TIFRInformationBrochure

forResearchScholars

July2012

FirstDayinTIFR:
Youhavetofillouttheformsthatwillbegiventoyou.Thefollowingwillbedoneonthefirstday,
allotment of accommodation, completion of joining formalities in the Establishment Section and
Medical examination. You are expected to meet the Chairperson of the Department (for Physics,
ChemistryandBiologystudents)orDean,MathsorDean,STCS, asthe case maybe,afteryouare
throughwiththeinitialpaperwork.

IdentityCard:
AllmemberswillbeprovidedwithanIDcardbytheGeneralAdministrationSection.Pleaseensure
thatyoutakeacopyofyourappointmentletterand2stampsizephotographswhenyougotomeet
them. The identity card is a must for being allowed into the flats where you will be provided
accommodation.

LayoutplanofTIFR:
TIFR office building comprises of mainly 4 blocks: A, B, C and D. There are additional buildings,
housing special facilities, like NMR, etc (see layout plan at the end of this brochure). The Colaba
residentialcampusisjustacrossHomiBhabhaRoad.

ABlock:
GroundFloor

MainReceptionArea,WestCanteen,

LectureTheatre(AG66),Lecturerooms(AG80,AG69&AG77)

MezzanineFloor

LibraryJournals&MagazineSection

FirstFloor

UniversityCell

EstablishmentSection

Administration,Cashier,AccountsSection,PurchaseSection
TravelSection,GeneralAdministration
PublicRelations
Registrarsoffice

SecondFloor

SchoolofTechnology&ComputerSciences(STCS)

InformationSystemDevelopment(ISD)Group

ComputerCentreoffices

DepartmentofAstronomy&Astrophysics(DAA)

ThirdFloor

SchoolofMathematicsOffice

DepartmentofTheoreticalPhysics(DTP)

FourthFloor

DirectorsOffice

Dean,NaturalSciencesFaculty(NSF)

SchoolofMathematics

DepartmentofTheoreticalPhysics

BBlock
GroundFloor

EastCanteen

ATMCounter,CentralBankofIndia

MailingSection

DepartmentofChemicalSciences(DCS)labs

FirstFloor

MedicalSection,DentalSection

DepartmentofNuclearPhysics(DNAP)andDCSlabs&offices

SecondFloor

DepartmentofBiologicalSciences(DBS)


Thirdfloor

DepartmentofBiologicalSciences

CBlock
GroundFloor

CentralComputingFacility

TelephoneExchange

DepartmentofCondensedMatterPhysics

MezzanineFloor

DepartmentofAstronomy&Astrophysics(DAA)

FirstFloor

DepartmentofHighEnergyPhysics(DHEP)

SecondFloor

DepartmentofCondensedMatterPhysics(DCMP)

DBlock
GroundFloor

TransportSection

MezzanineFloor

Security&FireOfficer

FirstFloor

LibraryBooksSection

SecondFloor

DepartmentofHighEnergyPhysics(DHEP),DCSlabs&offices

ThirdFloor

DAAandDCSlabs&offices

FourthFloor

ConferenceRooms(D405,D406),DHEPlabs,

DTPandDHEPstudents'sittingroom(D429)

MedicalFacilities:
TIFR has a medical section in BBlock, First Floor. Routine medical treatment is given during OPD
hours.PathologicaltestsareconductedinthenearbypathologylaboratorylocatedintheJagadish
buildinginColabaresidentialcampus,basedonthereferraloftheInstitutesMedicalOfficer.For
studentsstayinginMandalaandWadalahostels,alistoflocaldoctors/hospitalsisprovidedlaterin
thisbrochurewhomtheycancontactincaseofamedicalemergency.

WorkinghoursoftheMedicalSection:
MedicalSectionislocatedinroomB106.Thefollowingaretheworkinghours:
09.15to11.00hrsand14.15to16.00hrs.ForemergenciesoutsideOPDhours,pleasecontactthe
SecuritySectiononextension2598or2262.Theywillguideyou.

Forpathologicaltests1stFloor,JagadishBuilding,TIFRHousingComplex.

