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MS-016MS-016 C P Rajendran and Kusala Rajendran Papers MS-016Aditya RArchives at NCBS

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-07-27 12:59:03 +0000.Description is written in: English, Latin script. Archives at NCBS C P Rajendran and Kusala Rajendran Papers Rajendran, Kusala (1 December 1954) C.P., Rajendran (Chittenipattu Puthenveettil) (29 May 1955) R., Aditya MS-016 /repositories/2/resources/33 2.5 Linear Feet 5 Hollinger style archive-boxes and one oversize container 1973-2021 Archives at NCBS Besides some fragile maps, the collection is in good condition. English Malayalam Hindi MS-016 Box 1 MS-016 Box 2 MS-016 Box 3 MS-016 Box 4 MS-016 Box 5 OS13 Biographical / Historical

Chittenipattu Puthenveetil Rajendran was born on 29 May 1955 at Ottapalam in Kerala. He obtained his master's degree and his Ph.D from Cochin University of Science and Technology. He was selected for the prestigious Ramanujan National Fellowship instituted by the Government of India and carried out his fellowship in the newly created Centre for Earth Sciences at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India. His area of research covers geodynamics, seismology, seismotectonics, earthquake geology, and tsunami hazards. He has contributed to advanced studies related to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengaluru, India. He is also the director of the Consortium for Sustainable Development – a non-profit organization based in the USA. C. P. Rajendran was born to Pavanan, a rationalist and literary critic, and Parvathy Pavanan. The journalist C. P. Ramachandran is his uncle. Writers C. P. Surendran and C. P. Sree Rekha are his siblings. C. P. Rajendran is married to Kusala Rajendran and has a son, Rahul Pavanan.

Kusala Rajendran was born on 1 December, 1954 at Thalayolaparambu in Kerala. She obtained her master's degree in Applied Geophysics from IIT Rourkee and went on to obtain a Ph.D. in seismology from the University of South Carolina. Her work primarily deals with understanding earthquake processes, reservoir-triggered seismicity, intra-continental earthquakes, and seismotectonics. She was instrumental in establishing the Centre for Earth Sciences at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India, which has since then focused on studying earthquake source mechanisms. She was also responsible for setting up a Broadband seismic station at Peechi, Kerala, in 1999. She worked as a professor at the Centre for Earth Sciences till 2020 till her retirement. She is currently the treasurer of the Consortium for Sustainable Development – a non-profit organization based in the USA. Kusala Rajendran is the 9th child of the late K. R. Narayanan, a social reformer and a Congress politician. Kusala Rajendran is married to C. P. Rajendran and has a son, Rahul Pavanan.

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 Arrangement

The intellectual arrangement strives to preserve provenance and original order of the papers. Where an original order could not be found, the Archives has applied an order, and folders within sub-series are arranged usually in chronological or alphabetical order. See Scope and Content section for details.

 Content Description

The Rajendran Papers are arranged into the following series:

Series 1: Correspondence Series 2: Research and Personal Administration Series 3: Media Clippings Series 4: Personal

Series 1 contains correspondences to and from C P Rajendran and Kusala Rajendran. All the correspondence has been arranged alphabetically.

Series 2 contains scientific data related to research undertaken by C P Rajendran and Kusala Rajendran. This series is divided into six sub-series. Sub-series 1 contains technical correspondence and data about samples that have been collected by C P Rajendran and Kusala Rajendran which has been processed by various institutions. The folders in this sub-series are arranged alphabetically on the basis of the institute which had processed the samples. The last folder in this sub-series contains miscellaneous handwritten notes and drawings related to their fieldwork and research. Sub-Series 2 contains photographs related to C P Rajendran and Kusala Rajendran's field trips and research. The folders containing the photographs have been arranged alphabetically according to the place-names. Sub-Series 3 contains official correspondence and remarks on two project proposals related to research on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Sub-Series 4 contains booklets and a book chapter written by C P Rajendran and Kusala Rajendran. Sub-Series 5 contains three folders: legal and administrative documents related to C P Rajendran and Kusala Rajendran. These folders contain writ petitions, memorandum of writ appeals, legal correspondence, right-to-information documents, service rule-books related to their court cases about pending promotion, and leave for pursuing research and study at other places. Sub-Series 6 contains two artifacts including memorabilia of volcanic ash from Mt. St. Helens and a terracotta horse figurine. The figurine is safely stored in a separate box. Special care has to be exercised while handling the horse figurine.

Series 3 contains media clippings that have been divided into two sub-series: Media clippings authored by C P Rajendran and Kusala Rajendran and, media clippings collected by C P Rajendran and Kusala Rajendran. All the clippings in both the sub-series are divided into folders which are arranged chronologically. The clippings are from magazines, and newspapers, and also include photocopies of original articles.

Series 4 contains photographs from C P Rajendran and Kusala Rajendran's time in South Carolina, USA, photographs from their personal travels, and photographs from workshops, seminars, and courses attended or conducted by them. Included in the series are photographs of them receiving awards and the physical awards themselves: the National Geoscience Award given to C P Rajendran and the National Award for Woman Scientist given to Kusala Rajendran. Also included in this series are booklets related to convocation addresses and a brochure of the Centre for Earth Science Studies which are part of ephemera.

 Geology Andaman Islands--India Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany (Lucknow, India) Series 1: CorrespondenceMS-016-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/11576MS-016 Box 1Amato, AlessandroMS-016-1-0-1-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/115771 Sheets26 May 1993MS-016 Box 11

Amato, Alessandro

Scope and Contents

To Kusala, regarding the dearth of funds in the fiscal year 1993, for providing post-doctoral fellowship by Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

C.P., RamachandranMS-016-1-0-1-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/1157816 Sheets5 November 1990, 5 March 1993, July 2 1993, 18 September 1993, UndatedMS-016 Box 12Scope and Contents

The 1990 letter to C P Rajendran details C P Ramachandran's opinions on food, religious conflict, and political events. It also refers to Kusala's eye surgery. Mentions Jai, and Surababu. The 1993 letters to Kusala, C P Rajendran, and Appu contain C P Ramachandran's comments on personal, travel, and family. Mentions Kusala, Venu, Surababu, Anusuya, Nisa, Ajay, Jai, Appu and Pavanan. The undated letter to Appu, Kusala, and C P Rajendran details C P Ramachandran's opinions on political events, music, television shows, and Pavanan's autobiography. Mentions Jai.

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Access Level: Onsite. Restricted researcher access, view on-site. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

EvelynMS-016-1-0-1-3/repositories/2/archival_objects/115793 Sheets17 February 1994MS-016 Box 13

Evelyn

Scope and Contents

To Kusala, discusses about precursory seismic activities and earthquakes in Oregon. Mentions Pradeep Talwani, Harsh Gupta, Appu and C P Rajendran.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Iyer, H. M.MS-016-1-0-1-4/repositories/2/archival_objects/115809 Sheets12 November 1993, February 25 1994, July 20 1994, August 15 1994MS-016 Box 14

Iyer, H. M.

