Gender

When her father passed away, Tumpa Das from Birbhum, West Bengal, stepped into his role at the local crematorium — a job rarely held by women. Over the last decade, she has performed more than 5,000 cremations, breaking gender barriers with courage and compassion.

Sunita Pahal defied stereotypes, societal pressure, and grueling training to become an IAF Wing Commander. Her story is a testament to courage, determination, and breaking barriers for women in defence.

From metros to small towns, thousands of women log in every week to access free workshops, mentorship, and resources through 46 XX Foundation.

Meet Safura Khan, a 29-year-old Bengaluru woman auto driver whose story of resilience, joy, and empowerment has gone viral. From scooty rides to owning an e-auto, she proves that true freedom comes from following your passion.

Bibi Fatima Women’s Self-Help Group from Dharwad’s Teertha village wins UNDP’s Equator Initiative Award for pioneering sustainable farming practices, millet revival initiatives, and unwavering commitment to food and nutritional security.

Born into poverty, Varsha Solanki worked as a domestic help while nurturing a lifelong passion for dance. After marriage and motherhood, she turned to social media to rekindle her art, going viral and reaching 6.8 million followers. Here's her story.

At just 15, Roshni Perween became a mother, facing challenges many of us can’t imagine. But she didn’t let her struggles define her. Today, she’s a force for change, having prevented over 60 child marriages and transforming the futures of countless young girls. In this article, Roshni shares five simple steps we can take to help fight child marriage in India, offering hope and inspiration to many.

From enduring domestic violence to finding peace beneath Iceland’s Northern Lights, Dr Aninda’s journey is about more than survival—it’s about rediscovery. Through therapy, support, and purpose, she transformed her pain into strength and now dreams of creating safe spaces for other women to heal.

Meet three women sarpanches from Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh who are transforming rural India. One rescued a child bride. One broke caste barriers. One led menstrual health drives. Together, they show how women-led governance brings dignity, inclusion, and bold change where it’s needed most—at the heart of India’s villages.

After becoming a mother, Bhawna Dehariya didn’t pause her mountaineering dreams — she climbed higher. From a tribal village in Madhya Pradesh to Everest, she now inspires other women to rise without choosing between ambition and motherhood.