The Lady with the Madagascar Periwinkle – Dr. Asima Chatterjee Remembering Dr. Asima Chatterjee on her birth anniversary, 23 September - a pioneering chemist who explored the medicinal promise of plants and inspired generations of women in science. Her life reminds us that extraordinary science can begin with curiosity about an ordinary flower. Sharing my article, “The Lady with the Madagascar Periwinkle – Dr. Asima Chatterjee,” in tribute to her enduring legacy. The Lady with the Madagascar Periwinkle – Dr. Asima Chatterjee
Rajeev Singh is Professor at the Department of Chemistry at Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College (ARSD), University of Delhi. He is an inorganic chemist with research specialization in Material Chemistry and Organometallics. He did his Ph. D. from the University of Delhi and was a TWAS postdoctoral fellow. His other area of academic interests are into revival, communication, and awareness of knowledge of ancient Indian sciences, IKS specially Chemistry and the contributions of Indian scientists.