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This fond consist of newspaper clippings on the life time journeys of various scientists, astronauts, and professors from India and abroad. The articles also discuss the books that have been written about these individuals, highlighting their achievements and contributions to their respective fields.

This item was about the interview of Dr. David Milan conducted by experts has garnered significant. During the interview, the experts probed Dr. Milan about his research and also questioned him about the current state and future of astronomy.

This item was about the book review that was written by Bruce C Berndt and Robert A Rankin on the life of famous Indian mathematician Ramanujan. The title of the book was "Ramanujan, Letters and Commentary". It states that despite facing numerous struggles, Ramanujan performed exceptionally well and made groundbreaking contributions to mathematics, including the discovery of unique formulas in physics.

This item was about the death of a famous physicist Dr. R K Asundi. He has passed away at an age of 86. He had a notable career in molecular spectroscopy and was a graduate of Wilson College in physics, obtaining his Ph.D. from King's College, London. After retiring as the Head of the department in Aligarh and BHU, he was invited by Dr. Bhabha to join BARC as an advisor.

This item was about the death of a noted astronomer Dr. Leo Goldberg the former director of the observatory at the University of Michigan. Dr. Leo Goldberg held various significant positions in the field of astronomy, including former president of the International Astronomical Union and the American Astronomical Society.

This item was about the program on the occasion of Dr. K. S. Krishnan's birth anniversary, the National Institute of Advanced Studies organized a program. The chief guest for the event was the President of India, Mr. R. K. Narayanan. He spoke about Dr. Krishnan and mentioned that he was not only a great scientist but much more than that.

This item was about the death of a retired astronomer Prof Harlan Simth. Prof Harlan Smith, who headed UT's Observatory and McDonald Observatory and served as the Chairman of the University of Texas Astronomy Department, played a significant role in the field of astronomy and astrophysics. He was a true hero of education and astronomy, as he could explain almost every aspect of science in a way that even non-scientists could understand.

This item was about the death of a pioneer astronomer Prof Vijay Kapahi. As an astronomer, he made significant contributions to the field, playing key roles in the construction of the Kalayan Radio Telescope, the Ooty Radio Telescope, and the Giant Meterowave Telescope near Pune.

This item was about the Prof K S Krishnan's journey from a rural background to becoming a renowned scientist and sharing the Nobel Prize with his mentor, Dr. C V Raman, is truly inspiring. Born on December 4, 1898, in the village of Watrap in Tamilnadu's Tirunelveli district, Krishnan moved to Madurai after matriculation and was drawn to the scientific work of C V Raman. Krishnan then went to Calcutta to work as a research associate under Raman and made significant discoveries in optical physics that led to the discovery of the Raman effect.

This item was about the passion and determination of women like Prof. Chanchal Oberoi who pursue their interests in fields like mathematics despite the obstacles they face. In a recent interview, Prof. Oberoi shared her own experience of facing opposition when she first started studying, but her passion for using mathematics in different fields kept her motivated. It's encouraging to hear that there has been an increase in the number of women pursuing science.