Mumbai recently held an online event to honor the birth centenary of Nobel laureate Abdus Salam. Eminent scientist Pervez Amirali Hoodbhoy delivered a lecture discussing Salam’s contributions to physics and his life. Hoodbhoy highlighted Salam’s significance as a symbol of goodwill between India and Pakistan. He mentioned Salam’s lack of recognition in Pakistan due to his Ahmadiyya sect affiliation, affecting youth role models.