The Nobel Prize in Physics 1918 was awarded to Max Planck, professor at Berlin University,in recognition of his epoch-making investigations into the quantum theory. This theory revolutionized mankind’s understanding of atomic and subatomic processes, just as Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity revolutionized the understanding of space and time.

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The Nobel Prize in Physics 1918 was awarded to Max Planck, professor at Berlin University,in recognition of his epoch-making investigations into the quantum theory. This theory revolutionized mankind’s understanding of atomic and subatomic processes, just as Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity revolutionized the understanding of space and time.

Acclaimed Carnatic musician TM Krishna and social activist Bezwada Wilson were the two Indians among the six winners of 2016 Ramon Magsaysay award that were announced in July 2016. Other winners were Conchita Carpio-Morales from Philippines, Dompet Dhuafa from Indonesia, Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers and Vientiane Rescue from Laos.

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Acclaimed Carnatic musician TM Krishna and social activist Bezwada Wilson were the two Indians among the six winners of 2016 Ramon Magsaysay award that were announced in July 2016. Other winners were Conchita Carpio-Morales from Philippines, Dompet Dhuafa from Indonesia, Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers and Vientiane Rescue from Laos.

The Nobel Prizes are given every year for outstanding contributions in six fields of chemistry, economics, literature, peace, physics, or physiology or medicine. The prizes in Chemistry, Literature, Peace, Physics, and Physiology or Medicine were first awarded in 1901. The related Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was established in 1968.

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The Nobel Prizes are given every year for outstanding contributions in six fields of chemistry, economics, literature, peace, physics, or physiology or medicine. The prizes in Chemistry, Literature, Peace, Physics, and Physiology or Medicine were first awarded in 1901. The related Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was established in 1968.

Prof. Mustansir Barma, on 14 August 2015, won the prestigious Gujar Mal Modi Award for Innovative Science and Technology for the year 2015. Barma, a distinguished Professor and former Director of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, has made immense contribution in the field of Statistical Physics in India. Note : In 2016 it was presented to Mr. A.S. Kiran Kumar for his contribution in space technology.

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Prof. Mustansir Barma, on 14 August 2015, won the prestigious Gujar Mal Modi Award for Innovative Science and Technology for the year 2015. Barma, a distinguished Professor and former Director of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, has made immense contribution in the field of Statistical Physics in India. Note : In 2016 it was presented to Mr. A.S. Kiran Kumar for his contribution in space technology.

Ida is a 2013 Polish drama film that is set in Poland in 1962. It is about a young woman on the verge of taking vows as a Catholic nun. Ida won the 2015 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, becoming the first Polish film to do so. Note : Asghar Farhadi‘s The Salesman won the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar as director Farhadi did not attend the ceremony in political protest. This film is from Iran.

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Ida is a 2013 Polish drama film that is set in Poland in 1962. It is about a young woman on the verge of taking vows as a Catholic nun. Ida won the 2015 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, becoming the first Polish film to do so. Note : Asghar Farhadi‘s The Salesman won the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar as director Farhadi did not attend the ceremony in political protest. This film is from Iran.