When Feminists Write

PHOTO: Carly Learson / UNFPA Asia and the Pacific -By Mouli International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women across the world. In 1910, the proposal for a day for worldwide celebration of women to press for their demands was raised by Clara Zetkin (Leader of the 'Women's Office' for the Social Democratic Party in Germany) during the International Conference of Working Women held in Copenhagen. The next year over a million people joined the rallies organized on March 19 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland, campaigning for women's rights to work, vote, be trained, to hold public office and end discrimination. International Women's Day was marked for the first time by the United Nations in 1975. Then in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance wi...

-By Aastha and Udyat India gained momentum in scientific discovery solely after independence. The fresh sensation of freedom and democracy while planning for the future motivated people to work toward scientific and technological advancements. India's contribution to the world in the field of science is not just limited to the discovery of Zero or Ayurveda. It's recalled for its scientific diligence and extraordinary research globally. The United Nations General Assembly has designated February 11 as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Therefore, here are some amazing women scientists from India who have made notable contributions to the fields of science and technology. Tessy Thomas Tessy Thomas (April 1963) is an Indian scientist and Director General of Aeronautical Systems and the former Project Director for Agni-IV missile in the Defence Research and Development Organisation. She is the first-ever woman scientist to head a missile project in India. Later, s...