‘I want to leave a mark at ISRO with the technology I develop in the future.’ These are the words from a small town boy who has managed to strike it big. Nihar Ranjan Pradhan from Jharapalli village in Bargarh district of Odisha has made it to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as a scientist. This young boy from a farmer family has proved that hard work and dedication can take you to great heights.