Courageous Women

It was a moment of pride as she led the Raising Day Parade of the 67 trainee officers at the BSF Academy in Gwalior, the only woman among 66 male officers.

Within a day after her marriage, this child bride was subject to domestic violence. Everyone around her turned silent spectators, including the police who told her to ‘resolve the matter within the family or find a relative to live with.’

While this young woman was lucky enough to get the attention of other motorists at the right time, it may not be the same case for most others. So, the next time you sense danger in a similar situation, here’s what you’ve got to do.

The CCTV captured the entire episode where the two gutsy women in their late 30s rescued their father successfully and thwarted the armed gang’s looting attempt. All in 37 seconds!

Women won’t sit around and put up with behaviour that in any way attempts to outrage their modesty.They won’t back down, they will fight back.

One Bengaluru footpath warrior has found an innovative way of driving away these bikers and make space for pedestrians on footpaths to walk, which is rightfully theirs. She is often seen arranging stones along sidewalks to stop motorists from driving over them.

Today, Dr Malvika Iyer, apart from a bomb blast survivor, is also a social worker, a PhD scholar, an international motivational speaker, a disability rights activist and a Global Shaper under the World Economic Forum.

Hailing from the village of Sapnot in Karsog tehsil of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, this woman health worker has finally received the global recognition she deserved from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The girls’ bravery was lauded by the senior police officials, who also revealed that the snatcher was a repeat offender.

As a matter pride for the nation, over five women in the list are Indians. These resilient Indian women have risen through times and carved a niche for themselves in their respective fields, not only garnering praise in India but also hogging limelight around the world.