Biography:- Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha

 Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha, also known as Homi Bhabha, was an Indian nuclear physicist, engineer, and the father of India's nuclear power program. He was born on October 30, 1909, in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, and was the second of three children of Jehangir Hormusji Bhabha, a lawyer, and Meheren.

Bhabha received his early education at the Cathedral and John Connon School in Bombay and later went on to study at the Elphinstone College, where he received a degree in mathematics and physics. He later received a scholarship to study at the University of Cambridge, where he received a tripos degree in mathematics in 1930 and a Ph.D. in nuclear physics in 1934.

After completing his studies, Bhabha returned to India and joined the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore as a reader in the physics department. In 1940, he established the Cosmic Ray Research Unit at the Institute, which later became the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).

During World War II, Bhabha played a key role in the development of radar systems for the British government. After the war, he returned to TIFR and focused on the development of India's nuclear program. In 1948, he proposed the establishment of a nuclear program in India and played a key role in the establishment of the Atomic Energy Commission of India (AEC) in 1948.

In the early 1950s, Bhabha successfully lobbied the Indian government to fund the construction of the first nuclear power plant in India. The plant, located in Trombay, Mumbai, was completed in 1956 and was the first of its kind in the developing world. Under Bhabha's leadership, the AEC also established several other research institutions, including the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR).

Bhabha also played a key role in the establishment of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and served as its first chairman from 1957 to 1960. He also played a key role in the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement and was a member of the Indian delegation at the United Nations General Assembly in 1955.

Bhabha's contributions to the field of nuclear science and technology were recognized with numerous awards and honors, including the Padma Bhushan in 1954 and the Padma Vibhushan in 1959. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society and a recipient of the Order of Merit.

Despite his numerous achievements, Bhabha died tragically in an air crash on January 24, 1966, while on his way to Vienna to attend a meeting of the IAEA. His death was a great loss to the scientific community and to the nation.

In conclusion, Homi Bhabha was a visionary scientist and engineer who played a key role in the establishment and development of India's nuclear program. He was a tireless advocate for the peaceful uses of nuclear technology and a strong proponent of international cooperation in the field. He was also a great leader who played a key role in the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement and served as the Chairman of the IAEA. His contributions to the field of nuclear science and technology have had a lasting impact on the nation and the world and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations