Prof. Thanu Padmanabhan Posthumously Awarded National Science Award.

Awards | Dated: 27 Feb 2026

The Government of India conferred the prestigious Vigyan Ratna, the highest National Science Award, posthumously to the eminent theoretical physicist Prof. Thanu Padmanabhan for his lifetime contributions to the field of cosmology and gravitation.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The award was received by his family at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
  • He was a distinguished professor at IUCAA, Pune.
  • He authored several internationally acclaimed textbooks on astrophysics.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Award: Vigyan Ratna.
  • Winner: Thanu Padmanabhan.
  • Field: Physics/Cosmology.

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Which eminent theoretical physicist was posthumously awarded the Vigyan Ratna, the highest National Science Award?

Correct Answer: Prof. Thanu Padmanabhan

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About Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar

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