New update on our research on salinity tolerance in rice, now published. Salinization of land due to anthropogenic causes is increasingly affecting arable land and impacts grain yield negatively in rice.

The ever continuing effort of M S Swaminathan Botanic Garden, Wayanad in revealing the endless floristic diversity of Wayanad district, Kerala again hits.

Two inspirational personalities, with several achievements while overcoming disabilities, were felicitated at a special event today.

Be it man or a woman, breaking stereotypes on both sides is important to achieve gender equality said Dr Nitya Rao, Professor, Gender and Development, University of Anglia. Speaking at a seminar to commemorate International Women’s Day, at MSSRF today, Dr Rao focused on the UN theme for this year ‘I am generation equality – realizing women’s rights’.

A panel of eminent scientists today, emphasized on increased focus and investments in scientific research in the country.

There is a growing realization that gender justice and equity are vital for a happy home and society. Unfortunately, media reports indicate that violence against women is tending to grow.

Nature, the international journal of science, turned 150 in November 2019. As part of the global celebrations, the Nature Research Group along with the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, devoted to harnessing science for sustainable development,

Many years ago, Jawaharlal Nehru mentioned that the future belongs to science and to those who make friendship with science.

The greening of Pitchandikulam, Nadukuppam, Adyar Poonga and Siruseri were shared through evocative pictures to a rapt audience at the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation today.

Arriving on cycle at 6 am to an official’s house to discuss work, was the trademark of late Mr T V Antony, former Chief Secretary, Govt of Tamil Nadu. Dr C K Gariyali, IAS, former Additional Chief Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Government shared her memories on how bureaucrats competed to organise family planning awareness camps under the leadership of Mr Antony.

This event is postponed due to unavoidable reasons. We will initimate you the new date and time soon.

MSSRF Founder Prof M S Swaminathan today congratulated Mr Rishi Sunak on his appointment as Finance Minister of UK.