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Against all odds, a successful clinical IVF program was developed in Kolkata from a very humble beginning with lot of improvisation during 1982 to 1986. This could be a role model to our juniors intending to take up medical research as a career.Most commonly practiced ART procedures are IVF and ICSI After the birth of 1st IVF baby in 1978, ICSI is the single most major breakthrough in ART research since it is very efficient in all varieties of male infertility where conventional IVF is unsuccessful.Current research is directed towards:(i) Improving implantation rate(ii) Reduction in the incidence of multiple pregnancy (as it is associated with higher Incidence of neonatal morbidity and mortalityOur results suggest that pregnancy and delivery rate is comparable in IVF and ICSI. ICSI appears to be the preferred mode of ART whenever there is an associated male factor present. However as seen in our comparative data, ICSI has a relatively longer leaning curve (1-2 years).