Sarla Thukral’s soaring achievements have paved the way for generations of Indian women to turn their dreams of flight into reality, Google said in a statement.
Sarla Thukral, the first Indian woman to ever fly an aircraft, was honoured by Google on August 8, her 107th birth anniversary, with a unique doodle that showcased the extraordinary achievement. The doodle was illustrated by artist Vrinda Zaveri. Thukral left such a lasting legacy for women in aviation that Google decided to run the doodle this year in honour of her 107th birthday,” the company said while explaining the doodle art for today.