Noted astrophysicist Jayant Narlikar passes away at 87

Prof Jayant Narlikar, astrophysicist who proposed an alternative to Big Bang theory, passes away at 86

According to close associates of Prof Narlikar, the scientist had undergone a surgery for a hip fracture at a city hospital a fortnight ago. He was recovering at home.

Jayant Narlikar, astrophysicist and writer, dies at 86

Astrophysicist and writer Jayant Narlikar died in Pune on Tuesday, said the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics. He was 86.He had recently undergone a hip surgery, The Hindu reported.Born in Kolhapur in Maharashtra, Narlikar studied science at the Banaras Hindu University before completing his Mathematics Tripos at the University of Cambridge.He was a professor at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai, where he …

Noted astrophysicist Jayant Narlikar passes away at 87

A towering figure in Indian science, Dr Narlikar was widely known for his pioneering contributions to cosmology, his efforts to popularise science, and for setting up premier research institutions in the country.

Jayant Narlikar And The Hoyle-Narlikar Theory Of Gravity - EBNW Story

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Renowned Physicist and Science Communicator Dr. Jayant Narlikar Passes Away at 87

Renowned physicist, science communicator, and Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar passed away in Pune on Tuesday at the age of 87. His family confirmed that he died peacefully in his sleep. He is survived by three daughters. According to sources close to the family, the last rites are likely to be performed on Wednesday. A pioneer in cosmology and the popularization of science in India, Dr. Narlikar played a vital role in establis…