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honoured with many awards and accolades to the range of great civilian honours like
Padma Vibhooshan and Padma Bhooshan alongwith Bhatnagar award.
Jayanth Narlikar was also known to be a prolific written with many science fiction
books and scientific books to his credit which won the hearts of children and the
grown ups. As a scientific writer, he also won the Kalinga award from UNESCO.
Jayanth Narlikar continues to contribute to the society as the Emeritus Professor of
the International University of Pune founded by himself. As an absolute guiding star
to the youth, he is very busy in his studies and research contributing to the world.
THANU PADMANABHAN
World renowned astronomer, Thanu Padmanabhan was born in 1957 in
Thiruvananthapuram, capital of Kerala .
He excelled in the studies and came out in flying colours from University College,
Thiruvananthapuram by securing first ranks in BSc and MSc. He explored Physics and
Mathematics in depth through the scientific fraternity founded by himself and
friends.Many members of that fraternity became very famous scientists and well
placed across the world.
April, 2016