Eminent India-born US scientist and patron of Sikh arts and literature, Narinder Singh Kapany, 94, died in California on Friday.
He is survived by his son and daughter.
In a condolence message, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said that he was saddened to learn about the death of Kapany, whom he termed as a great philanthropist and the founder of the Sikh Foundation who introduced various aspects and facets of Sikhism globally through several books, art works and exhibitions, besides working tirelessly for preserving Sikh architectural heritage.
He also recalled Kapany’s