inspiring women of India

Winning Miss Universe to winning a gold medal at the Paralympics; check out this list of powerful women from Harnaaz Sandhu and Avani Lekhara to the passionate Tulasi Gowda.

Like Kerala's 22-year-old Vismaya, Noujisha A too was a victim of domestic violence in abusive marriage. What she has to say about what she went through is something we all need to hear.

While most states consider the post of DGP as the top police post, it is for the first time that a unique post like director general and inspector general of police has been created in Karnataka.

When women in rural India are still fighting for basic rights like education, Vandana Bahadur Maida has broken all stereotypes by becoming the first woman sarpanch of her village in Madhya Pradesh. It is just the beginning and she has already taken some strong steps. Here's a tête-à-tête with her.

Dr. Vijayalakshmi Deshmane has seen many aspects of life. From being born in what is considered a backward caste in the nation, to living in a slum; from selling vegetables to becoming a doctor - she has experienced it all, and has been giving to the society with her incredible selflessness. This is her story in her own words.

On the occasion of International Women's Day, we can't think of a more inspiring woman than India's fastest one, 19 years old Dutee Chand, who has been courageously fighting against years of gender prejudice for the right to compete in the women's athletic events. The strong woman athlete from Orissa refused to accept the verdict that sports bodies thrust on her for her natural body condition, and decided to put up a fight.

A horrifying acid attack changed Haseena Hussain's life leaving her visually impaired. But she emerged as a winner and is today changing lives of other such victims. A horrific incident that happened over a decade ago is still fresh in Haseena's memory, but she chose to live a more positive life. Now, she is not only her family's sole bread earner but is also inspiring other victims of violence and abuse to live their lives in a better way.

From getting an officer suspended for taking bribe to empowering her people with knowledge about their rights, Anna is bringing a positive change in her little community in Odisha. She is an inspiration for thousands of tribal women, who are now rightful owners of their land thanks to Anna's efforts. Read about her inspiring journey here.

From putting the perpetrator behind bars to helping victims of commercial sex exploitation and rape, these 5 amazing women have risen from the ashes stronger than ever. Know more about these inspiring women who are a motivation to all of us.

She didn’t let anything stop her from following her passion to serve the nation. From being a doctor, to leading the first all-women regiment in the fight for India’s independence, Lakshmi Sehgal was a free bird and she made sure that she contributed to the country till her last breath. Read about one of India's most inspiring women ever!