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National Science Day
Date: 28/02/2026
Location: Canossa High School, Mumbai.
The National Science Day celebration was conducted on 28th February 2026 at Canossa High School for the students of Class 8, with the objective of making science learning more engaging and enjoyable. The programme centered around a “Magic of Chemistry” demonstration, designed to spark curiosity and enthusiasm among young learners.
A series of fascinating chemical experiments were performed, including colour-changing reactions that captivated the students’ attention. Demonstrations on oxidation and reduction reactions, displacement reactions, as well as exothermic and endothermic processes were carried out in an interactive manner. Each experiment was accompanied by clear explanations of the underlying scientific principles.
To further enhance participation, a hands-on activity was conducted where students tested the pH of various everyday samples using pH paper. This activity allowed them to directly engage with scientific tools and develop a better understanding of acids, bases, and the importance of pH in daily life.
PHYZEX 2026
Date: 27/01/2026
Location: Jai Hind College, Mumbai.
The ISRO Space Exhibition was successfully conducted as part of PHYZEX 2026, the annual physics festival of Jai Hind College, on 27th January 2026. The exhibition aimed to celebrate and showcase India’s remarkable achievements in space exploration.
The exhibition featured scaled-down replicas of prominent Indian rockets and satellites, including Aryabhata, Mangalyaan, and Chandrayaan-3.
The exhibits were actively explained to visitors, offering valuable insights into the scientific principles, technological advancements, and global contributions of Indian Space Research Organisation.
A major attraction of the exhibition was the 7D Interactive Virtual Reality experience of a Moon landing, which simulated the landing of Apollo-11. This immersive setup allowed visitors to experience the mission in a realistic and engaging manner, making it both educational and memorable.
Immersive 7D Science Learning
Date: 07/11/2025
Location: Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai.
Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai, and Teenovation have formalized a collaboration through a Letter of Understanding (LoU) to introduce a state-of-the-art 7D Stimulation Chair aimed at transforming science education and outreach.
The 7D Stimulation Chair, aligned with the NCERT curriculum and higher education syllabi, will offer students an immersive and interactive learning environment, making complex scientific concepts easier to grasp. It will be housed at the university and serve as a key resource for both the university’s science popularization programs and Teenovation’s educational initiatives.
This partnership is expected to benefit students, researchers, and educators by fostering innovation, hands-on learning, and scientific curiosity. The initiative reflects the shared commitment of both institutions to promote engaging, experiential, and impactful science education across the country.
International Science Film Festival 2025
Date: November, 2025
Location:
Maharshi Dayanand College (Parel).
Wilson College (Chowpatty).
Elphinstone College (Fort).
Teenovation, in collaboration with STEAM Advisory and the Goethe-Institut (Max Müller Bhavan), Mumbai, participated in the Science Film Festival 2025, celebrated across 22 countries from October 1 to December 20. This year’s theme, “Green Jobs,” focused on careers driving sustainable technologies and climate action.
As part of the Mumbai outreach, Mr. Anish Gawande, President of Teenovation, conducted science short film screenings followed by an engaging talk on innovative approaches to climate action and the importance of green skills for a sustainable future.
Students responded enthusiastically, gaining awareness of environmental challenges and the role of science in addressing them.
The collaboration effectively promoted science literacy and inspired students to view science as relevant, exciting, and essential for building a greener world.
Invited Talks
Through these initiatives, Teenovation continued to uphold its vision of bringing science closer to society by nurturing curiosity, promoting hands-on learning, and inspiring young minds to pursue scientific exploration.
Guest Lecture on Indian Space Program – 19th July 2025
Anish Gawande, President of Teenovation, was invited as a guest speaker by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Foundation at Hotel Suncity Premiere, Andheri, Mumbai. In his insightful talk on the Indian Space Programme, he traced ISRO’s remarkable journey from its humble beginnings to achieving global recognition in space exploration. The session was attended by school students from across the country and featured an impressive display of scaled replicas of Indian satellite launch vehicles.
