Shravan Hanasoge is a professor of astrophysics at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai. His research focuses on understanding the internal dynamics of the Sun, how stars evolve, and how data and algorithms can reveal hidden patterns in the cosmos. His projects range from predicting solar storms to exploring how machines might one day assist in solving deep scientific questions. Shravan received his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees from Stanford University, and his B.Tech. degree from IIT Madras. Subsequently, he was a postdoctoral scholar at Princeton University, New York University and Max Planck Institute. Outside of work, he enjoys running, swimming, yoga, reading science fiction, and spending time with his family (although not necessarily in that order).

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Time travel may be a staple of science fiction, but physics tells a more complicated story, one that’s still unfolding.
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What began as a mathematical curiosity scorned by leading scientists has become the cornerstone of modern astrophysics, revealing that these 'impossible' black holes are actually the very engines that power the universe.
Fri, Jun 20, 2025
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The lives and deaths of stars shape the universe—from the gentle fading of white dwarfs to the explosive furnaces that forged the elements of life.
Thu, Jun 12, 2025
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The classical scientific theories by which we understand the world around us do not hold good at the subatomic level. There, reality is governed by probabilities, and particles exist both as waves and particles. Read more about quantum mechanics - and about one of the most legendary scientific debates of the modern era.
Sun, Jun 01, 2025
May 06, 2025 15:00 IST
The arrow of time isn’t a mysterious force; it follows the science of entropy. Understanding entropy helps engineers in designing more efficient engines and computers. And medical researchers in exploring how to slow down the aging process.
Sun, May 11, 2025
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Scientists are turning to machine learning to predict diseases, design drugs, and uncover hidden patterns in massive datasets, signalling a new era of discovery.
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March 26, 2025 07:02 IST
The path forward, Gates implied, is less about catching up and more about tuning in: Taking the global infrastructure and adapting it creatively and locally. For a country with as many languages, sectors, and societal challenges as India, this is not just a workaround — it may be a strategic advantage
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