Scope and Contents

Congratulates Kusala for being the recipient of the M. S. Krishnan gold medal. Also congratulates C P Rajendran for the possibility of receiving a grant from DST for his research. The letter also contains a reference to the Latur Earthquake. Mentions Pradeep Talwani, C P Rajendran, Appu, and Harsh Gupta. The 1994 letters to Kusala contain information related to the Seismological Program of India, research related to the Koyna river basin, and research related to the Latur earthquake. The letters also contain information about personal and professional developments and statements of gratitude. Mentions Pradeep Talwani, Harsh Gupta, C P Rajendran, Appu, Fatima, Anu, Mahadevan, Rama Rao, and Raghunathan.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

LathikaMS-016-1-0-1-5/repositories/2/archival_objects/115814 Sheets17 February 1994MS-016 Box 15

Lathika

Scope and Contents

To Kusala, exchanging pleasantries. The letter has references to C P Rajendran's visit to Pune, Satara, and Koyna. It also mentions a demonstration on repair and restoration of buildings. Mentions Vasudha, Leela, Vijayamma, Archana, Jeevan.

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LynnMS-016-1-0-1-6/repositories/2/archival_objects/115823 Sheets20 August 1993, 29 September 1993MS-016 Box 16

Lynn

Scope and Contents

The 1993 letters to Kusala, C P Rajendran, and Appu. Mentions the 93-2 Monticello report. Also mentions Pradeep Talwani, Sriram, Chris, Sue, Greg, Sam, Rick, Ron, Chen, Yu, Firyal Bou-Rabee, Katherine, Todd, and Newt.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Owens, Thomas J.MS-016-1-0-1-7/repositories/2/archival_objects/115831 Sheets13 February 1994MS-016 Box 17

Owens, Thomas J.

Scope and Contents

Congratulates Kusala for receiving the award from IGU. Has references to projects in Tanzania at Tarangire National Park and Dar es Salaam. Mentions Pradeep Talwani, Ronnie, Rick, Mario, Sally, C P Rajendran, and Appu.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Paul and LindaMS-016-1-0-1-8/repositories/2/archival_objects/115842 Sheets11 January 1995MS-016 Box 18Scope and Contents

Postcard to Kusala and C P Rajendran, detailing vacation plans in India. Picture side of the postcard is an image of the statue of Nandi at Chamundi Hills.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

PavananMS-016-1-0-1-9/repositories/2/archival_objects/1158511 Sheets1 February 1988, 12 August 1992, 23 May 1993MS-016 Box 19

Pavanan

Scope and Contents

The 1988 letter to Kusala details updates about health. Mentions C P Rajendran getting an invitation to visit the United States of America. Mentions Sarojam, Jaya, and Appu. The 1992 letter to Kusala and C P Rajendran informs them about Pavanan's health issues. Mentions his trip to Pune. Has an indirect reference to the 1992 Summer Olympics hosted in Barcelona, Spain. The 1993 letter to Kusala and C P Rajendran mentions the names of articles that have been written by Pavanan in various books and magazines. Also contains health updates.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

S., PreethaMS-016-1-0-1-10/repositories/2/archival_objects/115862 Sheetsca 21 April 1993MS-016 Box 110

S., Preetha

Scope and Contents

Postcard to Kusala. Picture side of the postcard is an image of the Niagara falls.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Surababu (C. P. Surendran)MS-016-1-0-1-11/repositories/2/archival_objects/115873 Sheets10 October 1988, 19 February 1993MS-016 Box 111Scope and Contents

1988 letter from C P Rajendran. Personal letter. Also mentions Kusala Rajendran and Appu. The 1993 letter to C P Rajendran. Mentions Surababu's articles on the 1993 Bombay Riots. Refers to Kusala Rajendran's Ph.D. thesis defence Also mentions Appu, Deepthi, and Usha.

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Access Level: Onsite. Restricted researcher access, view on-site. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Talwani, PradeepMS-016-1-0-1-12/repositories/2/archival_objects/115887 Sheets24 January 1988, 20 August 1993 UndatedMS-016 Box 112

Talwani, Pradeep

Scope and Contents

The 1988 letter to Kusala answers questions related to PhD application at the University of South Carolina, research grant for C P Rajendran, problems related to DST, tips for filling up the PhD application. Mentions Bob Thunnel and H M Iyer. The 1993 letter to Kusala, C P Rajendran, and Appu congratulates Kusala for the publication of her paper in GRL. Also talks about Idipi, New Madrid, and Kutch earthquake research proposals. Mentions Harsh Gupta and Maheshwari. The undated fax is addressed to Pradeep Talwani and Tom, and conveys information about the science congress. Mentions a request recommendation letter for Kusala's application at Cochin University of Science and Technology and an acceptance letter for an abstract sent by C P Rajendran. Mentions R H Sibson, Harsh Gupta, Maheshwari, and Lynn.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Ulmer, KatherineMS-016-1-0-1-13/repositories/2/archival_objects/115895 Sheets20 July 1993, 4 February 1994MS-016 Box 113

Ulmer, Katherine

Scope and Contents

The 1993 letter to Kusala expresses gratitude for providing guidance and teaching. The 1994 letter to Kusala and C P Rajendran details personal and academic updates. Mentions Pradeep Talwani, Rick, Ted, Matthew, Carpenter, Lynn, Sam, and Ron.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Series 2: Research and Personal AdministrationMS-016-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/11590MS-016 Box 1MS-016 Box 2MS-016 Box 3MS-016 Box 5OS13Sub-Series 1: Data related to field researchMS-016-2-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/11591MS-016 Box 1Beta Analytic INC.MS-016-2-1-1-14/repositories/2/archival_objects/1159212 Sheets5 October 1998, 12 October 1998, 9 May 2002MS-016 Box 114

Beta Analytic INC.

