Knight errant of Indian science: Sir C.V.Raman

Abstract

The article explains Biography and dynamic personality of Sir C.V.Raman. Further, the author said that Raman in not merely a scientist. He is a true artist as well and finds delight in flowers, green grass and fresh air. Parks and gardens have a special charm for him and flowers he adores. When he is garlanded at meetings, he never removes the garland until he reaches home….! And the article contains rare photographs of Sir C V Raman taken with noted Russian scientist and winner of the Stalin Prize Prof. D. Englehardt. and with Prof. Chapman of Oxford University.