India has a rich history of women scientists who have made significant contributions to the field of science. Two such stars from the galaxy - Tessy Thomas and Kalpana Kalahasthi– were in Hyderabad on Friday.
Dr. Thomas, also known as the Missile Woman of India, is the Director General of Aeronautical Systems, and the former Project Director for Agni-IV missile in Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and Ms. Kalahasti was the Associate Project Director for Chandrayaan –3, the second-in-command for one of the most celebrated space missions in India.
