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Ashoke Sen wins 2026 Oskar Klein Medal for string theory
Original: Ashoke Sen becomes first Indian physicist to win 2026 Oskar Klein Medal for string theory research
Indian theoretical physicist Ashoke Sen has been awarded the 2026 Oskar Klein Medal, becoming the first Indian to receive the honour. The award recognises his pioneering contributions to string theory. The announcement has drawn attention in India and international physics circles, with commentators highlighting Sen's stature as one of the country's most decorated scientists.
Why now: The news that an Indian physicist has won a major international physics award for the first time is drawing wide attention.
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