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Wishaw pupils' trip to Rome coincides with beginning of Pope Leo's tenure
The 20-strong group from St Aidan's took in the tourist sights Pupils from a Wishaw school became the first Scottish students to have an audience with the newly elected Pope. The S5 pupils from St Aidan's High School met Pope Leo XIV during a pilgrimage to Rome, accompanied by Mr Martin Mann, Principal Teacher of Religious Education, and Mrs Elaine Grogan of the Maths Department. The 20 pupils were on a trip that had been planned for many months, and it was fortunate that it coincided with the early days of Pope Leo's tenure. The pupils raised funds for their trip through a race night and raffles. They had wonderful experiences which included visiting Santa Maria Maggiore, where Pope Francis is now entombed, the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the beautiful Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. Kevinbarry Quigley of S6 said 'It was amazing to be at an audience with the Pope. We got a shoutout and we saw the Pope driving past. It's an experience I won't forget.' Ava Feighan said 'It was an amazing experience and it brought me closer to my faith.' Mr Mann said 'Our pupils were amazed by St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. To have been blessed by a new pope and experience all the richness of faith that encapsulates our Catholic ethos was wonderful for both staff and pupils. This is an experience that we will all cherish.'
News18
21-05-2025
- Science
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Jayant Narlikar Dies At 87: 5 Facts About Astrophysicist Who Challenged Big Bang Theory
Last Updated: Renowned astronomer Dr. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar was known for challenging the Big Bang theory. He founded IUCAA and popularised science through his writings Renowned astronomer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar passed away on May 20 at the age of 87. Known for challenging the Big Bang theory with alternative cosmological models, he also played a key role in popularising science through his writings in English and Marathi. Born in Kolhapur in 1938, he was raised in an academic family—his father headed the Maths Department at BHU and his mother was a Sanskrit scholar. A Cambridge alumnus, he was a Wrangler and Tyson Medal winner. Dr. Narlikar is remembered for his pioneering cosmology work, science outreach, academic brilliance, and mentorship of future scientists. He is remembered for his five notable contributions: Dr. Narlikar Proposed an Alternative to the Big Bang Theory While at Cambridge, Dr. Jayant Narlikar collaborated with renowned astronomer Sir Fred Hoyle. Together, they developed the Hoyle–Narlikar Theory of Gravitation, an extension of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. He also supported the Steady State Theory as an alternative to the widely accepted Big Bang Theory. Established A Leading Astronomy Institute In India After returning to India in 1972, Dr. Narlikar worked at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR). In 1988, he founded the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) in Pune, serving as its director until 2003. He later became an Emeritus Professor at the institute. Dr. Narlikar was also a science fiction author, penning several notable books including The Lighter Side of Gravity, Scientific Age, and Kahani Universe. Family of Mathematicians and Scientists Dr. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar's wife, Mangala Narlikar, was also a mathematician and passed away in 2023. They have three daughters—Geeta, Girija, and Lilavati—who are all active in scientific research. The family was known for living a simple and modest life.
