Indian physicist became multi millionaire over night as he received the most lucrative award in the world, Yuri Milner Award. Ashok Sen, who was working with Harish Chandra Research Institute has received three million dollar prize for showing excellence in physics. In total, nine members have been selected for this award this year and nine of them got three million dollar each.

Ashok Sen has expressed his happiness over this award. His research in Fundamental Physics not only made him popular but also wealthy. Now, Ashok Sen has a greater responsibility on his shoulders as he, along with other winners, need to select winners of this prize for next year.

(AW Phani)