Bengaluru/Mysuru: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has challenged the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) order, which had stayed the transfer of Prof. Ram Rajasekharan, Director of Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), in the High Court yesterday. When Star of Mysore tried to contact Prof. Rajasekharan, here this morning, he was not available…
Three-day Capsule Expo opens at CFTRI
September 18, 2017Mysuru: CFTRI Director Prof. Ram Rajasekharan said that the Chia introduced by the Institute a couple of years ago is a good alternative and vegetarian source of Omega 3. The seed from Mexico introduced through Raitha Mitra has caught the fancy of many farmers. He was speaking to a few journalists after inaugurating the Capsule…
CSIR Platinum Jubilee Capsule Expo at CFTRI from tomorrow
September 17, 2017Entry to visitors from CFTRI North Gate Mysuru:The parent organisation of CFTRI, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, will be organising a Capsule Exhibition from Sept. 18 to Sept.20 in city as part of the CSIR Platinum Jubilee Celebrations to make the students, researchers and the general public get…
CFTRI to impart skill training in Baking Technology from November
September 14, 2017Mysuru: In tune with the successful existence of International School of Milling Technology (ISMT) established in 1981 in the campus and contributing to the highly skilled Flour Milling professionals across the globe, the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) has now conceptualised another centre, National School of Baking Technology which would set a benchmark in…
Tribunal stays CFTRI Director’s transfer
September 7, 2017Mysuru: “I am happy, is all I can say now. I will assume charge again tomorrow. I am on medical leave as I was suffering from upper respiratory tract infection. I have to produce a medical certificate,” said the restrained voice of CFTRI Director Prof. Ram Rajasekharan. He was speaking to Star of Mysore, here…
CFTRI: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
August 30, 2017When asked about one’s situation in day-to-day life, particularly in Mysuru, the most commonly heard response is “managing somehow.” Most managers, vested with the onerous responsibility of foreseeing problems in their set-up and solving them without passing the buck to their employers would respond the same way to the friendly question. However, that kind of…
Prof. Ram Rajasekharan transferred
August 29, 2017Mysuru: Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) Director Prof. Ram Rajasekharan has been transferred to New Delhi. In a sudden development that took everyone in the premier food laboratory in the country by surprise, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, through a fax message, said Prof. Ram Rajasekharan has been transferred…
An interview that puts science at the forefront…
August 7, 2017Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, is one of the premier food laboratories in the country. Housed in the beautiful Cheluvamba Vilas (Cheluvamba Mansion) in the sprawling 145-acre campus, CSIR-CFTRI, in its 67 years of existence has had many charismatic Directors and achievements. Amul Baby Food is one such achievement. The current Director Prof….
Retd. CFTRI Scientist passes away
August 2, 2017Mysuru: M. Kantaraja Urs, retd. CFTRI Scientist and a resident of Vivekananda Road in Yadavagiri here passed away at a private hospital yesterday. He was 90. He leaves behind his wife, a son, two daughters and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill tomorrow (Aug….
CFTRI launches Ragi Mudde making machine
July 11, 2017Mysuru: Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda was surprised and overwhelmed to see the humble ragi mudde, introduced by him as an international cuisine when he was the Prime Minister, right in front of him at the food research institute with international reputation. He could not help but immediately roll the mudde into small balls,…
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