Demonstration on Fun with Chemistry – 19th July 2025
Shubhita Battul, Secretary of Teenovation, was invited as a guest speaker by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Foundation at Hotel Suncity Premiere, Andheri, Mumbai. She conducted an engaging demonstration titled “Fun with Chemistry”, where students explored the fascinating principles behind various chemical reactions through live experiments. Participants enthusiastically took part in hands-on activities, including pH testing of different chemicals, which helped them better understand the role of chemistry in everyday life.
World Asteroid Day – 16th July 2025
On the occasion of World Asteroid Day, Anish Gawande, President of Teenovation, was invited as the resource person at St. Andrew’s College, Bandra, Mumbai. He delivered an engaging lecture on asteroids and space sciences, highlighting their importance in understanding the solar system, planetary defense, and future space exploration. The session captivated students’ interest, sparked curiosity about celestial science.
Talk on The Science of the Mind – 8th & 9th September 2025
Bhavisha Nakashe, Vice President of Teenovation, was invited as a guest speaker at Rosary High School, Mazgaon, Mumbai, where she conducted an engaging two-day session on “The Science of the Mind.” Her sessions focused on stress management and effective study techniques, helping students explore the science behind concentration, memory, and emotional balance.
Aryabhata – Satellite modelling workshop – 24th September 2025
Anish Gawande, President of Teenovation, was invited as the resource person at Ramniwas Ruia College, Mumbai, for an interactive session on India’s first satellite – Aryabhata, followed by a satellite modeling workshop. In his insightful talk, Mr. Gawande discussed the design, components, and mission objectives of the Aryabhata satellite, emphasizing its significance in India’s space journey. During the workshop, students enthusiastically created scaled-down replicas of the satellite, combining learning with hands-on creativity.
National Space Day 2025
The National Space Day 2025 was celebrated with great enthusiasm on 22nd and 23rd August, 2025 at The Institute of Science, Fort, Mumbai. The program was jointly organized by Teenovation – Registered Space Tutor of ISRO, Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai, and the Rotary Satellite Club of Mumbai Sion.
The Government of India declared 23rd August as “National Space Day” to commemorate the historic soft landing of the Vikram Lander of the Chandrayaan-3 mission at the ‘Shiv Shakti’ point on the Moon and the successful deployment of the Pragyaan Rover on 23rd August 2023. This landmark achievement highlighted India’s capability in space exploration and positioned the nation among the leading spacefaring countries of the world.
The objective of celebrating National Space Day was to inspire future generations, foster curiosity, and spread awareness of India’s space achievements. The program provided school and college students an opportunity to directly engage with space science and technology through exhibitions, lectures, workshops, competitions, and immersive experiences.
The celebration commenced on 22nd August 2025 with a formal inaugural ceremony held in the auditorium of the Institute of Science. The program was inaugurated by Prof. Rajanish Kamat, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In his inaugural address, Prof. Kamat highlighted India’s growing stature in the field of space exploration and encouraged students to take inspiration from ISRO’s remarkable achievements. He particularly stressed the role of events like National Space Day in cultivating scientific temperament among the younger generation. The inaugural session was attended by dignitaries, faculty members and students.
The two-day celebration drew overwhelming participation from the academic community, with over 600 students from various schools and colleges across Mumbai taking part in various programs. Students actively engaged in the event making it a vibrant and enriching experience.
Highlights of the program:
ISRO Space Exhibition: A comprehensive display of scaled replicas of Indian rockets, satellites, Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan missions, Gaganyaan models, Vikas engine, and dioramas of the Moon & Mars.
7D Interactive Virtual Reality of Moon Landing: An immersive experience simulating the Chandrayaan-3 landing.
Short Film Screening: A documentary highlighting the journey of India’s space program from its inception to recent successes.
Mini Planetarium Show in English, Marathi & Hindi: A real-like planetarium experience explaining constellations and celestial movements.
Satellite Model Making Workshop: Hands-on session where students created scaled paper models of India’s first satellite, Aryabhata.
Popular Science Lecture: Titled “Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan: Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities”, delivered by Anish Gawande, Assistant Professor, Elphinstone College & President, Teenovation. The lecture connected India’s ancient astronomical knowledge with modern space exploration.
