, Chandigarh Public Schools and Dr. H. S. Satija of Environmental Socie of India. He event was sponsored by Chandigarh Administration’s Departments of Culture and Science, technology and environment and Haryana State Council of Science, Innovation and technology.

Prof. Arun Grover, Vice President of the Society dedicated today’s lecture to the memory of noted scientist and Ex- ISRO Chairperson Dr. K Kasturirangan who had passed away on April 25, 2025. This was a tribute by the Chandigarh Institutions to the legendary space scientist and policymaker of India.