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January 1, 1954

Historical Note on Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

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A historical note from Dr. Bhabha to the Prime Minister chronicling the history of the establishment and subsequent operation of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. Also includes information about the Institute’s administrative functions and relations with the Atomic Energy Commission.

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Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhaba Papers, IDSA-HBP-01011954. Obtained and contributed by A. Vinod Kumar and the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

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2012-05-24

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