Astro-Painting Competition: On the theme “India in Space”, showcasing students’ creativity.
Cosmic Corner: Space Games Section, which added a fun learning element through space-themed games.
Philately Exhibition: ISRO in Philately, featuring rare stamps and collectibles on ISRO’s milestones.
With the enthusiastic participation of over 600 students, the event fulfilled its objective of spreading scientific awareness and igniting curiosity about space exploration among young minds. The celebration not only highlighted India’s significant achievements in space research but also motivated students to contribute towards the nation’s progress in science and technology.
Prof. E. V. Chitnis Centenary Conference
Date: 26/07/2025
Location: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, Maharashtra.
The Centenary Celebration Conference in honor of Prof. Eknath Vasant Chitnis, one of the principal architects of India’s space programme, was jointly organized by the National Centre for Science Communicators and IISER Pune. The inaugural session brought together eminent scientists, science communicators, students, and admirers of Prof. Chitnis to pay tribute to his visionary leadership and enduring contributions to the nation’s progress in space science.
As part of the celebrations, Teenovation curated a captivating ISRO Space Exhibition that highlighted India’s extraordinary journey in space research and technology. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. A. S. Kiran Kumar, Former Chairman of ISRO and Secretary, Department of Space, Government of India.
The exhibition featured scaled models of India’s launch vehicles and detailed displays of landmark missions including Aryabhata, Mangalyaan, IRNSS, GSAT, Cartosat, Chandrayaan-1, and Chandrayaan-3. Key attractions included India’s first space observatory Astrosat, the Crew Atmospheric Re-entry Module, real planetary images captured by ISRO satellites, and a working model of a geostationary satellite.
The event drew distinguished space scientists from ISRO and saw enthusiastic participation from students and visitors across Pune and Mumbai. Together, the exhibition and conference served as a fitting tribute to Prof. Chitnis’s pioneering spirit—honoring a visionary who shaped India’s space legacy and inspiring future generations to advance his mission of exploration and innovation.
ISRO Space outreach program
Date: 05/04/2025
Location: Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Palghar district, Maharashtra
Teenovation, as part of its outreach program at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Palghar, Maharashtra, successfully organized an engaging ISRO Space Exhibition that offered students an immersive experience into India’s achievements in space science and technology.
The exhibition featured scaled-down replicas of Indian rockets and satellites, including Aryabhata, Mangalyaan, and Chandrayaan-3, showcasing the milestones of India’s remarkable space journey.
The event also included a popular science lecture on the Indian Space Programme delivered by Mr. Anish Gawande, providing valuable insights into India’s advancements and global contributions in space exploration.
A satellite paper modeling workshop, conducted by Ms. Bhavisha Nakashe and Ms. Neha Nakashe, enabled students to build paper replicas of Astrosat, promoting hands-on learning and creativity.
Another highlight of the event was the mini planetarium show, which projected twelve constellations in English, Hindi, and Marathi, offering students a captivating glimpse into the night sky.
The exhibition also displayed ISRO’s distinguished missions, future projects like Gaganyaan, and real-color planetary photographs, drawing enthusiastic participation from students and teachers alike.
Through this initiative, Teenovation successfully combined education with inspiration—sparking curiosity among young learners and encouraging them to explore the fascinating world of space science and technology.
World Space Week Celebration
9th October, 2024.
As a part of World Space Week celebration, Teenovation conducted a popular Science lecture on the topic "India in Space" by Mr. Anish Gawande at Chhabildas high school, Dadar, Mumbai. Students of class 8th and 9th attended the lecture. Students were briefed about the Indian space program, different rockets and satellites and distinguished space missions. A quiz competition was also held where the participants were gifted space postcards.
National Space Day 2024
23rd August, 2024
National Space Day in India commemorates the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon. On 23 August 2023, the Indian Space Research Organisation reached a significant milestone by successfully landing Chandrayaan-3's lander and rover on the Moon. With this, India became the fourth country to land on the Moon and first to land near the southern polar region of the Moon. The soft-landing was followed by successful deployment of Pragyan Rover. Recognizing this achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proclaimed August 23 as "National Space Day" in India. This year's theme, "Touching Lives while Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga," highlights the significant impact of space exploration on society and technology.
