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Harshini became the first woman in 46 years to graduate from the National Fire Service College (NFSC) in Nagpur. Watch her journey.

Having encountered several dangerous fires throughout his career, Shukla informed the media personnel gathered outside Anaj Mandi that this was perhaps the deadliest of them all.

As the entrance to the drainpipe was narrow, the rescuers had to be careful while lowering the ladder lest they hurt the child. It was a difficult rescue, and the poor lighting and visibility compounded the situation.

Each year on International Women’s Day there are discussions and seminars held to commemorate women achievers, to find ways to break the glass ceiling and to march forward. Honestly, all that is great but something far more important to me is ensuring that there is equality at home.

112 such women will be felicitated by President Ram Nath Kovind, as “First Ladies” for being the first in their respective fields.