Breaking the glass ceiling in geology ft Dr Sudipta Sengupta
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Dr. Sudipta Sengupta, one of the first Indian women to set foot on Antarctica, has not only ventured to the frozen south but also explored the Arctic and climbed Himalayan peaks. As an early Indian geologist, she’s broken many barriers along the way. In this episode, she joins Sandip Roy to discuss her memoir, Breaking Rocks and Barriers, and the experiences that have shaped her remarkable journey. Produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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