Sir Chandrasekhara Venkat Raman, a world-renowned Indian physicist, brought honour to the nation through his contributions to physics. C.V. Raman made remarkable discoveries, and his theory, the Raman Effect, deals with a phenomenon known as Raman Scattering. His Early Years and Education Sir C.V. Raman was born on November 7, 1888 at Thiruvanaikoil near Tiruchirappalli. He […]
The Key Figure in Structural Chemistry – CNR Rao
Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao is a prominent personality who stood out in the field of structural chemistry. Born in Bangalore on the 30th of June, 1934, Rao did his schooling in Bangalore and certain other towns in the state of Mysore. After obtaining his B.Sc degree from Mysore University in the year 1951, and a […]
Roddam Narasimha – The Life of the Scientist
Professor Narasimha’s work has mainly concentrated with the dynamics of Aerospace Fluids and the different flows of the fluids. He was also on the advisory board of Rajiv Gandhi’s Scientific Advisory Council.
Of Equations and Ragas – Raja Ramanna
Dr. Raja Ramanna is referred to as the ‘Father of India’s nuclear program’, he played a tremendous role in ensuring that India joined the elite league of nuclear powered nations.
Narayan Sadashiv Hosmane – The Life of the Cancer Warrior
Nayaran Sadashiv Hosmane, a world famous cancer researcher and chemist born in India. There have been a few scientists and doctors who have taken up medical fights against cancer in an attempt to successfully subdue and eventually control it.