Dr. Anil Bhardwaj has received Bhatnagar award for Science. He received the award for overall contributions to the field of Planetary Sciences; and in particular for fundamental contributions and creative ideas to elucidate X-ray emissions from planetary auroras.
His interview is also published in this chronicle issue.
http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/27/stories/2007092755921200.htm
11 scientists selected for Bhatnagar prize
Special Correspondent
NEW DELHI: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on Wednesday announced the winners of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar prizes for outstanding contributions in various disciplines of science. The 11 scientists selected are : Narayanaswamy Srinivasan and Pundi Narasimhan Rangarajan of the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore; Rama Govindarajan of Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore; B.V. Rajarama Bhat of Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore; Budaraju Srinivasa Murthy of IIT, Chennai; A. Ajayaghosh of National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram; Anil Bhardwaj of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram; Upinder Singh Bhalla of National Centre for Biological Sciences, Kanpur; Amalendu Chandra of IIT, Kanpur; Yashwant Gupta of National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Pune; and Pinaki Majumdar of Harish Chandra Research Institute, Allahabad.
Department of Science and Technology Secretary T. Ramaswamy, who is holding additional charge as Director General of the CSIR, announced the selection of Mahindra and Mahindra for the CSIR diamond jubilee technology for 2007 for development and commercialisation of its sports utility vehicle ‘Scorpio.’
International league
“With ‘Scorpio’, Mahindra & Mahindra had joined a handful of companies, which have designed and produced world class vehicles. This development has enabled the company to move into international league of automobile manufacturers. Its cutting edge diesel engine technology, voice assist system, lower NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) and 5 zone cushion suspension make every drive an exhilarating experience. The product with its style, convenience, comfort and safety is popular with individuals and institutions in India and abroad,” he said.
He said that the CSIR award for science and Technology innovations for rural development for 2007 was won jointly by National Research Centre on Yak, Dirang, the Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, Phaltan, and National Chemical Laboratory, Pune.