The Nobel Prize, the most prestigious award in the world, is given to

extraordinary achievers in the fields of academic, scientific or cultural

advances.

Nobel prize is a set of international awards presented to people for outstanding contributions
in the field of cultural, academic and scientific advances.

These sets of awards are presented by the Swedish and Norwegian institutions. Nobel Prize was first
awarded in 1901.

It was started in 1901 by Alfred Nobel who in his will signed off his
"remaining realisable assets" to be awarded as the Nobel Prizes. The
assest amounted to more than SEK 31 million (which would be
approximately SEK 1,702 million today)The innovator is known for
inventing dynamite but had a total of 355 patents to his name at the time of
his death.

Indian Citizenship

Nobel Laureates Field Year

Rabindranath Tagore Literature 1913

C. V Raman Physics 1930

Mother Teresa Peace 1979

 Amartya Sen Economic Sciences 1998

Kailash Satyarthi Peace 2014

Born in India but different Citizenship

Nobel Laureates Field Year Nationality

Har Gobind Khorana Physiology/Medicine 1968 United States

Subrahmanyam Physics 1983 United States

Chandrasekhar

Venkatraman Chemistry 2009 United

Ramakrishnan Kingdom

United
States

Abhijit Banerjee Economic Sciences 2019 United States

Indian Residents at the time of being awarded & Non-Indian Citizenship

Nobel Field Year Nationality

Laureates

Ronald Ross Physiology/Medicine 1902 United

Kingdom

Rudyard Literature 1907 United

Kipling Kingdom

Tenzing Peace 1989 Tibet

Gyatso (14th
Dalai Lama)
Abhijit Banerjee, an Indian born American Economist made it to the List of Indian Nobel
Laureates on 15th October 2019 for his outstanding contribution in the field of Economic
Sciences. He shared the Nobel Prize with Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer for initiating an
experiment in order to alleviate Global Poverty.


Rabindranath Tagore (Literature, 1913): Tagore's profound poetry and plays, including
"Gitanjali," explored the themes of spirituality, nature, and human emotions, transcending
cultural boundaries and inspiring global readers. He used his literary prowess to advocate for
social reforms and Indian independence.
 C. V. Raman (Physics, 1930): Raman's groundbreaking discovery of the Raman Effect
established the interaction of light with matter, laying the foundation for the field of
molecular spectroscopy. His work has revolutionized our understanding of molecular
structures and interactions, influencing diverse applications in fields like chemistry and
materials science.
 Mother Teresa (Peace, 1979): Renowned for her selfless devotion to the impoverished
and destitute in Kolkata, Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity. Her
humanitarian work provided care, shelter, and dignity to the marginalized, emphasizing
compassion and empathy as crucial forces for peace.
 Amartya Sen (Economic Sciences, 1998): Sen's groundbreaking contributions to welfare
economics and social choice theory have transformed how we assess inequality and social
well-being. His development of the "capability approach" has redefined how we evaluate
human development, shifting focus from income to broader opportunities and freedoms.
 Kailash Satyarthi (Peace, 2014): Satyarthi's tireless activism against child labor and his
efforts to ensure children's rights led to the rescue of countless child laborers from
exploitation. He co-founded Bachpan Bachao Andolan and the Global March Against Child
Labour, bringing global attention to the urgent
1. V.S. Naipaul (Literature, 2001): Born in Trinidad and Tobago to Indian parents,
Naipaul won the Nobel Prize for his complex narratives that explore post-colonial
societies, offering insights into the universal human condition.
2. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan (Chemistry, 2009): While he holds Indian and
American citizenship, Ramakrishnan was awarded the Nobel Prize for his structural
studies of the ribosome while working in the United Kingdom.
3. Svetlana Alexievich (Literature, 2015): Born in Ukraine to a Ukrainian mother and
a Belarusian father of Indian descent, Alexievich was granted Indian citizenship. She
was honored for her portrayal of the experiences of individuals during historical
upheavals.
4. Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo (Economic Sciences, 2019): Both born in India
and holding Indian and American citizenship, Banerjee and Duflo were recognized for
their experimental approach to addressing global poverty through innovative
economic research conducted in various countries.
5. Roger Penrose (Physics, 2020): While not of Indian origin, Penrose holds Indian
citizenship. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for his discoveries in the mathematical
foundation of black hole physics and insights into the universe's fundamental nature.
6. Subramanyam Chandrasekhar was a brilliant Indian-American astrophysicist who made
significant contributions to our understanding of stellar structure and evolution. His
groundbreaking work on the theoretical calculations of white dwarf stars led to the famous
Chandrasekhar limit, which describes the maximum mass a white dwarf can have before
undergoing further gravitational collapse. This limit laid the foundation for understanding the
ultimate fate of massive stars and the formation of objects like neutron stars and black holes.
 Chandrasekhar's contributions earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 and have had a
lasting impact on the field of astrophysics.

POEM ON INDIAN LAURATES

7. In India's realm of wisdom and grace, Nobel laureates find their shining place. In
physics, Raman's scattering light, Unveiled the truth through spectral sight.
8. Tagore's words, like a melody's song, Literature's legacy, cherished and strong.
Amartya Sen, with economics profound, Poverty's chains he sought to unbound.
9. Mother Teresa's love, a guiding star, Peace's beacon from lands afar. Kailash
Satyarthi, with courage bold, Rescued young hearts from labor's hold.
10. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, with science's key, Unlocked ribosomal mysteries, clear
to see. These laureates, a tapestry bright, Woven in India's radiant light.
11. Their contributions diverse and wide, In fields of knowledge, they're the tide.
Inspiring hearts, minds, and more, Indian Nobel laureates forever soar.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

"Embrace the legacy of Indian Nobel laureates, for their contributions remind us that from the
tapestry of diversity springs brilliance that shapes the world. Just as a single thread weaves into a
masterpiece, each laureate's unique vision and dedication enrich humanity's fabric of knowledge
and compassion."