In the early 1970s, M A Vijayalakshmi or Viji as she is fondly called took her first ever flight to France. It was indeed a huge step in her life. Those were times when even women venturing out of home was against the norm. Yet, Viji boldly decided to travel abroad to hone her skills in chemistry.
The need for materials capable of withstanding high temperature has become critical in defence and space sectors. Non-oxide ceramics provide the answer but pose...