A magnificent personality and futuristic mind born on November 7th’ 1888. From that day this young boy started writing a new fate of India’s future in Advance Science. On February 28th, India celebrates National Science Day (NSD) to honour the discovery of Raman Effect.
He performed various tests to understand the light response when it moved through all kinds of different materials. His consistence and continuous efforts helped him to figure out something big which we now call the Raman Effect, or sometimes Raman scattering, and this happened on February 28, 1928.
“In 1986, the National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) confidently suggested that the Government of India officially make February 28 National Science Day. Consequently, starting in 1987, people enthusiastically have celebrated it every year to fondly remember the groundbreaking discovery of the Raman Effect and, additionally, to actively get everyone genuinely excited about science and eagerly thinking scientifically.”
Life story of Sir C.V. Raman’s
“Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, widely known as C.V. Raman, was born on November 7, 1888, in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India, to a modest yet passionate family that deeply loved learning. Specifically, his father, a dedicated math and physics teacher, greatly inspired Raman’s boundless curiosity, while, at the same time, his mother diligently managed their cozy home. As a remarkably brilliant child, Raman quickly finished school by 11 and eagerly joined Presidency College in Madras at 13. Subsequently, he proudly earned a bachelor’s degree in 1904, impressively winning a gold medal, and then, by 1907, successfully completed a master’s degree. However, with very few science jobs available in India back then, he reluctantly took a government finance role in Calcutta at 19. Clearly unhappy there, he still passionately spent his evenings at a small lab, tirelessly exploring light and sound.”
In 1917, Raman left his job to teach physics at Calcutta University, calling it his “golden era.” Fascinated by the sea’s blue color, he began light experiments. On February 28, 1928, with student K.S. Krishnan, he discovered the Raman Effect—how light changes when it hits molecules. This breakthrough won him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930, making him India’s first recipient. Beyond labs, Raman loved music, studying Indian drums, and shared science with friends in a lively way.
Sir C.V. Raman’s
“In 1933, he confidently led the prestigious Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, and later, in 1948, he ambitiously founded the Raman Research Institute, personally funding it himself to significantly boost Indian science. However, life certainly had its tough challenges—he frequently clashed with prominent figures like Nehru over differing science policies and stubbornly held his ground—but, remarkably, his burning passion never once faded. Additionally, married to Lokasundari Ammal in 1907, he fortunately had two sons who consistently kept him grounded.”
Raman passed away on November 21, 1970, in Bangalore, leaving a legacy of brilliance. Though sometimes tough to work with, he showed the world India’s scientific potential. Every February 28, National Science Day honors his discovery, celebrating his mark on history.
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