Sub-Series 1: Scientific Research

Series one contains correspondence which has been arranged chronologically. Mostly contains letters from colleagues, peers and collaborators as well as letters from administrators at TIFR, ISRO and PRL. Series two is related to Varma's research and scientific career. Sub-series one includes notebooks, PhD thesis and a few research books. Sub-series two contains administrative documents related to Varma's collaboration with other institutions while at PRL for exchange programmes, events etc. Sub-series three contains 35mm slides related to space sciences, plasma physics or observatories, mostly used as research reference or perhaps for lectures. Series three includes Varma's writings and speeches in the form of notes and drafts. It also includes drafts of poems in Hindi and English. Series four contains biographical material in the form of certificates and tributes. It also includes a few collectables and ephemeral objects. Series five contains photographs related to Varma's scientific career, this includes images from conferences and symposium in India and abroad.