Mahathirism rules the Malaysian blog sphere now, it is Mahathir everywhere, and for a change, I wish to share with you what I read in a blog from India. Yes it is about Missile Mommy, though I would prefer Missile Lady or “Agniputeri” a more dignified moniker.
Dr Tessy Thomas hails from Kerala and in her own words “she is a scientist and not a woman” With that she is on par with her male counterparts. Congratulations Tessy. So women, have you been brushed off by some chauvinistic male, because of your gender, take heart nothing is impossible when you set your heart to do it. Asian women are good or even better than European women. This is satisfying.
Talking of Kerala in India, this state has the highest literacy rate compared with other states. The figures are:
- Total Literacy Rate : 90.9 %
- Male: 94.2 %
- Female: 87.7 %
A note of interest. Have you talked with Malayalees who still have families or roots in Kerala. Their language has got a distinct Indian flavour but did you notice their passion when it comes to politics. They are steadfast in their believe of political freedom.
We have had Makkal Sakthi, and now it is Mahalir Sakti. (woman power)
In the Persons of interest category , we have India’s Missile Mommy.
India’s Agni -III missile project, has a woman in the position of Associate Project Director.
![Dr. Tessy Thomas.]()
Source: India Today
The story of Dr. Tessy Thomas, a 45 year old from Kerala who has been given the monikers of “Agniputri” and the “Missile Woman”. And in here she quotes,
Here, I am considered as a scientist and not a woman. But it has to be taken into account that the job with DRDO [Defence research and Development Organization] comes with a responsibility; it is for one who can understand the criticality of the work,[...]
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