Scope and Contents

Contains technical correspondence and reports of radiocarbon dating analyses of samples from Kutch and Dwarka. Mentions Eugene Schweig, and Darden Hood.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Birbal Sahni Institute of PalaeobotanyMS-016-2-1-1-15/repositories/2/archival_objects/1169390 Sheets13 November 1998, 26 November 1998, 29 April 1999, 12 May 1999, 14 May 1999, 27 May 1999, 28 May 1999, 9 August 1999, 3 April 2000, 19 April 2000, 15 November 2000, 25 January 2001, 7 February 2001, 10 May 2002, 16 April 2004, 28 April 200418 August 2004, 30 March 2005, 19 September 2005, 28 September 2005, 3 October 2005, 13 November 2005, 18 January 2006, 15 February 2006, 31 March 2006, 18 September 2006, 20 September 2006, 12 November 2006, April 18, 20071 December 2008, 3 February 2009, 2 March 2009, 8 April 2009, 22 January 2010, 1 February 2010, 16 March 2010, 23 March 2010, 12 October 2010, 12 October 2010, 13 October 2010, 2 April 2012, 3 April 2012, 24 June 2013, UndatedScope and Contents

Contains technical correspondence and reports of radiocarbon dating analyses of samples from Gujarat (Cambay Basin, Kutch, Bhuj), Himalayas, Kerala (Pattanam, Paravur, Wadakkanchery), Assam (Dilma), Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Port Blair, Rangachang, Car Nicobar), Tamil Nadu (Kaveripattanam, Vanagiri), Maharashtra (Mahim Beach), Makran coast, Lakshadweep (Kavaratti), and Bihar. Mentions G. Rajagopalan, B. Sekar, Supriyo Chakraborty, C. M. Nautiyal and Vanessa Andrade.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Centre for Earth Science StudiesMS-016-2-1-1-16/repositories/2/archival_objects/1159319 Sheets7 March 2007, 15 May 2007, 16 July 2011, 25 July 2012MS-016 Box 116

Centre for Earth Science Studies

Scope and Contents

Contains technical correspondence and reports of X-Ray Diffraction and particle size analyses of samples.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Gauhati UniversityMS-016-2-1-1-17/repositories/2/archival_objects/115942 Sheets22 August 2005MS-016 Box 117

Gauhati University

Scope and Contents

Contains technical correspondence about samples collected from Kukurmara in Assam. Mentions B. P. Duarah.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Indian Institute of Technology, BombayMS-016-2-1-1-18/repositories/2/archival_objects/115956 Sheets18 August 2004, 30 March 2005, 2 June 2005, 10 January 2007, 18 March 2007MS-016 Box 118

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Scope and Contents

Contains technical correspondence related to the processing of samples for the Electron Spin Resonance dating method. The samples have been collected from Kerala (Wadakkanchery, Desamangalam), Central Himalayas, and Maharashtra (Panvel Structure). Mentions T. K. Gundu Rao

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Institute of Physics, BhubaneswarMS-016-2-1-1-19/repositories/2/archival_objects/1159614 Sheets15 October 2004, 28 March 2005, 23 May 2005, 2 June 2005, 1 August 2005, 28 August 2005, 19 September 2005, 5 May 2006, 11 May 2006, 12 June 2006, 27 December 2006MS-016 Box 119

Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar

Scope and Contents

Contains technical correspondence and reports of AMS dating analyses of samples from Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Little Andaman, Avis Island, Interview Island, Car Nicobar, Port Blair), Gujarat (Kharoi, Budharmora), and Tamil Nadu (Vanagiri). Mentions G. V. Ravi Prasad.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Inter-University Accelerator Centre, DelhiMS-016-2-1-1-20/repositories/2/archival_objects/115972 SheetsOctober 2018MS-016 Box 120

Inter-University Accelerator Centre, Delhi

Scope and Contents

Contains a report of Radiocarbon dating analysis of samples from Maharashtra (Kelshi), and Nepal.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Leibniz Institute for Applied GeosciencesMS-016-2-1-1-21/repositories/2/archival_objects/115982 SheetsAugust 2008MS-016 Box 121

Leibniz Institute for Applied Geosciences

Scope and Contents

Contains technical correspondence and report of Optically Stimulated Luminescence dating analyses of samples from Tamil Nadu (Vanagiri, Cuddalore, Karaikal, Nagapattinam, Poombuhar). Mentions Srini.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Manipur UniversityMS-016-2-1-1-22/repositories/2/archival_objects/115993 Sheets2 March 2002, 1 August 2002MS-016 Box 122

Manipur University

Scope and Contents

Contains technical correspondence and reports of Thermoluminescence dating analyses of samples from Gujarat (Dholka). Mentions R. K. Gartia

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Access Level: Open/Online.

National Geophysical Research Institute, HyderabadMS-016-2-1-1-23/repositories/2/archival_objects/116001 Sheets28 October 2005MS-016 Box 123

National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad

Scope and Contents

Contains technical correspondence about Thermoluminescence and Optically Stimulated Luminescence dating of sand and brick samples. Mentions D. Venkat Reddy.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Okayama University of ScienceMS-016-2-1-1-24/repositories/2/archival_objects/116011 SheetsUndatedMS-016 Box 124

Okayama University of Science

Scope and Contents

Contains a report of Thermoluminescence dating analyses of samples from Kaveripattinam. Mentions Uchida, Shitaoka and Kiyotaka Ninagawa.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Physical Research LaboratoryMS-016-2-1-1-25/repositories/2/archival_objects/116021 Sheets20 June 2004MS-016 Box 125

Physical Research Laboratory

Scope and Contents

Contains an email from A. K. Singhvi related to Thermoluminescence dating method.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Poznan Radiocarbon Laboratory, PolandMS-016-2-1-1-26/repositories/2/archival_objects/1160314 Sheets22 April 2015, 24 April 2015, 19 May 2015, 8 September 2016, 10 February 2017, 2 June 2017, 20 November 2017, 8 May 2018, 20 August 2018MS-016 Box 126

Poznan Radiocarbon Laboratory, Poland

Scope and Contents

Contains technical correspondence and reports of radiocarbon dating analyses of samples from Andaman and Nicobar Island, Maharashtra (Kelshi), Andhra Pradesh (Nellore), and Tamil Nadu (Nagercoil). Mentions Tomasz Goslar and Jaishri S. Bhatt.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Rafter Radiocarbon Laboratory, New Zealand - Part 1 of 2 (Year 2000 to 2010)MS-016-2-1-1-27/repositories/2/archival_objects/11694115 Sheets26 February 2000, 9 October 2001, 26 February 2002, 18 April 2002, 23 April 2002, 24 April 2002, 7 April 2004, 17 May 2004, 18 May 2004, 2 June 2004, 10 June 2004, 14 June 2004, 18 June 2004, 22 June 2004, 23 June 2004, 24 June 200428 July 2004, 29 July 2004, 4 August 2004, 29 August 2005, 12 September 2005, 20 September 2005, 28 September 2005, 2 November 2005, 15 November 2005, 2 May 2006, 21 July 2006, 19 March 2007, 13 April 2007, 11 December 200720 October 2008, 17 December 2008, 26 March 2009, 13 April 2009, 27 April 2009, 5 August 2009, 30 November 2009, 22 January 2010, 14 March 2010, 13 May 2010, 20 May 2010, 25 May 2010Scope and Contents

