This item contains certificate and its citation of the "Hari Om Ashram Trust Awards in Science" in 1977.

This item was about the Donohoe medal received by Prof.M.K.Vainu Bappu in commemoration of the discovery of a comet on 2 July 1949.

The item was about M.K.Vainu Bappu was elected as President of the International Astronomical Union, which has 50 countries as a member.

This item refers letter from Dr.(Mrs.) Madhuri R.Shah, Chairman, UGC regarding the Hari Om Ashram Trust Award to late Dr.M. K. Vainu Bappu, includes folder containing citation and certificate, One D.D. for Rs.10,000/- drawn on the SBI, New Delhi and receipt proforma for Rs.10,000/- to be returned to the UGC duly signed on the revenue stamp.

This letter was to inform Dr.Vainu Bappu that Indian National Science Academdy has to decided to award S. N. Bose medal to M. K. Vainu Bappu for the year 1983.

This letter was sent to Dr.M. K. Vainu Bappu on Hari Om Ashram Trust Awards in Science saying that he was selected for Meghnad Saha Award for the year 1977. The award is of the value of Rs.10,000/-.

This item was about the prizes that was given to the ten scientists who the UGC chose to receive the Hari Om Ashram Trust for 1977–1978. Named after exceptional Indian scientists, these prizes come with a Rs 10,000 cash reward apiece. M K V M. K. Vainu Bappu form IIA was also one of them.

This item was about the 1977 Dr. Meghna Saha prize, which was given out by the UGC and accepted by Dr. M. K. Vainu Bappu, an IIA scientist. There was also mention of a few more scientists from various fields who had received honours in various categories.

This item was about the statue of M. K. Vainu Bappu was recently unveiled in the city, marking the significant contributions he made to astronomy in India. In the mid-forties, the state of astronomical research in India was paradoxical - the country produced several top-class theoretical scientists, but observational facilities were lacking. However, within 30 years, this state of affairs had drastically changed, and this was largely due to the pivotal role played by Dr. M. K. Vainu Bappu.

This item was about the work history, life style, and research work of nobel prize winner S chandrashekar. John Tierney covered an inspiring story about S Chandrashekar, who won the Nobel Prize in 1983 for astrophysics. The article highlights that after surviving a series of heart attacks and undergoing open-heart surgery, Chandrashekar continued to work on his study of black holes with great passion and dedication. At the age of 71, when most scientists retire, he worked 12 hours a day to complete his project. Tierney's article emphasizes the simplicity and dedication of Chandrashekar towards his work, despite all the obstacles he faced.