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Nikhilanand Panigrahy

b. 1947

Indian- popular science writer

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About Nikhilanand Panigrahy

Born 1947. Nikhilanand Panigrahy is an Indian columnist, popular science author and writer.

Nikhilanand Panigrahy is an Indian science writer and columnist from Odisha. He has been contributing regularly to a variety of prominent Oriya news papers and magazines since 1973.

Early life and education

Nikhilanand was born on 20 December 1947 in the village of Dhanantar near Aska in Ganjam district of Odisha in India. He was born to Padmanav Panigrahy and Annapurna Panigrahy. He had primary education at village school in Dhanantara. Then he passed matriculation from Harihara High School, Aska successfully in 1961. He secured Bachelor of Science(B.Sc) with Physics Honours from Khallikote College, Berhampur with distinction and Honours in 1965. In 1967 he completed an M.Sc in Physics, with specialization in X-rays, from Regional Engineering College,

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Important facts

Born
20 December 1947, Ganjam district
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Columnist, popular science author, writer
Nationality
India
Education
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, M.Sc., National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Ph.D.
Awards
Odisha Sahitya Akademi Ovation

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Nikhilanand Panigrahy?

Indian- popular science writer

When was Nikhilanand Panigrahy born?

Nikhilanand Panigrahy was born on 20 December 1947 in Ganjam district.

What is Nikhilanand Panigrahy's occupation?

Nikhilanand Panigrahy is a columnist, popular science author and writer.

What nationality is Nikhilanand Panigrahy?

Nikhilanand Panigrahy is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nikhilanand Panigrahy

· Wikidata: Q17489777

· DBpedia: Nikhilanand Panigrahy

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