This file contains a list of contents, documents on the justification for the location of the proposed centre for research and development at RRLH, and a provisional recommendation of the Director-General, CSIR. It also contains a draft charter for scientists and for CCMB along with a note on the method of selection of research fellows and a suggested budget for CCMB. Enclosures are retained as found. The remaining pages for this file can be found in 'Setting up - file 2'.

This file contains revised estimates for 1976-77and budget estimates for 1977-78, a note on the foreign exchange allotment, significant research work done at CCMB (1982-1983), and a report of the committee constituted by the Director-General, CSIR, to make recommendations on the proposal for the setting up of CCMB. Enclosures are retained as found. The first half of the file can be found in 'Setting up - file 1'.

This file contains documents pertaining to the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB). This file has an 'Extract from the Proceedings of the 71st Meeting of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research's Governing Body, held on 29th June, 1976.' This extract contains a few annexures. This file includes a report on the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology's operation as a semi-autonomous body for more than two years so that its future could be determined. This file has a letter from the Administrative Officer, SP Kaushik, addressed to OP Khanna, the Chief (Administration) of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), about the administration of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB). This file includes an 'Office Memorandum' detailing all the administrative adjustments that will occur after CCMB is established. This file also contains another letter addressed to the Administrative Officer in which infrastructure-related issues are raised, and it also contains an enclosure with all the construction-related specifications. The floor plan in this file is a photocopy; hence, it is retained along with the other records. Most of the documents in this file are photocopies.

This file contains a letter from CL Malhotra of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to PM Bhargava as well as a bound book containing all the important information pertaining to the establishment of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB).

This file consists of a book titled 'Papers pertaining to Exhibition on the Method of Science : BOOK II'. This book's cover also states, 'It is suggested that this book is read first, and followed by Book I; DB in this book refers to Book I'. A few pages of this book are annotated. This appears to have been prepared for the court case concerning the Method of Science Exhibition. The majority of this book's content can be found in the other subseries of this series. This also has a loose page.

This file comprises of documents related to the conception of the Method of Science Exhibition. This includes meeting invitations, member rosters, and a preliminary assessment of all requirements, weather maps, a concept note for the exhibition, list of exhibits, et cetera.

This file consists of a book titled 'Papers pertaining to Exhibition on the Method of Science : BOOK II'. This book's cover also states, 'It is suggested that this book is read first, and followed by Book I; DB in this book refers to Book I'. A few pages of this book are annotated. Even though this is a copy of 'Papers pertaining to exhibition on the method of Science: book II' - file 1, it is kept because the annotations are distinct and there are fewer pages. Thus, not all of the information in the aforementioned file is included here.

This contains documents pertaining to the setting up of the Method of Science Exhibition. This file contains mainly letters, along with other enclosures in the form of appendices. These documents are retained as found. These documents are mainly copies; hence, some letters can also be found in files from the subseries 'Correspondence' and 'Accounts' pertaining to the years 1975 to 1977.

This contains documents pertaining to the Method of Science Exhibition, from its preparation to its dismantling. This file contains mainly letters, along with other enclosures in the form of appendices. These documents are retained as they are. Certain documents are referenced in the legal documents file 1 (see subseries 'Legal documents'). Some letters can also be found in files from the subseries 'Correspondence' pertaining to the years 1975 to 1979.

This contains documents pertaining to the setting up of the Method of Science Exhibition. This file contains mainly letters, along with other enclosures in the form of appendices. These documents are retained as found. These documents are mainly copies; hence, some letters can also be found in files from the subseries 'Correspondence' and 'Accounts' pertaining to the years 1975 to 1977.

This contains documents pertaining to the Method of Science Exhibition from its preparation to its dismantling. This file contains mainly letters, along with other enclosures in the form of appendices. These documents are retained as they are. Certain documents are referenced in the legal documents file 1 (see subseries 'Legal documents'). Some letters can also be found in files from the subseries 'Correspondence' pertaining to years 1975 to 1979.

