Women Scientists of India

4 Jun, 2025 Credit: Indian Academy of Sciences

Anandibai Joshi

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Edavaleth Kakkat Janaki Ammal Edavaleth Kakkat Janaki Ammal

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Anna Mani

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Asima Chatterjee

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Iravati Karve

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