German Chancellor gifts first edition print of Max Mueller's 1898 book to PM Modi

Berlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday presented an original first edition print of Max Mueller's 1898 book, 'Ramakrishna - His Life and Sayings' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Chancellor Merkel presented an original first edition print of Max Mueller's 1898 book, 'Ramakrishna- His Life and Sayings' to PM.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 14, 2015

Here is a glimpse of the gift Chancellor Merkel presented to PM @narendramodi. pic.twitter.com/XXEG118rr9 — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 14, 2015

On his part, PM Modi gifted Merkel reproductions of Nobel Laureate Sir CV Raman`s manuscripts and papers.

Chancellor Merkel herself holds a doctorate in quantum chemistry.

The PM, was in Germany for the second leg of his three-nation tour.

He posted a series of tweets sharing the information.

Presented Chancellor Angela Merkel with some manuscripts and papers by Sir C V Raman. http://t.co/WBTE6VxCdZ pic.twitter.com/sNUGEJZj9A — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015

Sir CV Raman's work finds extensive application in diverse areas, even quantum chemistry – in which Chancellor Merkel holds a doctorate. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015

Sir CV Raman had a deep connection with Germany. He was inspired to pursue science as a career by famous German scientist von Helmholtz. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015

Terms Raman Effect & Raman Spectrum themselves were coined in 1928 by a German physics professor Dr Peter Pringsheim. http://t.co/WBTE6VxCdZ — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015

Sir CV Raman, who could read German, also invited leading German scientists of the time to Calcutta University & IISc, Bangalore. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015

Syed Akbaruddin, official spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs also tweeted about it:

PM @narendramodi chooses gift from research history of India 4 Chancellor Merkel who was a research scientist herself pic.twitter.com/BY52YrhhHx — Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) April 14, 2015

Information about PM @narendramodi's gift related to Sir CV Raman & his reserach connections with Germany. pic.twitter.com/UHuVUFCiA3 — Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) April 14, 2015