Meeting C.N.R Rao: An Awesome Experience

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The discussion revolves around the experiences and contributions of C.N.R. Rao, a prominent figure in materials science and engineering. Participants share personal anecdotes about meeting him, express admiration for his work, and discuss related topics such as the state of physics education in India.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express admiration for C.N.R. Rao, noting his enthusiasm and expertise in inorganic/materials synthesis and characterization.
  • One participant mentions Rao's contributions to materials science, particularly his use of X-rays in characterizing materials.
  • A participant references an interview with Rao discussing the decline in physics students in India, linking it to their own project work.
  • Another participant shares that Rao is a member of the Board of Directors at IIT Kanpur and was invited to a convocation event.
  • Several posts include informal banter and discussions about personal experiences, including missed academic opportunities and the challenges of preparing for competitive exams.
  • One participant highlights Rao's recent honors, including the title 'Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur' and being named 'Chemistry Pioneer of 2005' by the American Institute of Chemists.

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Participants generally express admiration for C.N.R. Rao, but there are varying perspectives on the challenges facing physics education in India and the personal experiences shared regarding academic pressures. The discussion includes both agreement on Rao's contributions and differing views on educational issues.

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Some discussions touch on the informal nature of the conversation, with participants sharing personal anecdotes and engaging in light-hearted exchanges, which may limit the depth of technical discourse.

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Readers interested in the contributions of prominent scientists in materials science, the state of physics education in India, or those looking for informal discussions about academic experiences may find this thread engaging.

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Does anybody out here know C.N.R. Rao
The reason why i am mentioning his name here is because i met him today and i found that guy is awesome..
 
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heman said:
Does anybody out here know C.N.R. Rao
The reason why i am mentioning his name here is because i met him today and i found that guy is awesome..
He has a great deal of drive and enthusiasm for the field, and is undeniably an expert in inorganic/materials synthesis & characterization. That's all I'm going to say. :rolleyes:
 
Wow!
You met Dr. C.N.R.Rao? How come? I just read an interview of his in the Times of India today(somewhere in the middle pages). Its actually about a topic I've been working on for a project...the decrease in the number of Physics students in India and worldwide.
-Sunayana
 
Well he is one of Board of Director of our institute in which heman is i.e iit kanpur,
and he was invited at Convocation 2005 ,
 
Howcome you know when you did n't attend the Convocation...Kasturirangan was too there
 
humahare jasus kone kone main hain

Nothing can escape from Eagles eye
 
himanshu121 said:
humahare jasus kone kone main hain
What kind of language is that?
 
hindi hai bhai
 
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himanshu121 said:
humahare jasus kone kone main hain

Nothing can escape from Eagles eye

:-p
Aur kya kar reha hain Aajkal... :zzz: :zzz:
OARS is not khuling Bhai... :biggrin:
 
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himanshu121 said:
hindi hai bhai


I thought it is Persian :smile:
 
  • #12
really , learning various programming languages
 
  • #13
Naaaah ...just Passing time and looking for some Interesting Stuff
 
  • #14
wooh got some
 
  • #15
Kya mila wey...
 
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Abey saaley when you going to become Mentor of this site :-p ...Half of Holidays have Passed :cry: ,,,
I guess even if your posts reach 6000 ,,i wonder will you even Science Advisor :smile:
 
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u should check out the links at Software section under Programming resource.

How many students are there in the hall
 
  • #18
around 50 % in 2nd year
25 % in ist year
 
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heman said:
Abey saaley when you going to become Mentor of this site :-p ...Half of Holidays have Passed :cry: ,,,
I guess even if your posts reach 6000 ,,i wonder will you even Science Advisor :smile:

Well well what in the world do u think i will ne a mentor, it is the job of professionals don't u see the profiles of all the moderators, they all are excellent, and i nothing pinned against them, neither i m a science advisor, i enjoy staying over here :bugeye: :approve:
 
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himanshu121 said:
Well well what in the world do u think i will ne a mentor, it is the job of professionals don't u see the profiles of all the moderators, they all are excellent, and i nothing pinned against them, neither i m a science advisor, i enjoy staying over here :bugeye: :approve:

I thought one Day you challenged me :biggrin:
 
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Hey Did u take the security money :confused:
 
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Oye u iitians...yaar i missed IIT Mains this year by mere 5 marks... mere parents to mere peeche hi pad gaye hain... waise we going to overtake ye waala board bahut jald.
 
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:bugeye: really
 
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Professor CNR Rao, Chairman,
Board of Governors of IIT Kanpur, has been awarded the highest civilian
award of France: Professor Rao has been conferred the title
'Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur' (Knight of the Legion of Honour).

Also, we just came to know that Professor Rao has been named the
'Chemistry Pioneer of 2005' by the American Institute of Chemists.
 
  • #25
Dr.Brain said:
Oye u iitians...yaar i missed IIT Mains this year by mere 5 marks... mere parents to mere peeche hi pad gaye hain... waise we going to overtake ye waala board bahut jald.


Never mind Dr.Brain,,
JEE sucks many times...u never know what will happen
So what you going to do/
 

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