This item was about the death of the nobel astronaut S. Chandrasekhar.On August 21, 1985, the world mourned the loss of Nobel laureate and astronaut S. Chandrasekhar. He passed away at the age of 86 while preparing for a lecture, a testament to his lifelong dedication to his work. Chandrasekhar began his career by earning an honors degree in physics at Presidency College Madras before pursuing his doctorate at Cambridge University. In 1983, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work in astrophysics, which he shared with William A. Fowler.

This item was about the work history, life style, and research work of nobel prize winner S chandrashekar. John Tierney covered an inspiring story about S Chandrashekar, who won the Nobel Prize in 1983 for astrophysics. The article highlights that after surviving a series of heart attacks and undergoing open-heart surgery, Chandrashekar continued to work on his study of black holes with great passion and dedication. At the age of 71, when most scientists retire, he worked 12 hours a day to complete his project. Tierney's article emphasizes the simplicity and dedication of Chandrashekar towards his work, despite all the obstacles he faced.