Contains all technical correspondence and reports of AMS dating analyses of samples from the Himalayas, Assam, Tamil Nadu (Mahabalipuram), Gujarat (Kharoi, Budharmora, Manfara, Motiboru, Utelia), Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Little Andaman, Interview Island, Car Nicobar, Rangachang, East Island), Makran Coast from the year 2000 to 2010. Mentions Dawn Chambers, Rodger Sparks, and Kelly Sutton.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Rafter Radiocarbon Laboratory, New Zealand - Part 2 of 2 (Year 2010 Onwards)MS-016-2-1-1-28/repositories/2/archival_objects/1160493 Sheets17 March 2011, 10 May 2011, 30 August 2011, 17 February 2012, 1 March 2012, 2 April 2012, 1 June 2012, 12 April 2013, UndatedMS-016 Box 128

Rafter Radiocarbon Laboratory, New Zealand - Part 2 of 2 (Year 2010 Onwards)

Scope and Contents

Contains technical correspondence and reports of AMS dating analyses of samples from the Lesser Himalayas (Kapkot, Dwarahat), Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Interview Island, Port Blair), Bay of Bengal, Bihar, Rapti River, Uttarakhand (Bailparao) from the year 2011 onwards. Mentions Dawn Chambers.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Wadia Institute of Himalayan GeologyMS-016-2-1-1-29/repositories/2/archival_objects/1169544 Sheets30 March 2005, September 2005, 26 November 2005, 31 March 2006, 27 December 2006, 24 February 2007, 18 March 2007, 11 February 2008, August 2008, 1 October 2008, May 2009, 20 July 2009, August 2009, 28 October 2009, 6 June 201120 June 2011, 17 August 2011, 20 October 2011, 25 November 2011, 17 March 2012, 24 March 2012, August 2012, 31 January 2013, 13 February 2013, 2 March 2013, 1 October 2014, UndatedScope and Contents

Contains technical correspondence and reports of Thermoluminescence and Optically Stimulated Luminescence dating analyses of samples from Tamil Nadu (Mahabalipuram, Kaveripattaam, Nagapattinam, Vanagiri), Gujarat (Bhuj, Manfara, Kharoi), Telangana (Buggaram, Nampala), Karnataka (Naganur, Mallur), Bihar (Rajnagar, Dharbanga), Uttarakhand (Uttarkashi). Mentions A. C. Nanda, N. Suresh and B. R. Arora.

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Miscellaneous Notes and DrawingsMS-016-2-1-1-30/repositories/2/archival_objects/11696115 SheetsSeptember 2003, May to October 2005, August 2005, 2 November 2005, 3 January 2006, 18 March 2006, 25 to 29 March 2006, 5 April to 10 April 2006, November 2006, April 2007, 4 June 2007, 13 October 2007, August 2008, 7 October 20081 December 2008, 25 January 2014, UndatedScope and Contents

Contains handwritten notes and drawings related to samples collected from various field investigations and their provenance. Also contains notes on topics such as palynology, paleoseismology, Calibration, and others. Mentions Terry and C. M. Nautiyal.

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Sub-Series 2: Photographs related to field researchMS-016-2-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/11605MS-016 Box 2MS-016 Box 5MS-016 Box 3OS13Andaman and Car Nicobar - Part 1/3MS-016-2-2-2-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/1160620 Sheets2005MS-016 Box 21

Andaman and Car Nicobar - Part 1/3

Scope and Contents

Contains 20 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10.1 cm. Images of people, landscapes, section cutting and buildings.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Andaman and Car Nicobar - Part 2/3MS-016-2-2-2-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/1160720 Sheets2005MS-016 Box 22

Andaman and Car Nicobar - Part 2/3

Scope and Contents

Contains 20 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10.1 cm. Images of landscapes, buildings, forests, people, field investigations, rock samples, trenching, and section cutting.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Andaman and Car Nicobar - Part 3/3MS-016-2-2-2-3/repositories/2/archival_objects/1160813 Sheets2005MS-016 Box 23

Andaman and Car Nicobar - Part 3/3

Scope and Contents

Contains 13 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10.1 cm. Images of landscapes, forests, buildings, and field investigations done on land and through a boat.

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Arunachal PradeshMS-016-2-2-2-4/repositories/2/archival_objects/1160918 Sheetsca 2004MS-016 Box 24

Arunachal Pradesh

Scope and Contents

Contains 15 photographs of 13.6 cm by 8.8 cm, and 4 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10.1 cm. Images of landscapes, trenching, section cutting, and rivers.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Barren Island - Part 1/5MS-016-2-2-2-5/repositories/2/archival_objects/1161021 Sheets2003MS-016 Box 25

Barren Island - Part 1/5

Scope and Contents

Contains 13 photographs of 15 cm by 10.1 cm, 5 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10 cm, 1 photograph of 15.2 cm by 9.6 cm, and 1 photograph of 15.2 cm by 10.1 cm. Images of landscapes, people, rock formations, volcano, and rock samples.

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Barren Island - Part 2/5MS-016-2-2-2-6/repositories/2/archival_objects/1161120 Sheets2003MS-016 Box 26

Barren Island - Part 2/5

Scope and Contents

Contains 9 photographs of 15 cm by 10.2 cm, 8 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10.1 cm, and 3 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10 cm. Images of people, landscapes and rock formations.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Barren Island - Part 3/5MS-016-2-2-2-7/repositories/2/archival_objects/1161220 Sheets2003MS-016 Box 27

Barren Island - Part 3/5

Scope and Contents

Contains 10 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10.1 cm, 8 photographs of 15 cm by 10.2 cm, and 2 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10.2 cm. Images of field investigations, landscapes, equipment, forests and rock formations.

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Barren Island - Part 4/5MS-016-2-2-2-8/repositories/2/archival_objects/1161320 Sheets2003MS-016 Box 28

Barren Island - Part 4/5

Scope and Contents

Contains 15 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10 cm, and 5 photographs of 15.3 cm by 10.1 cm. Images of people, field investigations, rock samples, rock formations, landscapes, volcano, and survey from boat.

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Barren Island - Part 5/5MS-016-2-2-2-9/repositories/2/archival_objects/1161413 Sheets2003MS-016 Box 29

Barren Island - Part 5/5

Scope and Contents

Contains 11 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10 cm, 1 photograph of 15.3 cm by 10.2 cm, and 1 photograph of 15.3 cm by 10.3 cm. Images of people, landscapes, volcano, rock samples, and rock formations.

