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Yash Pal

Indian physicist (1926-2017) · India · Scientists · Died at 90

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Yash Pal was an Indian scientist, educator and educationist. He was known for his contributions to the study of cosmic rays, as well as for being an institution-builder. In his later years, he became one of the leading science communicators of the country.

A life in dates

2017Died24 July 20172013Padma Vibhushan in science & engineeringAward2011Lal Bahadur Shastri National AwardAward2009H K Firodia awardsAwardKalinga PrizeAward1980Marconi PrizeAward1976Padma Bhushan in science & engineeringAward1926Born26 November 1926

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The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Padma Vibhushan Award to Prof. Yash Pal at the Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 05, 2013The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Padma Vibhushan Award to Prof. Yash Pal at the Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 05, 2013

Awards

Padma Vibhushan in science & engineering2013
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award2011
Kalinga Prize2009
H K Firodia awards2009
Marconi Prize1980
Padma Bhushan in science & engineering1976

About this person

Country
India
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2017 · aged 90

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