This contains documents pertaining to the Method of Science Exhibition, from its preparation to its dismantling. This file contains mainly letters, along with other enclosures in the form of appendices. These documents are retained as they are. Certain documents are referenced in the legal documents file 1 (see subseries 'Legal documents'). Some letters can also be found in files from the subseries 'Correspondence' pertaining to the years 1975 to 1979.

This file comprises write-ups authored by PM Bhargava pertaining to the Method of Science Exhibition. There are three distinct versions of the identical title. The title of the document is 'A note on the origin and development of the Exhibition on The Method of Science Between June 1975 and May, 1977'. All documents in this file are numbered.

This contains documents pertaining to the setting up of the Method of Science Exhibition. This file contains mainly letters, along with other enclosures in the form of appendices. These documents are retained as found. These documents are mainly copies; hence, some letters can also be found in files from the subseries 'Correspondence' and 'Accounts' pertaining to the years 1975 to 1977.

This file contains 'NCERT Exhibition' content for 'Sections V & VI & IX : October, 1975' and 'Entire set : October, 1976' along with an annotated title page.

This file includes a brochure from the 'Evolution of Indian Polity - 1966–75' seminar, which took place on January 25, 1976, at Vithal Bhai Patel House in New Delhi, organized by 'Educators for Secularism, Socialism and Democracy'. Another seminar organized by Educators for Secularism, Socialism and Democracy was 'The Andhra Pradesh State Level Conference' held from May 7–9, 1976, in Hyderabad. The seminar was on 'Aspects of National Educational Policy with Special Reference to Primary and Secondary Education'. The letter Syamsundar Rao exchanged with PM Bhargava inviting him to the conference can be found. Additionally, brochures and papers submitted for the conference are also present.

This contains documents pertaining to the setting up of the Method of Science Exhibition. This file contains mainly letters, along with other enclosures in the form of appendices. These documents are retained as found. These documents are mainly copies; hence, some letters can also be found in files from the subseries 'Correspondence' and 'Accounts' pertaining to the years 1975 to 1977.

This contains documents pertaining to the Method of Science Exhibition, from its preparation to its dismantling. This file contains mainly letters, along with other enclosures in the form of appendices. These documents are retained as they are. Certain documents are referenced in the legal documents file 1 (see subseries 'Legal documents'). Some letters can also be found in files from the subseries 'Correspondence' pertaining to the years 1975 to 1979.

This contains correspondence between PM Bhargava and others on scientific temper. This also includes handwritten notes and letters.

Comments on Shimla Seminar Statement by Bhargava. Article by KV Subbaram. Includes printed resolution of European Parliament with handwritten note possibly indicating Bhargava's filing system.

This file contains twenty share certificates belonging to Helen Haldane.

This file contains eleven share certificates belonging to Helen Haldane and the Journal of Genetics.

This file contains eighteen share certificates belonging to Helen Haldane.

This file contains twenty share certificates belonging to Helen Haldane.

These are radio speeches to promote Scientific Temper on behalf of the Society for the Promotion of Scientific Temper. This contains handwritten notes and undated documents which are arranged alphabetically. This also has a speech by an unknown author.

This file contains estate duty, death, and share certificates and enclosing letters signed by V Rajagopala Reddy. Includes photocopies of the two share certificates mentioned in Reddy's enclosing letter. Originals are in a separate file due to being oversized.

This file contains handwritten notes on major steps in the development of biology and a write-up by NK Panikkar.

Three articles typed and one printed article by PM Bhargava. An unsigned and undated statement on technology policy and a statement on national integration by I Sequera.

This file contains correspondence between Helen Haldane and MC Bhandari regarding JBS Haldane's probate papers and last will and testament and Suresh Dinker Jayakar's will, including its handwritten draft.

This contains the statement of purpose of the Society for the Promotion of Scientific Temper. The pamphlet is the circulated version of this statement. This also includes a cheque and an account book.

