Retired Indian-American NASA astronaut Sunita Williams was in India recently where she attended the Kerala Literature Festival and shared her reflections on science, humanity, and unity. She also shared that she is not returning to space ever, quitting on a high after a remarkable 27-year career marked by 608 days in space, multiple record-setting spacewalks, and groundbreaking missions aboard the International Space Station.This Indian-American superstar of Gujarati heritage was even spotted enjoying a local falooda in Kozhikode. We have been ardent admirers of her courage and determination and her journey from a young girl fascinated by space to a global icon of exploration demonstrates the power of perseverance and cultural roots in shaping leadership and achievement. 

Sunita Williams embodies the essence of a modern trailblazer and it made her the perfect fit for Maneesh Media’s Jewels of Gujarat, Volume II: Leading Global Gujarati Personalities.