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2012_TIFR_HB_Doc-OS-MBU-start-1962_IDENTITY-SPACE.ts
Starting a new molecular biology unit at TIFR-Obaid Siddiqi
2012-Genes-to-olfaction_Balaram-NCBS-origin-IISc_IDENTITY-SPACE.mp4
NCBS origins-P Balaram
2016-OS-Discussion_KV-OS-dissent-space_INSTTN-BUILD.mp4
On Obaid Siddiqi: Building a space for diverging views-K VijayRaghavan
2012_TIFR_HB_Doc-Swarup-HB-starting-instt_IDENTITY-SCI-INDIA.ts
Excerpts from speeches at the laying of the TIFR foundation stone in 1954
2012_TIFR_HB_Doc-JRD-HB-1954-speech_IDENTITY-SCI-INDIA.ts
Correspondence between JRD Tata and Homi Bhabha on building TIFR
2012_TIFR_HB_Doc-HB-voice-1944 speech_IDENTITY-SCI-INDIA.ts
Building a scientific identity-Homi Bhabha
2016-OS-Discussion_Indira-OS-elegance-writing_IDENTITY-BRANDING.mp4
On Obaid Siddiqi: Finding elegance in science-Indira Chowdhury
2012-Reminiscing_Shona-logo_IDENTITY-BRANDING.mp4
Designing an NCBS logo-Sumantra Chattarji
2012-Genes-to-olfaction_Utpal_What_is_NCBS_IDENTITY-BRANDING.mp4
Building an identity for NCBS-Utpal Banerjee
2012-Genes-to-olfaction_Balaram-NCBS-gleam_IDENTITY-BRANDING.mp4
The gleam in the eye-P Balaram
1991 Oct 23 Narayanan DAE To TIFR - NCBS Sanction Order - 1.tif
The DAE sanction order to TIFR to set up the Centre for Fundamental Research in Biological Sciences, which would eventually become the National Centre for Biological Sciences. The Oct 22, 1991, letter was followed up by another one on Oct 23 due to a…
1991 Jan - DAE to TIFR - Approval to sign MoU with UAS.tif
The DAE approval to sign a memorandum of understanding with the University of Agricultural Sciences in Bangalore. January 1991.
1988 March - OS ppt to TIFR faculty - incl 1978.tif
Notes from Obaid Siddiqi's presentation to the TIFR Faculty in 1988, on his proposal to set up a new centre for biology. Siddiqi summarizes the journey from 1978, based on an invitation from S. Ramaseshan to start a joint TIFR-IISC centre for…
1985 Sep - DST to Siddiqi - Approval for 1980-85 plan biology centre.tif
The National Biotechnology Board sends its approval in September 1985 to TIFR for allowing the set up of a Centre for Fundamental Research in Biological Sciences under the Department of Atomic Energy.
