Jayant Narlikar dies: From Maharashtra Bhushan Award to Padma Vibhushan, full list of awards

Eminent astrophysicist, science populariser and founding director of the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Dr Jayant Vishnu Narlikar, passed away in his sleep in Pune on Tuesday. He was 87. Recently recovering from a hip surgery, Dr Narlikar leaves behind an extraordinary legacy in the realms of Indian science, education, and public outreach. He is survived by his three daughters — Geeta, Girija, and Leelavati — all of whom have followed in his footsteps into scientific research.

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