This humble and modest American-Indian astronaut is no less than a hero for numerous individuals around the world, who look up to her accomplishments with great pride and honour. With 50 hours, 40 minutes; Sunita Williams holds the record for total cumulative spacewalk time by a female astronaut; has spent a total of 322 days in space on two missions; and ranks sixth on the all-time US endurance list, which is the second all-time for a female.
Kapany is heralded as the “Father of Fiber Optics” and his scientific contributions and groundbreaking developments have paved the way for technological advancements that have shaped the very nature of today’s world.
This actor, model and television host is an activist and spokesperson for fashion hope, an organization that aims to expose, rescue and rehabilitate survivors of human trafficking.
Through perseverance, this valiant World War II veteran continued to fight for his rights as a Sikh and war veteran when faced with adversity here in Canada, and his story is one of hope, optimism and determination.