Veteran Scientist, Professor Yash Pal passes away at 90
Professor Yash Pal, a renowned scientist, passed away at 90 on Monday night in a Noida hospital. Pal was awarded Padma Bhushan in 1976 and Padma Vibhushan in 2013. He was known for his contribution to the study of cosmic rays at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. He also featured in a famous science series, 'Turning Point', on Doordarshan.
Professor Yash Pal, eminent scientist and academician, died at the age of 90 at his Noida house late on Monday night. He was keeping ill for a long time.Yash Pal was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1976 and the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian honour, in 2013.Born in 1926 in Jhang, now in Pakistan, is known for his contributions to the study of cosmic rays. His TV show - The Turning Point - which aired on Doordarshan in late 1980s brought science to the masses. The science show was hugely popular among school children.Yash Pal studied Physics from Panjab University before earning a PhD degree in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1958.He started his career with the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) as a member of the cosmic rays group. He was there with TIFR will 1983. Yash Pal also went on to become as the first Director of Space Applications Centre, Ahmedabad, in 1973.He was also chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) from 1986 to 1991.  ALSO READ: