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Y.S. Rajan
Visionary Scientist and Educator
Biography
Dr. Yagnaswami Sundara Rajan, widely known as Y.S. Rajan, is a celebrated Indian scientist, educator, and administrator, currently serving as Honorary Distinguished Professor at the Indian Space Research Organisation.
His significant contributions to the management of science, technology, and innovation have marked him as a key figure in the field. In recognition of his extensive work, he was awarded the Padma Shri in 2012. Rajan's collaborations with notable figures like Abdul Kalam have further solidified his status as a leading scientist in India.
I am because...
"Working alongside Abdul Kalam, I learned that a scientist's greatest experiment is faith in the young. Every child who dreams of space is proof that India's future has already begun."
— Y.S. Rajan
Conversations
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Sam Pitroda in conversation with Y.S. Rajan
A fireside chat exploring the moments, challenges and choices that shaped modern India.
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