Rohini Balakrishnan

Content Description

The accession consists of notebooks, dockets, research references, maps, transparencies, and tracings related to T S Balakrishnan and his research on the tectonic and gravity map of India. The accession also includes photographs related to his trip to Hyderabad, life at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, time at the Indian Institute of Science with C V Raman, and presence at ceremonies and events. The accession also includes Compact Disks and Born-Digital data which includes diagrams, maps, seminar papers, and drafts of correspondence. The Born-Digital data is currently stored in T. S. Balakrishnan’s laptop which will be archived in 2024.

Condition Description

The collection is in a good condition. Some of the maps and books are fragile and care has to be exercised while handling them. The photographs are also in a fragile condition and have to be handled with care.

Accession Date

2023-07-10

Dispostion

The accession will be transferred to a new “T S Balakrishnan Papers” collection, which will have two series - Research – Tectonic and Gravitational Maps of South Asia, and Personal photographs and ephemera.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

The first batch was sent by his daughter Rohini Balakrishnan. The second batch was received on 20-11-2023.

Retention Rule

The T S Balakrishnan Papers fits under the scope of the Archives at NCBS as they highlight important work done in understanding magnetism, gravitational anomalies, and tectonics of the Indian subcontinent. The papers also reflect early efforts in the development and exploration of oil and natural gas resources for India’s energy sector.

Language of Description

English

Script of Description

Latin

Restrictions Apply

Yes

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for access unless mentioned in specific folders of the finding aid.

Use Restrictions

Copyright may not have been assigned to Archives, National Centre for Biological Sciences. Permission for reproduction or distribution must be obtained in writing from the Archives at NCBS (archives@ncbs.res.in). The Archives at NCBS makes no representation that it is the copyright owner in all of its collections. The user must obtain all necessary rights and clearances before use of material and material may only be reproduced for academic and non-commercial use.