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Bibha Chowdhuri: 
The Beam of Light that Lit 
the Path for Women in 
Indian Science
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Bibha Chowdhuri: 
The Beam of Light that Lit 
the Path for Women in 
Indian Science
I n t r o d u c t i o n
In a world where women's potential in STEM is being recognised beyond 
doubt, India has seen its share of trailblazers who paved the way. The 
foundation was laid by early pioneers like Bibha Chowdhuri4India's first 
woman physicist4who carved a path in the male-dominated field of physics.
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Bibha Chowdhuri: 
The Beam of Light that Lit 
the Path for Women in 
Indian Science
I n t r o d u c t i o n
In a world where women's potential in STEM is being recognised beyond 
doubt, India has seen its share of trailblazers who paved the way. The 
foundation was laid by early pioneers like Bibha Chowdhuri4India's first 
woman physicist4who carved a path in the male-dominated field of physics.
A Rare Beam of Light
Born in 1913 in Kolkata, Bibha Chowdhuri emerged 
as a rare beam of light4a woman who defied the 
odds and lit a path for others to follow.
At a time when Indian women struggled to seek 
knowledge and equitable access to education, 
Bibha's story was anything but ordinary.
She was a scientist who rose against societal 
expectations of women amidst the towering giants 
of science4men whose names the world would 
celebrate, while hers was whispered only in the 
halls of those who recognised her brilliance.
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Bibha Chowdhuri: 
The Beam of Light that Lit 
the Path for Women in 
Indian Science
I n t r o d u c t i o n
In a world where women's potential in STEM is being recognised beyond 
doubt, India has seen its share of trailblazers who paved the way. The 
foundation was laid by early pioneers like Bibha Chowdhuri4India's first 
woman physicist4who carved a path in the male-dominated field of physics.
A Rare Beam of Light
Born in 1913 in Kolkata, Bibha Chowdhuri emerged 
as a rare beam of light4a woman who defied the 
odds and lit a path for others to follow.
At a time when Indian women struggled to seek 
knowledge and equitable access to education, 
Bibha's story was anything but ordinary.
She was a scientist who rose against societal 
expectations of women amidst the towering giants 
of science4men whose names the world would 
celebrate, while hers was whispered only in the 
halls of those who recognised her brilliance.
Early Career
Breaking Barriers
Bibha's persistence eventually earned her a place at the 
Bose Institute.
She became the first Indian woman to excel in high-
energy particle physics, beginning to chip away at the 
walls of exclusion.
International Recognition
In 1945, her academic journey took her to the University 
of Manchester.
Under Nobel Laureate Patrick M.S. Blackett, she delved 
deeper into cosmic rays research.
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Bibha Chowdhuri: 
The Beam of Light that Lit 
the Path for Women in 
Indian Science
I n t r o d u c t i o n
In a world where women's potential in STEM is being recognised beyond 
doubt, India has seen its share of trailblazers who paved the way. The 
foundation was laid by early pioneers like Bibha Chowdhuri4India's first 
woman physicist4who carved a path in the male-dominated field of physics.
A Rare Beam of Light
Born in 1913 in Kolkata, Bibha Chowdhuri emerged 
as a rare beam of light4a woman who defied the 
odds and lit a path for others to follow.
At a time when Indian women struggled to seek 
knowledge and equitable access to education, 
Bibha's story was anything but ordinary.
She was a scientist who rose against societal 
expectations of women amidst the towering giants 
of science4men whose names the world would 
celebrate, while hers was whispered only in the 
halls of those who recognised her brilliance.
Early Career
Breaking Barriers
Bibha's persistence eventually earned her a place at the 
Bose Institute.
She became the first Indian woman to excel in high-
energy particle physics, beginning to chip away at the 
walls of exclusion.
International Recognition
In 1945, her academic journey took her to the University 
of Manchester.
Under Nobel Laureate Patrick M.S. Blackett, she delved 
deeper into cosmic rays research.
Breaking Boundaries
Her Ph.D. thesis on cosmic rays earned 
local recognition, with newspapers 
introducing her as:
'India's New Woman Scientist4She has 
an eye for Cosmic Rays'
This title reflected the awe she inspired in a 
world still sceptical of her capabilities.