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      • Homi J. Bhabha’s life was tragically cut short on January 24, 1966, when Air India Flight 101, on which he was traveling, crashed into Mont Blanc in the Alps. His death was a significant loss to the scientific community, both in India and globally.
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  2. A year after Bhabha's death, at a memorial lecture held in his honour, John Cockcroft stated that "it was a declared policy of the government of India not to develop nuclear weapons, and Homi Bhabha of course in his official pronouncements followed the policy of his government," but that Cockcroft "always thought, from private discussions, that ...

  3. Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi expressed her grief over the sudden death of Dr Homi Bhabha, the architect of India's atomic energy program, in a plane crash in France. The crash occurred...

  4. Jan 24, 2018 · While conspiracy theories still abound about Homi J. Bhabha’s death, India on this day lost one of its finest nuclear scientists at the prime of his career. The Trombay Atomic Energy Establishment was renamed as Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in his honour by Indira Gandhi.

  5. Oct 30, 2019 · Homi Bhabha and how World War II was responsible for creating Indias nuclear future. Taking a break from work in England, Homi Bhabha returned to India in 1939 and decided to stay, going on to become the father of India's nuclear programme. Taran Deol. 30 October, 2019 08:48 am IST. 1. Homi J. Bhaba | thefamouspeople.com. Follow Us : Text Size: A-

  6. Feb 24, 2023 · On 24 January 1966, Homi Bhabha died when his aeroplane Air India Flight 101 crashed into Mont Blanc. Bhabha died 18 days after claiming that he could build an atomic bomb in 3 months. This sparked the interest of controversies and theories among the common people.

  7. Jun 2, 2017 · The 1966 crash resulted in the death of the man known as the father of India’s nuclear program. The Guardian called Homi Bhabha’s death a loss not just for India but also for the world,...

  8. testifies to the high esteem felt for Bhabha by the Government and people of India. The second, by Lord Redcliffe-Maud, gives an impression of Bhabha the man. Mrs Indira Gandhi said: ‘To lose Dr Homi Bhabha at this crucial moment in the development of our atomic energy programme is a terrible blow for our nation.