Author: Dr Navneet Kumar Gupta

Image Courtesy: Wikimedia Commons OBITUARY/ Dr RAJAGOPALA CHIDAMBARAM (1936-2025) Dr Rajagopala Chidambaram, a luminary in the field of Indian nuclear science, passed away on 4 January 2025, at the age of 88. He was a key architect of India’s nuclear programme, instrumental in advancing the nation’s scientific and strategic capabilities. His unparalleled contributions to the development of nuclear energy and his visionary leadership in science and technology have left an indelible mark on the country. Born on 11 November 1936, in Chennai, Dr Chidambaram’s academic foundation was rooted in physics. He obtained his BSc (Hons) and MSc in Physics from…