On June 1946, at Buckingham Palace, a little kid born in Vizhupanoor in 1898 and who spent his early childhood in Watrap (both places now part of the Virudhunagar district in Southern India) became Sir Kariamanikkam Srinivasa Krishnan for his scientific contributions. Just one honor among multiple other national and international recognitions: the first was [...]
K.S. Krishnan, scientist and citizen, a Renaissance man in 20th century India
May 12th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Book Review, Talents, Innovators
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