Nilanjana Dasgupta - Teachers Make a Difference - Shakuntala Dasgupta & Asoka Gupta

The speaker reflects on the influence of their mother and grandmother, both of whom were significant figures in their respective fields. The mother was a scientist and mentor, introducing the speaker to science through conferences. The grandmother was a social activist involved in the Indian Freedom Movement, demonstrating leadership and organizing for social change. Both women exemplified different forms of leadership and left a lasting impact on the speaker's understanding of leadership and social responsibility.

How did the teacher's grandmother contribute to the Indian Freedom Movement?

What qualities did the teacher learn from their mother, who was a scientist?

What was the significance of the National Science Congress that the teacher attended with their mother?

What lessons about social change did the teacher learn from their grandmother?

In what ways did the teacher's grandmother demonstrate leadership?