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Bhuj - Part 1/4MS-016-2-2-2-10/repositories/2/archival_objects/1161517 SheetsApril (ca 2001)MS-016 Box 210

Bhuj - Part 1/4

Scope and Contents

Contains 8 photographs of 15.3 cm by 10 cm, 1 photograph of 21.7 cm by 15.2 cm, and 1 photograph of 15.3 cm by 10.2 cm. The folder also contains 7 A4 sheets with diagrams. Images of people, landscapes, trenching, field investigations, and section cutting.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Bhuj - Part 2/4MS-016-2-2-5-3/repositories/2/archival_objects/1161619 SheetsApril (ca 2001)MS-016 Box 53

Bhuj - Part 2/4

Scope and Contents

Contains 20 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10 cm. Images of people, animals, landscapes, buildings, rock formations, sand formations, and field investigations.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Bhuj - Part 3/4MS-016-2-2-5-4/repositories/2/archival_objects/1161721 SheetsApril (ca 2001)MS-016 Box 54

Bhuj - Part 3/4

Scope and Contents

Contains 20 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10 cm. Images of people, landscapes, buildings, rock formations, sand formations, and field investigations.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Bhuj - Part 4/4MS-016-2-2-5-5/repositories/2/archival_objects/116185 SheetsApril (ca 2001)MS-016 Box 55

Bhuj - Part 4/4

Scope and Contents

Contains 4 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10 cm and 1 photograph of 17.7 cm by 12.6 cm. Images of landscapes, people, buildings, and field investigations.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

ChamoliMS-016-2-2-2-11/repositories/2/archival_objects/1161911 SheetsUndatedMS-016 Box 211

Chamoli

Scope and Contents

Contains 6 photographs of 15.3 cm by 9.8 cm, 2 photographs of 15.4 cm by 10.1 cm, 1 photograph of 16.1 cm by 9.8 cm, and 1 photograph of 13 cm by 8.8 cm. Images of people, landscapes, buildings, rock formations, and field investigations.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Diglipur - Part 1/2MS-016-2-2-2-12/repositories/2/archival_objects/1162020 Sheets2003MS-016 Box 212

Diglipur - Part 1/2

Scope and Contents

Contains 19 photographs of 15.2 cm by 9.9 cm and 1 photograph of 15.2 cm by 10.1 cm. Images of corals, landscapes, field investigations

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Diglipur - Part 2/2MS-016-2-2-2-13/repositories/2/archival_objects/1162116 Sheets2003MS-016 Box 213

Diglipur - Part 2/2

Scope and Contents

Contains 12 photographs of 15.2 cm by 9.9 cm and 4 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10.1 cm. Images of people, forests, field investigations, landscapes and equipments.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Dwarka - Part 1/2MS-016-2-2-2-14/repositories/2/archival_objects/1162220 SheetsDecember 2001 - January 2002MS-016 Box 214

Dwarka - Part 1/2

Scope and Contents

Contains 20 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10.1 cm. Images of landscapes, animals, old ruins, the Dwarkadhish temple, section cuttings, and field investigations.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Dwarka - Part 2/2MS-016-2-2-2-15/repositories/2/archival_objects/1162318 SheetsDecember 2001 - January 2002MS-016 Box 215

Dwarka - Part 2/2

Scope and Contents

Contains 17 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10.1 cm and 1 photograph of 10 cm by 15.2 cm. Images of landscapes, trenching, animals, section cuttings, old ruins, and the Dwarkadhish temple.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Interview Island - Part 1/3MS-016-2-2-2-16/repositories/2/archival_objects/1162420 SheetsMarch 2006MS-016 Box 216

Interview Island - Part 1/3

Scope and Contents

Contains 19 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10 cm and 1 photograph of 15 cm by 10.2 cm. Images of places affected by tsunamis, forests, landscapes, buildings, and field investigations.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Interview Island - Part 2/3MS-016-2-2-3-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/1162521 SheetsMarch 2006MS-016 Box 31

Interview Island - Part 2/3

Scope and Contents

Contains 15 photographs of 15 cm by 10.2 cm, and 5 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10 cm. Images of landscapes, forests, rock samples, and field investigations.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Interview Island - Part 3/3MS-016-2-2-3-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/1162615 SheetsMarch 2006MS-016 Box 32

Interview Island - Part 3/3

Scope and Contents

Contains 15 photographs of 15 cm by 10.2 cm. Images of landscapes, rock formations, forests, and dead corals.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Killari, Latur, and Ter - Part 1/5MS-016-2-2-3-3/repositories/2/archival_objects/1162721 Sheetsca 1993 - 1996MS-016 Box 33

Killari, Latur, and Ter - Part 1/5

Scope and Contents

Contains 9 photographs of 12.7 cm by 8.3 cm, 5 photographs of 13.2 cm by 8.7 cm, 2 photographs of 16 cm by 9.6 cm, 2 photographs of 14 cm by 10.2 cm, and 2 photographs of 12.6 cm by 8.6 cm. Images of rock formations, landscapes, buildings affected by earthquakes, remote sensing images, and field investigations.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Killari, Latur, and Ter - Part 2/5MS-016-2-2-3-4/repositories/2/archival_objects/1162819 Sheetsca 1993 - 1996MS-016 Box 34

Killari, Latur, and Ter - Part 2/5

Scope and Contents

Contains 8 photographs of 12.5 cm by 8.9 cm, 6 photographs of 12.7 cm by 8.5 cm, and 1 photograph of 13.4 cm by 8.8 cm. The folder also contains 4 A4 size sheets with photographs stuck on them with notes and 1 A4 size sheet with a diagram. Images of rock formations, petrographic analysis samples, buildings, and landscapes.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Killari, Latur, and Ter - Part 3/5MS-016-2-2-3-5/repositories/2/archival_objects/1162922 Sheetsca 1993 - 1996MS-016 Box 35

Killari, Latur, and Ter - Part 3/5

Scope and Contents

Contains 11 A4 size sheets with diagrams on them, and 9 A4 size sheets with photographs stuck on them. All these sheets are accompanied by notes. Images of rock formations, petrographic thin section analysis, landscapes, earthquake patterns and previous earthquake epicentres.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Killari, Latur, and Ter - Part 4/5MS-016-2-2-3-6/repositories/2/archival_objects/1163020 Sheetsca 1993 - 1996MS-016 Box 36

Killari, Latur, and Ter - Part 4/5

Scope and Contents

Contains 14 A4 size sheets with photographs stuck on them, accompanied by notes. Images of rock formations, remote sensing images, section cuttings, and landscapes.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Killari, Latur, and Ter - Part 5/5MS-016-2-2-3-7/repositories/2/archival_objects/116314 Sheetsca 1993 - 1996MS-016 Box 37

Killari, Latur, and Ter - Part 5/5

Scope and Contents

Contains 4 A4-sized sheets with diagrams.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

South IndiaMS-016-2-2-3-8/repositories/2/archival_objects/116322 SheetsUndatedMS-016 Box 38

