Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman was a scientist who won the Nobel Prize in 1930 for his contributions to the nation. He was the first Asian and also the first person of colour to receive the award. He got the Nobel Prize for the discovery of the Raman effect. He was born on November 7, 1888. On the occasion of his 137th birth anniversary, know his contributions, early life and more about the legendary scientist.

Early Life & Family

Talking about his personal life, his father (Chandrasekhar Ramanathan Iyer) was a teacher at the high school. He was a lecturer in mathematics and physics. Sir Raman's early age of life. His mother's name was Parvathi Ammal. C. V. Raman was born on November 7, 1888, in Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu). Read Also National Science Day 2024: All You Need To Know

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