Teenovation (Registered Space tutor of ISRO) in collaboration with Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai celebrated National Science Day at The Institute of Science, Fort, Mumbai.
The event received an overwhelming response from more than 450 students and teachers from different schools and colleges across Mumbai who visited the program. Few school students from the rural areas of Palghar and Raigad district of Maharashtra also visited the event accompanied by their teachers.
ISRO Space exhibition was curated where scaled down replicas of all Indian rockets were on display. Satellites and their missions like Aryabhata satellite, Mangalyaan, IRNSS, GSAT, Cartosat, Chandrayaan 1 were explained to the visitors. India’s first ever space observatory “Astrosat” fascinated the students. Distinguished missions of ISRO such as the Crew atmospheric re-entry module and Chandrayaan 3 were also displayed. Students were made aware of future Gaganyaan mission of ISRO. Real colored photographs of planets captured by satellites were also at the display. A working model of geostationary satellite fascinated the visitors.
A popular Science lecture on Indian Space Program was delivered by Mr. Anish Gawande, Science communicator and President of Teenovation. Satellite paper modeling workshop was conducted by Ms. Bhavisha Nakashe, Public Relation coordinator of Teenovation where students from Jai Hind college, Mithibai college, Anjuman Islam college and SNDT University participated and made scaled down replica of Aryabhata satellite.
A mini planetarium show was also organized where 12 popular Hellenistic constellations of the northern sky were projected inside a dark room using a special mini planetarium device brought from USA and students were guided about how to locate them in the night sky. Three shows were organized in English, Hindi and Marathi language.
50 students from various institutions across Mumbai and Raigad district participated in the Astro-painting competition with the theme “Celebrating India in Space”. Winner and the runner up from school and college category each were felicitated with a merit certificate and trophy. Fun space related games were also organized for the students which were hosted at regular intervals.
Outcomes achieved by celebrating National Space Day:
These activities helped to inculcate scientific curiosity, foster a deeper understanding of space science among school and college students.
The space exhibition and popular Science lecture on Indian Space program engaged young minds in the wonders of space exploration, and enhanced their understanding of India's advancements in space science.
Satellite modelling workshop delivered experiential learning to the students.
Competition and games fostered creativity and popularized space science among the students.
World Space Week Celebration
9th October, 2023.
As a part of World Space Week celebration, Teenovation conducted a popular Science lecture on the topic "India in Space" by Mr. Anish Gawande at St Paul High school, Dadar, Mumbai. More than 160 students attended the lecture. Students were briefed about the Indian space program, different rockets and satellites and distinguished space missions. A quiz competition was also held where the participants were gifted space postcards.
Science communication seminar & workshop
22nd August, 2023.
Teenovation in collaboration with Maharshi Dayanand College, Parel, Mumbai and National Centre for Science communicators (NCSC), Mumbai organized a Science communication seminar & workshop on the topic “Demystifying Scientific English” by Dr. A. P. Jayaraman, senior retired Nuclear Scientist and Chairman of NCSC at Maharshi Dayanand College 22nd August, 2023.
More than 70 students from the faculty of Science, Arts, Mass media and management attended the seminar where Dr. Jayaraman briefed them about Scientific English and how to understand it in a profound way. Followed by which a workshop was conducted where the students performed an activity of decoding and solving few Scientific terminologies. We received and overwhelming positive response from all the students.
National Science Day Celebration
28th February, 2023.
Teenovation celebrated National Science Day at Wilson college, Mumbai. ISRO Space exhibition was curated where scaled down replicas of all Indian rockets were on display. Satellites and their missions like Aryabhata satellite, Mangalyaan, IRNSS, GSAT, CARTOSAT, Chandrayaan 1 were explained to the visitors. India’s first ever space observatory “Astrosat” fascinated the students. Distinguished missions of ISRO such as the Crew atmospheric re entry module and Chandrayaan 2 were also displayed. Students were made aware of future Gaganyaan mission of ISRO. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. A. P. Jayaraman, Senior retired Scientist from BARC and Dr. Anna Pratima Nikalaje, Principal of Wilson College.
