As we mourn Dr Jayant Vishnu Narlikar’s loss, we also celebrate the life of a towering figure in astrophysics, cosmology and a science communicator. He was a man with an extraordinary intellect, curiosity and dedication to unravelling the mysteries of the cosmos. Dr Narlikar’s contributions to theoretical astrophysics, his role in nurturing scientific talent in India and his efforts to make science accessible to all will inspire generations. The Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai, from where I retired as director, had the honour to have Dr Jayant Narlikar serve as the chairman of its executive committee for two terms.

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