Highlights Rathnasree was also a member of the Astronomical Society of India, which expressed its condolences During her years in Delhi, Ratnasree was a focal point for the amateur astronomy community in and around the capital. New Delhi: Director of the Nehru Planetarium, Nandivada Rathnasree, 57, died on Sunday after being infected with Covid-19 pandemic, said a Culture Ministry statement on Tuesday. In a statement on Twitter and Facebook, the Ministry, under which the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) and planetarium function, said, “Extremely saddened to learn about the unfortunate demise of Dr. N. Rathnasree, Director of Nehru Planetarium under @_NMML_ passed away on Sunday. Heartfelt condolences to the family & prayers for the departed soul & God to provide strength to the bereaved family.”