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Pioneering Minds that Shaped Science and Innovation (5th part)

5. {click on the three lines (menu bar) to translate this page in any language.} Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, widely known as C.V. Raman, was born on November 7, 1888, in the city of Tiruchirappalli, in the southern part of India. His life story is one of brilliance, innovation, and unyielding determination that forever changed the course of scientific exploration. From a young age, C.V. Raman displayed an insatiable curiosity for the natural world. His father, Chandrasekaran Ramanathan Iyer, was a lecturer in mathematics and physics, and his mother, Parvathi Ammal, was a skilled veena player, creating an intellectually stimulating environment for young Raman. Raman's early education took place at home under the guidance of his father, who instilled in him a strong foundation in science and mathematics. Raman's early fascination with light and its behavior laid the foundation for his future groundbreaking work. In 1907, Raman entered Presidency Col