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Yash Pal

Indian physicist (1926–2017)

  • Fame48.6
  • Momentum2.0
  • Wikipedia951
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Lived 1926–2017, aged 91India
IndiaIndiaScientistsScientist
  • Wikipedia
    15 languages
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  • Era
    1926–2017
    Aged 91
  • Awards
    6
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-06-25

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.

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