Canteenfacilities:
ThereareseveralcanteensontheColabacampus.
EastCanteen:ThefoodisinthetraditionalIndiansystem:chapatti,rice,sabji,dal,etc.
West Canteen: The food available here is somewhat different from the one that you get in East
Canteen.Apartfromregularfood,youmayalsogetboiledvegetablesandfoodthatarelessspicy.
TheIndianbread,knownaschapattiisNOTavailableinthiscanteenexceptonSaturdays.
BasementCanteen:ThefoodservedisoftraditionalIndiantypeandissubsidized.
NorthCanteen(intheRecreationCenter):Thisisrunbyaprivatecontractor.Apartfromlunchand
dinner,forthosewholikesouthIndianfood,simplesnacksareavailable.
JagadishCanteen:Thisisalsocanteenrunbyaprivatecontractorandislocatedinthegroundfloor
of the Jagdish building in Colaba residential area. This canteen opens only for night service from
20.00hrs.till01.00am.


Pleasenotethatinallourcanteens,wefollowthesystemofselfservice.Youareexpectedto
removeyourcups,platesetcaftereatinganddeposittheminthedesignatedarea.
Canteen Timings in Colaba Campus:
East Canteen: working days 07.30
09.30
12.00
15.30
19.00

hrs.
hrs.
hrs.
hrs.
hrs.

to
to
to
to
to

08.00
10.00
14.00
16.30
20.30

hrs.
hrs.
hrs.
hrs.
hrs.

Early morning tea

Morning Tea
Lunch
Evening Tea
Dinner

10.15
11.30
13.30
16.30
20.15

hrs.
hrs.
hrs.
hrs.
hrs.

Breakfast
Morning Tea
Lunch
Evening Tea
Dinner

Saturdays 09.30
10.45
12.30
15.30
19.00

hrs.
hrs.
hrs.
hrs.
hrs.

to
to
to
to
to

Sundays & Holidays 09.30

10.45
12.45
15.30

hrs.
hrs.
hrs.
hrs.

to
to
to
to

10.15
11.30
14.00
16.30

hrs.
hrs.
hrs.
hrs.

Breakfast
Morning Tea
Lunch
Evening Tea

West Canteen: working days 08.15

10.00
12.15
15.30

hrs.
hrs.
hrs.
hrs.

to
to
to
to

09.30
11.30
14.15
18.00

hrs.
hrs.
hrs.
hrs.

Breakfast
Morning Tea
Lunch
Evening Tea

Saturdays 13.00 hrs. to 14.00 hrs.

Lunch

Basement Canteen: only on working days09.45 hrs. to 10.15 hrs.

11.50 hrs. to 13.00 hrs.
15.30 hrs. to 16.00 hrs.

Morning tea
Lunch
Evening Tea

North Canteen (Recreation centre): 08.00 hrs. 21.00 hrs. (All days) Breakfast, lunch,
evening snacks and dinner (service run through private contract)
Library(ScientificInformationResourceCentre):
TIFR has an open access library which primarily caters to the information needs of the scientific
communityinTIFR.Itfunctionsfromtwodifferentlocations('A'Block&'D'Block)andisopenonall
365days.Theworkinghoursareasfollows:

'A'Block(JournalSection)

Weekdays:07.45hrs.to22.00hrs.

Saturdays:09.30hrs.to22.00hrs.

Sundays&Holidays:09.30hrs.to18.00hrs.

'D'Block(BooksSection)

Weekdays:09.00hrs.to18.15hrs.

Saturdays:09.30hrs.to18.00hrs.

Sundays&Holidays:09.30hrs.to18.00hrs.

StudentsshouldregisterthemselvesbyproducingtheirIDCard.Userscanissuebooksandjournals.
Theborrowingperiodforbooksandjournalsvolumesisonemonthandoneweek,respectively.In
additiontoprintresources,SIRChasseveralonlineresourceswhichareaccessiblethroughSIRCweb
page.Formoredetails,pleasevisithttp://www.tifr.res.in/~sirc/.TheLibraryactuallyremainsopen
beyond22.00hrsandduringthisperioditismanagedbystudentvolunteers.Pleasecheckfordetails
fromseniorstudentsorLibrarianifyouliketovolunteer.

InternetandemailID:
As regards TIFR email id, please fill the form available with the Computer Centre, endorsed by a
competentauthority(yourDepartmentChairorDean)andhanditovertothem.Forinternetaccess,
pleaseenquirewiththeDepartmentChairorDean.

Datanet:
TheDatanetisagatewayforinformationinternaltoTIFR,suchassalary,budget,indents,purchase
orders and many more. The facilities range from provisions for sending online requisitions for
indents to full fledged workflows like Guest House, Vehicle requisitions, and requisitions for Low
TemperatureFacility.Theaimistoprovidemaximuminformationonthedesktopsofstaffmembers
especiallyacademiciansandresearchers.Youarerequestedtoobtainyouremployeecodeandemail
id,beforeregisteringwithDatanet.

