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Page12.Qxd (Page 1) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2019 (PAGE 12) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU Dark matter and exoplanet discoveries Defence Minister receives IAF’s first win Nobel Physics Prize Rafale fighter jet from France STOCKHOLM, Oct 8: MERIGNAC (France), Oct 8: Singh said, in reference to the annual Indo-French Defence Canadian-American cosmol- The Rafale multi-role fighter Dialgoue scheduled for Tuesday ogist James Peebles and Swiss jets will boost India's air domi- evening. astronomers Michel Mayor and nance exponentially, Defence "This is a historic and land- Didier Queloz today won the Minister Rajnath Singh said mark day for the Indian Armed Nobel Physics Prize for research Tuesday as he formally took forces, which reflects the that increases the understanding delivery of the first of the 36 depth of strategic partnership of our place in the Universe. long-awaited French-made air- between India and France. Peebles won one-half of the craft acquired by the Indian Air Today marks Vijayadashami – prize "for theoretical discoveries Force at a ceremony here. the victory of good over evil – that have contributed to our Singh attended the handover as also the 87th Indian Air understanding of how the ceremony along with his French Force Day. And therefore a Universe evolved after the Big counterpart Florence Parly at symbolic day in so many Bang," professor Goran aircraft maker Dassault Aviation ways," he added. Hansson, secretary general of facility in Merignac, southwest- Singh said the strong cooper- (From left) Canadian-American James Peebles, Swiss scientists the Royal Swedish Academy of ern France. ation between India and France Sciences, told a press confer- Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz who have been declared winners The Minister performed a will continue to grow and con- ence. of the Nobel Physics Prize for their work in cosmology. Shastra Puja on the new aircraft tribute to global peace, prosper- Mayor and Queloz shared object is approaching or retreat- anniversary of the 1896 death of as he emblazoned it with an ity and environmental sustain- the other half for the first dis- ing from Earth, the pair proved scientist Alfred Nobel who cre- 'Om' tilak and laid flowers and a ability. covery, in October 1995, of a the planet, known as 51 Pegasus ated the prizes in his last will coconut, just before he was to He also said that a large planet outside our solar system - b, was orbiting its star. and testament. take off in it for a sortie in the number of IAF officers and air- - an exoplanet -- orbiting a The Nobel jury noted that In 2018, the honour went to newly-acquired two-seater jet. men are being trained in France solar-type star in the Milky Way. the discovery "started a revolu- Arthur Ashkin of the US, Gerard Singh, who changed into for flying, maintenance support "Their discoveries have for- tion in astronomy" and since Mourou of France and Donna combat flight gear for the sortie and logistics for handling Rafale ever changed our conceptions of then over 4,000 exoplanets have Strickland of the US for laser after Puja, said the aircraft will and hoped the training will help the world," the jury said. been found in our home galaxy. inventions used for advanced enhance the Indian Air Force Defence Minister Rajnath Singh receiving Rafale fighter jet in Paris. them in acquiring knowledge Developed over two decades combat capability massively -- "Strange new worlds are still precision instruments in correc- us even stronger and will give a the initials of Air Chief Marshal encourage us to do more and and professional expertise since the mid-1960s, Peebles' intended only for self-defence. being discovered," challenging tive eye surgery and in industry. boost to India's air dominance Rakesh Bhadauria who played a that will be on my agenda when required for performing their theoretical framework is "the "We do not purchase arms our preconceived ideas about This year's Nobel prize sea- exponentially to ensure peace key role in striking the deal for I meet minister Parly today," task in India.