India, July 1 -- Professor Pinaki Talukdar, a distinguished researcher from the department of chemistry at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, has been awarded the prestigious Silver Star Medal by the Chirantan Rasayan Sanstha (CRS). The honour recognises his outstanding contributions to chemical sciences, particularly in the fields of research and innovation.

The CRS Silver Star Medal, one of the highest accolades conferred by the Chirantan Rasayan Sanstha, celebrates excellence in chemical research and aims to foster scientific progress in the discipline.

Prof Talukdar will be formally felicitated during the upcoming CRS symposium. The two-day event is scheduled to take place at the Manipal Academy of...