Forregistration,gotothewebsitehttp://datanet.adp.tifr.res.in/datanet/andfollowthelink"New
UserRegistration".

CentralStores:
TIFRhasaCentralStores.Apartfromconsumableitemsforscientificresearchpurposes,theStores
alsohasaninventoryofvariousstationeryitems.Youcandrawyourrequirementsafterfillingout
the necessary forms duly approved by your Section Head/guide. Please note that the general
practiceistofillouttheformindicatingthecorrectbudgetcodesothataccountingproceduresare
takencareof.YouwillgetinformationaboutbudgetcodefromDepartmentSecretary.

Security&FirePrevention:
Incaseofanyaccidentorfireetc.,pleaseinformtheSecurity&FireOfficerimmediately.Wehave
SecurityOfficersroundtheclockintheMainSecurityGate,ABlockandDBlockreceptionareasand
theycanalwaysbecontactedonphone.Youmustfollowthefollowinginstruction:

Please keep your Identity Card with you at all time and display it at Main Gate or on
demand.
PleasedonotentertheDefenceAreaanddon'tgetinvolvedinanyargumentwithDefence
Staff.Ifyouhaveanyproblem,contacttheondutySecurityOfficeratTIFRMainGate.
TheNavalAreaEntryPasswithoneyearvaliditywillbeissuedbySecurity&FireOfficerfor
the staff (also research scholars) & their family members residing at TIFR Residential
Complex,NavyNagar,Colaba.Thetemporarypasswillbeissuedtoallotherstaffmembers
to visit Union Bank of India and Post Office which is situated in old Navy Nagar. The
temporarypasseswillbeissuedbyondutyFiremanat'A'BlockReceptionandthesepasses
needtobereturnedthereafterthevisit.

Women'sCell:
SpecificallyforthewomenemployeesintheInstitute,acelllooksafterwomen'sinterestinareasof
fairness,securityandsafety.TheWomen'sCellofTIFRwasconstitutedaspertheguidelineslaid
downbytheSupremeCourttoemphasizeprotectionofwomenagainstsexualharassmentatthe

workplaceandtherighttoworkwithdignity.ForfurtherdetailspleasevisitWomen'sCell(website)
underIntranetsectionoftheTIFRHomepage

RecreationCentre:
The Recreation Centre has a gymnasium, badminton and table tennis facilities. You can also relax
over tea, sandwiches and icecream at the Canteen (North Canteen) located there and read
magazines.GetyourselvesanIdentitycardforthe RecreationCentrefrom GeneralAdministration
SectionoftheInstitute.

AmateurMusicAssociation:
Mostlymanagedbystudents,AMAorganizesmusicalprogrammes.Tobecomeamember,sendan
emailtoama@tifr.res.in.

ImagesMovieClub:
AptlycalledImages,thisistheMovieClubwhichisalsomostlymanagedbystudents.Toknow
more,sendanemailtoimages@tifr.res.in

TechnicalServices:
This department provides round the clock services related to airconditioning, civil and electrical
works to the Institute & hostels and water supply distribution in the Institute and the residential
colony in the campus. This department also upgrades the infrastructure facilities/utilities on a
continuousbasistoensureallsystemsareingoodworkingconditionatalltimes.Thisdepartment
also provides engineering support during conferences, seminars, workshops, etc. Along with other
departments,TechnicalServicesisalsoinvolvedintheconstructionofnewbuildings,settingupof
newlaboratoriesandmajorrestorationworks.TechnicalServicesdepartmentalsoprovidesservices
totheFieldStationsasandwhenrequired.

CentralWorkshop&Glassblowingsection:
PleasevisitCentralWorkshoptogetfirsthandinformationaboutvariousfacilities

Transport:
(PleasenotethatfortraveltoandfromMandala/WadalaHostelsthereisaseparateBusSchedule
givenlaterinthisbrochure)
TIFRrunsaregularbusservicesthroughoutthedaytopickupanddropoffstaffmembersfromthe
two main railway stations, Churchgate Station and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), more
popularlyknownbyitsabbreviatedoldnameVT(VictoriaTerminus).Thesebusesoperateaccording
toafixedschedule.Ifyouintendusingthebusfacilityonaregularbasis,pleaseremembertoobtain
abuspass.YouhavetoapproachtheTransportSection(DBlockGroundFloor)forthispurpose.

