India

57th Death anniversary: Physicist Homi Jehangir Bhabha’s demise is still mystery!

Homi Jehangir Bhabha, the father of the Indian nuclear programme who died in a plane crash has his 57th death anniversary today. He played a pivotal role in helping India become a nuclear power.

Homi Jehangir Bhabha: Career & Achievements

He has popularly known as Homi J Bhabha an Indian nuclear physicist and professor of physics at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).

Moreover, he was the founding director of the Atomic Energy Establishment, Trombay (AEET). Presently, it is known as the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in his honour. AEET and TIFR were the cornerstones of Indian nuclear weapon development, which Bhabha also supervised as director. Homi J Bhabha was not only recognized as a scientist, but also a multi-talented person. He was honoured with the Adams Prize in 1942 and the Padma Bhushan in 1954.

Ahead of his remarkable personality and achievements, one of the prominent Indian physicists, CV Raman used to call him India’s Leonardo da Vinci.

Also Read: Delhi Mayor Elections to be held today, meeting to commence at 11am

Bhabha Demise

The father of the Indian nuclear programme, Bhabha died during a plane crash on 24 January 1966. He was travelling on an Air India flight, where it was going from Mumbai to New York. However, before reaching America, the plane crashed in Europe’s Alps Mountain Range. 117 people including Homi Jehangir Bhabha lost their lives in this heart-wrenching accident.

Death Controversy

Several experts predicted that the American intelligence agency was behind the death of Homi Jehangir Bhabha. His death was conspired to stop India’s nuclear energy programme. A claim was made in 2008, 42 years after the accident.

Conversations With the Crow, a book by foreign journalist Gregory Douglas, contains excerpts from a conversation between Douglas and CIA officer Robert Crowley. In this, Douglas claimed the CIA’s hand behind the death of Homi Jehangir Bhabha.

Atomic Bomb: Homi J Bhabha

Three months before the saddened plane crash, the physicist made an announcement that shocked the world. Bhabha had announced on All India Radio that if he was given an exemption, he could demonstrate it by making an atom bomb in 18 months.

Bhabha always mentioned the development of nuclear energy in the fields of the country’s security, energy, agriculture and medicine. He considered it necessary for the development of the country. It is said that if his plane had not crashed, India could have achieved many achievements in the field of nuclear science long ago.

Alina Khan

Recent Posts

Hina Khan Hails 11 Years Of PM Modi’s Leadership; Highlights National Progress

As the nation marks 11 years under PM Modi's leadership, actress Hina Khan shares her…

13 hours ago

Subhash Ghai Hails PM Modi’s Transformative Vision For India

Subhash Ghai has praised PM Narendra Modi’s leadership for catalysing India’s growth and changing the…

14 hours ago

India & Central Asia Boost Rare Earth Cooperation At Delhi Meet

India and five Central Asian nations have agreed to deepen cooperation on rare earths and…

14 hours ago

PM Modi’s Beej Se Bazaar Tak Vision Reshapes Indian Agriculture

Prime Minister Modi has redefined Indian agriculture with the ‘Beej Se Bazaar Tak’ vision, transforming…

15 hours ago

EV Sales Cross 4% Mark In May; Signalling Steady Shift To Green Mobility

EV sales topped 4% of passenger vehicle retail in May 2025, signalling growing demand for…

15 hours ago

Self-Reliant Defence Industry Marks India’s Strategic Security Ascent

One year into Modi 3.0, reforms have reduced poverty, strengthened defence, and accelerated the digital…

15 hours ago