South India

Scope and Contents

Contains 2 photographs of 15.1 cm by 10.2 cm and shows a street probably in Southern India.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Sub-Series 3: Project ProposalsMS-016-2-3/repositories/2/archival_objects/11633MS-016 Box 3Research proposal related to Andaman and Nicobar IslandsMS-016-2-3-3-9/repositories/2/archival_objects/116349 Sheets22 August 2009, 23 August 2009, 24 August 2009, 8 October 2009, 12 July 2010MS-016 Box 39Scope and Contents

Contains technical correspondence and notes related to project proposals put forward by C P Rajendran and Kusala Rajendran, related to tectonics and paleoseismic history of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Mentions C. S. Manohar, Shailesh Nayak, Pradeep Mujumdar and, Prosenjit Ghosh.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Onsite. Restricted researcher access, view on-site. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Sub-Series 4: Published WritingsMS-016-2-4/repositories/2/archival_objects/11635MS-016 Box 3BookletsMS-016-2-4-3-10/repositories/2/archival_objects/1163640 SheetsMarch 1995MS-016 Box 310

Booklets

Scope and Contents

A report on the December 2, 1994 Wadakkancheri earthquake authored by Kusala Rajendran and C P Rajendran.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Book ChaptersMS-016-2-4-3-11/repositories/2/archival_objects/1163712 Sheets1 January 2004MS-016 Box 311

Book Chapters

Scope and Contents

Chapter authored by C P Rajendran and Kusala Rajendran titled 'Towards Better Seismic Hazard Assessment: Need for an Integrated Approach' in the book "Coping with Natural Hazards: Indian Context" edited by K. S. Valdiya.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Sub-Series 5: Legal DocumentsMS-016-2-5/repositories/2/archival_objects/11638MS-016 Box 3Legal documents related to C P RajendranMS-016-2-5-3-12/repositories/2/archival_objects/1169797 Sheets11 October 2006, 5 February 2007, 6 February 2007, 12 September 2007, 18 September 2007, 19 September 2007, 22 October 2007, 12 November 2007, 19 December 2007, 30 April 2008, 14 July 2008, 15 July 2008, 19 July 2008, 21 July 200824 July 2008, 4 August 2008, 21 August 2008, 23 August 2008, 27 August 2008, 29 August 2008, 3 October 2008, 24 October 2008, 17 December 2008, 13 January 2009, 24 April 2009, 8 June 2009, 24 June 2009, 25 June 2009, 26 June 200926 August 2009, 19 September 2009, 13 October 2009, 3 November 2009, 11 November 2009, 13 November 2009, 30 December 2009, 19 February 2010, 27 February 2010, 15 March 2010, 1 June 2010, 22 June 2010, 2 September 2010, 31 January 2011Scope and Contents

Contains legal correspondence, writ petitions, and memorandum of writ appeals related to C P Rajendran regarding to issues of promotion, and leave application for pursuing other opportunities.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Onsite. Restricted researcher access, view on-site. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Legal documents related to Kusala RajendranMS-016-2-5-3-13/repositories/2/archival_objects/1163930 Sheets17 September 2007, 14 November 2007, 30 November 2007, 7 April 2008, 3 September 2007, 21 July 2008, 30 December 2008MS-016 Box 313Scope and Contents

Contains legal correspondence, writ petitions, and memorandum of writ appeals related to Kusala Rajendran related to issues of promotion, and leave application for pursuing other opportunities.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Onsite. Restricted researcher access, view on-site. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Service Rule BookletsMS-016-2-5-3-14/repositories/2/archival_objects/1164057 Sheetsca 1 June 1978, 21 July 1998, 6 November 2002MS-016 Box 314Scope and Contents

Contains two booklets related to service rules, recruitment rules, and promotion assessment rules. Also contains one booklet related to the science policy of Kerala and the Science, Technology and Environment Committee (STEC).

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Onsite. Restricted researcher access, view on-site. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Sub-Series 6: ArtifactsMS-016-2-6/repositories/2/archival_objects/11641OS13Mt. St. Helens MemorabiliaAT-005-2-6-OS13-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/11642(Has a commemorative date of 18 May 1980. Date of purchase is unknown)OS131Scope and Contents

A miniature of Mt. St. Helens with volcanic ash inside. Was gifted to Kusala Rajendran by USGS during her visit to Mt. St. Helens.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Horse FigurineAT-005-2-6-OS13-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/11643UndatedOS132Scope and Contents

A terracotta figurine which has been identified to be of a horse. It was found while digging a trench in Gujarat.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Sub-Series 7: Field NotebooksMS-016-2-7/repositories/2/archival_objects/11644MS-016 Box 5Field Notebook -- NepalMS-016-2-7-5-6/repositories/2/archival_objects/1164554 SheetsFebruary 2016MS-016 Box 56

Field Notebook -- Nepal

Scope and Contents

Spiral-bound notebook with data related to field investigations in Western Nepal.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Series 3: Media ClippingsMS-016-3/repositories/2/archival_objects/11646MS-016 Box 3MS-016 Box 4Sub-Series 1: Media clippings of articles authored by C P Rajendran and Kusala RajendranMS-016-3-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/11647MS-016 Box 3MS-016 Box 4Media clippings --1980MS-016-3-1-3-15/repositories/2/archival_objects/116482 Sheets26 October 1980MS-016 Box 315

Media clippings --1980

Scope and Contents

Contains article in Malayalam, by C P Rajendran in Kerala Kaumudi, dated October 26, 1980. Titled 'Kadalākramaṇam : Śastriyaparihāratinte Tuḍakam". Regarding sea erosion in Kerala.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Media Clippings --1982MS-016-3-1-3-16/repositories/2/archival_objects/116496 Sheets13 June 1982MS-016 Box 316

Media Clippings --1982

Scope and Contents

Contains article in Malayalam titled 'Robotukalude Lokam' by Kusala Rajendran in Vijnana Kairali, dated 6 June, 1982. Regarding robotics.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Media Clippings --1986MS-016-3-1-3-17/repositories/2/archival_objects/116502 Sheets23 March 1986MS-016 Box 317

Media Clippings --1986

Scope and Contents

Contains article in Malayalam. A film review by Kusala Rajendran about a film titled 'New Delhi Times'.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Media Clippings --1987MS-016-3-1-3-18/repositories/2/archival_objects/116516 Sheets1 November 1987, December 1987MS-016 Box 318

Media Clippings --1987

Scope and Contents

Contains articles in Malayalam by Kusala Rajendran. Contains a travel article by Kusala Rajendran on Vancouver and an article by CP Rajendran on the origins of planet Earth.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Media Clippings --1988MS-016-3-1-3-19/repositories/2/archival_objects/1165224 SheetsJanuary 1988, March 1988, May 1988, 14 June 1988, August 1988, 6 September 14 October 1988, 1988, 1 December 1988, 22 December 1988MS-016 Box 319

