So proud that our own Pune boy Prafulla Dhariwal Prafulla Dhariwal created a revolution in the way we use computers, when OpenAI recently released GPT-4o at its latest Spring Update event.

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Here is something about his crucial early nurturing that is not reported

Deeply grieved to hear that legendary doyen of Indian banking Narayanan Vaghul, former chairman of ICICI Bank is no more.

He was known for his amazing vision, infinite wisdom and great courage - being a banker, never ever gave in to government pressures

I learnt so much from

This morning, when the indelible ink mark was being made on my finger as a part of the voting process, it was an emotional moment for me.

The indelible ink was invented by my CSIR, India (see below).

Pallava Bagla has captured the story of the development of the ink brilliantly.

#PuneLokSabha #LokSabhaElection2024

Just voted with all my family members.

Very impressed with the smooth & speedy voting process.

An earnest appeal to all my Punekar family.

Let our great city of Pune create the record of the HIGHEST TURNOUT ever in India’s history.

Happy #NationalTechnologyDay today on 11 May

Vivid memories of 11 May 1998, when it all began

CSIR, India Directors meeting in Bangalore on 11 May

40 Directors signed emotional Bangalore Declaration (see below)

‘India matters to us, it is our endeavour to matter to India,

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What made my GT Memorial Oration Day on 2 May in CSIR-CLRI Triple Helix Auditorium even special for me?

1) Giving affectionate hugs to my old CSIR, India friends - Prakash, Ramasami, Sivaram, Harsh Gupta,P G Rao - and,of course, hugs to the young leaders - and going down the

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My GT Memorial Oration CSIR-CLRI

‘Creating the Magic of #Exponential #Growth with #Inclusive #Development ’

India’s remarkable achievements in the last decade or so of achieving exponential growth as well as inclusion were proudly highlighted (see below).

Showed how

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Privileged to deliver the very first GT Memorial Oration
celebrating the remarkable life & work of late Dr G Thyagrajan,

GT gave transformative leadership to three CSIR, India laboratories, namely CSIR-IICT CSIR-CLRI CSIR-NEIST

All three labs came together with a great

Tsunami of affection-that’s what you are my friend anil gupta

Vaishali was thrilled to see your tweet.

She is doing a special painting for the wall in your home.

Down the memory lane…

You were gracious enough to inaugurate her painting exhibition in 2019.(see below)

We missed

Thanks Prof. Aleks Subic for your most kind and gracious remarks.

Aston University is going to reach new heights under your dynamic and visionary leadership.

My day long visit to the University gave me glimpses of your amazing impact in such a short time - great thought and

Was privileged to deliver the second Aston University Annual Distinguished Lecture following the first one given by Nobel Laureate Peter Agre.

Spoke on my journey from deep #fundamental #research in Polymer Engineering to #inclusive #innovation centred Gandhian Engineering.

On way to UK to receive a special honour.

Will deliver the second Annual Aston Distinguished Lecture, the first having been delivered by Nobel Laureate Peter Agre.

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The lecture is based on decades long scientific research in our group CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory in

Was deeply touched by the generosity of respected Madhukar bhai Parekh, chairman of Pidilite Industries, who gave a donation of Rs 12 crore from his own pocket to Institute of Chemical Technology to create an R A Mashelkar Assistantship for poor and needy students.

Deeply appreciate this gesture, since

Election began in world’s largest democracy this morning
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It is a matter of pride that every voting finger will have indelible ink invented by CSIR, India (see below).

I was DG, CSIR in 2002 when we celebrated the diamond jubilee.

Our one page advertisement on 26

What is the best use of 27 minutes of your time on Sunday today?

Watch U=Me, an incredible short film.

It has been generously made available for free on YouTube.

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The film brought tears to my eyes, when I had the privilege of launching it as the

Raghunath Mashelkar Thank You so much Raghunath Mashelkar Dr Mashelkar sir for believing me and for always showering me with your blessings and constant support. I am blessed to be your mentee and will forever be grateful to you for this honor and guidance that you have provided me for my debut book.

Can you imagine a young 25 year old authoring on her own a wonderful book

‘Sowing ideas to growing business: Decoding entrepreneurial lessons from the plant world?’

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Yes, that genius is Amya Madan x.com/amyamadan

In my luncheon discussion with

It was a rare privilege to host iconic Dr Mohan Agashe Mohan Agashe at our home.

In our enthralling conversation of around 3 hrs, learnt so much from this genius, whom I have admired for decades.

Grateful to him for inviting me to be the guest of honour at special screening of

Erected Gudi at our home this morning ( see below)
on the joyous occasion of #GudiPadwa

Loved the view of magnificent natural Gudi (created due to
the glimpse of the Sun through the trees) which was posted
by Shekhar Mande.

Shows that while Shekhar is a great scientist at

Pune Int Centre is very proud to share a great news.

Dr Vijay Kelkar, PIC’s beloved Vice President, received yesterday the most prestigious TIOL Fiscal Heritage Award 2023 at the hands of ex-President Ram Nath Kovind ji Ram Nath Kovind

The other eminent awardees included Prof