'The International Scientific Community in the 21st Century: Problems and Prospects'. Panelists: Prof. James Langer President, American Physical Society (APS), Prof. Irving Lerch, Director, International Affairs, APS, Prof. M.G.K. Menon, former Minister of State for Science and Technology), Prof. V.S. Ramamurthy, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, 6.30 p.m., October 28, 2000, Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, in collaboration with India Habitat Centre.

'The Human Genome: Scientific and Ethical Implications', Prof. Samir K. Brahmachari (Centre for Biochemical Technology), Dr. Suman Sahai (Gene Campaign) and Prof. Ranjit Nair (CPFS) on August 7, 2000.