Field : Organic Chemistry Today is a story of a young achiever, who accomplished great heights along her way. Let us know about her. Yamuna Krishnan was born in the Malappuram district of Kerala, India. She earned her Bachelor’s in Chemistry from the University of Madras, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, India in 1993. She secured a Master’s of Science in Chemical…
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X- Rays & more – Dr. Purnima Sinha
Field: X-ray crystallography The first woman from Calcutta University to earn a Ph.D. in Physics in 1956 under the guidance of the legendary scientist Professor Satyendra Nath Bose, Dr. Purnima Sinha was a scientist who showed through her life that women can achieve anything, given the chance and if they possess the talent for it….
Tessy Thomas
Field: Missilie Technology Known as the missile woman of India ,Tessy Thomas is a scientist at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). She served as the Project Director for the Agni IV and V missiles, making her the first woman to lead missile teams in India. Dr. Thomas’ expertise on the solid propellent systems were critical in the development of the…
Sulochana Gadgil
Field: Indian Meteorology Born in Pune, Sulochana Gadgil received immense support from her family to study and create her own identity. Her grand parents and her father were physicians of their time. Her mother was a Marathi writer. Her grand father was also a notable freedom fighter. She completed her undergraduate studies in Science stream…
Qamar Rahman
Field: Nanoparticles She is a woman of grit & determination and is an example self made person in true sense. she fought against hard times and her difficult fate to reach to the zenith of her career. Let us know about her. Qamar Rehman is an Indian Scientist who has worked extensively with respect to…
(Dr.)Priya Davidar
Field: Pollination Biology & Ecosystem services Priya Davidar is a conservation biologist. She worked for more than two decades working on forest ecology, pollination biology, and endangered species conservation. She retired as a professor from Pondicherry University. She is also an author who has authored a few books including Whispers from the Wild, co-authored with…
Over the Moon- Khusboo Mirja
Field: Space Research Today we have with us Ms. Khusboo Mirza, who has achieved a lot and broke many glass ceilings, and has become a youth icon for many young aspiring scientists. She hails from Amroha in Uttar Pradesh and has been part of many space campaigns including that of Chandrayan. She passed out from…
Mangala Mani
People often judge by age. Well, personally I think age is just a number and many biases do not stand their ground because there are examples set by individuals to prove it. There is nothing like you are too young or too old for this, that exists. Today we have with us someone who defied…
Dr. Kamala Sohonie
Born: 1911 Field: Biochemistry Have you ever met anyone who is quiet and unassuming but once you get to know them, you understand what storm they carry within? Not often, right. Because such people are rare and so was Kamala Sohnie who seemed like a silent stream of water but within her, she carried a…
Jerusha Jhirad
Born: 1891 Field: Medical Science Jhirad was born in Karnataka and belonged Bene Israel community, which traced its presence in India to the 12th century. She had four sisters and three brothers; the two older sisters were married early, while the younger sister Leah stayed home and took care of their ailing mother. It seems…
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