Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Two Indians Named 'Science Icons Of The Year'
Two Indians, Shubhanshu Shukla and G Madhavi Latha, were named 'Science Icons of the Year' at a big awards ceremony.
Shubhanshu Shukla is the first Indian to go to the International Space Station.
G Madhavi Latha helped build the world's highest railway bridge over the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir.
The bridge is part of a big train project that connects Jammu and Kashmir to the rest of India.
Both of them were recognized for their hard work and important contributions to science and engineering.
Shubhanshu Shukla went to space as part of a mission called Axiom-4.
He came back to India on August 17.
G Madhavi Latha worked on the bridge project for 17 years and dedicated her award to Indian Railways and all the engineers who helped build the bridge.
Shubhanshu Shukla and G Madhavi Latha named 'Science Icons of the Year' at NDTV's Indian of the Year Awards 2025.
Shukla is the first Indian to visit the International Space Station as part of the Axiom-4 mission.
Latha played a key role in building the world's highest railway bridge over the Chenab river.
The Chenab Bridge is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Latha dedicated her award to Indian Railways and all engineers involved in the project.
- Who
- Shubhanshu Shukla and G Madhavi Latha
- What
- Named 'Science Icons of the Year' at NDTV's Indian of the Year Awards 2025
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- India (specific location not mentioned)
- Why
- For their exceptional contributions in space and engineering fields
- Award
- Science Icons of the Year
- Recipients
- Shubhanshu Shukla, G Madhavi Latha
- Event
- NDTV's Indian of the Year Awards 2025
- Date
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Shukla's Achievement
- First Indian to visit the International Space Station
- Latha's Achievement
- Key role in building the world's highest railway bridge over the Chenab river
- Bridge Inauguration
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Railway Project
- Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL)