A remarkable achievement shines light on the significant role Tamils play in India's space exploration journey. Nigar Shaji, a woman scientist hailing from Tenkasi in Tamil Nadu, is making her mark as the project director of India's Aditya-L1 mission. This mission holds the distinction of being India's first-ever space mission aimed at studying the Sun. The daughter of a farmer, she pursued her education in Electronics and Communications, earning her engineering degree from Tirunelveli government engineering college. In a remarkable turn of events, she joined the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in 1987. Hailing from Shengottai, Nigar Shaji proudly holds the reins of the Aditya-L1 project, which is a monumental step forward for Indian space exploration. In an exclusive interview, she emphasized the mission's vital importance for the entire scientific community. Nigar Shaji's journey began with her engineering studies at Tirunelveli government engineering college. Fueled by her passion, she joined the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) back in 1987. Her