Media Clippings --1988

Scope and Contents

Contains article in Malayalam, by Kusala Rajendran in Kerala Kaumudi, dated June 25, 1988. Titled "Idukkiyile Bhucalanam Entukondu?". Regarding an earthquake in Idukki. Includes articles for children on popular science, specifically related to history, geography and geology by C P Rajendran. Includes articles on earthquakes, minerals, sea erosion etc in Kerala by C P Rajendran.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Media Clippings --1989MS-016-3-1-3-20/repositories/2/archival_objects/116534 Sheets19 February 1989, 25 February 1989MS-016 Box 320

Media Clippings --1989

Scope and Contents

Contains articles in Malayalam by C P Rajendran. Regarding geology, development studies and origin of life on earth.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Media Clippings -- 1993MS-016-3-1-3-21/repositories/2/archival_objects/116544 Sheets20 October 1993, 3 November 1993MS-016 Box 321

Media Clippings -- 1993

Scope and Contents

Contains articles in Malayalam, by Kusala Rajendran and H N Singh in Mathrubhumi, dated October 30, 1993 and November 3, 1993. Regarding earthquakes in Kerala; dams and earthquakes.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Media Clippings --1995MS-016-3-1-3-22/repositories/2/archival_objects/116552 Sheets13 August 1995MS-016 Box 322

Media Clippings --1995

Scope and Contents

Contains an editorial article in Malayalam by C P Rajendran on Joseph Campbell.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Media Clippings --1996MS-016-3-1-3-23/repositories/2/archival_objects/116561 Sheets3 May 1996MS-016 Box 323

Media Clippings --1996

Scope and Contents

Contains an article in English by C P Rajendran on problems of pursuing scientific research in Kerala.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Media Clippings --1999MS-016-3-1-4-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/116571 Sheets19 December 1999MS-016 Box 41

Media Clippings --1999

Scope and Contents

Contains an article in English by C P Rajendran on the lack of scientific temper in India.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Media Clippings --2021MS-016-3-1-4-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/116583 Sheets3 September 2021, 12 October 2021, 24 November 2021MS-016 Box 42

Media Clippings --2021

Scope and Contents

Contains articles in English by C P Rajendran and Mallika Bhanot regarding the vulnerability of the Ganga-Himalayan basin, preserving the geological heritage of India, and the Char Dham road project.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Media Clippings --UndatedMS-016-3-1-4-3/repositories/2/archival_objects/1165910 SheetsUndatedMS-016 Box 43

Media Clippings --Undated

Scope and Contents

Contains articles in Malayalam by Kusala Rajendran. On topics such as working women, child rights etc.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Sub-Series 2: Media clippings collected by C P Rajendran and Kusala RajendranMS-016-3-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/11660MS-016 Box 4Media Clippings -- 1981MS-016-3-2-4-4/repositories/2/archival_objects/116614 SheetsJuly 1981MS-016 Box 44Scope and Contents

Contains an article in Malayalam about Pavanan and Parvathy Pavanan. From the magazine 'Mahilaratnam'.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Request. Available upon request. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Media Clippings -- 1983MS-016-3-2-4-5/repositories/2/archival_objects/116627 SheetsSeptember 1983, November 1983MS-016 Box 45Scope and Contents

Contains 2 articles written by Pavanan. From the magazine 'Ukthirekha'. Regarding E. M. S. Namboodiripad and world events.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Request. Available upon request. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Media Clippings --1989MS-016-3-2-4-6/repositories/2/archival_objects/1166310 Sheets26 August 1989, 10 September 1989MS-016 Box 46Scope and Contents

Contains an article by Bruce Bower on the Sahara desert and, an article by Carl Sagan on the importance of knowing science.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Request. Available upon request. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Media Clippings --1993MS-016-3-2-4-7/repositories/2/archival_objects/116641 Sheets19 December 1993MS-016 Box 47Scope and Contents

Article in Malayalam. From Malayala Manorama dated 19 December, 1993. Regarding Kusala winning the M S Krishnan gold medal from the Geophysical union.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Request. Available upon request. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Media Clippings --1999MS-016-3-2-4-8/repositories/2/archival_objects/116651 Sheets12 December 1999MS-016 Box 48Scope and Contents

Article in English by G. Mahadevan about Kusala Rajendran.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Request. Available upon request. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Media Clippings --2000MS-016-3-2-4-9/repositories/2/archival_objects/1166624 Sheets7 January 2000, 7 December 2000, 12 December 2000, 13 December 2000, 17 December 2000MS-016 Box 49Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper articles in English and Malayalam. Regarding an earthquake in Kottayam, Kerala in 2000. Other articles on seismic activity in Kerala.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Request. Available upon request. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Media Clippings --2001MS-016-3-2-4-10/repositories/2/archival_objects/1169842 Sheets6 January 2001, 7 January 2001, 8 January 2001, 10 January 2001, 12 January 2001, 22 January 2001, 27 January 2001, 28 January 2001, 29 January 2001, 31 January 2001, 3 February 2001, 12 February 2001, 13 February 2001, 14 February 200121 March 2001, 16 June 2001, 13 September 2001Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper articles in English and Malayalam. Regarding aftershocks and tremors in Kerala in 2001. Other articles on seismic activity and disaster management in Kerala. Includes articles on Bhuj earthquake, Gujarat in 2001. Mentions disaster management, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Request. Available upon request. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Media Clippings --2002MS-016-3-2-4-11/repositories/2/archival_objects/116673 Sheets8 October 2002MS-016 Box 411Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper articles in English about a course in paleoseismology by Punjab University offered by C P Rajendran.

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Access Level: Request. Available upon request. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Media Clippings --2003MS-016-3-2-4-12/repositories/2/archival_objects/116682 Sheets12 May 2003, 18 November 2003MS-016 Box 412Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper articles in English and Malayalam regarding an earthquake in Kannur and Aathirapally, Kerala in 2003. Includes an article in the Deccan Herald about quakes in the Andamans.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Request. Available upon request. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Media Clippings --2004MS-016-3-2-4-13/repositories/2/archival_objects/1166933 Sheets24 December 2004, 26 December 2004, 27 December 2004, 28 December 2004, 29 December 2004, 30 December 2004, 31 December 2004MS-016 Box 413Scope and Contents

Articles in English and Malayalam. Regarding topics such as earthquakes, sea erosion, the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and its impact on Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Sri Lanka. Includes mentions about early warning systems

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Request. Available upon request. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Media Clippings --2005MS-016-3-2-4-14/repositories/2/archival_objects/116703 Sheets2 January 2005, 9 January 2005MS-016 Box 414Scope and Contents

Contains articles in English regarding topics such as earthquakes, tsunamis, government interventions, and rehabilitation.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Request. Available upon request. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Media Clippings --2006MS-016-3-2-4-15/repositories/2/archival_objects/116717 Sheets7 January 2006, 19 June 2006, 24 June2006, 21 December 2006, 22 December 2006, 23 December 2006MS-016 Box 415Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper articles in Malayalam about earthquakes in Kottayam, Thrissur and Palakkad districts in Kerala in 2006.

