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Eminent Indian scientist Professor Yash Pal no more

yashpal-pti [File photo] Yash Pal | PTI

Eminent Indian scientist and Padma Vibhushan awardee Professor Yash Pal passed away today at his residence in Noida. He was 90 years.

Known for his contributions to the study of cosmic rays and also for being an institution-builder, in his later years, Yash Pal became one of the leading science communicators of the country.

He began his career at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) and later served as the chairman of the University Grants Commission from 1986 to 1991.

Pal was awarded with the Padma Vibhushan in 2013. 

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