Today marks the 69th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s martyrdom. It also marks a day dedicated to Leprosy eradication.

Media reports indicate that 2016 was the hottest year in recent times.

My best wishes for a very happy Pongal to all the people of our country. Although Pongal is celebrated largely in Tamil Nadu, its significance is common to all people.

The Government of Tamil Nadu has declared the state as drought affected.

The World Food Prize that recognizes outstanding work by individuals towards enhancing quality, quantity or availability food in the world will be awarded this year for four individuals for their work on biofortification.

The occurrence of widespread malnutrition, particularly amongst women and children, is a cause for concern.

Science communication is becoming very important in democratic societies where important decisions particularly in the resource allocation area are taken by duly elected bodies.

On the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of the late Shri M G Ramachandran, M S Swaminathan, Founder MSSRF recalls his association with him.

2013 saw the completion of 25 years of research, education outreach and networking by our scientists and scholars.