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.
Series one contains Rajan's writings. It has been divided into four sub-series. Sub-series one contains Rajan's handwritten autobiography and reflections, with associated notes and documents. It contains audio-files containing recordings Rajan had created for his autobiography. Sub-series two contains handwritten draft of a book on India at 2014 as well as a prited copy. Sub-series three contains mostly drafts and printed copies of talks and addresses made by Rajan at several educational institutions across India as well as associated notes. Sub-series four contains a miscellaneuous set of writings by Rajan from personal reflections, personal essays, memoirs, poems etc.
Series two contains documents related to Department of Space (DOS) and its associated organisations - PRL, INCOSPAR, TERLS, SHAR, ISRO etc as well as material from Department of Science and Technology (DST). Sub-series one contains administrative documents related to Rajan's appointment and tenure at DOS as well as Rajan's own personal accounts reflecting on his tenure at ISRO, his resume and other notes. Sub-series two contains letters sent to Rajan by colleagues, peers and administrators at ISRO and NASA. Sub-series three contains circulars, reports, booklets, memorandums, cost assessments, project proposals etc created by Rajan and his peers and superiors at ISRO. A docket of files related to 'Chairman' are files which were in Satish Dhawan's custody which was later handed to Rajan and involves communication between the both of them as well as those relating to administration at ISRO. Sub-series four contains a set of digital copies of photographs related to ISRO collected by Rajan.
Series three contains two sub-series. The entire series is dedicated to Rajan's work at Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC). Sub-series one contains material related to Rajan's appointment at TIFAC as well as documents generated as part od his administration of the organisation. Sub-series two contains letter to and from Rajan's colleagues and peers.
Series four contains material related to Confederation of Indian Industry, an organisation which Rajan was involved with. Most of the documents are printed copies of email correspondence between Rajan and his colleagues.
Series five contains adminstrative documents and correspondence kept by Rajan from his time working at the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Goverment of India.
Series six contains adminstrative documents and correspondence kept by Rajan when he was the Vice-Chancellor of Punjab Technical University.
Series seven contains adminstrative documents and correspondence kept by Rajan when he was Principal Scientific Advisor of Chief Minister of Goverment of Punjab.
Series eight contains proposals, minutes of meetings, legislation and correspondence kept by Rajan when he was associated with the setting up of Nalanda University in Bihar.
Series nine contains a docket of administrative documents related to National Board of Accrediation.
Series ten contains correspondence, notes and drafts, media clippings, writings related to A P J Abdul Kalam. Rajan was a close associate of Kalam's and has kept material related to Kalam, or produced while collaborating with Kalam.
Series eleven contains samples of different types of ephemera collected and kept by Rajan.
Series twelve contains samples of miscellaneous correspondence between Rajan and several friends, peers, political figures, administrators, writers and well-wishers.
Yagnaswami Sundara Rajan was born on 10 April 1943 in Tamil Nadu, India. He is a scientific administrator and writer who primarily worked at Department of Space, ISRO and with other goverment agencies on science policy and management. At ISRO, Rajan worked on administration, institution building, diplomacy, strategic studies etc. He is a Member of International Academy of Astronautics (IAA). Rajan was a close associate of Satish Dhawan who was the former Chairman of ISRO. Rajan was the first Executive Director of TIFAC. He has co-authored a book with APJ Abdul Kalam. Rajan was awarded the Padma Shri in 2012.
Collection is open for access unless mentioned in specific folders of the finding aid.
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Autobiography (part 1/40)
Chapter 1 Notes and intial draft pp 1-13.Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Chapter 1 pp 1-49.Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 3/40)
Chapter 2 pp 49-115.Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 4/40)
Chapter 2 pp 115-261.Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 5/40)
Chapter 2 pp 262-405.Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 6/40)
Chapter 3 pp 406-493.Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 7/40)
Chapter 3 pp 494-624.Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 8/40)
Chapter 3 pp 625-724. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 9/40)
Chapter 3 pp 725-826. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 10/40)
Chapter 3 pp 826-948. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 11/40)
Chapter 4 pp 1-101. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 12/40)
Chapter 4 pp 101-200. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 13/40)
Chapter 4 pp 201-284. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 14/40)
Chapter 4 pp 285-400. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 15/40)
Chapter 4 pp 401-523. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 16/40)
Chapter 4 pp 525-679. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 17/40)
Chapter 4 pp 680-800. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 18/40)
Chapter 4 pp 801-903. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 19/40)
Chapter 4 pp 904-1077. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 20/40)
Chapter 4 pp 1079-1200. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 21/40)
Chapter 4 pp 1201-1300. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 22/40)
Chapter 4 pp 1301-1400. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 23/40)
Chapter 4 pp 1401-1555. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 24/40)
Chapter 5 pp 1-100. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 25/40)
Chapter 5 pp 101-200. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 26/40)
Chapter 5 pp 201-303. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 27/40)
Chapter 5 pp 304-424. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 28/40)
Chapter 5 pp 425-529. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 29/40)
Chapter 5 pp 530-629. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 30/40)
Chapter 5 pp 630-729. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 31/40)
Chapter 5 pp 730-829. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 32/40)
Chapter 5 pp 830-929. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 33/40)
Chapter 5 pp 930-1003. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 34/40)
Chapter 5 pp 1004-1099. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 35/40)
Chapter 5 pp 1101-1200. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 36/40)
Chapter 5 pp 1201-1300. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 37/40)
Chapter 5 pp 1301-1413. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 38/40)
Chapter 6 pp 1-100. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 39/40)
Chapter 6 pp 101-200. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Autobiography (part 40/)
Chapter 6 pp 201-309. Handwritten manuscript by Rajan. Account of his early life in Mumbai and his interest in science. Work at PRL and ISRO, in particular his foray into scientific administration and policy.