This file contains personal papers possibly compiled by JBS Haldane. It includes a notebook, handwritten drafts of his last will and testament, and notes on his surgical history, along with correspondences. These drafts were written by JBS Haldane in November 1962, when he was preparing for an operation in London. Two letters signed by Bhargava from 2004 were found along with these records.

This file contains a report on the Guha Research Conference submitted to the University Grants Commission by IA Hansen. In 1958, PM Bhargave and other scientists initiated the Guha Research Conference by discussing an informal meeting of Indian biochemistry researchers. The suggested amendments to the rules and regulations of the Guha Research Conference are also available. The letters exchanged in January 1960 and the draft of the report can be found in 'Correspondence and brief report on Guha Research Conference 1960 January'.

This file contains a letter from Omesh Saigal of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, along with an attachment comprising all documents related to the establishment of the National Biological Laboratory.

This contains all the printed materials that promote Science and Rationality. Along with all these materials, there is also a letter from PM Bhargava addressed to TH Chowdary. This also contains a handwritten note and a small appeal note.

Correspondence commenting on Statement on Scientific Temper. It also contains commentary by Shyam Benegal.

This also contains a few letters related to the report by Vasantha Surya on the debate held during the seminar 'Scientific Temper and Spiritual Values'. This seminar was held on January 22 and 23, 1983, at the Nehru Centre in Bombay. These also contain a few handwritten notes.

This contains letters pertaining to the death and estate of Helen Spurway Haldane. All these letters are from GJ Mitchison, the great-grandson and heir of the Haldanes. This also contains a few handwritten notes and a telegram.

This contains letters pertaining to Helen Haldane's estate. All these letters are either addressed to or written by Naomi Mitchison. This also contains a few handwritten notes.

This contains letters pertaining to Helen Haldane's estate. All these letters are either addressed to or written by Naomi Mitchison. This also contains a handwritten letter.

This file contains the petition filed for letters of administration for the estate of Helen Haldane, an affidavit by Manorama Bhargava, and enclosed correspondence referring to these records. Includes handwritten notes.

This file contains four copies of JBS Haldane's last will and testament.

This contains handwritten descriptions of the 22 paintings that were displayed during the exhibition. This also contains prints of the pictures.

This contains a detailed report on the 7th World Atheist Conference held on Jan 2009.

This contains correspondence, affidavits, newspaper articles, receipts, application forms and photocopies of photographs all related to Kalki Bhagavan.

This file contains letters exchanged between PM Bhargava and various scientists from August to September 1959 regarding organizing a meeting for experts in biochemistry in India before the Indian Science Congress held in Bombay. The scientists addressed in these letters include PS Sarma, V Jagannathan, DL Srinivasan among others.  The letters discuss two venue options for the meeting - the estate of Mulk Raj Anand at Khandala or the Krishnagiri Upavan (a National Park) at Borivali. The letters exchanged from July to August can be traced in 'Correspondence on beginnings of Guha Research Conference 1959 - July to August'. 

This file contains letters exchanged between PM Bhargava and various scientists from December 1959 regarding organizing a meeting for experts in biochemistry in India. The date, venue and other arrangements were fixed and intimated to the invitees through a circular. The arrangements for supplying meals for the invitees in the informal meeting for two days was discussed. The scientists addressed in these letters include V Jagannathan, D Ghosh, Raghavendra Rao, among others. The letters exchanged from December 1959 can also be found in 'Correspondence on beginnings of Guha Research Conference 1959 - December'.

This file contains letters and a draft of the brief report of the meeting for Indian research workers in biochemistry in January 1960. The draft of the report lists the invitees who could and could not attend the meeting, as well as those who did not respond. The scientists addressed in these letters include BK Bachhawat and IA Hansen, among others. The letters exchanged from December 1959 to January 1960 can be found in 'Correspondence on beginnings of Guha Research Conference 1959 - December 1959 to January 1960 '.