November 7 marks the birth anniversary of Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, one of India’s most celebrated physicists and a pioneer who reshaped the nation’s scientific and educational landscape. Born ...

Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman was a scientist who won the Nobel Prize in 1930 for his contributions to the nation. He was the first Asian and also the first person of colour to receive the award.

DISSEMINATION of news in war–time is difficult and this somewhat belated intimation of the award of the Franklin Medal to Sir Venkata Raman is a result of the slowed–down process. It is good news, ...