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Notes about chapters in Autobiography
Notes about chapter 4,5,6 related to the folder structure in dictations in the form of voice recordings.
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Ch 7, Autobiography, PSA. Book 1 of 6
Rajan's reflections on origins of the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to the Goverment of India.
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Ch 7, Autobiography, PSA. Book 2 of 6
Rajan's reflections on working at the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to the Goverment of India.
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Rajan's reflections on working at the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to the Goverment of India.
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Rajan's reflections on working at the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to the Goverment of India.
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Audio File - Chapter 5, Autobiography
Contains 32 audio clippings recorded by Y S Rajan relfecting on his life between 1990-94. He refers to letters and documents. Mentions M R Kurup, ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Indira Gandhi, UN Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, National Natural Resources Management System, Satish Dhawan, Brahm Prakash. Also includes reminiscenes on personal life, family, literary influences etc.
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Audio File - Chapter 6, Autobiography
Contains 38 audio clippings recorded by Rajan. He refers to letters and documents. In the first 24 clips, Rajan reflects on his life between 1990s-2000s, including his association and work with Planning Commission, Indian Science Congress, Science and Technology Policy, TIFAC, VS Arunachalam, Satish Dhawan, Home Grown Techonology, DST. As well as his visits of China and South East Asia as part of ASEAN,academic scientific institutions and universities, colleagues at TIFAC etc. The next 6 clips were recorded after a gap in August-September, 2019. It contains reflections on contemporary politics and national events. Also includes reflections on colleagues from ISRO and DST. The next files were recorded from 28 March 2020, it contains reflections on family life, living in the ISRO layout in Bangalore, CII, DIPAC etc. The last recording made in the list on 19 January, 2019. This includes Rajan's reflections on his scientific method.
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Audio File - Chapter 6-7, Autobiography
Contains 32 audio clippings recorded by Y S Rajan. He refers to letters and documents. Mentions colleagues at TIFAC and DST, family and personal life, working with Kalam, transitions between TIFAC, DST, on several projects at CII, M L Sondhi, Amudeshwari, Murali Manohar Joshi, Vision 2020, departure from TIFAC, work with Scientific Advisory Committee. Reflects on his work with the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to Government of India.
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Audio File - Chapter 7-8, Autobiography
Contains 26 audio clippings recorded by Rajan reflecting on his life between 2000-2015. He refers to letters and documents. Mentions his work with the Government of Punjab, Punjab Technical University, Sam Pitroda, FUREC, work with Kalam. Reflects on his work with educational institutions and universities across India. Includes reflections on faith, knowledge, contemporary politics, terrorism and poetry. Mentions talks and lectures Rajan had given at universities as well as his work with ISRO strategy group etc.
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Audio File - Chapter 9, Autobiography
Contains 24 audio clipings recorded by Rajan. He refers to letters and documents. Mentions Kasturirangan, ISRO, PRL, CII and NIT Manipur. Includes Rajan's views on contemporary politics and his visit to Israel etc.
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Audio File - On Satish Dhawan
Contains one audio clipping recorded by Rajan. He reflects on early history of Indian Space Programme and the role of Satish Dhawan in its management.
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Draft -- India at 2014 (Part 1/10)
Chapter 1 -- Handwritten manuscript and research references.
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Chapter 2 -- Handwritten manuscript and research references.
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Chapter 5 -- Handwritten manuscript and research references.
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Draft -- India at 2014 (Part 6/10)
Chapter 6 -- Handwritten manuscript and research references.
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Draft -- India at 2014 (Part 7/10)
Chapter 7 and 8 -- Handwritten manuscript and research references.
