Centenary of Dr. Narinder Singh Kapany Honored with Research Chair and Celebrations
Dr. Narinder Singh Kapany, known as the 'Father of Fibre Optics,' is celebrated on his 100th birth anniversary for pioneering fibre-optic technology that revolutionized global communication. Born in Moga in 1926, Kapany's scientific achievements and dedication to Sikh heritage have been honored through seminars at Guru Nanak Dev University and the establishment of India's first research chair in his name at Chandigarh University, which also announced a ₹1 crore annual grant to support scientific innovation.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (70–85/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thetribune broke this story on 31 Oct, 12:13 pm. Other outlets followed.