inspiring women

After retirement, Vimla started teaching underprivileged kids close by. It's been 20 years now and 80 year old Vimla still teaches with the same enthusiasm. Know more about her story of change.

She grew up watching her mother being beaten every day and later got married to a man who would not allow her to leave the house without permission. Today, Mumtaz has been awarded the title of ‘Daughter of Maharashtra’. She is actively fighting many issues concerning women, which includes domestic violence, and is also heading the Right to Pee campaign for the women in Mumbai. This is her remarkable journey.

Shanti Tigga was no ordinary woman. She was the first female jawan in the Indian Army, and she achieved this feat when she was 35 and had two children. Here are some more amazing facts about the brave lady who makes us proud.

Read how one lady transformed rural women into entrepreneurs who use Skype and run their own businesses. Here is all you need to know about this inspiring story of change.

Read how Lalthanzami of Mizoram left behind a life of domestic violence and inspired other victims to stand on their feet too. They not only earn their own bread and butter but have also learnt not to suffer in silence. Their journey from abuse to empowerment is inspiring.

When Aparajita Rai faced troubles after her father's death, she decided to become a public servant and make sure that people's problems are heard and responded to. After many years of hard work and dedication, she created history by becoming Sikkim's first female IPS officer. Read about her difficult journey to success.

While most teenagers are busy getting a new haircut, the latest gadgets or a fancy outfit for their birthday, Malavath Poorna had something else in mind. The 13 year old girl, daughter of poor farmers in a small village in Andhra Pradesh, decided to climb Mount Everest and became the youngest girl to do so.

On the occasion of International Women's Day, we have been profiling amazing, gritty and inspiring women all of this week. Today, we bring to you the story of an IAF officer, who has scaled many heights, including the daunting Mount Everest!