This item was about the history of the Kodaikanal Observatory and the events that took place during its 100-year completion celebration. The observatory was established in 1899 as a Solar Physics Observatory and was the new home for all the activities of the Madras Observatory.

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.

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 Deccan Chronicles talks about the 200 year anniversary of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics.

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

This item talks about a crucial meeting which was to be held by the Raman Trust to investigate the charges against the senior astrophysicist of RRI, Prof.C. V. Vishveshwara. To protest against the unfair termination of his Colleague, Dr Velluri also resigned from the Indian Academy of Sciences. This struck up a reaction among the committee.

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

This item was about the news coverage of the death of Mr.N.R. Pogson. The coverage briefly describe about the life of the Mr.Pogson. It mentions that Mr.Pogson was born on 23-03-1829. At the age of 16, he left his home to study astronomy. In 1851, he was appionted an Assistant in Mr.Bishop's Observatory. In 1859, he had become the Diretor of Dr.Lee's private Observatory. He was also a good Musician. He was one of the most faithful members of the Madras Philharmonic Society.

This item was about the M.K.Vainu Bappu Gallery was inaugurated by Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, MLA at the Kannur Science Park here on Saturday to commemorate M.K.Vainu Bappu World renowned astronomer and father of modern Indian astronomy.

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