TIFR Bus Schedule

06.30 ---------RT
14.20 ---------- RT
07.05 ---------RT
15.15 ---------- RT
07.20 ---------RT
15.35 ---------- RT
07.45 ---------CST
16.17 ---------- CST & CG
07.50 & 0755 } CST
16.47 ---------- CST & CG
08.00 & 0805 }
17.17 ---------- CST, RT & CG
08.15 ----------- CST
17.32 ---------- CST & CG
08.20 Shuttle }
18.17 ---------- CST, RT & CG
08.45 Service } CST
18.35 ---------- RT
09.00 ----------- CST
19.00 ---------- RT
09.10 Shuttle }
19.30 ---------- RT
09.25 Service } CST
20.00 ---------- RT
09.35 & 0945
CST
21.00 ---------- RT

11.45 ----------12.45 ----------13.50 -----------

RT
RT
RT

22.00 ---------- RT
22.40 ---------- RT
23.15 (jeep) ---- RT
24.00 (on prior request)
CST: Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, CG: Churchgate, RT: Round Trip
Between 20.00-24.00 hrs. all vehicles will stop near the "ZUNKA BHAKAR" Stall
instead of the regular CST stop
SAT, SUN & HOLIDAYS RT BUS LEAVES TIFR AT
06.40
11.00
16.20
21.00

07.20
12.00
17.05
22.00

08.00
13.00
18.00
22.40

09.00
14.20
19.00
23.15

10.00
15.15
20.00
24.00 req.

(jeep)

Section
Establishment Section

Some important contact information:

Room No.

Establishment Officer

Extn.

Email ID(__@tifr.res.in)

A163

2317

pkbala

A109
A134

2269
2779

ajaym
bipin

AB44
BASE EL
AC Plant
BASW WS

2325
2688
2553
2596

shankar
apsingh
rrsharma

CWK Office

2616

ssinha

AB51
AB51

2631
2617

Accounts Section
Accounts Officer
Salary

Central Services
Chief Engineer
Electrical department
Air conditioning department
Civil work department
Complaints

Central Workshop
Chief Engineer

Canteen

Officerincharge
Supervisors

mmdhonde

Security & Fire

Security & Fire Officer
Main Security Gate
A Block Reception Desk
D Block Reception Desk

2298
2598; 2262
2304
2362

jbw

CG34
CG34
CG36

2000
2234
2516

girishsa
umesh
vnaik

A160
A163

2500
2235

pro
ambekar

B105
B105

2239
2343

agarkar
vidhya

2230
2585
2586

org.sirc
journals
books

D' Block Reception

Telephones & Fax

Tel. Operator
Fax Operator
Technical Services

Public Relations
Officer in-charge
Travel

Medical Section
Medical Officer in-charge
Office

Library
Officer in-charge
Periodical Section
Books Section

Main Library (Mezzanine fl.)

Main Library
D123

HostelAccommodationforResearchScholars

TIFRprovidesaccommodationtoResearchscholarsintheirfirstandsecondyearinthehostelsatthe
newTIFRcolonyinMandala(AnushaktiNagar)andrentedflatsWadala.PleaseseetheMumbaimap
providedattheendofthisbrochure.ThehostelandsomeflatsontheColabaCampusareallotted
toseniorstudents.Asandwhenvacanciesarise,studentswillbeshiftedfromMandala/Wadalato
Colabainbatches.

MedicalEmergency:ForallmedicalneedstheresearchscholarsshouldcontacttheMedicalOfficer
attheTIFRColabacampus.HoweverincaseofamedicalemergencytheResearchScholarsstayingin
the Mandala/Wadala Hostel should contact hospitals and follow instructions given separately
towards the end of this brochure. The Medical Officer at the Colaba campus should be informed
aboutthemedicalemergencyassoonaspossible.

InstructionsforResearchScholarsstayingintheMandalaHostel
Theflatsat Mandalaare furnishedapartmentswithallbasicamenities.Whileweunderstandthat
living offcampus will cause inconvenience to the students, we are taking every possible step to
makeyourstaycomfortable.Acaretakerhasbeenappointedfortheseflatsandthehousekeeping
of these flats also stands entrusted to an external agency. A book is kept in Caretaker flat on the
groundfloor FlatNo.1.TheCaretaker willarrangetoget the complaintsattendedwithin 48hours
andifitisnotdone,thenMr.N.S.Kurupmaybecontacted(Mob.9869454279).
Pleasebeextremelycarefulabouttheflatyouarestayingat.Aninventorylisthasbeenpreparedfor
eachflatandyouarerequiredtosigntheinventory.Anydamageorlossofanyequipment/appliance
willberepaired/replenishedbyTIFR,however,thechargeswillbeequallybornebyresidentsofthe
flat.Pleasereadandfollowthespecialinstructionscarefully.
Transport:ArrangementshavebeenmadefortoandfrotravelbybusbetweenMandalaandTIFR
onalldaysoftheweek.ThebuswillleaveMandalaforTIFRearlyinthemorningtoenableyouto
reach TIFR in time for breakfast. The bus stop is located near the TIFR colony in Mandala. For the
returntriptoMandala,thebuswillleaveTIFRafterdinner.
FromMandalaat07.45hrs.
FromTIFRColabaCampustoMandalaat21.00hrs.