1985-1990 TIFR_5-yr-plan_6.pdf
Excerpts from the 1985-90 Five Year Plan from TIFR. It includes the proposal for a Centre for Fundamental Research in Biological Sciences, stating that a "strong school of basic research in modern biology in India is of great and vital interest to…
1985-1990 TIFR_5-yr-plan_4.pdf
Excerpts from the 1985-90 Five Year Plan from TIFR. It includes the proposal for a Centre for Fundamental Research in Biological Sciences, stating that a "strong school of basic research in modern biology in India is of great and vital interest to…
1985-1990 TIFR_5-yr-plan_2.pdf
Excerpts from the 1985-90 Five Year Plan from TIFR. It includes the proposal for a Centre for Fundamental Research in Biological Sciences, stating that a "strong school of basic research in modern biology in India is of great and vital interest to…
1985-1990 TIFR_5-yr-plan_1.pdf
Excerpts from the 1985-90 Five Year Plan from TIFR. It includes the proposal for a Centre for Fundamental Research in Biological Sciences, stating that a "strong school of basic research in modern biology in India is of great and vital interest to…
1980-1985 TIFR_5-yr-plan_2.pdf
The first official proposal for an independent centre for biology under TIFR, as seen in the TIFR Five Year Plan from 1980-85. It was called the "TIFR-IISC Joint Centre for Biological Research"
1980-1985 TIFR_5-yr-plan_2.pdf
The first official proposal for an independent centre for biology under TIFR, as seen in the TIFR Five Year Plan from 1980-85. It was called the "TIFR-IISC Joint Centre for Biological Research"
1980-1985 TIFR_5-yr-plan_2.pdf
The first official proposal for an independent centre for biology under TIFR, as seen in the TIFR Five Year Plan from 1980-85. It was called the "TIFR-IISC Joint Centre for Biological Research"
1980-1985 TIFR_5-yr-plan_2.pdf
The first official proposal for an independent centre for biology under TIFR, as seen in the TIFR Five Year Plan from 1980-85. It was called the "TIFR-IISC Joint Centre for Biological Research"
1991 Oct 22 - DAE to TIFR - NCBS sanction order - typo.tif
The DAE sanction order to TIFR to set up the Centre for Fundamental Research in Biological Sciences, which would eventually become the National Centre for Biological Sciences. The Oct 22, 1991, letter was followed up by another one on Oct 23 due to a…
1983 November - TIFR Council Meet - 85-90 Proposal - 3.pdf
The TIFR Council lauds the initiative to set up a new biology centre. They also express their hope that the new centre will be a national resource of sorts, and also wonder about the future of research areas at the TIFR molecular biology unit. TIFR…
1983 November - TIFR Council Meet - 85-90 Proposal - 2.pdf
The TIFR Council lauds the initiative to set up a new biology centre. They also express their hope that the new centre will be a national resource of sorts, and also wonder about the future of research areas at the TIFR molecular biology unit. TIFR…
1981 TIFR Council Meeting - Dec - NCBS idea - 3.pdf
Obaid Siddiqi wrote a proposal for a new biology centre as part of TIFR’s 1980-1985 Five Year Plan, based on S. Ramaseshan’s invitation to set it up at IISc. But even though it was approved by the government, the IISc plan lost steam. This extract…
1981 TIFR Council Meeting - Dec - NCBS idea - 2.pdf
Obaid Siddiqi wrote a proposal for a new biology centre as part of TIFR’s 1980-1985 Five Year Plan, based on S. Ramaseshan’s invitation to set it up at IISc. But even though it was approved by the government, the IISc plan lost steam. This extract…
VR-questionnaire-excerpt-tifr-env_IDENTITY-SPACE.tif
Veronica Rodrigues joined TIFR for a PhD in the late 1970s after moving from Dublin, Ireland. Here, she reflects on her time as a student at TIFR and the lasting impressions of the space.
1962 HB to OS - TIFR Offer First Correspondence.tif
The first direct correspondence between Homi Bhabha and Obaid Siddiqi, after Bhabha received a letter from Leo Szilard, with recommendations for Siddiqi from Alan Garen and Guido Pontecorvo. Bhabha indirectly offers Siddiqi a position. March 12,…
1944 Jun 22 D-2004-00345-4(1 - 3) Hill to HB biophysics.pdf
AV Hill's reply in June 1944 to Homi Bhabha after the Tata Trust agreed to sponsor a new physics research institute. Hill advises Bhabha that future application of physics will be in biology.
