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2008-05-12 India-Pakistan

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#1 Mohd Manzur Alam, member of the Muslim Personal Law Board, argues such beliefs are among other Indian communities as well.

A photo from last week's Agni 3 MRBM launch - at least 7 women in the design team

Posted by john frum 2008-05-12 17:22|| 2008-05-12 17:22|| Front Page Top

#2 Women scientists involved in strategic weapons programme

New Delhi (PTI): As the world celebrates Mother's Day day, a little known fact has emerged that women scientists are propelling India's strategic weapons programme including long range missile.

According to official figures there were almost up to 200 women scientists involved in India's key weapon programmes

Now Dr Tessy Thomas would be the first woman scientist in the country to become Project Director for developing upgraded versions of the 2,000 kilometre range nuclear capable surface to surface Agni-II missile.

Thomas is presently the Associate Project Director of the 3,000 kilometre range Agni-III missile project. Thomas, an expert on all solid system propellant did the post analysis of the failure of the first Agni-III missile. She said there were some shortcoming in the first test of the missile. But these have been overcome to have a smooth flawless test fly.

Posted by john frum 2008-05-12 17:27|| 2008-05-12 17:27|| Front Page Top

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