Posted by minnu.s.vincent on Nov. 19, 2013, 11:23 a.m.
Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao FRS, also known as C.N.R. Rao (born 30 June 1934), is an Indian chemist who has worked mainly in solid-state and structural chemistry. He currently serves as the Head of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India. Dr. Rao has Honorary Doctorates from 60 Universities worldwide. He has authored around 1,500 research papers and 45 scientific books. On 16 November 2013, The Government of India decided to confer upon him Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award.