Raja Ramanna (1925-2004)
While I was a college student in Mysore studying engineering, many times, I'd walk in front of Raja Ramanna's house in Vanivilasapuram neighborhood hoping to get a glimpse of the famous scientist. I have seen him on several occasions, and have been very inspired by the fact that I lived just on the next block. I am sorry to learn that he passed away (link to Rediff story) in Mumbai today.
