This item talks about the Kodaikanal Observatory. The Kodaikanal Astrophysical Observatory, formerly under the Indian Meteorological Department, is now an autonomous institution named the Indian Institute of Astrophysics. This elevation follows the recommendations of the Committee on Organisation of Scientific Research, overseen by Dr. Bhagavantam. The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism implemented this change, allocating a budget for autonomous functioning. The Observatory specializes in designing optical parts for astronomical instruments, saving foreign exchange. It conducts solar studies, recently sending a team to Mexico for solar eclipse photography. The Bhagavatam Committee also recommended autonomy for the Institute of Tropical Meteorology and Colaba/Alibag Laboratories.

This item was about the protests which was trigged due to a plan to convert part of the 100 year old Kodaikonal solar observatory to a modern auditorium. The new auditorium that will host an international scientific meeting, which was supported by the international astronomical union. As 50 foriegn scientists had been invited to the meeting in several events planned by IIAP to mark the centenary.

This item was about the report that discuss the delay in installing the world's largest telescope at an altitude of 4517 m above sea level. According to the IIA faculty, the company responsible for setting up the telescope,which has lacked the necessary competence to do so at such a high altitude.

This item was about the work in IIA, which has not been going smoothly due to the director being on leave for the past two months. It seems that the staff, including scientists and academicians at the institute, were unhappy with the director's attitude and have raised concerns about the director not following the government's rules and laws as mentioned in the sections.

This item was about the undergoing renovation of the Main Hall of the observatory which has raised concerns among scientists. The Main Hall was considered as the heart of the observatory, and some of the invaluable plates with the sun's images were preciously hung on its walls.

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.

This item was about the controversy regarding the appointments made at the institute, which had been challenged by a section of scientists, technical and administrative staff. They had alleged that the appointments were made against the rule of law and have moved to the Karnataka High Court against them.

This item was about the unused telescopes. It was unfortunate to hear that the telescopes that allowed scientists to photograph the Sun was now lying unused and gathering dust in a mechanical workshop at IIA, along with two other instruments that have met the same fate. According to a senior scientist at the institute, these instruments were dumped in the workshop and only brought out and exhibited during visits by VVIPs.