A lecture on Indian Space Program was delivered by Mr. Anish Gawande, Science communicator and President of Teenovation. Satellite paper modeling workshop was conducted where students of Wilson college and few school students around Girgaon chowpatty area of Mumbai participated. The students were given printed templates of India’s first satellite “Aryabhata” and taught to make scaled replica of the satellite. The exhibition received an overwhelming positive response from the students and other visitors.
National Webinar on “The Pandemic”
19th December, 2020.
A national level webinar on the theme "The Pandemic“ was organized. The webinar was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Mayor of Mumbai city, Smt. Kishori Pednekar. Her keynote address inspired all the viewers. Speakers and resource persons for the webinar were;
Prof. Dr. Deelip Mhaisekar, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.
Dr. Manisha Kyande, Hon'ble Member of Legislative Council, Government of Maharashtra.
Dr. A.P. Jayaraman, Hon'ble Chairman of National Centre for Science Communicators, Mumbai.
Mr. Shivaprasad Khened, Hon'ble Director of Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai.
Mr. Santosh Bagkar, Businessman and Corporate trainer.
The webinar enriched everyone and helped gain more information on the on going pandemic, post COVID situation, role of government bodies during the pandemic, efficacy of vaccine, importance of science communication in times of COVID, bio hazardous waste treatment and our responsibilities as the citizen.
Mobile Space Exhibition
In collaboration with Maharshi Dayanand College, Parel, Mumbai
14th February, 2020.
Teenovation in collaboration with Department of Zoology of Maharshi Dayanand College organized ISRO space exhibition on 14th February 2020. A number of scaled models of indigenous satellite launch vehicles and rockets such as SLV-3, ASLV, PSLV, GSLV, GSLV-MK 3, RLV TD were on display. Satellites and their missions like Aryabhatta satellite, Mangalyaan, IRNSS, Chandrayaan 1 were explained to the visitors. India’s first ever space observatory “Astrosat” fascinated the students. Distinguished missions of the Indian Space Research Organization such as the Crew atmospheric re-entry module, Chandrayaan 2 were also presented. Students were made aware of future missions of ISRO such as Gaganyaan. A 6 ft. tall model of PSLV C25 (Mars orbiter mission) was also at display. All the exhibits were admired by the guests, teachers as well as the students.
Mobile Space Exhibition
In collaboration with Ramnivas Ruia College, Matunga, Mumbai
19th January, 2020
Teenovation in collaboration with the Science association of Ramnivas Ruia College organized ISRO space exhibition on 19th January 2020. A number of scaled models of indigenous satellite launch vehicles and rockets such as SLV-3, ASLV, PSLV, GSLV, GSLV-MK 3, RLV TD were on display. Satellites and their missions like Aryabhatta satellite, Mangalyaan, IRNSS, Chandrayaan 1 were explained to the visitors. India’s first ever space observatory “Astrosat” fascinated the students. Distinguished missions of the Indian Space Research Organization such as the Crew atmospheric re-entry module, Chandrayaan 2 were also presented. Students were made aware of future missions of ISRO such as Gaganyaan. A 6 ft. tall model of PSLV C25 (Mars orbiter mission) was also at display. All the exhibits were admired by the guests, teachers as well as the students.
Minor Research Project
22nd to 31st May, 2019.
The members of Teenovation those who attended the “International Interaction program” in January 2019 conducted a research project under the international exchange program between Maharshi Dayanand College, Mumbai, India and Globala Gymnasiet (College), Stockholm, Sweden in May 2019 on “Effects Of Social Media On Personal Relationships” the research project was conducted to study the positive and negative effects of social media on youngsters of India and Sweden. The students from India and Sweden were asked to answer a questionnaire and later the results were compared and analyzed. The research project was carried out in the month of May 2019.
In the research it was observed that social networking sites have impacted the family member’s face to face communication and reduced their interaction in India as well as in Sweden.
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