Fri Feb 28 12:25:22 UTC 2025: **Bengaluru RRI Hosts Thousands for National Science Day Open House**
**Bengaluru, February 28, 2025** – The Raman Research Institute (RRI) in Bengaluru celebrated National Science Day with a hugely successful Open Day, attracting over a thousand students and science enthusiasts. The event, held on February 28th, commemorated the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman in 1928.
Participants from government and private schools and colleges explored the Institute’s ongoing research through numerous hands-on experiments, interactive exhibits, and demonstrations showcasing astronomy, astrophysics, light and matter physics, soft condensed matter, and theoretical physics. The RRI, founded by Sir C.V. Raman in 1948, is a leading research institution in India focusing on cutting-edge fundamental research.
The Open Day offered a glimpse into the fascinating world of science, inspiring the next generation of researchers and fostering a passion for scientific inquiry. The event featured tours of the Raman Museum and Archival Gallery, providing further insight into the life and work of the Nobel laureate.