of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), Division F. Member of the American Astronomical Society (AAS).
He is the first Indian elected to the decision-making committees of both the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) in London and the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Commission in Meteor Science. Public Outreach: Beyond research, he is a TEDx speaker aswin sekhar
Dr. Sekhar is deeply committed to ensuring the wonders of the universe are accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. He regularly organises sky-gazing sessions and outreach programmes for young people in rural and tribal parts of India. He coordinates telescope donation programmes for schools and colleges in remote areas, ensuring students have the tools to explore the cosmos firsthand. of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), Division F
With massive labor migration, the practice has adapted. Often, parents perform the ritual over video calls, promising to hand over the Sekhar upon return or transferring it digitally. This "long-distance ritual" dilutes the physical proximity required by tradition but preserves the structural integrity of the bond. Public Outreach: Beyond research, he is a TEDx speaker Dr
The size and quality of the Aswin Sekhar serve as markers of social stratification. In the Newar community and other specific ethnic groups, the rigidity of the practice varies. Wealthier lineages often use the Sekhar to display affluence, converting a religious rite into a spectacle of economic status. Conversely, for lower-income families, the inability to provide a "respectable" Sekhar can induce social shame, highlighting the commodification of religious duty.
In 2023, he received the rare honor of having a —(33928) Aswinsekhar—by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). He joined an elite group of Indian scientists to receive this distinction, including Nobel laureates C.V. Raman and Subramanyan Chandrasekhar. Professional Profile Current Roles: