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 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 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 interview with the director of IIA, Dr. J.C. Bhattacharya, he discussed details about the Kavalur telescope installation and its capabilities. As a co-discoverer of the rings of Uranus, Dr. Bhattacharya provided insights into the telescope's design, how far we can see from it, and other aspects of the project. He answered all questions thoroughly and provided a comprehensive overview of the telescope and its potential for sky research.

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 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.

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.

This item was about the 1977–1978 UGC Hari Om Trust awards. M.K.V. M. K. Vainu Bappu, an IIA scientist, was also one of the recipients of awards on this list. Along with him many scientists from different fields were also the recipent of this award as mentioned.

This letter was about M. K. Vainu Bappu's critical condition after undergoing heart by-pass surgery at Munich's University Clinic.

This fond consist of newspaper clipping on the statement given by PM Rajiv Gandhi in the inaugural session 19th general assembly of the Indian Astronomical Unit. He focuses on the development of science and technology in the country.