Dear Friends, *Be Transparent - Interview with Prof. Talwar by Niranjan Nikam* Prof. Talwar, Vicechancellor of University of Mysore spoke about his plans to take the univesity forward. The Interview was published in Deccan Herald, Bengaluru edition on republic day (26/01/2009). Excerpt: Prof. expressed that, his main concern is on transparency in working. Using three decades of experience in administrative, academic and research he will try to create different kind of working environment in the university. He told that, already initiated few things in this direction by started training the administrative staf. He was talking about the utilization of Central govt. fund Rs. 100 Crore. 40% of the fund will be reserved for cetre of Excellence and 60% for development. Priority will be given to infrastructure and thrust areas such as biodiversity, bioprospecting and sustainble development. Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.