A.N KOTHARE (1906 – 1994)

Prof. A..KOTHARE taught both physics and chemistry for more than six decades at the university of Bombay. For his meritorious academic excellence he received the 1968 Gold Medal from Pope Paul 4. The government of Maharashtra awarded him the ‘Outstanding Teacher Award’ in 1971. He edited of science and scientists: An Anthology of Anecdotes.

Albert Einstein, is and extract from of science and scientists: An Anthology of Anecdotes published in 1994. Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955) was a a predominant German scientist. He was appointed a clerk in Patents Office in Bern in 1902. On completing a whole days work in two or three hours, he used the remaining office hours for his scientific pursuits. He married Mileva Maria and later Elsa. His domestic life was always pathetic. As an eminent scientist of the 20th century he published his theory of General Relativity in 1919. He was awarded the coveted Nobel Prize for his work on the photoelectric effect in 1921. He became an American Citizen in 1941.

Albert Einstein was a great scientist and a great humanist. He was unassuming and humble in word, deed and spirit throughout his life. His sense of humor is revealed in all his actions. He used to play the violin for enjoyment. Anecdotes in this extract reveal the noble qualities of a great physicist of our times. Every facet of his character is conspicuously brought out in this lesson. To be continued…. With regards.