Homi Jehangir Bhabha, born on 30 October 1909, was a visionary physicist who laid the foundation of India’s nuclear science programme. He pursued higher studies at the University of Cambridge and initially worked on theoretical physics. His pioneering research focused on cosmic rays, quantum theory, and particle physics. He developed the theory of electron–positron scattering, known as Bhabha scattering.He played a crucial role in establishing the Tata Institute of Fundamenta

Physicist Ashoke Sen has made India proud on the global stage. This son of Bengal has received the 2026 Oskar Klein Medal. He is the first Indian physicist to receive this prestigious honor. The International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS) announced this news on October 22, 2026. Born in Kolkata on July 15, 1956, Ashoke Sen completed his education at Presidency College before studying at IIT Kanpur. Later, he earned his PhD in physics from Stony Brook University in Am

Dr. Homi Nusserwanji Sethna was one of India’s pioneering nuclear scientists and an architect of the nation’s nuclear programme.He played a leading role in establishing India’s nuclear fuel and heavy-water capabilities.
 He was instrumental in the development of the Trombay nuclear complex and India’s nuclear infrastructure.He contributed significantly to the production of plutonium for India’s nuclear programme.As Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, he provided decisi

Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy was born on 2 August 1861 and is celebrated as the father of modern Indian chemistry. He founded Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, India’s first pharmaceutical company. His pioneering research on mercurous nitrite earned international recognition.
 He was a distinguished professor at Presidency College, Kolkata, inspiring generations of scientists. Roy strongly believed that scientific education should contribute to national development. He pro

Raj Reddy is a pioneering computer scientist whose groundbreaking contributions transformed the field of Artificial Intelligence.He played a key role in advancing speech recognition, robotics, and human-computer interaction. His research helped create technologies that make computers more accessible and the first person of Indian origin to receive the Turing Award, he inspired generations of innovators.
 His vision focused on using technology to improve human lives. Through d

National Technology Day celebrates the remarkable achievements of scientists, engineers, innovators, and technology leaders who continue to transform the nation through innovation and progress. Observed every year on 11th May in India, this day commemorates the successful Pokhran-II Nuclear Tests, a milestone that showcased India’s scientific strength and technological capability to the world. It honours the brilliant minds whose inventions and discoveries drive the country t

On this day, we honour M. S. Swaminathan for being recognized as the “Father of India’s Green Revolution.” This title was not awarded on a single formal occasion, but earned through his transformative work during the 1960s. At a time when India faced severe food shortages and depended heavily on imports, his leadership changed the course of the nation. He introduced high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice, along with improved irrigation and scientific farming methods. His c