(PTI) basis of our contemporary ideas and other defence equipments to planetary systems and "forcing son kicked off on Monday with and security in the region," the jets in his previous role as about the Universe." threaten any country but to scientists to revise their theories the Medicine Prize awarded to Singh said, addressing the gath- IAF deputy chief, was unveiled Peebles built upon Albert increase our capabilities and of the physical processes behind Americans William Kaelin and ering here in Hindi. with the Indian tricolour as its Einstein's work on the origins of strengthen our defences," 68- the origins of planets". Gregg Semenza, and Britain's "I have been told that the backdrop. the Universe by looking back to year-old Singh said. In a statement, the two Peter Ratcliffe. French word Rafale means "Today marks a new mile- the millenia immediately after the "I had never imagined that I astronomers hailed their win as They were honoured for andhi in Hindi or gust of wind. I stone in the Indo-French strate- Big Bang, when light rays started would be flown at supersonic "simply extraordinary", saying research into how human cells am sure that the aircraft will live gic partnership and indeed a to shoot outwards into space. speed; a very comfortable and the discovery was "the most sense and adapt to changing up to its name,” he said. new high in the bilateral defence Using theoretical tools and smooth flight during which I exciting of our careers". oxygen levels, which opens up The RB001 Rafale, denoting cooperation. Such achievements calculations, he drew a link Professor Martin Rees of the new strategies to fight such dis- was able to observe the many between the temperature of the University of Cambridge said eases as cancer and anaemia. capabilities of the jet, its air-to- radiation emitted after the Big this year's awards also seemed The winners of this year's air and air-to-ground combat INDIA'S FAMOUS ASTROLOGER Bang and the amount of matter to show a "welcome broadening Chemistry Prize will be capabilities," he said, describing it created. of the Nobel criteria." announced on Wednesday. his sortie as a memorable and With divine blessing from Maa Bhagwati His work showed that the "In the past, astronomy has The Literature Prize will fol- once in a lifetime experience. PANDIT SWAMI JI MAHARAJ matter known to us -- such as been included primarily when low on Thursday, with two lau- On September 19, Singh flew in the Tejas fighter aircraft SWAMI JI IS HERE IN JAMMU FROM 19TH SEPT. 2019 TO 13TH OCT 2019 stars, planets, and ourselves -- the discovery involves some reates to be crowned after a sex- With blessing from Maa Bhagwati he can read your face and palm and predict only make up five percent, new physics," Rees said. ual harassment scandal forced from the HAL airport in your future. He can provide solution to any problem related to health, issue, business, while the other 95 percent are The prize consists of a gold the Swedish Academy to post- Bengaluru, becoming the first promotion in job, problems from enemies, physical ailments, spiritual, political, legal, made up of "unknown dark mat- medal, a diploma and the sum of pone the 2018 award, for the defence minister to fly in the increase in wealth, actors to politicians and industrialists to the common man has indigenously-built light combat been benefitted. You are also cordially invited to reap the benefits. People who have ter and dark energy". nine million Swedish kronor first time in 70 years. lost faith in astrology are also requested to meet Pandit atleast once. In a telephone interview at the (about $914,000 or 833,000 On Friday the action moves aircraft. "Our Air Force is the fourth- Please visit with prior appointment press conference, Peebles said euros). to Norway where the Peace Timing: 9.00 am to 7.00 pm. Cell.No. 9906326517 that what those elements actually The trio will receive the Prize is awarded, with bookies largest in the world and I believe are is still an open question. prize from King Carl XVI such as Ladbrokes backing that the Rafale Medium Multi- Room No.101, Hotel Log Inn near DPS School Lane "Although the theory is very Gustaf at a formal ceremony in Swedish teen climate activist Role Combat Aircraft will make Residency Road, Shahidi Chowk, Jammu. thoroughly tested, we still must Stockholm on December 10, the Greta Thunberg.(AFP) admit that the dark matter and dark energy are mysterious," Peebles said. SACRED HEART COLLEGE OF EDUCATION He also advised young peo- PALOURA, JAMMU ple contemplating a career in (Rec ogniz ed by J&K Go vt and a ffiliated with U niver sity of Jammu) science that, while awards were "charming" and "very much B ED ADMISSIONS OPEN appreciated, they should do it Online Applications are invited for B.Ed two years course session 2019-21 for the love of it. with application fee of Rs. 2620/- and admission fee of Rs. 33970/- on first "You should enter science come first serve basis up-to 14 October, 2019. Eligibility 45 percent for General category and 40 percent for SC/ST Category. because you are fascinated by it. That's what I did." Peebles, 84, For Further Details Contact: is Albert Einstein Professor of 01912596046, 9419283224, 9419193587, 9419241140, 7006109300 Science at Princeton University in the United States, while Mayor, 77, and Queloz, 53, are both professors at the University of Geneva. Queloz also works at the University of Cambridge in Britain.
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