Today in History,Homi Jehangir Bhabha: Father of India's Nuclear Programme

Homi Jehangir Bhabha (30 October 1909 – 24 January 1966) was one of India's greatest scientists and a pioneering nuclear physicist, widely regarded as the Father of India's Nuclear Programme. Born in Bombay (now Mumbai), he studied at Cambridge University, where he developed a keen interest in nuclear physics and cosmic rays. After returning to India, he played a crucial role in establishing the country's scientific research infrastructure. He founded the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in 1945 and helped establish the Atomic Energy Commission of India in 1948. His vision laid the foundation for India's nuclear energy programme and advanced scientific research. He died in a plane crash in 1966.