Actor and IIT Delhi graduate Amol Parashar recently visited the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) in Mumbai to support awareness efforts around the upcoming International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2025, which India will host from 11 to 21 August.

Amol to inspire students to explore space science

The IOAA is one of the largest global science competitions for school students. This year’s edition is expected to see participation from 64 countries. Amol’s interaction at the Centre aimed to inspire more young students to explore their interest in space science and research.

During the visit, he spent time with students and faculty, toured the labs, and joined conversations around galaxies, space-time, and scientific inquiry.