Rukhmabai initiatives Stories of women
in stem
Inclusive storytelling about accomplished Indian women in STEM, written by women journalists from India

Stories From Rukhmabai Edition 3

Exploring the depths: The adventures of a marine biologist
By By Sanjana Chevalam and Pragya Solanki
Driven by an endless curiosity and a sense of adventure, Prerana Gawde juggles many roles — marine biologist, professional diver and one of the few female underwater researchers in India
Spotlight on inclusive research as women left out of drug research, clinical trials​
By Sneha Khedkar

Sustainability and rural empowerment drive this geneticist, her father's daughter
By Shailaja Tiwale
Dr Chanda Nimbkar’s contributions to animal breeding, notably in enhancing the genetic features of local sheep and goats, have greatly improved the livelihoods of people from rainfed areas of rural Maharashtra

How this millennial doctor demystifies sexual, reproductive health education through Instagram
By Sneha Khedkar
With over one million people following her Instagram handle @dr_cuterus, Dr Tanaya Narendra has been making best use of the online space to educate people on all aspects of reproductive biology

Fighting in the dark: How ASHAs in Bihar strive to keep kala-azar at bay
By Saumya Kalia

She reposed trust in plants to tide over tough days in foreign lab ​
By Gowthami Subramaniam
Rukhmabai grants 2023 We're thrilled to
announce the new Grantees!
Sneha Khedkar
Sneha is a biologist-turned-freelance science journalist with a passion for writing about how science intersects with society. She has an MSc in Biochemistry and four years of research experience. She believes her experience as a woman in STEM will help her tell compelling stories emphasising the challenges and opportunities faced by women in these fields.
Kanishka Puri
Kanishka is a writer, photographer and up-and-coming documentary filmmaker. Her photo story titled ‘Reclamation by the Sea’, about the first women lifeguards of Goa, was awarded the Honourable Mention in MMEG’s second annual photo competition in 2022. She is committed to shaping narratives of intersectionality focused on gender.
Shikha Sharma
Shikha is an independent journalist and photographer based out of New Delhi. She reports on women’s issues, climate change and development. Last year, an article she wrote about the invisibility of migrant women in India, as part of a development journalism fellowship, won the Laadli Media Award for gender-sensitive reporting. She is passionate about storytelling and hopes to highlight stories of underrepresented communities through her work.


