Rajagopala Chidambaram, a renowned physicist and pivotal figure in India’s nuclear programme, passed away on January 4, 2025, at the age of 88. His legacy as a leader in advancing India's ...

He headed the nuclear component of the 1998 Operation Shakti at Pokhran, making him one of the rare atomic scientists who contributed to both Smiling Buddha in 1974 and Operation Shakti in 1998.

A leader in building India's nuclear capabilities, Chidambaram is remembered for his critical involvement in both the 1974 "Smiling Buddha" and the 1998 Pokhran-II nuclear tests, which solidified ...

Recent revelations shed light on nine declassified operations conducted by India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), showcasing the agency's covert prowess in safeguarding national interests and ...