In case you miss the bus from Mandala to TIFR, take an autorickshaw to Mankhurd Rly. station.
MankhurdisconnectedtoChhatrapatiShivajiTerminus(CST)alsocalledVictoriaTerminus(VT)by
train (Harbour line) (~40 min.). From CST there is TIFR bus to the Colaba campus at very frequent
intervals.AcopyoftheTIFRbusscheduleisprovidedinthisBrochure.Alternatively,youmayreach
TIFRbyanyofthefollowingBESTbusroutenumbers3,11and125whichplyuptoNavyNagarfrom
CST.SomeotherusefulBESTbusroutesaregivenelsewhereinthisbrochure.
IncaseyoumisstheTIFRbusleavingforMandalayoumaytakethefollowingroute:Onceyouarein
CST station, take the Harbour line train up to Mankhurd (any train on Platform no. 1 or 2. Except
Bandra and Andheri train) Dont forget to buy the ticket. After getting down at Mankhurd station
takeanAutorickshawtotheHostel.
Food&Shopping:Normallyyouareexpectedtohavebreakfast,lunch,anddinnerintheInstitute
canteensontheColabaCampus.IncaseyoustaybackintheMandalaHostelyoucanhavefoodat
the BARC Training School Hostel Canteen (opp. Nilgiri building, see map) which is at a walking
distance(takesabout10minutes)fromMandalaHostel.Thereyoucanhavebreakfast,lunch,dinner

etc.Thetimingsofthecanteenare7a.m.to11a.m.forBreakfast,11.30a.m.to3.00p.m.forLunch,
4.00p.m.to7.00p.m.forEveningTeaand7.30p.m.to9.00p.m.forDinner(openonalldaysofthe
week). You can shop for groceries in Anushaktinagar at the Sector Market (near Kamat Bldg.) and
SahakariBhandar(nearoldcommunityhall).
SpecialInstructions:
1.

Keepthesurroundingsclean.Pleaseusethedustbinprovidedineachflatforthrowingaway
anyscarp.Pleaseneverthrowanythingoutofthewindows.

2.

You should refrain from bringing any sort of ALCOHOLIC DRINKS into the hostel.
SmokingisNOTpermittedinsidethepremises.

3.

The flat is only for accommodating the students, please do not invite your
guests/friends/familymemberstosharetheflatevenforashortperiod.Strictactionwillbe
takenagainstanyonefoundviolatingtheseinstructions.

4.

Haveanicetimewithyourcolleaguesinsidetheflatbutwithoutcausingdisturbanceofany
sorttotheneighbors.

5.

Maintaintheflatingoodcondition,gettheflatregularlycleanedincludingthekitchen.Bed
linenneedtobewashedbyyou.

6.

Akeyisgiventoeachoccupantoftheflat.PleasekeepitsafelyandinformShri.N.S.Kurup
ifyoueverhappentoloseit.

7.

Thestudentwholeavestheflatlastshouldensurethathelocksthemaindoor.

8.

Please do not keep the main door open. Also ensure that you close all the windows and
doorsbeforeleavingtheflatinordertokeeptherainwater,pigeonsandrodentsoutofthe
flat.

9.

IMPORTANT:Pleaseremembertoswitchoffalltheelectricalappliancesassoonasyouare
throughwithittoavoidshortcircuits/fireaccidents.

10.

Handleallfurniturewithutmostcare.Donotmovethefurnituretoanotherflat.

11.

Housekeepingisdonebyanexternalagencyunderthesupervisionofthecaretaker.Please
keepcashandvaluablesinyoursuitcaseandremembertolockit.TIFRisnotresponsiblefor
anylossortheft.

12.

Switchoffunwantedlights,fansandwatertapstosavepowerandwater.

13. Mumbai suffers from water scarcity. Be alert about any notice regarding restricted water
supply.Beforeleavingtheflatinthemorning,storesomewaterforyouruseinthekitchen
andthebathroom.
14.YoumusthaveanTIFRprovidedIDcardtoproveyouridentity,incaseyouareaskedto,at
alltimes.

