Scientists  

Nitish Shrimal, a Space Engineer at ISRO, is an inspirational figure who overcame all the hurdles life threw at him. Hailing from a remote part of Rajasthan, Shrimal did not qualify for IIT-JEE and had to overcome language barriers to learn in college. Yet, he achieved his goal of learning about space and landed his dream job. 

According to the scientists, stars that originated 12–13 billion years ago and have comparable chemical makeup make up Shiva and Shakti. The discovery, which astronomers named "Shakti" and "Shiva," is comparable to "discovering remnants of a small prehistoric settlement that expanded into a sizable modern metropolis."

The asteroid ‘2005 EX296’ has officially been renamed as ‘(215884) Jayantmurthy’ by the IAU’s Working Group on Small Bodies Nomenclature.

DRDO scientist Sheena Rani has been leading the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Agni series project since 1999. She is one of the key figures who contributed to the success of Agni-5 project.

Let's honor female scientists in the wake of March 8th's International Women's Day to encourage more women to pursue careers in science. While there was a global trend in favor of women scientists, India too accomplished some notable achievements.

Using banana fibers, Indian scientists have created an environmentally friendly wound dressing material that provides a long-term approach to wound care.
 

Skyroot Aerospace, an Indian space company, has launched the Kalpana Fellowship. This initiative offers fellowship opportunities to women who wish to pursue a career in the space industry.

Dipankar Das started the Andaman First Brother Innovative School from his home in September 2023. Presently, there are 20 students in his school from underprivileged backgrounds. He has received various prestigious awards including the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Ignite Award.

To address the struggles faced by the blind when no one is around to assist them at home, Abhishek created the ‘Andhe Ki Lathi.’ The cane features a buzzer that emits a sound signal when it detects a person or object in the person’s path. This feature alerts the blind person to move away from the obstruction.

MS Swaminathan was a renowned Indian agricultural scientist who was credited for his significant role in India’s Green Revolution. He coined the term ‘Evergreen Revolution.’

Indian-American scientists Dr Ashok Gadgil and Dr Subra Suresh are recipients of America’s highest scientific award. The scientist were honoured with the National Medal for Science for Technology and Innovation.

Dr Akshata Krishnamurthy is a part of the NASA mission that is working to obtain samples from Mars. She holds a PhD degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics. She is not only an accomplished scientist but is also the first Indian woman to operate a rover on Mars.

Ravi Kaushik, a resident of Delhi, has invented a unique air purifier that cools down the air while cleaning it. After a thorough research, Ravi designed a blueprint for an economical air purifier. He was finally able to develop a product that was both efficient and within a low budget. The Airth AC purifiers cost around Rs 3,000.

A 17-year-old boy from Delhi has created a bulb that provides power backup for up to 10 hours. He was aware about the power cut issues that villagers suffered from and wanted to contribute his bit to help young students continue their studies uninterruptedly. So far, he has sold more than 7000 bulbs.

Abhishek Chaudhary got the idea of making an affordable crop protection solution when he pondered on how to prevent wild animals from causing damage to the fields. The device utilizes light and sound to instil fear in animals, prompting them to move away from the fields without any harm.