Berlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday presented an original first edition print of Max Mueller's 1898 book, 'Ramakrishna - His Life and Sayings' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Chancellor Merkel presented an original first edition print of Max Mueller's 1898 book, 'Ramakrishna- His Life and Sayings' to PM.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 14, 2015
Here is a glimpse of the gift Chancellor Merkel presented to PM @narendramodi. pic.twitter.com/XXEG118rr9
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 14, 2015
On his part, PM Modi gifted Merkel reproductions of Nobel Laureate Sir CV Raman`s manuscripts and papers.
Chancellor Merkel herself holds a doctorate in quantum chemistry.
The PM, was in Germany for the second leg of his three-nation tour.
He posted a series of tweets sharing the information.
Presented Chancellor Angela Merkel with some manuscripts and papers by Sir C V Raman. http://t.co/WBTE6VxCdZ pic.twitter.com/sNUGEJZj9A
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015
Sir CV Raman's work finds extensive application in diverse areas, even quantum chemistry – in which Chancellor Merkel holds a doctorate.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015
Sir CV Raman had a deep connection with Germany. He was inspired to pursue science as a career by famous German scientist von Helmholtz.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015
Terms Raman Effect & Raman Spectrum themselves were coined in 1928 by a German physics professor Dr Peter Pringsheim. http://t.co/WBTE6VxCdZ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015
Sir CV Raman, who could read German, also invited leading German scientists of the time to Calcutta University & IISc, Bangalore.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015
Syed Akbaruddin, official spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs also tweeted about it:
PM @narendramodi chooses gift from research history of India 4 Chancellor Merkel who was a research scientist herself pic.twitter.com/BY52YrhhHx
— Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) April 14, 2015
Information about PM @narendramodi's gift related to Sir CV Raman & his reserach connections with Germany. pic.twitter.com/UHuVUFCiA3
— Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) April 14, 2015
