Yash Pal, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Yash Pal

Indian physicist

Date of Birth: 26-Nov-1926

Place of Birth: Jhang, Punjab, Pakistan

Date of Death: 24-Jul-2017

Profession: physicist, science communicator

Nationality: India

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Yash Pal (26 November 1926 – 24 July 2017) was an Indian scientist, educator and educationist.
He was known for his contributions to the study of cosmic rays, as well as for being an institution-builder.
In his later years, he became one of the leading science communicators of the country. Starting his career at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), he later remained Chairman of the University Grants Commission from 1986 to 1991.
In 2013, he was awarded India's second highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan.