Editors Note: Founded initially in 1931 at Kolkata by Professor PC Mahalanobis, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore is a unique institution devoted to the research, teaching and application of statistics, natural sciences and social sciences. Primarily involved in projects and consultancy in Statistical Quality Control and Operations Research, the institute has several departments like Documentation Research and Training Center, Economic Analysis Unit, Statistics and Mathematics Unit and Statistical Quality Control and Operation Research Unit. The institute also provides other facilities like hostels for male and female students, a well-equipped computer center and library and a guest house.