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May 23, 2025

Dr. Saroj Ghose, Pioneer of India's Science Museums, Passes Away at 89

India has lost one of its most visionary minds in the field of science communication and education. Dr. Saroj Ghose, widely hailed as the father of India's science museum movement, passed away on May 17, 2025, at the age of 89 in Seattle, USA.
As the founding Director General of the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Dr. Ghose revolutionised informal science learning in India, laying the foundation for a robust network of science centres across the country.

May 22, 2025

Geeta Samota: First CISF Officer to Summit Mount Everest

In a moment of national pride and individual triumph, CISF Sub-Inspector Geeta Samota etched her name in history by becoming the first officer from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to summit Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. Her incredible ascent on May 19, 2025, symbolizes not only the power of perseverance but also highlights the growing contribution of Indian women in adventure sports and paramilitary excellence.

May 21, 2025

Astrophysicist Jayant Narlikar Passes Away

Astrophysicist Jayant Vishnu Narlikar died aged 87 in Pune. A pioneering figure in Indian science, Narlikar was the founding director of the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) and a passionate science communicator.
Narlikar was a beloved science communicator. He wrote books, articles, and created programmes for radio and TV in English, Marathi, and Hindi. In 1996, UNESCO honoured him with the Kalinga Award for science popularisation.
In 1965, at the age of 26, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honour. Later, in 2004, he received the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award.
He was a Fellow of all three national science academies of India, the Royal Astronomical Society of London, and the Third World Academy of Sciences.

Miss Estonia Creates History by Winning Miss World 2025 Sports Challenge in Hyderabad

In a spectacular showcase of athleticism and global camaraderie, Miss Estonia Eliise Randmaa created history by clinching the gold medal at the Miss World 2025 Sports Challenge held at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. Competing against 107 delegates from around the world, Randmaa's victory marked Estonia's first advancement to the next round of the Miss World pageant in over two decades. The event blended cultural elegance with competitive spirit, featuring intense sports challenges alongside vibrant Indian performances, highlighting Hyderabad's growing stature as a host of prestigious international events.

May 20, 2025

M. R. Srinivasan, Pioneer of India's Nuclear Energy Programme, Passes Away

M. R. Srinivasan, an eminent nuclear scientist and former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, passed away at the age of 95.
A key architect of India's civil nuclear energy programme, Srinivasan's career in the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) spanned over five decades, beginning in September 1955.
He worked closely with Homi Bhabha on the construction of Apsara, India's first nuclear research reactor, which attained criticality in August 1956.
For his exemplary contributions to the field of nuclear science and engineering, Srinivasan was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honour.

May 14, 2025

Jose Mujica, Uruguay's Former Leader Passes Away

Jose Mujica, a one-time guerrilla and later President of Uruguay whose unpretentious style and progressive reforms earned him lavish profile pieces in the international media, died aged 89.
He won the 2009 presidential election and took office as the 40th President on March 1 2010 and served as President till March 1, 2015.
As President, Mujica adopted what was then a pioneering liberal stance on issues related to civil liberties.

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