Raja Ramanna (1925 - September 23, 2004) born in Tumkur, Karnataka, was an Indian nuclear scientist and was associated with the country's first nuclear test in 1974. He died in Mumbai in 2004. Beginning his studies at Bishop Cotton Boys School, Bangalore, Raja Ramanna obtained Ph.D. and L.R.S.M. from London. He specialised in nuclear physics, reactor physics and design, European music and philosophy. Dr. Ramanna was also a noted pianist. Dr. Wikipedia
Dr Raja Ramanna, a stalwart of India's nuclearprogramme who was associated with the country's first nuclear test in 1974, died in Mumbai on Thursday of intestine problem. in.rediff.com/news/2004/sep/23raja.htm
The man who played pivotal role in raising India to these great heights and also the mentor of Pokhran-I tests is Dr. Raja Ramanna, now a Rajya Sabha member. www.cat.ernet.in/newsletter/news/oct0101.html
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