Homi J. Bhabha

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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1. When was Homi J. Bhabha born?October 30, 1909
2. Where was Homi J. Bhabha born?Mumbai, India
3. When did Homi J. Bhabha die?January 24, 1966
4. What is the key institutions founded?Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (AEET)
5. What is the awards and honors?Padma Bhushan (1954), Adams Prize (1942), Fellow of the Royal Society (1941)
6. Who was Homi J. Bhabha?Homi J. Bhabha was an Indian physicist who helped build science centers and led India’s nuclear and space programs.

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