1985 Jul Rajgopal To Sreekantan (Planning Commission) (1).tif
The central government's letter to TIFR in July 1985, indicating the Planning Commission's approval of the biology centre and other proposal made by TIFR. The "Centre for Fundamental Research in Biological Sciences" is included as a "National Scheme"…
2009 Exam Blog - NBL Palampur - 1.png
While the 1960s plan for a National Biological Laboratory in Palampur never materialized, a National Centre for Biological Sciences did eventually come up independently. But all that has not stopped it from an NBL being mentioned in competitive…
1999 Exam Blog - NBL Palampur - 2.png
While the 1960s plan for a National Biological Laboratory in Palampur never materialized, a National Centre for Biological Sciences did eventually come up independently. But all that has not stopped it from an NBL being mentioned in competitive…
1964 CSIR Annual Report - NBL Palampur mention.png
An extract from the 1964 CSIR Annual Report, where the new National Biological Laboratory in Palampur finds a mention. The laboratory never materialized, partly because of a disagreement on the location. But that has not stopped it from being…
1960-65 Third Five Year Plan - NBL Proposal.png
An extract from the 1960-65 Third Five Year Plan, discussing the proposal to build a National Biological Laboratory. By the next plan period, Palampur was the selected location. But the laboratory never materialized, partly because of a disagreement…
Sep 13 quotations_black
A selection of quotes on the scientific process from past and current faculty at TIFR and NCBS.
Heisenberg_Humans and Other Animals On the Scope of Brain Science_1.pdf
Martin Heisenberg's 2012 essay in the Journal of Neurogenetics, reflecting on biology, his Drosophila work, and the limitations of brain science.
Heisenberg_Humans and Other Animals On the Scope of Brain Science_1.pdf
Martin Heisenberg's 2012 essay in the Journal of Neurogenetics, reflecting on biology, his Drosophila work, and the limitations of brain science.
Heisenberg_Humans and Other Animals On the Scope of Brain Science_1.pdf
Martin Heisenberg's 2012 essay in the Journal of Neurogenetics, reflecting on biology, his Drosophila work, and the limitations of brain science.
Heisenberg_Humans and Other Animals On the Scope of Brain Science_1.pdf
Martin Heisenberg's 2012 essay in the Journal of Neurogenetics, reflecting on biology, his Drosophila work, and the limitations of brain science.
1985 Rationalist Society Speech - OS - 3.tif
Obaid Siddiqi's notes for a 1985 speech to the Rationalist Society in Bombay. In this extract, he focuses on "what is science and what is scientific".
1985 Rationalist Society Speech - OS - 2.tif
Obaid Siddiqi's notes for a 1985 speech to the Rationalist Society in Bombay. In this extract, he focuses on "what is science and what is scientific".
1985 Rationalist Society Speech - OS - 1.tif
Obaid Siddiqi's notes for a 1985 speech to the Rationalist Society in Bombay. In this extract, he focuses on "what is science and what is scientific".
1954 OS copy of Marx and science.JPG
An extract from a 1954 copy of Marxism and Contemporary Science from the library of Obaid Siddiqi.
1945 HB speech at TIFR inaug_1.pdf
Homi Bhabha presents his point of view for fundamental research at the inauguration of TIFR in 1945
IMG_8332.jpg
Aditi Pophale at work in the Lakshadweep Archipelago in 2015. The MSc Wildlife program started in 2003 with an aim of teaching and conducting "evidence-based conservation" in India. Soon after, NCBS hired faculty in the ecology and evolution areas of…
Dissertation Filed sites all.jpg
Field sites across India for the MSc Wildlife program. The program started in 2003 with an aim of teaching and conducting "evidence-based conservation" in India. Soon after, NCBS hired faculty in the ecology and evolution areas of research.
2009_JCB_Vale_India_Biosciences_Special_report.pdf
A 2009 special report in the Journal of Cell Biology on "Biological Sciences in India". The report is written by Ronald Vale and Karen Dell, long-time collaborators with NCBS faculty.
2009_JCB_Vale_India_Biosciences_Special_report.pdf
A 2009 special report in the Journal of Cell Biology on "Biological Sciences in India". The report is written by Ronald Vale and Karen Dell, long-time collaborators with NCBS faculty.
2009_JCB_Vale_India_Biosciences_Special_report.pdf
A 2009 special report in the Journal of Cell Biology on "Biological Sciences in India". The report is written by Ronald Vale and Karen Dell, long-time collaborators with NCBS faculty.