Renowned Indian scientist Professor Yash Pal passed away

    Renowned Indian scientist      Prof. Yash Pal passed away 

Prof. Yash Pal 1926-2017

 Pal made significant contributions in the field of science and to the study of cosmic rays, high-energy physics, astrophysics and development, among others. “He played a number of roles — scientist, educator, policymaker, administrator, teacher — and excelled in each one of them. But to me, he was a philosopher of science. He had immense interest in the interactions of science and society, and wanted everyone to get exposed to the wonders of science,” said R P Bhamba, a former vice-chancellor of Panjab University, about Professor Yash Pal