Kamala Sohonie - A Lifestory

A leading figure in Indian science, this woman relentlessly chased her dreams despite many difficulties. Born in 1911, she battled hard, especially as a woman in a man's world of science. But she never gave up. After getting her master's degree, she applied to the famous Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore in 1933. At first, they said no. But she kept trying, and with help from her teacher, Professor C.R. Narayan Rao, she finally got in. She was the first Indian woman to do research at IISc. This was a huge step, not just for her, but for all women in science in India. Her studies were about food, especially how things in millet, a common Indian crop, help the body work. This was very important for understanding and improving the food people in India ate. Her colleagues respected and admired her; Professor Rao called her a "brilliant and hardworking student." Her work helped future research on Indian food and shaped science in India. Her life, full of both hard times and success, is a great example for scientists, especially women. It shows that if you keep trying and are dedicated, you can overcome anything, like the person in "Hidden Figures," another story about winning against tough odds. Her story still inspires people today to follow their dreams in science.