InstructionsforResearchScholarsstayinginWadalaHostel
FlatsprovidedintheEmgeeGreen(EG)buildingandLloydsEstate(LE)inWadalaEastarerented
furnishedapartmentswithallbasicamenities.Whileweunderstandthatlivingoffcampuswillcause
some inconvenience to the students, we are taking every possible step to make your stay
comfortable. A caretaker has been appointed for these flats, and the house keeping of these flats
alsostandsentrustedtoanexternalagency.Acomplaintbookiskeptineachflatforyoutoreport
any malfunction in the flat. The Caretaker will arrange to get the complaints attended within 48
hoursandifitisnotdone,thenMr.N.S.Kurup(Mob.9869454279)maybecontacted.
Transport:ArrangementshavebeenmadefortoandfrotransportbetweenWadalaandTIFRonall
daysoftheweek.ThebuswillleavefromWadalainthemorningtoenableyoutoreachTIFRintime
forbreakfast.ThebusstopsarelocatednearLloydEstateandEmgeeGreen buildings.Pleasefind
out the location of the pickup point suitable for you! For the return trip to Wdala, the bus will
leaveTIFRintheeveningafterdinner.
FromWadalaat08.15hrs.
FromTIFRColabaCampustoWadalaat20.30hrs.and22.30hrs.

In case you miss the bus from Wadala to TIFR Take a taxi to the Wadala Rly station. Wadala is
connected to Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) also called VT by train (Harbour line) (~20 min.).
FromCSTthereisTIFRbustotheColabacampus atveryfrequentintervals.TheregularTIFRbus
scheduleisgivenearlierinthisbrochure.Alternately,youmayreachTIFRbyanyBESTbusroutenos.
3,6,11,125whichcomeuptoNavyNagarfromCST.Duringthecourseofyourstay,youwillbeable
tofindoutotherusefulBESTroutes.
IncaseyoumisstheTIFRbusleavingforWadalayoumaytakethefollowingroute.ReachtheCST
stationusingeithertheregularTIFRbusserviceofaBESTbusfromtheNavyNagarbuststopnear
TIFR.OnceyouareinCSTstation,taketheHarbourlinetraintillWadala(anytrainonPlatformno.1
or 2. Dont forget to buy the ticket. Come to the Wadala flyover and take a sharetaxi for Lloyd
Estate(SangamNagar)orEmgeeGreen.
Food&Shopping:ThereareseveralshopsandrestaurantsaroundtheEmgeeGreenbuildingand
alsoaroundtheWadalaFlyoverareaandDostiAcre.Alistofnearbyrestaurantsisalsogivenbelow
HarialiRestaurantnearWadalaflyover:24123869
BrindabanRestaurant:65194823
Palkhi FoodPlaza(closetoEmgeeGreen):32462910,32966537
MonicafastfoodrestaurantforChinesecuisine24034585,24034593
SukhSagarforSouthIndian(Veg)cuisine
KamathsinDostiacres

SpecialInstructions
1.

Keepthesurroundingsclean.Pleaseusethedustbinprovidedineachflatforthrowingaway
anyscarp.Pleaseneverthrowanythingoutofthewindows.

2.

You should refrain from bringing any sort of ALCOHOLIC DRINKS into the hostel flats.
SmokingisNOTpermittedinsidethepremises.

3.

The flat is only for accommodating the students, please do not invite your
guests/friends/familymemberstosharetheflatevenforashortperiod.Strictactionwillbe
takenagainstanyonefoundviolatingtheseinstructions.

4.

Haveanicetimewithyourcolleaguesinsidetheflatbutwithoutcausingdisturbanceofany
sorttotheneighbors.

5.

Maintaintheflatingoodcondition,gettheflatregularlycleanedincludingthekitchen.Bed
linenneedtobewashedbyyou.

6.

Handleallthefurniturewithutmostcare.Donotmovethefurnituretoanotherflat.

7.

Akeyisgiventoeachoccupantoftheflat.PleasekeepitsafelyandinformShri.N.S.Kurup
ifyoueverhappentoloseit.

8.

Themainnightlatchhasbeenpurposelydisabled;assuchpleasedonotfiddlewiththenight
latch.

9.

The student who leaves the flat last should ensure that he locks the main door with the
padlock.

10.

SincetheLloydsEstatesurroundedwithslumsinviewofyourownsafety,itisadvisableto
avoidgoing/roamingoutafterdark.

11.

Please do not enter into arguments with anyone in the neighborhood. If you happen to
encounteranysuchcircumstances,pleaseinformTIFRsecurity(phonenumbersmentioned
earlierinthisbrochure)immediately.

