This item discusses four new asteroids found by Indian Scientists in our solar system. They talk about Project Kalki, launched by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics in the first quarter of 1987.

This fond consist of newspaper clippings on the issues related to the institute during 1998-99.

This item is a clipping from The Rotator, Bulletin of the Rotary Club of Bangalore. It was Titled Encouraging Scientists. It talks about Dr.M.K Vainu Bappu. Dr. M.K. Vainu Bappu holds a Ph.D. in Astrophysics from Harvard (1952) and is the Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore. Awarded the Donohoe Comet Medal in 1949 and the Bhatnagar Prize in 1970, he chairs the Indian National Committee for Astronomy. In a recent club meeting, he delivered a captivating lecture, "The Saga of Discovery," emphasizing human progress as a continual quest to unveil nature's secrets. Dr Bappu stressed that scientific endeavour symbolizes mankind's relentless struggle, culminating in triumph over nature, marking the pinnacle of human achievement since civilization's inception.

In this item, the Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Dr. M. K. V. Bapu, predicts the potential for Earth's spacecraft to reach the nearest stars by the late 20th or early 21st century due to advancements in the last decade. He notes radio communication as the only current means of contact with the outer worlds. Speaking at the Nehru Centre science lecture series, Dr. Bapu also discusses the eventual end of Earth as the sun transitions into a giant red ball over the next 5 billion years. The lecture series aims to become a regular cultural and educational feature in the city.

In this item The Hindu talks about the 200th anniversary of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics.

The fond contains newspaper clippings on IIA Accomplishments and Findings from 1987-01-07 to 1987-04-10

In this item, Professor M.G.K. Menon, the science advisor to the prime minister, revealed a commemorative plaque at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics to celebrate its two centuries of existence. He then presented the first public lecture for IIA's bicentennial on 'international cooperation in science' and planted a Brachychiton acerifilia sapling. Additionally, the institute honoured him with an album containing envelopes specially cancelled at its centres in Kavalur, Kodaikanal, and Gauribidanur.

In this item, The Deccan Chronicles talks about the 200 year anniversary of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics.

The fond contain newspaper clippings on Crisis at The Raman Research Institute from 1990-10-20 to 1991-06-01

This item talks about the withdrawal of the resignation by Dr S. R. Velluri from the Fellowship of The Indian Academy of Sciences following the decision to offer a fresh contract to Prof.C.V.Vishveshwara without any conditions. This clipping also talks about the fresh contract offered to Prof.C.V.Vishveshwara.