Dr KV Rao Scientific Society celebrates 26th annual day with science awards

Dr KV Rao Scientific Society honoured outstanding young researchers during its 26th annual day celebrations in Hyderabad. Awards were presented across Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, while innovative science outreach and interdisciplinary presentations also featured at the event

Hyderabad: Dr KV Rao Scientific Society (KVRSS), which celebrated its 26th annual day here on Saturday, presented awards to outstanding students for their achievements during the academic year 2025-26.

The awards recognised exceptional research in the fundamental sciences by students below the age of 30. This year, 12 awards, three each in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, were presented. The awards attracted 167 applications from more than 100 institutions across several states.

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Further, eight SPARK Innovation Awards were presented, with two each in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. Similarly, SMART (Science Meets ART) Awards were presented to three winners shortlisted from 250 entries.

One of the highlights of this year’s programme was “Math Meets Movement”, an innovative dance presentation by PB Vaishnavi, Assistant Professor of Dance at GITAM Hyderabad, and her team.

The performance demonstrated the relationship between mathematics and movement, illustrating how art can become a powerful medium for communicating scientific concepts.