12.

The accommodation provided to you is taken on a leave and license basis with an
undertakingtotheownertoreturnitasitis.Sopleasemaintaintheflatingoodcondition.

13.

Please do not keep the main door open. Also ensure that you close all the windows and
doorsbeforeleavingtheflatinordertokeeptherainwater,pigeonsandrodentsoutofthe
flat.

14.

IMPORTANT:Pleaseremembertoswitchoffalltheelectricalappliancesassoonasyouare
throughwithittoavoidshortcircuits/fireaccidents.

15.

House keeping is done by an external agency under the supervision of a caretaker. Please
keepcashandvaluables,ifany,eitherinthecupboardorinyoursuitcaseandrememberto
lockit.TIFRisnotresponsibleforanylossortheft.

16.

Switchoffunwantedlightsandtapstosavepowerandwater.

17.YoumusthaveanTIFRprovidedIDcardtoproveyouridentity,incaseyouareaskedto,at
alltimes.

ColabaCampusrestroomforresearchscholars
In order that the students staying outside of the Colaba can take rest occasionally while in the
Instituteworkingextrahoursinthelaborinthelibrary,wehavekeptahostelapartmentasGents'
restroomandanotherasGirls'restroomintheBramhaguptaHostelattheColabaCampus.Please
notethatthisfacilityisnotmeantforregularsleepingandallTIFRResearchScholarsstayingoutside
theColabacampushaveequalrighttousetherestroom.
Guidelinesforuseofrestrooms:
1. ThestudentsshouldcollecttherestroomkeysfromtheRamanujamGuesthouse.
2. Studentsshoulddeposithis/herTIFRidentitycardwhiletakingthekey.Theyshouldregister
theirnameandotherinformation(eg.mobilenumber/emailaddress)intheregisterkeptat
theGuestHouse.
3. Theroomsareonlyfortakingrestandstudentsarenotallowedtousetheroomforanyother
purpose.Pleasedonottalkloudlyanddisturbothersrestingintheroom.
4. StudentsshouldreturnthekeytotheHostel/GuestHouseafterusingtherestroom.
5. Keepingtheroomneatandcleanistheresponsibilityofthestudents.
6. CleaningoftherestroomwillbedonebytheHostelcleanersinbetween10.30amand11.30
am.
7. Studentsarenotallowedtooccupytheroomduringthecleaningtimei.e.10.30amto11.30
am.
8. Studentsarenotallowedtoleaveanyvaluablesintheroom.Hostelofficeisnotresponsible
foranylossofanymaterialofthestudents.
9. Onlyhandbagsareallowedintherestroom.Briefcaseandsuitcase/luggagetrolleysare
strictlyNOTALLOWEDintherestrooms.Ifanysuchitemisfoundtheroom,itwillbe
depositedwiththeTIFRsecurity.
10.Studentsarenotallowedtomakeextrakeysoftheroom.Ifanyunauthorizedpersonisfound
usingtheroom,securitywilltakenecessaryaction.
11.Misuseoftherestroombyanystudent,willdisqualifyhim/herfromusingthisfacility.

UsefulContactNumbers

Name

OfficeTel./Mob.No./Email

WadalaCaretakers
Mr.Sonawane
Mr.Rane
MandalaCaretaker
Mr.ArunKhude
Prof.DeepakDhar
Dean,GraduateStudies
OtherswholookafterOutofCampus
Accommodationrelatedmatters
Prof.SandipGhosh
Dr.VarshaChitnis

9702626545
9920340828

8082092939
22782427/9892100404
ddhar@tifr.res.in

22782840/9987260951
sangho10@tifr.res.in
22782540/9869763023
vchitnis@tifr.res.in
22782796/9869447651
deshmukh@tifr.res.in
22782720/9869430445
vtripathi@theory.tifr.res.in
22782354/9892103000
bswamy@tifr.res.in
22782368/9987537702
bsn@tifr.res.in
22782379/9869454279
nskurup@tifr.res.in
22782119/9004680297
kakade@tifr.res.in

Dr.MandarDeshmukh
Prof.VikramTripathi
Shri.BSwamy,DeputyRegistrar
Dr.B.Satyanarayana
ShriN.S.Kurup(maincontact)
ShriM.M.Kakade