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Access Level: Request. Available upon request. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Media Clippings --2007MS-016-3-2-4-16/repositories/2/archival_objects/116724 Sheets2 February 2007, 11 February 2007, 14 June 2007, 23 December 2007MS-016 Box 416Scope and Contents

Includes a newspaper article in Malayalam about an earthquake in Thirssur in 2007.

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Access Level: Request. Available upon request. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Media Clippings --UndatedMS-016-3-2-4-17/repositories/2/archival_objects/1167314 SheetsUndatedMS-016 Box 417Scope and Contents

Contains newspaper articles in English, Hindi and Malayalam. Regarding topics such as earthquakes, tsunamis. Mentions 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and its impact on Kerala, Tamil Nadu.

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Access Level: Request. Available upon request. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Series 4: PersonalMS-016-4/repositories/2/archival_objects/11674MS-016 Box 4MS-016 Box 5Sub-Series 1: Personal PhotographsMS-016-4-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/11675MS-016 Box 4Photographs from residences in South CarolinaMS-016-4-1-4-18/repositories/2/archival_objects/1167614 SheetsDecember 1990, January 1991, May 1991, 1993, UndatedMS-016 Box 418Scope and Contents

Contains 8 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10.1 cm and 4 photographs of 12.5 cm by 8.8 cm related to C P Rajendran and Kusala Rajendran's residences in the USA.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Onsite. Restricted researcher access, view on-site. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Portrait photographsMS-016-4-1-4-19/repositories/2/archival_objects/116774 Sheets1986, 1989MS-016 Box 419Scope and Contents

Contains 1 photograph of 5.8 cm by 8.2 cm and 1 photograph of 13.2 cm by 9 cm. Both are portrait photographs of C P Rajendran and Kusala Rajendran.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Onsite. Restricted researcher access, view on-site. See https://archives.ncbs.res.in/access

Photographs from Charleston labMS-016-4-1-4-20/repositories/2/archival_objects/116785 Sheets1 December 1993, UndatedMS-016 Box 420

Photographs from Charleston lab

Scope and Contents

Contains 3 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10.1 cm and 2 photographs of 14.9 cm by 10.1 cm related to C P Rajendran and Kusala Rajendran's seismology lab in Charleston, South Carolina.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Photographs from travelsMS-016-4-1-4-21/repositories/2/archival_objects/1167920 Sheets1988, August 1990, April 1991, March 1992, UndatedMS-016 Box 421

Photographs from Travels

Scope and Contents

Contains 12 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10.2 cm and 5 photographs of 12.4 cm by 8.8 cm related to C P Rajendran and Kusala Rajendran's travels to many places.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Sub-Series 2: Photographs from conferences, ceremonies, and workshopsMS-016-4-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/11680MS-016 Box 4M. S. Krishnan Medal Award CeremonyMS-016-4-2-4-22/repositories/2/archival_objects/116811 Sheets1993MS-016 Box 422

M. S. Krishnan Medal Award Ceremony

Scope and Contents

Contains 1 photograph of 21.6 cm by 15.2 cm of Kusala Rajendran at the award ceremony.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Luxembourg Summer SchoolMS-016-4-2-4-23/repositories/2/archival_objects/1168222 Sheets10 July to 23 July 1998MS-016 Box 423

Luxembourg Summer School

Scope and Contents

Contains 20 photographs of 12.7 cm by 8.8 cm, and 1 photograph of 14.8 cm by 10.1 cm related to the summer school on active faulting and paleoseismology held at the Institute de Luxembourg.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Short Course on Active Tectonics and PaleoseismologyMS-016-4-2-4-24/repositories/2/archival_objects/116832 Sheets14 to 19 September 1998MS-016 Box 424

Short Course on Active Tectonics and Paleoseismology

Scope and Contents

Contains 1 photograph of 15.2 cm by 10 cm of the banner of the course.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Short-Term Course on Paleoseismicity and Active Tectonics in N.E. IndiaMS-016-4-2-4-25/repositories/2/archival_objects/116842 Sheets15 to 20 November 1999MS-016 Box 425

Short-Term Course on Paleoseismicity and Active Tectonics in N.E. India

Scope and Contents

Contains 1 group photograph of 17.4 cm by 12.7 cm of all the people involved in the course.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Port Blair SeminarMS-016-4-2-4-26/repositories/2/archival_objects/116859 SheetsBefore 2004MS-016 Box 426

Port Blair Seminar

Scope and Contents

Contains 4 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10 cm related to a popular lecture series on facts and myths about earthquakes in the Indian context, held at Port Blair.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

National Geoscience AwardMS-016-4-2-4-27/repositories/2/archival_objects/116866 Sheets4 February 2011MS-016 Box 427

National Geoscience Award

Scope and Contents

Contains 6 photographs of 17.8 cm by 12.7 cm related to the National Geoscience Awards - 2009.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

UntitledMS-016-4-2-4-28/repositories/2/archival_objects/116877 SheetsUndatedMS-016 Box 428

Untitled

Scope and Contents

Contains 3 photographs of 15.2 cm by 10.1 cm and 2 photographs of 15.2 cm by 9.8 cm of various events attended by C P Rajendran and Kusala Rajendran. Also contains a photo of both of them with T. S. Balakrishnan.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Sub-Series 3: AwardsMS-016-4-3/repositories/2/archival_objects/11688MS-016 Box 5Government of India - Ministry of Mines: National Geoscience Award-2009MS-016-4-3-5-1/repositories/2/archival_objects/116891 Sheets4 February 2011MS-016 Box 51

Government of India - Ministry of Mines: National Geoscience Award-2009

Scope and Contents

Framed award without glass top given to C P Rajendran.

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Access Level: Open/Online.

Government of India - Ministry of Earth Sciences: National Award for Woman ScientistMS-016-4-3-5-2/repositories/2/archival_objects/116901 Sheets27 July 2018MS-016 Box 52

Government of India - Ministry of Earth Sciences: National Award for Woman Scientist

Scope and Contents

Framed award with glass top given to Kusala Rajendran.

Conditions Governing Access

Access Level: Open/Online.

Sub-Series 4: EphemeraMS-016-4-4/repositories/2/archival_objects/11691MS-016 Box 4BookletsMS-016-4-4-4-29/repositories/2/archival_objects/1169270 Sheets12 November 1973, 1977, October 1991, 23 May 2000, UndatedMS-016 Box 429

Booklets

Scope and Contents

Contains 2 booklets about convocation addresses at Osmania University and IIT Kanpur, 2 booklets about CESS, and one booklet on 'Policy Resolution on Science and Technology'.

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Access Level: Open/Online.