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"I can only describe myself as a part-time scientist, if a pure mathematician can be called a scientist at all."
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Mangala NarlikarMangala Narlikar
Mangala Narlikar
Mangala Narlikar was an Indian mathematician who did research in pure mathematics as well as writing for a lay audience. After her degrees in mathematics, she initially worked at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai and later worked as a lecturer in the University of Bombay and Pune.
"I can only describe myself as a part-time scientist, if a pure mathematician can be called a scientist at all."
"This is the problem with you girls...You will study hard, score high marks and then give it all up after marriage."
"Till then, I had never prioritised my career because of my choices but now I took the hard decision of juggling two worlds. Jayant and my in-laws were always supportive so there at least I didn’t have to battle. I knew it would be tough, but I decided to work and do my PhD"