Breaking the stereotype that in India only men can be successful scientists, three women scientists proved their mettle that they are undoubtedly the best. Three women scientists talk about their journey from Motherhood to Mangalyan which will give us major life goals. They talk about how being simple and grounded is the main reason behind biggest of achievements. They also tell us what equality is and how it works for them. Read their stories for some serious motivation for the day:

 

Ritu Karidhal,  Deputy Operations Director, Mars Orbiter Mission:

“What is the actual size of the Moon?” “How does its size keep changing?” were the questions running through the mind of Lucknow’s little girl Ritu who was an enthusiastic sky watcher. In an exclusive interview, she said, “I wanted to know what lay behind the dark spaces.” Ritu loved physics and mathematics. After her post graduation, she applied for a job at ISRO and became a space scientist. Ritu worked on weekends and until 11 pm on the nights but she said, “At the time, my son was 11 and my daughter was five. We had to multi-task, manage time better, but I think that even when I was exhausted at work, I’d go home and see my children and spend time enjoying with them, and I’d feel better and they would also like it.”

Ritu worked on weekends and until 11 pm on the nights but she said, “At the time, my son was 11 and my daughter was five. We had to multi-task, manage time better, but I think that even when I was exhausted at work, I’d go home and see my children and spend time enjoying with them, and I’d feel better and they would also like it.”