Dr. C.V. Raman, born on November 7, 1888, in Tiruchirappalli, was a prominent Indian physicist known for discovering the scattering of light, termed the 'Raman Effect', which earned him the Nobel Prize in 1930. He excelled academically, achieving first ranks in his BA and MA, and held notable positions including the Palit Professor at Calcutta University. His contributions span various fields, including optics, acoustics, and crystal dynamics, earning him prestigious awards such as the Bharat Ratna and the Lenin Peace Prize.