SomeusefulBESTbusroutes:
3:NavyNagar(Colaba)JijamataUdyan
11Ltd:NavyNagarBandraColonyBusStation
68:NavyNagarWorliDepot
125:NavyNagarWorliVillage
137:NavyNagarChurchgateNavyNagar
21Ltd:AnushaktiNagarDr.S.P.MukherjiChowkRegalCinema)
352:AnushaktiNagarRaniLaxmibaiChowk(Sion)
378:BARCGate6MankhurdStation
92Ltd:AnushaktiNagarWorldTradeCentre
110:SangamNagarSantacruz(east).ThisBusstartsnearLloydsEstate,Wadala.
Thereareotherbusroutes9,15,43thatpassthroughtheroadnearEmgeeGreenflatsinWadala.
Notethatthebusonroute9bringsyouuptoColaba.FromnearbybusstopsinWadalaseveralBEST
busesplytoplacessuchasDadar,Sion,Koliwadaetc.

WEHAVETRIEDTOENSURETHATTHEINFORMATIONINTHISBOOKLETISUPTODATE.IFYOUNOTICEANYERRORS,
PLEASEREPORTITTOKAKADE@TIFR.RES.INSOTHATCORRECTIONSCANBEMADEFORFUTUREEDITIONS.
Ifyoudiscoversomeusefulpieceofinformationthatisnotincludedherethenpleaseletusknowfor
inclusioninfutureeditions.

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TIFR Wadala
Student Hostel

TIFR

LocationofTIFRandthestudenthostelsinMumbai

LocationofWADALAHostelbuildingsEmgeeGreen(EG)&LloydEstate(LE)

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Important landmarks around TIFR Mandala Student Hostel

in Anushakti Nagar

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New TIFR Colony at Mandala and Student Hostel

Nilgiri Canteen
Gate No. 6 entrance to New TIFR Colony Student Hostel
Mankhurd Railway Station
Main gate of BARC
BEST bus terminus

Medical treatment related Guidelines for Research Scholars residing at

Mandala/Wadala

TIFRMedicalSection
Students should consult the Institutes doctors (names and contact numbers given below)
fortheirhealthproblems.OPDConsultinghoursare9.15amto11.00amand2.15pmto
4.00 pm. Students should avoid calling doctors at their own convenience for routine
consultation. However, in case of emergencies they can visit the Medical Section outside
OPDhours.
Dr.Raghavan22782309(O),9892100405
Dr.Agarkar22782239(O),9892104040

ForMedicalEmergencyatMandala
JoyHospital
423AB,10thRoad,Chembur,Mumbai400071
Tel.No.25286911,25284281
Incaseofanemergency,astudentcanseektreatmentfromthecasualtydepartmentofJoy
Hospital. Reimbursement of medical expenses in emergency is restricted to case
registrationchargesofRs.100/duringthedaytime&Rs.150/atoddhoursofthenight.
Specialistsconsultationincasualtyisnotpermitted.
Medicine prescribed by casualty medical officer may be purchased for 2 days only. The
patientshouldvisitMedicalSectiononthenextworkingdayformedicine&furtheradvice.
Medicinespurchasedformorethan2dayswithouttheconsentofmedicalsection,willnot
bereimbursed.Medicalexpensesincurredwithouttheconsentofmedicalsectionwillnot
be reimbursable. Joy Hospital provides an Ambulance service. Call the Ambulance Service
onlyfordireemergencies.Ambulancechargeswillbereimbursed.However,thosewhouse
ambulanceforroutineillnesswillhavetobearthecharges.
AfirstaidboxwillbekeptwiththecaretakerinMaghabuilding.Medicinesshouldnotbe
taken without the TIFR medical officers advice. A register is maintained for the issued
medicines.Thecaretakerwillberesponsibleformaintainingthemedicinestockinthefirst
aidbox.

ForMedicalEmergencyatWadala
ChinmayNursingHome
Contact:Dr.MrunalKalnawat
103/104AWing,Odessey,1stFloor,BhaktiPark,Wadala(E),Mumbai400037
Tel.No.22925646,32902852,Mob:9820816557
YoumayvisitthisNursingHomeincaseofanemergency.However,forroutinetreatment,
youareadvisedtoseetheInstituteDoctoronworkingdaysduringworkinghours.

OnSaturdays,Sundaysandholidays,oratoddhours,whenyouareinWadala,ifyouneed
treatmentforminorillness,youmayvisitthefollowing,butavoidvisitingtheirconsultants.
O.P.D.ofHindujaHospital
SwatantryaVeerSavarkarMarg,MahimWest,Mumbai400016
Tel.No.24452222
Pleasenotethatotherinstructionsrelatedtopurchaseofmedicines,informingtheInstitute
medicalsectionetcarethesameasthosementionedaboveforMandalaresidents.

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