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Biography of Raja Ramanna | Early Life and Education - Contribution to India's Nuclear Program -Professional Achievements and Later Career of Raja Ramanna

Biography of Raja Ramanna: Raja Ramanna (January 28, 1925 – September 24, 2004) was an Indian nuclear scientist and a key figure in the country's nuclear program. He played a significant role in India's nuclear weapons development and contributed immensely to the advancement of nuclear technology. Raja Ramanna Early Life and Education: Raja Ramanna was born in Bangalore, India. He completed his education in physics and engineering, earning a Bachelor's degree in Science from Central College, Bangalore, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the Government Engineering College, Bangalore. Ramanna's Contribution to India's Nuclear Program: Ramanna joined the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai, where he worked under the guidance of renowned physicist Homi J. Bhabha. He was involved in India's first peaceful nuclear explosion, codenamed "Smiling Buddha," which took place on May 18, 1974, at the Pokhran Test Range in Rajasth...