C. V. Raman: The great magnificent Indian Physicist Sir Chandrasekhar Venkata Raman (C. V. Raman) was born on 7 November, 1888 (Thiruvanaikaval). He was a great follower of Mahatma Gandhi and his ideas. He completed his education from Presidency College, Chennai and University of Madras. He was a great researcher in field of Physics. He discovered the quantum nature of light and also explained that, when light travels through a transparent material, some of the deflected light changes its wavelength, further he also observed that the light quanta and molecules changes their energy which show itself as a change in the colour of the scattered light later named as Raman Effect. To commemorate the discovery of the ‘Raman Effect’, National Science Day is celebrated every year on February 28.
In field of science, it was a remarkable discovery; C. V. Raman was the first Asian to get Noble Prize for his excellent discovery of Scattering of light. He also established ‘The Indian Academy of Sciences Bangalore’, which is one of the finest publishers of the best science journals all over the country. He also set up Raman Research Institute near Bangalore.
For his magnificent contribution to the Country in the field of Physics C. V. Raman was conferred the highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna award in 1954. Due to strong heart attack on November 21, 1970 the great scientist passed away.
Bharat Ratna Award
The highest civilian award of the Republic of India is known as BHARAT RATNA. It came into existence on 2nd January 1954. The award was in recognition of extraordinary performance in the field of literature, science, public services, and arts only. This award belongs to all people of India without any discrimination of sex, race, and age. Previously award belonged to only limited criteria but in December 2011 the criteria were changed to include all fields of human endeavour.
Maximum 3 nominees may be awarded per year and recommendations for the same are specially made by the PM to the President. A Sanad (certificate) signed by the President and a medallion in the shape of a peepal leaf are the only two things being given to the recipients; no money is granted with the award.
In the Indian order of precedence, the Bharat Ratna award comes in the seventh position. But Bharat Ratna recipients are constitutionally prohibited to use the award name as the title as per Article 18 of the Constitution of India.
Since 1954, 44 distinguished individuals have been awarded this prestigious and highest civilian award in the country.
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