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Draft -- India at 2014 (Part 8/10)
Chapter 9 -- Handwritten manuscript and research references.
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Draft -- India at 2014 (Part 9/10)
Chapter 10 and 11 -- Handwritten manuscript and research references.
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Draft -- India at 2014 (Part 10/10)
Chapter 12 -- Handwritten manuscript and research references.
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Printed copy
Edited copies of chapters 6, 7,8 and 9.
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Talk at Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering
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Change and Change Agents
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Technology and Innovation Management
Booklet by Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehardun.
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National Academies of Sciences, Part 1 of 2
A set of QnA on S&T policies in India.
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Emails related to a speaking engagement at NAS.
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Role of engineering in development of economy, society and people
Given at Satish Dhawan Commemoration Lecture at the Institution of Engineers.
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Pathways for an innovative India
Printed manuscript of a talk given at Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai.
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The learning society: Progress, innovation and sustainability
Given at CC Shroff fifth memorial lecture in Mumbai.
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Untitled - on imagery and science
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Entrepreneurship, employability and business education
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Technology foresight in India: Lessons learnt, lessons yet to learn
Delivered at India-UK Technology Foresight Workshop.
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NNRMS - Genesis and way forward
Delivered at Symposium on Indian Remote Sensing Satellite Series at IISc, Bangalore.
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Future of India and Indians
Delivered at Diamond Jubilee Lecture, Lucknow.
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Safety in public places
Valedictory address at National Safety Conclave, British Safety Council.
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Educating the future minds
Delivered at 150th Centenary of Asutosh Mukhopadhyay and 160th year of Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Interfaces of domestic judicial systems and international laws
Delivered at All India Seminar, International Law Association, Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi.
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India's human capital: Role of engineering, academia and policies
BITES-BMSCE Distinguished Guest Lecture
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40th anniversary function commemorating launch of the Aryabhatta
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My tryst with science and technology in India
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Untitled - notes for talk at Shivamogga Institute
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Way beyond the three R's: India's educational challenges in the 21st century
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Notes for webinar talk on occasion of 90th birthday of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
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Prof S Dhawan - in my memory lane
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Notes: CII National Journal of Technology
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Notes: Talk on G Vishwanathan
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Impacts of advancing space technology in improving quality of human life
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Notes for talk at DPS Gurgaon. Part 1 of 2
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Bharati's vision for Indian science, technology and industry
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Scientific culture: A 21st century view
Plenary Address at National Centre for Science Communication (NCSC).
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Talk on birth anniversary of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
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Way to develop leadership in teachers
Talk given at Sri Ram Universal School.
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Talk on Rajan's perspective on the history of Indian Space Programme
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Science and technology seminar series: India-Japan Nobel Laureate Series
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Talk: CII Industry Innovation Award event
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Talk: Fourth convocation of Jananayak Chandrashekhar University (JNCU)
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Convocation address: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
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26th convocation of Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University
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RNSIT Talk notes
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Getting ready for the future
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Talk on Pramukh Swami Maharaj
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Vikram Sarabhai, science and 21st century Indians
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Poems by Y.S. Rajan (English and Tamil)
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Self-sufficiency in space technology
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Technology management - the innovation cycle
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Looking back for a rich future
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Corruption
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On Padma Shri felicitation
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Technology commercialization as driver for economic and social development: Indian experience
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On Sathya Sai Baba and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
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Draft notes on science, technology and innovation
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On 'Jnana Vigyana Yoga'
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Chapter 1: Wealth and well being
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PRL -- Adminstrative documents relating to YS Rajan
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INSAT - poem by Rajan
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YS Rajan Biodata -- sent to Yashpal
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On printed circuit boards and tour administration for visit to VSSC, Trivandrum
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Work handled by past scientific secretary and handling of the same effective, Jan 1, 1976
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PM Parikh
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Postcard -- To Sampat
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Letters to Editor
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M G Subramanyan
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KP Sreenivasan
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SV Deshmukh
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N Pant
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RM Vasagam
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Richard L Nickleson
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OPN Calla
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K S Karnik
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TG Raghuraman
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AKP
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To TN Seshan - from Rajan
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Yash Pal
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MGK Menon
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S Dhawan
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AKN Reddy
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KR Narayanan
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Pisharoty, P.R.
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Virk, Dilsher S. (copy)
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Dhawan, Satish
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Whitaker, Angie (Presidential classroom for young Americans)
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Programme offices at ISRO HQ: to K.S. Prabhu, R.D. Sharma, V. Siddhartha and J.P. Singh
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Dhawan, Satish
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Dhawan, Satish
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V.S., Arunachalam
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Kaw, M.K.
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