A scientist who loved cricket, tennis with equal passion

He was one of the few to be involved in both the nuclear tests in 1974 and 1998.

MUMBAI : In the demise of Dr Rajagopala Chidambaram, India has lost one of its most accomplished sons.

R Chidambaram was laid to rest with full state honours, in the presence of family members, on Saturday. (Satish Bate)

He was very aptly called the doyen of physics and nuclear power, and the nuclear weapons programme in India. After superannuating from DAE, as principal scientific advisor to Government of India, he became a champion of applying science and technology for strengthening and developing the country and uplifting the quality of life of its people.

He is one of the few