Rift among Indian scientists as International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics bans Israel from future editions
The Olympiad, hosted this year in Mumbai from August 11 to 21, is a competition for high school students. Picture: YouTube/@hbcsephysicsandastronomy6788 A sharp divide has emerged within India’s scientific community after the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) decided to ban Israel from the event starting in 2026. The Olympiad, hosted this year in…